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[Loufi]

A ME post ME3 is possible if it takes place in an other part of the universe, that way the choice at the end of ME3 hasn't any consequence. But that would mean for Bioware to start from zero, which represents both a lot of work (in an other word budget) and unknowns.

 

Based on the information we've got, I imagine that we could play in the next ME an other N7 operative, whom mission would be to find prothean artifacts (something similar to Task Force Aurora's mission with the Leviatan) and help to build the Crucible. Then the come back of the Mako to explore worlds would make sense. New ennemies could be mercenaries / groups of technology resellers.

 

Or as the capn suggested, the action could take place while Shepard is being rebuilded by Cerberus. But then the content of the mission is harder to imagine (kill the last hostile Geth like Shepard at the beginning of ME2, investigate the Reapers' come back ?). 

[capn233]

There is a shitload of stuff to do in the Terminus Systems or even the Attican Traverse circa 2183.  Look at all the random missions Shepard does in ME1 and ME2 and think about about what fraction of the galaxy he visited.

 

edit: also want to reiterate that I would just lift a page from the Mechwarrior playbook and have the sequel focus on a merc company leader.  Allows even more freedom from Council / Alliance politics, although you could still end up being their proxy

[bondiboy]

 We will have the Mako .  The other tid bits are unsurprising really.

 

Unlikely that it would be set after the Reaper War or too far before Shepards time because we would lose contact with the characters that we have come to know and characters that Bioware put so much time into creating just to leave out .

 

The ME 3 Universe it pretty large so there is plenty of scope to create new worlds / races and conflicts. I am optimistic that Bioware will get the mix right , improve on previous games and  produce something entertaining .

[Dalakaar]

I know!

We'll save OMEGA!

 

>.> <.<

 

With a Mako.

[Mindlog]

The Reapers are coming!

Upon discovering an intergalactic conspiricy in which the Reapers were merely pawns you are tasked with taking a lone fighter out to the deepest reaches of space. You must hunt down The First a massive artificial intelligence and creator of the pattern. It's thought that a lone fighter might be able to slip through and accomplish what would otherwise take billions of lives.

 

Mass Effect: Thunderforce: IV

http://www.youtube.c...WRzdkKI#t=1m11s

 

I want a Mass Effect shmup.

[SwoopIM]

I would think it would have to be in the pre-Shepard era.  In the Shepard era, you will have to worry about the Reapers--at least eventually (ME4 part 3) because they do attack everywhere.  Frankly, I'm tired of the Reapers.  In the post-Shepard era, well...we all know how badly that turned out for the known universe, don't we?   (subtle  reference to your terrible ending Bioware).  As for ME4MP, I still love ME3MP--fix a few flaws and I'll get ME4 just for the MP.  Well, not really but...MP is just that good!

[KaiserShep]

There is a shitload of stuff to do in the Terminus Systems or even the Attican Traverse circa 2183.  Look at all the random missions Shepard does in ME1 and ME2 and think about about what fraction of the galaxy he visited.

 

edit: also want to reiterate that I would just lift a page from the Mechwarrior playbook and have the sequel focus on a merc company leader.  Allows even more freedom from Council / Alliance politics, although you could still end up being their proxy

 

There's lots of things to do, but a game can't live on side missions alone, though ME2 comes close. Whatever the primary mission is, it'd have to be a story that no one ever cares about later. It makes me wonder if the game is just going to be open world that allows you to just run around without much concern for the story. If so, it will probably be terrible.

 

If we're using a Mako and wearing N7 gear, likely the merc company thing is not going to happen. Considering what mercenaries are like in the ME franchise, that's probably a good thing anyway, because they're all cannon fodder for us to wipe out.

[Lucky]

I agree Chino, they would be much better off not trying to 'one up' the original trilogy in terms of being the big hero. That's what they did with the Champion of Kirkwall followup to the Warden In the dragon age series and it felt very forced and made for a lame story.

 

Would be nice if they worried more about weaving an interesting story that explores different aspects of the ME universe, instead of trying to make the new player character as heroic and/or epic as Shepard.

[SafetyShattered]

Like what a few other people have said, I'm a little nervous about this. I guess I'm glad to learn a little more about Mass Effect 4, but what I've heard makes me a little skeptical.

[hong]

I'm worried about ME4 to be honest. It seems like you'll be playing as an N7 operative again, and if that's the case, then the idea of playing as a merc or someone with no affiliation to any council/government along with all the freedom of being independent goes out the window.

What is this nonsense. Working for the council never stopped Shepard from being a jerk. Remember, you can't hang up on your boss if you don't have a boss!

[robarcool]

A ME post ME3 is possible if it takes place in an other part of the universe, that way the choice at the end of ME3 hasn't any consequence. But that would mean for Bioware to start from zero, which represents both a lot of work (in an other word budget) and unknowns.

 

Based on the information we've got, I imagine that we could play in the next ME an other N7 operative, whom mission would be to find prothean artifacts (something similar to Task Force Aurora's mission with the Leviatan) and help to build the Crucible. Then the come back of the Mako to explore worlds would make sense. New ennemies could be mercenaries / groups of technology resellers.

 

Or as the capn suggested, the action could take place while Shepard is being rebuilded by Cerberus. But then the content of the mission is harder to imagine (kill the last hostile Geth like Shepard at the beginning of ME2, investigate the Reapers' come back ?). 

Well, they could have element negative one instead of negative zero and give it some weird effect lol. There is your new effect.

[Catastrophy]

Thx for sharing. A bit unsure about the same timeline thing. I was imagining it may take place in a different galaxy. Then again, if this is how we get to the different galaxy - why not? At least there will still be Phantom ladies.

[Marksmad is waving goodbye]

Reading this entire thread took me two ops packs.

[Catastrophy]

Reading this entire thread took me two ops packs.

I would have revived you just to see you suffer again.

[coldflame]

Is it possible that the fourth instalment of the game could be 20+ years after the event of ME3? So technically it is still within Shepard's timeline. If this is the case then I guess I am ok with it.

[Revan Reborn]

Is it possible that the fourth instalment of the game could be 20+ years after the event of ME3? So technically it is still within Shepard's timeline. If this is the case then I guess I am ok with it.

Anything is possible. They never stated when it was actually taking place. The way I read it is the choices you made in the original Mass Effect trilogy will have some impact on this new Mass Effect game. There's also a potential for returning characters and cameos, but this new game suggests that it will have little to do with major plot points of the previous games. I suspect the new protagonist will be dealing with an entirely different threat far removed from the exploits of Shepard. I sense the feeling of the new game is a very familiar galaxy, but taking place in an entirely new setting with many new characters and a new overarching story with the reapers and Shepard as a back drop.

[coldflame]

Anything is possible. They never stated when it was actually taking place. The way I read it is the choices you made in the original Mass Effect trilogy will have some impact on this new Mass Effect game. There's also a potential for returning characters and cameos, but this new game suggests that it will have little to do with major plot points of the previous games. I suspect the new protagonist will be dealing with an entirely different threat far removed from the exploits of Shepard. I sense the feeling of the new game is a very familiar galaxy, but taking place in an entirely new setting with many new characters and a new overarching story with the reapers and Shepard as a back drop.

Maybe it is time for Bioware to revisit the Dark Energy plot...

[N7 Tigger]

I'm worried about ME4 to be honest. It seems like you'll be playing as an N7 operative again, and if that's the case, then the idea of playing as a merc or someone with no affiliation to any council/government along with all the freedom of being independent goes out the window. Also those screen-caps of the protagonist with the caption "your hero" furthers my worrying. Why do we have to play as a hero? We already did that and saved the galaxy​. This new protagonist better not be "Shepard 2.0".

 

Yeah, I think the first game was by far the best in the series for two reasons.

 

1. The story.

 

2. Shepard's anonymity. Having your playable character worshiped by an entire galaxy can be kind of limiting.

[NuclearTech76]

Let's be honest the storyline will suck. Mac Walters is at the helm so there's no chance in hell we get a decent story. The multiplayer should be good though. 

[Bryan Johnson]

I believe we stated it may take place at the same time, but everything is subject to change

[Mindlog]

I believe we stated it may take place at the same time, but everything is subject to change

[Nethershadow]

Canon'd destroyed ending? What was the whole point with the Catalyst B.S. then? In seriousness, they should not have continued the Shepard universe 'cause that one is all messy.

That's exactly why they needed to continue it, to show that the world isn't dead/destroyed, that things can continue on.

 

Too many game / movie worlds end in major catastrophe preventing further continuation of it, but then they are trying everything to make add another game / movie to it but end up only going sideways or backwards which I hate. Means they killed the world but want to continue making bucks off it, but can't go forward. The worst is when the world was awesome sauce like ME.

[Grim68]

Thanks for sharing, Cain.

 

Will be interesting to see where they take it considering the constraints of being in the same time frame as a story they spent 3 games establishing.

[Nethershadow]

 I want my hero to be a definitive one like Shepard instead of a no face like Skyrim/Dragon Age Origins.

 

 

Uhm ... what?

 

Your Dragon Age Origins (best DA ever!) you save the continent from the blight pretty much the same way Sheperd does the galaxy by uniting some peeps to get an army togather.

 

You can also end up becoming the King and if you romanced Morigan (DA's yummy version of Miranda) you can leave a mystical legend while disappearing without destroying the world so it can continue.

 

How is that 'no face' and not cool to you?