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liquidmetal · 2011-04-08, 20:12

Hope Tali will have a decent role. Thought the romance thing with her in ME2 was put in after fan feedback from the first one?

Liking the new Ash look but unless Miranda has a makeover the hairstyle is quite similar. Or does it mean Miranda will have a smaller part now hmm...

Anyone know whether Yvonne Strahovski's timetable is busy?

Nightengale · 2011-04-08, 23:49

One thing to note about some characters like Thane or Tali is that there were significant hints that they may be unsquadable in ME3.

I won't go into too much detail about the disposable characters who are clearly just temporaries like Samara, Kasumi, Zaeed, but for others...

If you paragon-ed Tali's mission, mentions were made on her possibly being the next Admiral, and if you acted like a honest, truthful man... well, she bloody hates you for it and would essentially either die or leave after the mission.

The Krogan Shaman did put some mentions of Grunt's eventual need to return to Tuchanka, presumably to settle himself appropriately and stuff. Thane is no surprise, seeing as he's dying and all that.

Other than that, I have absolute confidence that Bioware will please the fans and at the very least, give us our favourites respectable continuation in the story... on their mission hub at least.

I have no confidence that they'll be able to properly handle a large cast of playables, since they do enjoy the illusion of multi-dialogues through different squad combinations and bantering, but if it's just hub-restricted playables or banter, then maybe it would work well.

kujoe · 2011-04-09, 00:09

I can definitely see characters like Ashley and Garrus becoming part of the squad again—even Jacob, for that matter. Perhaps Miranda will join too depending on the nature of her loyalty (whether she resigned from Cerberus or not, etc.).

But characters with such significant roles such as Liara (as the new Shadow Broker) and Wrex (Urdnot Clan Leader) would have to step down—at least temporarily—in order to join Shepard as squadmates. It makes me wonder if Bioware will be splitting the story into arcs or acts, and have each of them have their own set of recruitable characters.

synaesthetic · 2011-04-09, 03:00

What about people who used the neutral option and grandstanded Tali's trial?

I did that because it was awesome. All the other quarians thought I was awesomesauce and Tali was happy her father's dark secret was never revealed.

Nightengale · 2011-04-09, 04:51

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Originally Posted by synaesthetic

What about people who used the neutral option and grandstanded Tali's trial?

I did that because it was awesome. All the other quarians thought I was awesomesauce and Tali was happy her father's dark secret was never revealed.

That was essentially just a sub-paragon option given to you as a reward for :

1. helping the traumatized Quarian earlier
2. Be badass enough that Kal'Reegar didn't die
3. Too fickle to have enough paragon/renegade points for the extremes

I don't think it essentially changes anything in regards to transfer-over of what's what when it comes to ME3.

Keroko · 2011-04-09, 06:12

I hope it does. If you give the evidence, you effectively shatter the unity of the migrant fleet. If you don't... well, as one of the admirals said, they have the biggest fleet in the galaxy. Could come in handy to fight a horde of ancient galaxy destroyers.

Kyero Fox · 2011-04-09, 06:51

and if they come to a mutual agreement with the geth legion is with then their army would be huuuuge.

the reapers dont want to admit it but their gonna have a hard time destroying this world...

I think the prothens were the most dangerious species the reapers had to deal with and so they changed them to work for them. Now its Humans.

-KarumA- · 2011-04-09, 07:01

Dumpign scans:

Spoiler for ME3 scans, characters, enemies etc.:

jonli · 2011-04-09, 07:26

GOD DAMN ashley...what the hell. She looks...A LOT better. But I'd like my character to stay faithful to Liara.

So according to the article it's still going to be about recruiting characters and building your team. I understand how that is logical, but I'd prefer if it wasn't the focus of the story since ME2 was all about building the right team, now it should be about putting that team to use.

Nightengale · 2011-04-09, 08:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keroko

I hope it does. If you give the evidence, you effectively shatter the unity of the migrant fleet. If you don't... well, as one of the admirals said, they have the biggest fleet in the galaxy. Could come in handy to fight a horde of ancient galaxy destroyers.

What I meant was that I don't think there'll be many 'variety' of situations as per game sequel triggers, despite the large space to work around the whole issue.

It would most likely just be "things are good there for Quarians and Tali" or "things are good there but Tali is dead" or "you horribly messed up there."

Key Board · 2011-04-09, 09:26

I'm going to put myself in Bioware's shoes for a moment

They will need one of the each alien races, for a party member. At the very least the main ones:

Asari
Turian
Krogan

That means it is guaranteed that you will get a new team member of said following species.

The question is. how will they overlap with returning team members, or do they even need to overlap?

I'm guessing that Liara is a shoe in for a party member, so Samara doesn't need to return or even mentioned at all.

Garrus is a long time fan favorite and is confirmed to return if he survived. Now the question is.. how to you have a new Turian team member to substitute Garrus? That's the harder thing to do. I'm guessing that the new Turian team member if Garrus dies will in fact be a family member of Garrus. Maybe his father that he talks so much about.

For the Krogan entry this will be tricky. Wrex and Grunt are very symbolic for what they represent. Wrex is a relic of the past. Grunt is a potential for a new beginning. I can't think of any new Krogan character that can match that weight.

Now on to other alien races,

Quarian: If Tali is not available, I'm guessing Kel Reeger can fill in that spot.. unless he's also dead. At that point I really can't think of a good substitute.

Salarian: I'm personally voting for Captain Kirahhe

Human: Captain Anderson is all that I need

Kyero Fox · 2011-04-09, 16:28

Every romanceable characterhas to return one way or another. or else Bioware is gonna be screwed, and they know it.

-KarumA- · 2011-04-09, 16:30

Besides if killed characters can magically return in DA2.. I don't even want to think about it honestly said.

MushroomSamba · 2011-04-09, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Key Board

Now on to other alien races,

Quarian: If Tali is not available, I'm guessing Kel Reeger can fill in that spot.. unless he's also dead. At that point I really can't think of a good substitute.

Salarian: I'm personally voting for Captain Kirahhe

Human: Captain Anderson is all that I need

No love for drells? Thane should probably be dead pretty soon anyway, so I wonder if there's any suitable drell replacements for him. Maybe his boy?

Kleo Scanti · 2011-04-10, 04:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by MushroomSamba

No love for drells? Thane should probably be dead pretty soon anyway, so I wonder if there's any suitable drell replacements for him. Maybe his boy?

Feron? However, I think he will be the Shadow Broker in Liara's absence.

Keroko · 2011-04-10, 06:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyero Fox

Every romanceable characterhas to return one way or another. or else Bioware is gonna be screwed, and they know it.

They could pull a similar stunt as they did with ME2, and have them pop up for a brief 'hi' and then leave again. Maybe have them be somewhere on a planet where you can visit them a-la Liara.

-KarumA- · 2011-04-10, 16:06

Finally more info and scans

Spoiler for text:

Spoiler for images:

NorthernFallout · 2011-04-10, 17:02

Delicious info is delicious. Thanks for the post.

Here's to hoping a certain Krogan joins the good ol' crew again... Otherwise, I shall be sad.

Keroko · 2011-04-10, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by -KarumA-

>ME1's Decisions such as sparing the Rachni will have a grave impact in ME3[/spoiler]

... I am both very glad to see this, and very irked that this means I will have to replay ME1 again to save the thing.

Though it has been a long time since I played ME1... eh, vacation is coming up soon anyway.

DingoEnderZOE2 · 2011-04-10, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keroko

They could pull a similar stunt as they did with ME2, and have them pop up for a brief 'hi' and then leave again. Maybe have them be somewhere on a planet where you can visit them a-la Liara.

But it would be a huge cop out if they decide to end their romances like that FOR the finale of Mass Effect 3.

2011-04-08, 23:49	Link #142
Nightengale ~Night of Gales~ Author Join Date: Dec 2005	One thing to note about some characters like Thane or Tali is that there were significant hints that they may be unsquadable in ME3. I won't go into too much detail about the disposable characters who are clearly just temporaries like Samara, Kasumi, Zaeed, but for others... If you paragon-ed Tali's mission, mentions were made on her possibly being the next Admiral, and if you acted like a honest, truthful man... well, she bloody hates you for it and would essentially either die or leave after the mission. The Krogan Shaman did put some mentions of Grunt's eventual need to return to Tuchanka, presumably to settle himself appropriately and stuff. Thane is no surprise, seeing as he's dying and all that. Other than that, I have absolute confidence that Bioware will please the fans and at the very least, give us our favourites respectable continuation in the story... on their mission hub at least. I have no confidence that they'll be able to properly handle a large cast of playables, since they do enjoy the illusion of multi-dialogues through different squad combinations and bantering, but if it's just hub-restricted playables or banter, then maybe it would work well. __________________ *Night~and~Gale: ~ The Final Mythology of the Man who Defied Destiny.* The sleeping lion shall awaken beyond the depths of time, crossing ten billion lights, come to Terra.

2011-04-09, 03:00	Link #144
synaesthetic blinded by blood Author Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Age: 40	What about people who used the neutral option and grandstanded Tali's trial? I did that because it was awesome. All the other quarians thought I was awesomesauce and Tali was happy her father's dark secret was never revealed. __________________ Indie science fiction author and all-around weirdo: Check out my original fiction here! Read an excerpt from my sci-fi novel Binary System!

2011-04-09, 06:51	Link #147
Kyero Fox Tastes Cloudy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Snake Way Age: 35	and if they come to a mutual agreement with the geth legion is with then their army would be huuuuge. the reapers dont want to admit it but their gonna have a hard time destroying this world... I think the prothens were the most dangerious species the reapers had to deal with and so they changed them to work for them. Now its Humans. __________________

2011-04-09, 07:01	Link #148
-KarumA- (｡☉౪ ⊙｡) Author Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In Maya world, where all is 3D and everything crashes Age: 36	Dumpign scans: Spoiler for ME3 scans, characters, enemies etc.: ^Ashley ^correction Batarian mutant somethign with guns

2011-04-09, 09:26	Link #151
Key Board Carbon Join Date: Nov 2003	I'm going to put myself in Bioware's shoes for a moment They will need one of the each alien races, for a party member. At the very least the main ones: Asari Turian Krogan That means it is guaranteed that you will get a new team member of said following species. The question is. how will they overlap with returning team members, or do they even need to overlap? I'm guessing that Liara is a shoe in for a party member, so Samara doesn't need to return or even mentioned at all. Garrus is a long time fan favorite and is confirmed to return if he survived. Now the question is.. how to you have a new Turian team member to substitute Garrus? That's the harder thing to do. I'm guessing that the new Turian team member if Garrus dies will in fact be a family member of Garrus. Maybe his father that he talks so much about. For the Krogan entry this will be tricky. Wrex and Grunt are very symbolic for what they represent. Wrex is a relic of the past. Grunt is a potential for a new beginning. I can't think of any new Krogan character that can match that weight. Now on to other alien races, Quarian: If Tali is not available, I'm guessing Kel Reeger can fill in that spot.. unless he's also dead. At that point I really can't think of a good substitute. Salarian: I'm personally voting for Captain Kirahhe Human: Captain Anderson is all that I need __________________ "Legitimacy is based on three things. First of all, the people who are asked to obey authority have to feel like they have a voice—that if they speak up, they will be heard. Second, the law has to be predictable. There has to be a reasonable expectation that the rules tomorrow are going to be roughly the same as the rules today. And third, the authority has to be fair. It can’t treat one group differently from another.” Malcolm Gladwell

2011-04-08, 20:12	Link #141
liquidmetal procrastinating... Join Date: Aug 2010	Hope Tali will have a decent role. Thought the romance thing with her in ME2 was put in after fan feedback from the first one? Liking the new Ash look but unless Miranda has a makeover the hairstyle is quite similar. Or does it mean Miranda will have a smaller part now hmm... Anyone know whether Yvonne Strahovski's timetable is busy?

2011-04-09, 00:09	Link #143
kujoe from head to heel Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Age: 42	I can definitely see characters like Ashley and Garrus becoming part of the squad again—even Jacob, for that matter. Perhaps Miranda will join too depending on the nature of her loyalty (whether she resigned from Cerberus or not, etc.). But characters with such significant roles such as Liara (as the new Shadow Broker) and Wrex (Urdnot Clan Leader) would have to step down—at least temporarily—in order to join Shepard as squadmates. It makes me wonder if Bioware will be splitting the story into arcs or acts, and have each of them have their own set of recruitable characters.

2011-04-09, 06:12	Link #146
Keroko Adeptus Animus Author Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 36	I hope it does. If you give the evidence, you effectively shatter the unity of the migrant fleet. If you don't... well, as one of the admirals said, they have the biggest fleet in the galaxy. Could come in handy to fight a horde of ancient galaxy destroyers.

2011-04-09, 07:26	Link #149
jonli JONLIの憂' Join Date: Apr 2004	GOD DAMN ashley...what the hell. She looks...A LOT better. But I'd like my character to stay faithful to Liara. So according to the article it's still going to be about recruiting characters and building your team. I understand how that is logical, but I'd prefer if it wasn't the focus of the story since ME2 was all about building the right team, now it should be about putting that team to use.

2011-04-09, 16:28	Link #152
Kyero Fox Tastes Cloudy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Snake Way Age: 35	Every romanceable characterhas to return one way or another. or else Bioware is gonna be screwed, and they know it. __________________

2011-04-09, 16:30	Link #153
-KarumA- (｡☉౪ ⊙｡) Author Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In Maya world, where all is 3D and everything crashes Age: 36	Besides if killed characters can magically return in DA2.. I don't even want to think about it honestly said.

2011-04-10, 16:06	Link #157
-KarumA- (｡☉౪ ⊙｡) Author Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In Maya world, where all is 3D and everything crashes Age: 36	Finally more info and scans Spoiler for text: >Humans aren't the only species that can be Husk-ified. >ME3 begins with Earth's assault by the Reapers, and things don't look so good, but there's something that is a silver lining, that makes it look like it's actually possible to not lose against the reapers . >TIM has sent his top agents to take down Shepard, The combat is going to be much harder and melee attacks are going to have more focus. >Shooting specific armor parts can have certain effects, and the AI of the enemies will have them routing Shepard and will coordinate with each other >Battlefields are going to be a great deal larger, and combat will be very varied. >Enemy Weapons can be PICKED UP. Soldiers can carry all kinds of weapons, and other classes understandably less so. >There is a larger skill tree and RPG aspects are going to be more integrated. >Weapon Modding is a greenlight, with things like barrels and scopes >Modding your weapons will vastly affect their appearance and how they function in battle >So far the CONFIRMED SQUADMATES are: Ashley/Kaiden, Liara, Garrus, and James Sanders who is mentioned is an Alliance Marine >Species Loyalty cannot only get obtained via Quests >Levels will have ladders >Available Squadmates will still maintain a balance, if per say Garrus had not survived ME2's events >ME1's Decisions such as sparing the Rachni will have a grave impact in ME3 >There's no railroad to the end of the game, there are multiple paths to take back Earth Posted an hour ago on the BioWare forums, seen here. Not sure though if it's legit, it was posted by a Moderator and not a Developer. http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/to.../index/7021128 Spoiler for images:

2011-04-10, 17:02	Link #158
NorthernFallout The Interstellar Medium Author Join Date: May 2008 Location: [SWE] Age: 34	Delicious info is delicious. Thanks for the post. Here's to hoping a certain Krogan joins the good ol' crew again... Otherwise, I shall be sad. __________________