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[HellishFiend]

The TL;DR is the title of the thread, for those not interested in reading. I dont expect the reception to this to be warm, but I figure this is a good time to put it out there because of the "Elephant in the room" regarding September 18th. Heck, I'm probably going to take a few "days off" from MP myself. But I'll be back. 

Anyway, a friend and I have spent a lot of time figuring out the truth behind what's going on with the single player storyline. We did figure it out (and wow, it's not what most people think), but that's not the point of this topic.

In the process of figuring out the SP storyline, we concluded/realized that lore-wise, MP is not actually taking place in "reality" within the ME universe.

It's a simulator.

Yeah, this isn't a joke, or a troll topic. MP is a simulator. Anyone who is aware of the ME1 Pinnacle Station DLC should be familiar with the fact that these simulators do exist in the ME universe (in fact, every single DLC in the ME trilogy contains clues as to the truth behind ME3). Why has BW not been up front about this? Well, let's just say it has something to do with what's going on behind the scenes with single player. And again, it isn't what most people think. But that's a story for another day, and another thread.

So what does this mean? Well, it means that once BW reveals the fact that it's a simulator, the possibilities are endless. Enemy factions, weapons, characters/kits, everything is fair game for BW to do with as they please (or as we please, if they really are basing content on our feedback like they say they are). Protheans? Sure, why not. Collectors as an enemy faction? Heck with it, toss them in there too!

Exciting stuff. Believe it or not, that's your choice. But to quote the Leviat…..err… the Catalyst….

Your belief is not required. 

 *activates Tactical Cloak* 

Modifié par HellishFiend, 17 septembre 2012 - 09:52 .

[Cyonan]

Why would you run combat simulations with Prothean squadmates when your real squad wont have a Prothean on it?

Space magic can't explain that one!

(disclaimer: This post probably shouldn't be taken seriously)

Modifié par Cyonan, 17 septembre 2012 - 09:48 .

[Drummernate]

Halo 4 much?...

[Caldari Ghost]

Modifié par Caldari Ghost, 17 septembre 2012 - 09:51 .

[Homey C-Dawg]

Your "story for another day" would really shed some light on how you came up with this. Sure simulators exist in the ME universe, but what "behind the scenes" SP story makes you think all of MP is a simulator?

[Omnifarious Nef]

If only...

[Mendelevosa]

So is that why all promoted MP characters are added to war assets and every successful MP mission increase galactic readiness?

Modifié par Mendelevosa, 17 septembre 2012 - 09:58 .

[smodgepuntch]

From everything i have read and heard, and as little as u care, how i think; its supposed to be battles during the war, new mp maps usually lean toward newer missions/operations in that area. Pinnacle Station was the only one of its kind anyway. Thats why Alliance, Merc, Council, Spectres all trained in the same place. which is why it was one of the reapers primary targets. New maps are suppossed to be the new fronts in the war in my eyes. and they way i see it wars are ever evolving, like ap rounds and kevlar, this game can esculate in anyway fathomable, no need for a sim.

[silencekills]

Impossible.

Otherwise, Infiltrait0rN7 would be dominating the leaderboards.

Modifié par silencekills, 17 septembre 2012 - 09:57 .

[BadgerladDK]

Or they want us to *think* it's a simulator so people won't be upset that we're having children fight our wars...

Oh my god, Orson Scott Card was a prophet!

[FeralJester616]

Homey C-Dawg wrote...

Your "story for another day" would really shed some light on how you came up with this. Sure simulators exist in the ME universe, but what "behind the scenes" SP story makes you think all of MP is a simulator?

I agree, please illuminate us...

[BongMong]

Of course it's a simulator, it's running on my PC. I think you'll find most people have already noticed this... ~

Modifié par BongMong, 17 septembre 2012 - 10:03 .

[Venerable Vanguard of the Inviolable]

MechWarrior much?

[silencekills]

BongMong wrote...

Of course it's a simulator, it's running on my PC. I think you'll find most people have already noticed this... ~

lol

[StrawHatMoose]

But does this prove IT?

[DullahansXMark]

What simulation? The S3 (Solid Snake Simulation)? What, will it turn out that Overwatch Guy is actually an AI, and then I find out my Asari squadmate is pregnant with my child (rape, obviously), and even question her existence, while my badass male Infiltrator buddy and I kick ass with an infinite-ammo assault rifle and a monomolecular sword, respectively?

[codename2o2]

[Learn To Love Yourself]

You wish it was a simulation.  The fact of the matter is, we are all indoctrinated.

Soon ME3 MP will evolve into slow motion jogs through unfocused, wooded areas with shadowy apparitions along the path. We will all have Paladins with infinite ammo, and Marauder Shields will gracefully spring out, wearing a tilted, French beret and a coconut bra. He will shake the maracas and sing Babaloo like a reaperized Ricky Ricardo.

A red-headed husk will appear out of no where, jump on you and say, "Ewww...."

A hidden trap door will raise a line of Brute background dancers, breaking out into the gay Spiderman dance.

A disco ball will descend, reflecting off red, blue, and green lasers, and then it will explode into extended cut confetti in the shape of level IV equipment.

Geth will jump down from the rafters with Pulse Rifles in hand, and will shoot soapy water into the air and at the crowd. It will become a sud party.

A platform in the center of the room elevates from below the ground. Everything grows dark except for a single spotlight circling this platform. The spotlight finally centers on the platform to reveal the figure, who was hidden in the darkness, the star child, who stares right into your eyes and, in Austin Power's voice, says "We'll bang, okay, Baby?"

Modifié par Jack Crapper, 17 septembre 2012 - 10:29 .

[jaydubs67]

I disagree.  MP is not taking place in the Reaper War.  It's LARPing.  

Why do bodies disappear in-game?  Why is there a spawn limit on certain enemies?  Why do you come back to life at the end of every wave?  

It's LARPing.  The Banshee walks slow because it's a guy on stilts.  The Swarmers are Roombas.  The Phantom and Nemeses are super-hot nerd-girls that you ask out for drinks after the session.  

Did I blow your mind?    

[Rifneno]

silencekills wrote...

Impossible.

Otherwise, Infiltrait0rN7 would be dominating the leaderboards.

[megawug]

Hate to break it to you, but Mass Effect isn't real. I know, I found it hard to believe too! 8)

[Epique Phael767]

 MP affects galaxy at war. Galaxy at war is how well the galactic armies are doing in SP. MP =/= simulator.

[Drummernate]

So how would promoting characters give you war assets in Single Player then?...

[Rifneno]

Drummernate wrote...

So how would promoting characters give you war assets in Single Player then?...

Not that I think Hellish has taken his medication, but the war assets are kind of lol to begin anyway.  Promote one vorcha, get more war assets than the Destiny Ascension is worth.