Official Mass Effect 3 Thread

[Pleiades]

So, what is Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut about? The DLC explains the ending of the game?

Oh, also, I fucking love Garrus Vakarian.

From the BioWare blog:

What can fans expect from the Extended Cut DLC?

• For fans who want more closure in Mass Effect 3, the DLC will offer extended scenes that provide additional context and deeper insight to the conclusion of Commander Shepard’s journey.

Are there going to be more/different endings or ending DLCs in the future?

• No. BioWare strongly believes in the team’s artistic vision for the end of this arc of the Mass Effect franchise. The extended cut DLC will expand on the existing endings, but no further ending DLC is planned.

What is BioWare adding to the ending with the Extended Cut DLC?

• BioWare will expanding on the ending to Mass Effect 3 by creating additional cinematics and epilogue scenes to the existing ending sequences. The goal of these new scenes is to provide additional clarity and closure to Mass Effect 3.

[AgentLampshade]

I just want DLC where you play as Marauder Shields in his quest to fight Commander Shepard.

[Pleiades]

I don't understand this Marauder Shields joke...

[Daemon]

I don't understand this Marauder Shields joke...

It's really dumb, but kind of funny. Basically, when spoiler Shepard is limping to the Reaper beam, the very last enemy before the beam is a Marauder. I'm sure you know how in Mass Effect, enemies with barrier, or armor, or in this case, shields, "Shields" is displayed on their health bar. So it says "Marauder" on top and "Shields" on bottom. /spoiler

So basically the joke is that Maruader Shields is the game's "final boss".

[AgentLampshade]

I don't understand this Marauder Shields joke...

Basically, the final opponent of the entire Mass Effect trilogy is an average Marauder. What followed was pretty much typical, stories of how Marauder Shields (named for his barriers) trained tirelessly to beat Shepard, only to be gunned down at the end. There's even a comic.

[crazyjp]

The DLC looks awesome. I just hope it's not gonna be impossible to unlock the new weapons. I've opened at least 10 Spectre packs and 15+ Veteran packs and my best pistol is still a Predator III.

[Pleiades]

It's really dumb, but kind of funny. Basically, when spoiler Shepard is limping to the Reaper beam, the very last enemy before the beam is a Marauder. I'm sure you know how in Mass Effect, enemies with barrier, or armor, or in this case, shields, "Shields" is displayed on their health bar. So it says "Marauder" on top and "Shields" on bottom. /spoiler

So basically the joke is that Maruader Shields is the game's "final boss".

I see. "Really dumb" is probably the best way to describe it, then.

[Daemon]

DLC Impressions:

Unfortunately, I've been unable to get a new character yet. However I did see the Geth Infiltrator in action, and he's pretty badass. The Krogan Vanguard's armor is sick, as well.

Firebase Condor is...meh. It's pretty ugly (just like it was in the single player) and the layout is kind of uninspired. Not one of my favorites.

Firebase Hydra on the other hand is great. It's a sniper's paradise since the starting point has cover, ammo, and a nice of view of over half the map. I like that it's a totally new location not seen in the campaign. Giant has a run for its money for my new favorite map.

EDIT: Got Batarian Sentinel. He's awesome.

[Daemon]

If anyone is interested, this guy posted an absolutely amazing video of his completed Gold solo run with a Salarian infiltrator.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqNkp...eature=related

[Pleiades]

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/51k40M...usiness-bureau

This is just absurd.

[Daemon]

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/51k40M...usiness-bureau

This is just absurd.

"This is just absurd" pretty much sums it up. I literally have never seen anything as pathetic as the ME3 reaction.

[crazyjp]

So, thoughts on the DLC?

I think Condor is a pretty nice map. I used a Salarian Infiltrator on the other map since I heard it has a lot of high points and it was decent. I've only unlocked the Krogan Battlemaster so far and I don't really like it (I don't like playing as Krogan's in general).

[Daemon]

I've only unlocked the Batarian Sentinel. He's extremely awesome. Also unlocked Geth SMG and Striker Assault Rifle. I really want the Geth Infiltrator and the Batarian Soldier.

I don't really like Condor but Hydra is awesome.

[Bastart]

Old, but kinda fun and some things I totally agree with (not played it yet though) WARNING: could contain spoilers.

[Pleiades]

That man is painfully obnoxious.

[Daemon]

Meh, the only people who say the From Ashes DLC is story essential are people who haven't played it. They don't realize that even with the DLC, it's practically meaningless. The character is completely tossed to the side like Zaeed and Kasumi in ME2.

Except the character isn't half as interesting as either Zaeed or Kasumi.

[Daemon]

The multiplayer event rewards are coming to PS3 via the PSN store. Don't know if that means they'll be charging for them or not.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/...-playstation-3

Operation: Silencer is coming this weekend, and the goal will once again be banshees. But get this: "The vorcha want in, and as soon as they complete combined-arms training with our technically-skilled personnel, we will let them loose."

Playable Vorcha are likely coming. That's so awesome.

[Pleiades]

They need to do more. These events are already starting to grow tiring, and not to mention I hear these special packs usually don't have anything of worth in them.

Add some new modes or something. There's only so much of the exact same thing I can play before it gets repetitive.

[Daemon]

At the very least I think they need to put in new special objectives. I can only play so much of "kill specific targets", "hack in different locations" and "hack in one location".

I honestly haven't played in almost a month now. :/ I need something to draw me back in.

[Pleiades]

At the very least I think they need to put in new special objectives. I can only play so much of "kill specific targets", "hack in different locations" and "hack in one location".

I honestly haven't played in almost a month now. :/ I need something to draw me back in.

I haven't either. It doesn't help that your powers and levels are significantly limited compared to single player. Double EXP weekends seem mostly pointless when you can already reach the maximum level so quickly.