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One thing that really enhanced my enjoyment of this game was the community event. Lodestar was by far my favorite (thanks, BroJo!), but Patriot (4 of a kind nonhuman squad), Alamo (5WS on Condor) and Firestorm (3 killstreaks) were all memorable. The best part was the way the community came together to "get er done." I have great memories of being helped by friends and strangers to get my first 50 melee medal, fully extract in sub 20 min, avoid using any consumables (!) and play Platinum. It makes me a bit sad to know that many BSNers never had the experience of participating in a community event and some (due to fear, prejudice or what have you) have never even tried ME3MP.

 

As Andromeda will have a multiplayer component and as its forum is currently not broken down into Story vs. MP sections, it seems like now would be a good time to introduce new players to MEMP (especially since DAI won't have new DLC for a while and we're not expecting any MEA news until N7 day). While some regular posters here have started sincere threads over in the Andromeda forum, many of us have taken the opportunity to poke the bears a bit. Yes, the SP-only crowd seems dour, obsessive and ranty, but they're not likely to get the joke when we tell them the reason they don't like ME3MP is because they need to L2P. :P

 

I'm proposing a fan community event, similar to the "Play with a Spectre" weekend where we offer to show the SP crowd the ropes. Maybe they've never played MP at all and have been afraid to try, maybe they want to experience the joy that is collectors, maybe they want to cook their friends in the reactor, or nut up and try Gold or Platinum for the first time. Maybe they played MP back in the day but their friends moved on and they don't have anyone to play with. It will be a good time to refresh our friends lists, inject some more life into MP and show the SP players the true awesomeness that is the MP community.

 

I'm still considering details and am open to any/all suggestions. Will you help?

 

TL:DR: Let's go to the Andromeda forum and invite them to play MP for a weekend. Non ironically. :)

 

EDIT: Operation Outreach, AKA Operation Uh... Fire... Cobra... Claw is still happening despite lack of interest from the SP players.

When: November 1-7

No competition, no prizes, sorry.

Types of games you might want to offer:

 

1) Fun/Intro -- do whatever in a supportive, safe environment

2) New experiences/tourism -- get locked in the reactor, see collectors, find the easter eggs on Vancouver, play as a nonhuman, etc.

3) Upping my game/weapon workshop -- get advice from experienced players on how to play certain weapons/kits, get to play with BSNers, try a higher level of difficulty

4) Themes/challenges -- get that sense of accomplishment

5) Geek out -- discuss lore with other fans

 

If you'd like to participate as a host, please fill out the info below: Fake profiles for N7_Link, Cassandra Saturn, etc. will be ignored.  :lol:

 

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We don't negotiate with terrorists.


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Well the first step will be to make an honest, forthright thread on the MEA forum gauging peoples interest, and have people from this forum post in it.

 

It will be really important for all involved to ignore the troll posts which will inevitably follow, and also let it be known that people can PM their requests if they don't wish their requests to be the subject of mockery from the less mature crowd.


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Its a nice sentiment OP. I'll leave it at that....
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Memorial Services will be held tomorrow morning at 9AM on the Presidium.  I'll be providing the cake, ice cream, and strippers.  All packaged together for convenience, of course.


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Disciple Justicar at the ready for the BLU team!


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Disciple Justicar at the ready for the BLU team!

 

Incendiary Reegar KroSol reporting in for BLU team!

 

Chef jokes!  I love 'em!


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I'd be interested if we could get serious participation. These days BSN is a retirement home with no hot nurses to do sponge baths.


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It's ok, I'm not afraid of walking into a a hostile crowd and having it flop. Even if I'm the only participant from this forum I'm still going to give it a shot. :) It's amazing what stupid optimism can do.

 

Right now I'm thinking Labor Day weekend/week (Sept 7), although that is usually a travel weekend in the US. That will give newbies time to download all the DLC and send friend requests. Later in September would also be ok.

 

I considered having a competition for MP forumites such as a point for every new player plus 5 points if you're the bottom of the scoreboard but then I realized everyone would just play with Nat in the Hat's 25 alt accounts. :lol: Plus I don't want to be bothered keeping score. Now I'm thinking maybe we can offer to replay some of the operations such as Patriot, Lodestar and Tribute. What do you guys think?

 

Maybe I can think of a "prize" for participants.


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Memorial Services will be held tomorrow morning at 9AM on the Presidium.  I'll be providing the cake, ice cream, and strippers.  All packaged together for convenience, of course.

 

I'll bring asari hard liquor, asaris burlesque dancers and asari strippers to top it off and for the big finally i'll come out of the cake :D 

 

Spoiler


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I'd be down for showing some new people the ropes....assuming that fits in with my schedule.

 

Replaying some of the past operations, as well as perhaps themed teams, also sound like good ideas.


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I'll bring asari hard liquor, asaris burlesque dancers and asari strippers to top it off and for the big finally i'll come out of the cake :D

 

Spoiler

 

I've got something extra special for you, dear.  For dessert, you can jump out of the aptly named "Blueberry Pie"


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Shinobu

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Well the first step will be to make an honest, forthright thread on the MEA forum gauging peoples interest, and have people from this forum post in it.

 

It will be really important for all involved to ignore the troll posts which will inevitably follow, and also let it be known that people can PM their requests if they don't wish their requests to be the subject of mockery from the less mature crowd.

 

I'd like to get the details hammered out a bit more before posting over there. E.g., If you guys want some sort of competitive aspect (if someone else wants to scorekeep), if you have suggestions for theme, prizes, mechanics, etc.



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I can show people how to wipe the dirt off the ground with my face  ^_^


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Its a nice sentiment OP. I'll leave it at that....

 

I have a quixotic streak, what can I say?


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I'm down to show the way of the Venom for the infidels.


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I've got something extra special for you, dear.  For dessert, you can jump out of the aptly named "Blueberry Pie"

 

HMMMMMM Salarian you make me question question your motives.  <_<

and is this blueberry pie organic or made by you by any chance?  ;)



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I can show people how to wipe the dirt off the ground with my face  ^_^

 

OH I want tooooo seeeeee this face wiping you speak of.



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HMMMMMM Salarian you make me question question your motives.  <_<

and is this blueberry pie organic or made by you by any chance?  ;)

 

Philosophy, love, culinary arts.  I am a student of many sciences.

 

To answer your question, it is both organic, and made by me.


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Philosophy, love, culinary arts.  I am a student of many sciences.

 

To answer your question, it is both organic, and made by me.

 

Oh those are great defining qualities you got there fruit fly, does this creation of blueberry pie involves me in some sort?

 

I kind of like baking   :P



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Oh those are great defining qualities you got there fruit fly, does this creation of blueberry pie involves me in some sort?

 

I kind of like baking   :P

 

Blueberry, you are the main ingredient.



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We don't negotiate with terrorists.


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Its a nice sentiment OP. I'll leave it at that....

A few seemed to be alright over there. I'll say that the anti-MP crowd is very loud though, no idea how many in quantity but there is a loud and very stupid crowd that will not even entertain playing MP.

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i m in whatever the form ! maybe a themed run per day with a game time duration, or 3 depending on the players ? limit us to bronze medal for kills ?
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Blueberry, you are the main ingredient.

 

Well in that case I would love to bake a blueberry pie with you. Especially with all the creamy and juicy stuffing that comes in it. :D

 

JustBlueberryPie3.jpg OR ON IT ;)


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