Communications Room (ME3 Info Discussion)

They need a new cameraman, his breathing was akin to a Volus, totally drowned out the interview. >.<

Looks like we're gonna be going to the Reapers' point of origin in ME3, according to the good doctors! :shock:

Linky. They say it between 3:30 - 3:50

N7v1K0

A new theory...

It's most likely bogus, but if it were true... things would take a very interesting turn...

A new theory...

It's most likely bogus, but if it were true... things would take a very interesting turn...

N7v1K0

I'm not really sure what to think of this...:?

A number of things to say...

The ME team could learn a lot from the guys working on DA2. For example, how the skill trees are done and RPG elements in general.

Also, the pictures in the middle of the convo wheel are something I'd like to see in ME3.

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And a shield tuner would be nice for ME3...

Let me elaborate...

We kinda did this in ME2 (all those +5% shields, etc), but not really. What I'm talking about is regulating capacity versus recharge time.

For example, say you have a Revenant and you'd like to use it properly on a mission, so you set capacity to max and recharge time to long. You'd be able to take one helluva beating and spend a full thermal clip in the process, but you'd have to wait a while for full recharge.
Then, for another mission you pick the Widow, so therefore one shot and back into cover; reverse settings of the previous example.
Etc. etc.

The tuner would of course have to be a slider thingy so people can achieve their desired capacity vs charge time

So whaddaya think?

:idea: 

An article about ME3

Nothing really new, just their "vision"

Someone returning in ME3 [spoiler] Tricia Helfer is returning as EDI [/spoiler]

Looks like Dr. Pepper will once again be doing promos for ME3

The ME team could learn a lot from the guys working on DA2. For example, how the skill trees are done and RPG elements in general.

Also, the pictures in the middle of the convo wheel are something I'd like to see in ME3.

N7v1K0

Personally I think the ME team should do their own thing and not dumb it down even more like DA...

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The ME team could learn a lot from the guys working on DA2. For example, how the skill trees are done and RPG elements in general.

Also, the pictures in the middle of the convo wheel are something I'd like to see in ME3.

Artekus

Personally I think the ME team should do their own thing and not dumb it down even more like DA...

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The ME team could learn a lot from the guys working on DA2. For example, how the skill trees are done and RPG elements in general.

Also, the pictures in the middle of the convo wheel are something I'd like to see in ME3.

Lone_Warrior_66

Personally I think the ME team should do their own thing and not dumb it down even more like DA...

In my opinion, DA2 was. Opinion. 

I liked the icons, it kept anders from molesting me since most of his options were flirtatiousKeredsBlaze

:lol: Yeah, there were a few times where I was talking to Fenris and saw a dialogue option I thought was a good choice until I saw the icon turn into a heart.

"Oh. That's what they mean...nevermind. I'll say this other thing, instead."

I would've accidently started a romance with Fenris if it weren't for those icons...

Almost flirted with Aveline, too...

Its fun to play as a mage and try to get a romance going with Fenris, its just entertaining. As for ME3 I heard that the skills will have more extensive trees and many skills will have the option of evolving which sounds like how you could upgrade abilities in DA2. I also heard that each class will have a unique close quarters ability and every class can use any weapon type now and the weapons are once again customizable. Atleast they are changing the mining portion of the game so hopefully it won't be quite as tedious. We'll just have to wait till it comes out to know for sure I guess.

Here is all the new info they just released in Game Informer. 

Mass Effect 3 starts on Earth three months after the Arrival DLC. Shepard is facing scrutiny from the Alliance who still can't believe that the Reapers are real and not some legend. This is about to change as several Reaper Warships appear over our little planet. NY, Japan, and London (never Australia is it, how insulting) are attacked as people around the globe watch on. Hundreds of Reaper vessels descend and take the planet!

Before this the Alliance seized the Normandy SR2 and took it apart and have put it together bigger and better than before. The Alliance still sees Shepard as a Marine and a Specter so with Earth lost Shepard takes the SR3 to gather allies for a counter attack, not singular allies but entire civilisations.

Getting every one onside is possible but it depends on your decisions in ME1 and M2 and is highly improbable according to Casey Hudson. Shepard may also have to decide on if to save one civilisation over another.

There are new features to the series including ladders, being able to pickup enemies weapons, you can now roll, and duck behind lower cover. Weapons can now be modified to your preferences with barrels, scopes etc.

Enemy AI has been improved and now can use many new tactics against you, and differing tactics depending on their type.

It looks like Anderson is joining Shepard as a party member, as is EDI, Liara, Ashley/Kaidan, Garrus, Wrex, Mordin, Legion. Also a new member called James Sanders joins the team on Earth before or during the attack.

After 3 they are thinking about an MMO. Info gleamed from GameInformer and Bioware.

I will have more for you next month when ANZ Official X360 Mag comes out.

Very likely that Jack will be back in ME3

Link (her VA)

Very likely that Jack will be back in ME3

Link (her VA)

N7v1K0

Awesome! :D

A lot of people say the weapon that scarred Klendagon and took out the Derelict Reaper will be an important factor in ME3, and while I have little doubt that it will be, everyone forgets about the Rothla weapon. It actually shattered the planet into thousands of moonlets instead of giving it a big scar, so it would make much more sense for Shep to look for that.N7v1K0

Cool. He'd need a lot of them though.

According to PSM3 Magazine all party characters, including DLC ones are returning for ME3 :)

TIM is out to kill Shepard now his use for him is over! (I told you he is evil)

Bioware told PSM3 that Earth has nearly been finished.

Some of the cities you see have been created to be destroyed by both Shep and the Reaper Invasion,

Bioware says this time there will be many epic full on boss battles.

the guys who did the music for Bad Company are working on this as well.

Isn't it strange how BW told GI that the chap from the trailer ISNT James Sanders, but PSM3 are saying it is? :?

Isn't it strange how BW told GI that the chap from the trailer ISNT James Sanders, but PSM3 are saying it is? :?

N7v1K0

I wonder who messed up?

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Isn't it strange how BW told GI that the chap from the trailer ISNT James Sanders, but PSM3 are saying it is? :?

Falcon084

I wonder who messed up?

OP updated with all news on ME3 so far. Please use this thread for all discussiion, and postings of new ME3 info.

Also feel free to update the OP if there's new info and I'm not around to do it 

A tibit of info: (Sorry if it has been posted before, my net is slowed down till the fourth and the page isn't loading properly for me)

Mass Effect 3 introduces new cIass called Heavy Melee. According to the info in Marcaplayer (a Spanish Mag), the Heavy Melee cIass plays off some new melee moves sutch as kicks, punches and "a SWAT turn."

We will get to visit New York, London, the Salarians' home planet, a Quarian moon, and Mars.

Shepard is not needed any more so Cerberus is trying to kill Shepard! At their disposal are mechs, assault units and ninja-shock troops.

Thankfully BioWare is working on a new planet scanning system for ME3, as well as adding all-new vehicles to control.

A tibit of info: (Sorry if it has been posted before, my net is slowed down till the fourth and the page isn't loading properly for me)

Mass Effect 3 introduces new cIass called Heavy Melee. According to the info in Marcaplayer (a Spanish Mag), the Heavy Melee cIass plays off some new melee moves sutch as kicks, punches and "a SWAT turn."

We will get to visit New York, London, the Salarians' home planet, a Quarian moon, and Mars.

Shepard is not needed any more so Cerberus is trying to kill Shepard! At their disposal are mechs, assault units and ninja-shock troops.

Thankfully BioWare is working on a new planet scanning system for ME3, as well as adding all-new vehicles to control.

Falcon084

It's all in the OP already, but thanks anyway :P

Also, there is no heavy melee cl@ss, the magazine made a mistake

So basically the Illusive Man is going to align himself with the Reapers, eventhough Cerebeus is a pro-human organization. And Shepard may align himself with the Geth if chosen to bring up Legion. IndianaJones414

No TIM would never align himself with the Reapers, unless he was indoctrinated. He wants to bring down the Reapers himself, and get full support for Cerberus after the dust settles.

Not a problem, I was just glad that the article in GameInformer just provided us with so much information, I also hear that the next issued of Playstation Magazine is going discuss about Mass Effect 3.IndianaJones414

So the Illusive Man wants to take the credit for stopping the Reapers.

I loved seeing Shepard on the cover of GameInformer, and I am telling you they may have to report me missing when Mass Effect 3 comes out.

Another interview with Casey today. He mentioned that we'll start on a very familiar location on Earth, then we'll go to Mars and then it's everything else.

I have to say, all the interviews with Casey have been brilliant so far. He's excellent at doing them :D

I am sorry to ask, but and i know its a little off topic, but what does the N7 stand for on Shepards armor?

I am sorry to ask, but and i know its a little off topic, but what does the N7 stand for on Shepards armor?

IndianaJones414

Taken from masseffect.wikia.com -

N7 is a vocational code in the Systems Alliance military. The "N" designates special forces and the "7" refers to the highest level of proficiency. It applies to marines who have graduated from an elite training program.

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I am sorry to ask, but and i know its a little off topic, but what does the N7 stand for on Shepards armor?

majinstrings

Taken from masseffect.wikia.com -

N7 is a vocational code in the Systems Alliance military. The "N" designates special forces and the "7" refers to the highest level of proficiency. It applies to marines who have graduated from an elite training program.

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I am sorry to ask, but and i know its a little off topic, but what does the N7 stand for on Shepards armor?

VideoGamerNerd

Taken from masseffect.wikia.com -

N7 is a vocational code in the Systems Alliance military. The "N" designates special forces and the "7" refers to the highest level of proficiency. It applies to marines who have graduated from an elite training program.

Thanks for that, that is really cool to know, i didnt have the opportunity to play the first Mass Effect, due to not having a 360, and only having a PS3.

ME3 confirmed to be at GDC in August

A lot of creature variety huh?

ME3 confirmed to be at GDC in August

A lot of creature variety huh?

N7v1K0

Awesome find!

Then again it does mean that ME3 will be out after August

In that other thread, you mentioned the "ME2 squad has fallen apart"...?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :cry:
Damn this situation to hell. Ashley/Kaiden a Spectre and not a Jack-ly shoulder to cry on.

BEST EDIT OF ALL TIME: -"Jack is back with actual clothes and hair."
Adajksfhasjdfhdsjafhsdahfdsljkhfsa. THANK YOU.
BRB, running to my Jack shrine to cry tears of joy.

These are not magazine scans. Click them to go to the huge versions.

EA sent them to Ausgamers.

Speaking of Jack, is Jack going to be back for ME 3?IndianaJones414