When I first found out about Andromeda the question what does N7 mean to you? was floating around
How much will we focus on N7? How will N7 mix with the exploration and colonization themes?
The gameplay experience will be very enjoyable with badAZZ N7 missions (think ME2). I think we'll have more time to enjoy the galaxy than the trilogy.
N7 is basically just the Alliance special forces similar to the Salarian STG or the Asari Commandos.
So I imagine it wont be all that different from the original trilogy and Shep being N7.
I'd rather play as one of those. I'm more interested about alien elite forces.Salarian STG or the Asari Commandos.
Alliance top tier Special Forces. Basically Extreme Bad@$$3$.When I first found out about Andromeda the question what does N7 mean to you? was floating around
How much will we focus on N7? How will N7 mix with the exploration and colonization themes?
The gameplay experience will be very enjoyable with badAZZ N7 missions (think ME2). I think we'll have more time to enjoy the galaxy than the trilogy.
N7 is basically just the Alliance special forces similar to the Salarian STG or the Asari Commandos.
So I imagine it wont be all that different from the original trilogy and Shep being N7.
The trilogy focused much more on being a Spectre than being N7.
Spectre was basically just a title. We didn't really get to utilize it's full potential other than some perks.The trilogy focused much more on being a Spectre than being N7.
The trilogy focused much more on being a Spectre than being N7.
Only the first game does being a Spectre really mean anything.
but it's not like being N7 is that different. Spectre is just N7 for the entire galaxy, not just the Alliance.
N7 is nothing but elite spec ops for the Alliance. Unfortunately, Bioware seems to think it's one of the primary staples of the MEU. Comes off as a bit narrowminded imo, but oh well.
None actually. I thought it was just Mass Effect-related marketing brand thing. If N7 was presented as proper squad, maybe I would feel more invested in it. But I think its significance was mostly in ME3MP as you could become N7.
Then again, I treat SWTOR's Trooper as pre-Shepard. Just replace Havoc squad with N7 and you basically have proper story of Shepard's rise in the military.
N7 is nothing but elite spec ops for the Alliance. Unfortunately, Bioware seems to think it's one of the primary staples of the MEU. Comes off as a bit narrowminded imo, but oh well.
I don't think you can blame them for focusing on the whole N7 thing. With regards to branding and marketing, it's easily recognisable and familiar to most gamers. Regardless of whether N7 actually should be a staple of the universe, it's uses as a 'brand' mean it's probably here to stay.
Hoping for a more focused push towards Pathfinders being an elite group of N7s.
Possibly scouting and recon.
The trilogy never really focused on the brand it was just something Shepard was before becoming a Spectre, then a Saviour, then the chosen one.
Yes ZipKrogan is right.
Modern N7 should be modeled after ME3MP N7's
Altough it seems they're going with Pathfinder and a Pathfinder-logo as the brand for this one, there's probably a N7 squadmate or something. Would be silly to let that brand bleed out, since merchandise and stuff
N7 gets on my nerves. It seems more driven by marketing than anything.
Surely Ryder is an N7? The PC having N7 in his/her logo is the icon I'd expect them to keep going across the franchise
I'd think so as well for the reasons Fogg put forward. Can't sell N7 hoodies if it isn't a symbol of the franchise as a whole
I'd like to see how they're gonna skirt around the issue of Shepard.
'Joining the Alliance's top tier soldier unit? Fantastic. First rule, we don't talk about Space Jesus. Being the most famous recruit and saving/dooming an entire galaxy from/to robot Cthulhus o' doom, while being the poster boy for N7 the entire trilogy* doesn't mean **** son.'
*Shepard was the face of N7. Looking back on the trilogy, when asked 'what does N7 mean to you?', if anybody answers something other than Shepard, they're talking oot their arse. 'Exploration', 'Unity' and 'Being a part of something bigger' being a few of my favourite examples of both projection of somebodys feelings of ME as a whole, and not actually answering the N7 question at all. Damn, this little sidenote has become longer than the actual post!
I'd like to see how they're gonna skirt around the issue of Shepard.
'Joining the Alliance's top tier soldier unit? Fantastic. First rule, we don't talk about Space Jesus. Being the most famous recruit and saving/dooming an entire galaxy from/to robot Cthulhus o' doom, while being the poster boy for N7 the entire trilogy* doesn't mean **** son.'
*Shepard was the face of N7. Looking back on the trilogy, when asked 'what does N7 mean to you?', if anybody answers something other than Shepard, they're talking oot their arse. 'Exploration', 'Unity' and 'Being a part of something bigger' being a few of my favourite examples of both projection of somebodys feelings of ME as a whole, and not actually answering the N7 question at all. Damn, this little sidenote has become longer than the actual post!
The actual lore of the series is as follows:
Every member of the Alliance has an alphanumeric designation. All 26 letters are used, and numeric proficiency ranges from 1 to 7. "N" designates Special Operations. An N7, therefore, is the absolute best of Alliance SpecOps.
I'd bet "best of the best SpecOps" adequately describes our new MEA lead, based upon the single official EA press release. N7 is definitely something that could easily be carried through for any future protagonists. VG protagonists are "elite" to a ridiculous degree. I'm absolutely not a fan of N7 being extended to non-humans beyond that brief "honorary" nonsense during the Reaper War (thanks ME3MP). Still, they could go that route if they have non-human protagonists in future games, but simply have to preserve the N7 theme in an uninterrupted chain.
Edit: I thought I'd add a quick addendum.
I never really bought into the twisted community thought process on non-human N7s in MP, anyway. I thought the true N7s in MP were pretty clearly labeled: N7 Fury, N7 Demolisher, N7 Shadow, etc... The other operatives were vital allies supporting N7 operations. I never once saw anything that declared all the alien ooeratives official N7s. That doesn't mean it doesn't exist, I just never saw it. (And honestly, a few quick lines hyping an upcoming weekend event like "Are you ready N7s?!" Wouldn't cut it.)
Yes
Any human squaddie that is with us from the start should also be N7.
Use your best for very important mission
Yes
Any human squaddie that is with us from the start should also be N7.
Use your best for very important mission
Our mission may not initially be thought of as important, though
With the original trilogy the N7 logo was well promoted in terms of appearance but the story didn't revolve around it THAT much. I would be surprised if they actually wrote something this time focusing on the N7 program and people who belong to it or they can just do the same like before and highlight the A.R.K.C.O.N. - Pathfinder Initiative thing.
With the original trilogy the N7 logo was well promoted in terms of appearance but the story didn't revolve around it THAT much. I would be surprised if they actually wrote something this time focusing on the N7 program and people who belong to it or they can just do the same like before and highlight the A.R.K.C.O.N. - Pathfinder Initiative thing.
The game will be better if we go on various unique N7 missions.
ME2 had the most. It was great.
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