Mass Effect 3 - Part 5

Thread Manager · 02-24-2012, 10:02 PM

This is a continuation thread, the old thread is Here

Thread Manager · 02-24-2012, 10:02 PM

This is a continuation thread, the old thread is Here

Upset Spideyfan · 02-24-2012, 10:02 PM

Another news report, this one about Cerberus.

http://blog.bioware.com/2012/02/24/alliancenews4/

TheCorpulent1 · 02-24-2012, 10:43 PM

So, I know I said I didn't want any more spoilers than is necessary, but one thing's got me curious: Does anyone know how the hell the Alliance got its grubby paws on the Normandy SR2? I'm replaying ME 2 now and it mentions that the Illusive Man sunk the majority of Cerberus' resources into the ship. I can't imagine he'd be cool with handing it over to Shepard to commission into the Alliance fleet, effectively cutting off any future return on Cerberus' investment, and if Shep stole it, shouldn't Cerberus be hunting his ass down pretty much every second of every day to recover it?

BrollySupersj · 02-24-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCorpulent1

So, I know I said I didn't want any more spoilers than is necessary, but one thing's got me curious: Does anyone know how the hell the Alliance got its grubby paws on the Normandy SR2? I'm replaying ME 2 now and it mentions that the Illusive Man sunk the majority of Cerberus' resources into the ship. I can't imagine he'd be cool with handing it over to Shepard to commission into the Alliance fleet, effectively cutting off any future return on Cerberus' investment, and if Shep stole it, shouldn't Cerberus be hunting his ass down pretty much every second of every day to recover it?

Shepard probably just took it.

ProjectPat2280 · 02-24-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BrollySupersj

Shepard probably just took it.

Cuz he balls hard.

Upset Spideyfan · 02-24-2012, 10:50 PM

Renegade Shep is a bit less clear to me, but with Paragon Shep there's not much the Illusive Man can do to track the Normandy. The crew, including Miranda/Jacob and EDI are pretty much loyal to Shepard at the end of ME2 and with its stealth capabilities he really doesn't have much say in where Shepard decides to take the ship.

Spider-Vader · 02-24-2012, 10:55 PM

Yeah, can you guys try to keep spoiler talk to a minimum? This is basically the only place on the internet I can discuss ME3 nowadays. I've already spoiled a little bit because of the Bioware forums. Which I'm now avoiding like a plague.

TheCorpulent1 · 02-24-2012, 10:53 PM

Sounds a little simplistic. I would've thought he'd have put something in there to track it if Shep ever decided to turn on him or something. Plus, there's the quantum entanglement comm thing. Seems like he should be able to use that to get a general location of the ship, at least.

Maybe I'm overthinking it. Maybe the Illusive Man just sees the big picture well enough to know that letting Shepard do his thing is probably the best chance humanity's got. Cerberus supposedly has unbelievable resources, so I guess it could recover from even the loss of the Normandy somehow.

Upset Spideyfan · 02-24-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCorpulent1

Sounds a little simplistic. I would've thought he'd have put something in there to track it if Shep ever decided to turn on him or something.

The ship is covered in tracking and monitoring devices, but EDI states that she maintains all of those so it would be a simple matter for her to just shut them down.

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Originally Posted by TheCorpulent1

Plus, there's the quantum entanglement comm thing. Seems like he should be able to use that to get a general location of the ship, at least.

Hm, don't know if it works that way - I can't imagine he'd allow anything that could be used to be traced back to him.

zenith16 · 02-24-2012, 10:53 PM

As far as Anderson and the Alliance are concerned they see both Cerberus and the illusive man as criminals especially after what kai leng did to him. I'm sure Shepard went beck to the alliance to warn them after arrival and take back that operative on that mission and they just ceased the ship. And I'm betting Anderson want's Cerberus to try and take it back.

In the mean time I'm sure the alliance wanted to take a look at the tech the ship had, and see what they can do to improve on it and make copies. And most of that crew Shepard had on board, I don't see them really fitting into Cerberus.

I bet the illusive most likely won't miss most of them. They seem to fall into the category they just fell into the job cause there wasn't another job that would take them/ or they really need the money or forced in some how , other wise they don't fit in there. It's been done with certain merc story's before like the show Jericho (main character) or the anime area 88.

zenith16 · 02-24-2012, 11:14 PM

It is his ship after all.

TheCorpulent1 · 02-24-2012, 11:18 PM

Only it's not, though. It's the Illusive Man's ship.

ProjectPat2280 · 02-24-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCorpulent1

Only it's not, though. It's the Illusive Man's ship.

No, the IM is just under the impression that its his ship. It was never his ship.

BrollySupersj · 02-24-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCorpulent1

Only it's not, though. It's the Illusive Man's ship.

If that were true, Cerberus would still have it.

zenith16 · 02-24-2012, 11:20 PM

well then corp, go with what I said formerly before that last post. but I remember the illusive pretty much gave me the hint I can do what ever I want with that ship. It's all mine. I said gave me the hint. (technically speaking). they can always make story out of it as well, comic wise. With Cerberus trying to steal it back and failing.

Cory · 02-24-2012, 11:37 PM

Im sure ILM has control over EDI. no way would he put something as advanced and useful as EDI in someone elses control.

Whiskey Tango · 02-25-2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Cory

Im sure ILM has control over EDI. no way would he put something as advanced and useful as EDI in someone elses control.

EDI proved herself as a valuable and loyal team member in 2. She would never choose Martin Sheen over me Shepard.

spiderbob · 02-25-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey Tango

EDI proved herself as a valuable and loyal team member in 2. She would never choose Martin Sheen over Seth Green.

Fixed.

BrollySupersj · 02-24-2012, 11:40 PM

Well, hopefully when people with the Space Edition start uploading their playthroughs on Youtube, we'll find out. I can't wait. I did the same with Batman Arkham City, it held me off till I got to play it.

CapedCrusader14 · 02-24-2012, 11:43 PM

I found out that a nearby EB Games is hosting a Midnight event at the cinema they have there.

They'll be playing the game on the big screen!

I can't go though

.

ProjectPat2280 · 02-24-2012, 11:49 PM

I hope none of my local stores are doing a midnight launch. Ive preordered mine from Amazon and if i find out ill be able to get this game at midnight i might not have the willpower to resist. Although i dont think i have a choice as i purchased the N7 edition and NO way that sucker is gonna be available without a reserve come release.

BrollySupersj · 02-24-2012, 11:51 PM

I'm curious about one aspect of the gameplay. Is it possible to go out on a mission with say one or two guns? Or do you have to choose a weapon for all slots?

Raiden · 02-25-2012, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BrollySupersj

I'm curious about one aspect of the gameplay. Is it possible to go out on a mission with say one or two guns? Or do you have to choose a weapon for all slots?

I heard Soldier is the only class that can bring multiple guns without penalty, or something.

BrollySupersj · 02-25-2012, 02:49 AM

I recently found out you can restore Jack's loyaly AFTER the fight with Miranda. I tried it out and BOOM, all is well.

All crew alive
All crew loyal
Miranda sexed
Collector based destroyed

I am now ready for ME3.

02-24-2012, 10:02 PM	#1
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02-24-2012, 10:02 PM	#3
Upset Spideyfan Science the Bear Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,716	Re: Mass Effect 3 - Part 4 Another news report, this one about Cerberus. http://blog.bioware.com/2012/02/24/alliancenews4/ __________________ HAHAHAHA! Delicious Success!

02-24-2012, 10:43 PM	#4
TheCorpulent1 Gods of Movies SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 153,732	Re: Mass Effect 3 - Part 5 So, I know I said I didn't want any more spoilers than is necessary, but one thing's got me curious: Does anyone know how the hell the Alliance got its grubby paws on the Normandy SR2? I'm replaying ME 2 now and it mentions that the Illusive Man sunk the majority of Cerberus' resources into the ship. I can't imagine he'd be cool with handing it over to Shepard to commission into the Alliance fleet, effectively cutting off any future return on Cerberus' investment, and if Shep stole it, shouldn't Cerberus be hunting his ass down pretty much every second of every day to recover it? __________________ "She doesn't love me! Now I just need to get her to admit it and I win. Somehow that means I win!" - Mark, Peep Show

02-24-2012, 10:50 PM	#7
Upset Spideyfan Science the Bear Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,716	Re: Mass Effect 3 - Part 5 Renegade Shep is a bit less clear to me, but with Paragon Shep there's not much the Illusive Man can do to track the Normandy. The crew, including Miranda/Jacob and EDI are pretty much loyal to Shepard at the end of ME2 and with its stealth capabilities he really doesn't have much say in where Shepard decides to take the ship. __________________ HAHAHAHA! Delicious Success!

02-24-2012, 10:55 PM	#8
Spider-Vader The Mandalore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 11,515	Re: Mass Effect 3 - Part 5 Yeah, can you guys try to keep spoiler talk to a minimum? This is basically the only place on the internet I can discuss ME3 nowadays. I've already spoiled a little bit because of the Bioware forums. Which I'm now avoiding like a plague. __________________ Looogaan! We've missed you! Weapon X hasn't been the same without 'cha! Nobody calls me bub anymore!~ Deadpool Avengers, Defenders, Thunderbolts... I make any team better!~ Hawkeye If you see me typo it's because I'm typing on an iPhone. I don't have access to a computer currently & it's hard to type on this thing, sorry.

02-24-2012, 10:53 PM	#9
TheCorpulent1 Gods of Movies SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 153,732	Re: Mass Effect 3 - Part 5 Sounds a little simplistic. I would've thought he'd have put something in there to track it if Shep ever decided to turn on him or something. Plus, there's the quantum entanglement comm thing. Seems like he should be able to use that to get a general location of the ship, at least. Maybe I'm overthinking it. Maybe the Illusive Man just sees the big picture well enough to know that letting Shepard do his thing is probably the best chance humanity's got. Cerberus supposedly has unbelievable resources, so I guess it could recover from even the loss of the Normandy somehow. __________________ "She doesn't love me! Now I just need to get her to admit it and I win. Somehow that means I win!" - Mark, Peep Show

02-24-2012, 10:53 PM	#11
zenith16 Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: montreal Posts: 7,113	Re: Mass Effect 3 - Part 5 As far as Anderson and the Alliance are concerned they see both Cerberus and the illusive man as criminals especially after what kai leng did to him. I'm sure Shepard went beck to the alliance to warn them after arrival and take back that operative on that mission and they just ceased the ship. And I'm betting Anderson want's Cerberus to try and take it back. In the mean time I'm sure the alliance wanted to take a look at the tech the ship had, and see what they can do to improve on it and make copies. And most of that crew Shepard had on board, I don't see them really fitting into Cerberus. I bet the illusive most likely won't miss most of them. They seem to fall into the category they just fell into the job cause there wasn't another job that would take them/ or they really need the money or forced in some how , other wise they don't fit in there. It's been done with certain merc story's before like the show Jericho (main character) or the anime area 88. Last edited by zenith16; 02-24-2012 at 11:17 PM.

02-24-2012, 11:14 PM	#12
zenith16 Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: montreal Posts: 7,113	Re: Mass Effect 3 - Part 5 It is his ship after all.

02-24-2012, 11:18 PM	#13
TheCorpulent1 Gods of Movies SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 153,732	Re: Mass Effect 3 - Part 5 Only it's not, though. It's the Illusive Man's ship. __________________ "She doesn't love me! Now I just need to get her to admit it and I win. Somehow that means I win!" - Mark, Peep Show

02-24-2012, 11:20 PM	#16
zenith16 Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: montreal Posts: 7,113	Re: Mass Effect 3 - Part 5 well then corp, go with what I said formerly before that last post. but I remember the illusive pretty much gave me the hint I can do what ever I want with that ship. It's all mine. I said gave me the hint. (technically speaking). they can always make story out of it as well, comic wise. With Cerberus trying to steal it back and failing. Last edited by zenith16; 02-24-2012 at 11:26 PM.

02-24-2012, 11:37 PM	#17
Cory Do What You Gotta Do Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 17,855	Re: Mass Effect 3 - Part 5 Im sure ILM has control over EDI. no way would he put something as advanced and useful as EDI in someone elses control.

02-24-2012, 11:43 PM	#21
CapedCrusader14 Time to go mobile Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 3,678	Re: Mass Effect 3 - Part 5 I found out that a nearby EB Games is hosting a Midnight event at the cinema they have there. They'll be playing the game on the big screen! I can't go though .

02-24-2012, 11:49 PM	#22
ProjectPat2280 SELLING...PERFECTION Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: College Posts: 23,059	Re: Mass Effect 3 - Part 5 I hope none of my local stores are doing a midnight launch. Ive preordered mine from Amazon and if i find out ill be able to get this game at midnight i might not have the willpower to resist. Although i dont think i have a choice as i purchased the N7 edition and NO way that sucker is gonna be available without a reserve come release. __________________ Lewis Hamilton 2013 F1 Season Stats: Team: Mercedes Poles: 1 Podiums: 2 Best Finish: 3rd Points: 62 Standing: 4th

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