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[Derek Hollan]

tinler wrote...

Hey Derek...

Thanks for your wonderful input here, as this back & forth is really something else!

Quick question...what's with Seeker Swarms not being affected by Stasis bubble? It's absolutely maddening that they can go right through and breaks the No Armor = Stasis-able convention.

Flying enemies and non-corporeal entities are unnaffected by Stasis.  This is a limitation of the current setup.  These entities do not have ragdoll assets and cannot be affected by any power that uses ragdolling as a mechanic.

[IThatOneNinjaI]

Are there any actual restrictions that are keeping you from adding the SP only weapons to multiplayer or is it a case of "we just haven't."

Chakram Launcher, Valkyrie, Adas, BP Punisher, in MP would make me very happy

(PS, tell Fagnan to buff ARs next week)

[quack123]

Derek,
Whats the gun, power, and character you feel need to be buffed the most.

[Droma]

threads like these is what makes BSN unique imo. there aren't many devs who talk activly with their comunity, so big thanks for that. two quick questions.

1.) how did you get your job at bioware? I suppose you were a big bioware fan before and just gave it a try?

2.) classic taxi driver question but i will ask you the same nevertheless: what's the greatest distance you traveled so far?

[Gamer790]

Derek Hollan wrote...


Haha, nah.  I just feel your pain sometimes.

Oh, whew, thanks for clearing that up.

[Derek Hollan]

Ledgend1221 wrote...

Shame about that, always wanted those blue flames.

But good sir, riddle me this: How much of the DLC content was inspired by the fourms?

I really wouldn't know exactly how much but, I can say a good deal was.  Popular opinion is pretty important but, also viability.  Lore is still important.  Yes, I used the "L' word.  At least as far as how we could actually work it in.

[Chamroeun]

Who voices the N7 Paladin? Is it you, Derek? ō.ó

[ntrisley]

Derek Hollan wrote...

Ledgend1221 wrote...

Shame about that, always wanted those blue flames.

But good sir, riddle me this: How much of the DLC content was inspired by the fourms?

I really wouldn't know exactly how much but, I can say a good deal was.  Popular opinion is pretty important but, also viability.  Lore is still important.  Yes, I used the "L' word.  At least as far as how we could actually work it in.

And yet...

We have Volus.

I can't take the "lore" argument from BioWare seriously when we have Volus on the battlefield. That seems to be nothing but popular opinion.

[Derek Hollan]

K_Os2 wrote...

While you're at it could you please ask them to make it work like the javelin's scope? If you can't hit them through an object you can't seem or they glow a different color.

[Derek Hollan]

Volkai7 wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

DragonRacer wrote...

Do any of you guys roleplay any of your characters on your personal accounts, like have some sort of backstory or personality in mind for some of your favorite kits?

Or am I the only Drunk Turian Sentinel and Heavy Metal Havoc?

This does remind me of a funny story.  The man who voiced our krogans was playing one day during development.

He started saying things like (and imagine it in the Krogan voice): "Hah! That's using your head! Get it?  Head? Er...well, that's fresh where I'm from."

Had me laughing pretty hard.

In some ways, yes, I do try to think of how my characters might think and behave.

Hey Derek...

Is there any chance we can get new audibles like this in some upcoming DLC, or has that been ruled out as a possibility?

We can always ask.

[BurningLiquor]

Any chance of ever seeing a playable Collector character?

I want to play as one so much...

EDIT: I mean Leviathan controlled ones, of course. I don't think a Collector would agree to fight the Reapers on his own...

Modifié par BurningLiquor, 24 octobre 2012 - 10:58 .

[Verwuverhuven]

Hi Derek

I'm not sure if this is something you know about or not. I have ME3 for my 360 but I've put a ton of money into my PC. I'd go out and buy the PC version of the game in a heartbeat but I can't stand playing games with a keyboard and mouse. I've gathered from other posts on the forums here that this is a prickly subject. I still haven't been able to figure out why though. I would humbly request that controller support be added to the PC version of the game. I am ready to spend money on the game I love.

If you know what all the hullabaloo is maybe you could shed some light on it. Is it just a matter of limited resources and low priority? It'd be sweet to get some Dev feedback on this one.

(btw - Thanks so much for taking questions at all. 34 pages in so far shows that this is popular!)

[ntrisley]

Derek Hollan wrote...

K_Os2 wrote...

While you're at it could you please ask them to make it work like the javelin's scope? If you can't hit them through an object you can't seem or they glow a different color.

I think he's referring to the Thermal Scopes.

[Derek Hollan]

bydoritos wrote...

 Hey Derek
 

What tips do you have for anyone that wishes to enter in the gaming industry?

RUN FOR THE HILLS!

Kidding.  Depending on what avenue you wish to persue.

Art?  Start a portfolio (this is your resume).

Audio?  Same idea as art plus technical audio and engineering is a plus.

Story?  Creative writing classes.

Design?  Programming and game design courses.

Programming?  Well...programming.  Computer Sciences, Computer engineering, etc.

QA?  Any of the above disciplines or equivalent life experience.

Production?  Team managment and experience.

[Jayhau]

Probably asked already:

How do you guys feel about the UR drop rate?

[MearasNZ]

Volkai7 wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

DragonRacer wrote...

Do any of you guys roleplay any of your characters on your personal accounts, like have some sort of backstory or personality in mind for some of your favorite kits?

Or am I the only Drunk Turian Sentinel and Heavy Metal Havoc?

This does remind me of a funny story.  The man who voiced our krogans was playing one day during development.

He started saying things like (and imagine it in the Krogan voice): "Hah! That's using your head! Get it?  Head? Er...well, that's fresh where I'm from."

Had me laughing pretty hard.

In some ways, yes, I do try to think of how my characters might think and behave.

Hey Derek...

Is there any chance we can get new audibles like this in some upcoming DLC, or has that been ruled out as a possibility?

Hey Derek  -  I would fall off my chair laughing if my Kroguard spouted something like that after headbutting a trooper.  The Krogan soundset is my favourite in the game, anyway - this would just be perfect.  If there is any way gems like this could be added, I will throw money at you.

Also, aside from aesthetics, why is the Shadow your favourite?  And why do Nemeses' sound like strangled poultry?  Finally, and you prolly can't answer this due to the whole NDA -> keeping the job thing, but - how likely is it that Santa will give us a new DLC for Christmas?  (Still thoroughly enjoying Retaliation and Challenges (which I am lying in bed awake at night thinking about... by the way, THANKS for that!), but doesn't hurt to be looking forward to mooaar already!).

Thanks for taking the time to have this dialogue with us! 

Modifié par MearasNZ, 24 octobre 2012 - 11:08 .

[Astreon]

When planning to do the weekly balance changes, did you and your team anticipate the reaction they would get? To me, the balance changes seem like one of the major driving forces in keeping things interesting some seven months after release. With the forums exploding the way they do every Tuesday, I've got to believe other players in the industry have taken notice.

[Derek Hollan]

Caldari Ghost wrote...

Baby quarians were a reference to OP.

How do you guys take the debates on here?

I made a thread recently in which I claim in a humorous fashion the incompetence of our dealings with PUGs incompetence. I admit it looks like a story thread, but the concept is in there.
Would locking it create an undesirable image on your company?

What dictated the size of the maps, and why exclude a map size that allows for more strategic(versus tactical) implementation of kits? Elcor are perfect for that, considering their ability to carry powerful machines. I assume you guys did not know how successful MP would be and did not want to risk specialized classes, also AI networking? Does that influence the spawn budget and position, by the way? Besides influencing map size?

Civil debates are acceptable.  Hostile debates? Not so much.

A thread can be locked for a number of reasons.  If it gets derailed and fails to stay on topic, if it breeds hostility, or if it is simply spam.

Size of the maps is restricted by performance.  None of our MP maps uses level streaming which means they are rendered and remain static.  This requires them to remain in memory storage constantly.  It eats resources.

If Jos is reading, I'd invite him to also comment on this.

Spawn budget is also affected by limited resources.  I realize PC users don't have to worry about this too much but, consoles certainly do.

[Derek Hollan]

-Severian- wrote...

Hey. Not sure if you can answer this, but why were the Reapers the only enemy faction to not get an overhaul/new unit this DLC? Seems like a strange omission.

We felt the Reapers were already in a good place.  Good variety and make-up with units for every possible tactical situation.

[Derek Hollan]

Dunncor wrote...

Thanks for the reply, just got another idea/question.

Have you ever considered giving bonus XP/Points for playing races on their home planets? Just finished playing Firebase Jade as a Salarian and thought it would be a cool little thing. And maybe even a bigger bonus the more players on the team are using characters from that planet as well?

Thinking off the top of my head, if you had 1 Krogan on Firebase Giant everyone would get 2.5% extra, if you had 2 Krogans you could get 5% extra, See where I'm going.

I've always liked the idea of little details like this being implemented, but thanks for answering all our questions

I like the idea.  It would require a patch, however.

[Derek Hollan]

FreedTMG wrote...

Hey Derek, why were Premium Veteran Packs not added to the store when all of the other special packs were?
And is there any chance of them being added in the future.

I can pass this feedback along to the appropriate parties.  I must refrain from commenting though.

[StrawHatMoose]

StrawHatMoose wrote...

So is there a chance of drell getting kunai/shuriken as a new power? You know, modify ballistic blades a bit etc......

[Serge_THE_GREAT]

Derek Hollan wrote...

Serge_THE_GREAT wrote...

Is there any chance Eric Fagnan has seen this thread that has been addressed to him?

http://social.biowar.../index/13211790

My assumption is that he has and has just chosen not to reply to it for whatever reasons, but I figured I'd ask you since he has ignored the message I sent to him inquiring about this.

I know Eric does read the forums regularly but, given the size and scope of some requests or questions, he just does not have the time to address them.

I don't suppose you could at least pass the link along to him so I know at least he has seen it?  If he decides to not read the thread I plan on continuing to bump it.

Modifié par Serge_THE_GREAT, 24 octobre 2012 - 11:18 .

[Derek Hollan]

rh79 wrote...

Hey Derek, two questions for you.

Has the team considered adding armor pieces to give stat bonuses (like in the single player game)? It would be like the current weapon customization options...where a weapon attachment can alter the color, appearance, & give bonus/penalty. Say for example the ability to give the Krogan Sentinel a helmet option that gives him a bonus to melee & shields, but slows him down a bit.

Question two is in regards to the Commendation Pack for Operation Bloodlust. I completed the operation shortly after it started. Still haven't received my pack even though I created a review ticket. Is there anything that can be done to correct this for me?

Individual armour pieces would be something for a dlc but could be potentially, too big for implementation with our current setup.  It increases kit numbers exponentially.

Commendation ticket reviews are handled in the order they are received.  PM Ernest Tse for more info.