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May-15-17
 | | TheAlchemist: <Knight13> Yeah, unfortunately some things are never made clear throughout the games or are only hinted at. But about Shepard's body <spoiler alert> it was the Shadow Broker (it's explained in the DLC Lair of the Shadow Broker and in the comic ME Redemption). Again from the DLC, it's mentioned there by Liara that the Shadow Broker knew about the Reapers and was looking for a way to survive, so he made a deal with the Collectors. Whether it's really that simple I don't know, but the Collectors were definitely interested in Shepard. As far as I know, the extent of TIM's involvement leading up to the attack is never mentioned. It is possible, though, the Collectors would have attacked regardless, this way he knew when and where. Some of what happened between ME1 and ME2, various characters' backstories etc. is featured in the many comics they released (I didn't read them, I only know they exist - the summaries are on the ME Wiki). There are also many novels written throughout the years (by lead writer Drew Karpyshin and others), but from what I understand, since I didn't read them, they are only peripherally related to the games. E.g. one describes how Anderson was betrayed by Saren in more detail, another how he came into contact with Sovereign, one of the major characters (Paul Grayson) is only mentioned in passing by Tali on Freedom's Progress (it was about how Cerberus attacked the Flotilla when they were sheltering a human biotic). BTW, about Miranda, if you complete her loyalty mission and take her to the final boss, she will quit if you decide to blow up the base, so there's that. |
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| May-15-17 | | Knight13: <TheAlchemist> The DLC wasn't on Steam. :( And I did blow up the base because I didn't trust Cerberus and TIM. I don't remember Miranda quitting Cerberus in the main game, though, so it must've happened afterwards. She just told Shepard on the ship after the mission that she thought it was the right decision. I wonder if she thinks wearing heels into a firefight is a a good decision. |
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May-16-17
| | TheAlchemist: <Knight13> No, I meant when you decide whether to blow up the base, when TIM tries to convince you to reconsider, he will order Miranda to stop you and she will refuse and say she quits (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj4...). I only wish there was a "Whoops... aaaaand we're out" in there :-) |
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| May-16-17 | | Knight13: <TheAlchemist> Oh, I see. I didn't take her to the last battle, so I missed that cutscene. Also, the Reapers should branch out to other galaxies if they care so much about "managing" advanced organic lifeforms. All they need are a dozen or so Reapers to wipe out everything in the Milky Way anyway, and there are thousands of them. |
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| May-18-17 | | Knight13: <TheAlchemist> One question: Commander Shepard, is the Insanity difficulty mode of ME1 and ME2 worth playing? |
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May-19-17
| | TheAlchemist: <Knight13> In ME1 not so much, since most organic enemies just spam Immunity and it gets a bit annoying (also, you can only unlock it in the third playthrough, one in Veteran and one in Hardcore, so I don't know if you've the patience for it - well, unless you hack your config files). In ME2 I think it's a bit more challenging and I'd recommend it there. For both I'd say to try at least Hardcore, since it gives enemies more protection, which makes using biotics a bit harder. Here:
http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Co... http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Co... But for both I'd say they aren't that hard even on Insanity, in some games I find the highest difficulties way too much, here not really. In ME1 you struggle until you're level 20 or so when you start getting tier II equipment drops (and the Krogan Battlemaster on Therum is a huge difficulty spike if you go for Liara immediatly), in ME2 I think only Horizon is really difficult. BTW, if you'd like a higher FOV, there is a hack for that as well: https://hamstergene.github.io/post/... And remember to always back up your files :-) |
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| May-19-17 | | Knight13: <TheAlchemist> I've only finished ME1 and ME2 on Veteran difficulty. I guess I'll try Insanity difficulty for ME2. I rarely revived or used my squadmates in ME2, and I had them on auto level up. Can't do that in Insanity and get away with it, I'm guessing. I don't use hacks or any type of mod for any game. I like to play the games as the developers intended. |
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| May-24-17 | | Knight13: Commander, you have a new message at your public terminal. <TheAlchemist> I am dedicating my ME2 playthrough on Insanity difficulty to you. :-) |
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May-24-17
| | TheAlchemist: <Knight13> Good to hear it. I brought you back, it's up to you to do the rest. |
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| Jun-10-17 | | Knight13: <TheAlchemist> So I beat ME2 on Insanity difficulty and did every Mission and Assignment and the Lair of the Shadow Broker DLC (bought it from Bioware's website). Completely worth the second playthrough, more fun on Insanity. Thanks for the recommendation! :-D What else you got? I hear ME: Andromeda was a failure. In a surprising twist, every spacefaring civilization in the Milky Way must team up with the Reapers to fight a genocidal, extra-galactic invasion force comprised of one million military spaceships. Mass Effect 4, coming to Earth in 2023. |
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Jun-10-17
| | TheAlchemist: <Knight13> No problem, I'm glad you liked it. MEA was indeed bad, or at least very disappointing. Too many incomprehensible design decisions, cut content, bugs, etc. As far as I know it's been put on ice until further notice (which could very well mean the end of the series). Just as well, most of the people that made 1-3 are long gone, but it's still sad. Hmmm, more recommendations... what genre/type are you looking for, exactly? ME1-2 and TW2-3 are more RPG/action hybrids, something in this style? The more "pure" recent RPGs I've liked have been mostly old style isometric, with either turn based or real time with pause combat (there is quite the resurgence lately). I'm usually don't play many action/shooter games with some exceptions. |
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| Jun-12-17 | | Knight13: <TheAlchemist> Real-time with pause combat that also combines action/shooter/RPG. Hmm, let me guess: Dragon Age: Origins? Me likes action/shooter and RPG the most. Haven't played many isometric games, but Transistor (2014) was pretty good. Also played a little bit of Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel. |
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Jun-12-17
| | TheAlchemist: <Knight13> Though I love Origins, I meant more recent things like Pillars of Eternity, Divinity Original Sin, Tyranny, Wasteland 2, Shadowrun Dragonfall and Hong Kong, Blackguards, The Age of Decadence, etc. Maybe you'd like something like Fallout New Vegas (though I would recommend modding it at least a bit)? As far as shooters go, perhaps the Metro or S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series? I liked the two new Tomb Raiders as action/adventure goes and if you like more mindless fun, the Saints Row Series. Oh, and as far as Bioware goes, you could check out Jade Empire. |
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| Jun-13-17 | | Knight13: <TheAlchemist> Thanks, I'll look into all of them, except Fallout: New Vegas, which I've already played (no modding, of course, as I don't do mods) and enjoyed the hell out of. |
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Jul-31-17
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Jul-29-17
Dr Winston OBoogie: <diceman: <Dr Winston OBoogie: Don't tell me you're sore over that Rolling Stone cover, licey? The man would make a great President unfortunately he's Canadian. Most Americans would swap Trudeau for D-Fed.>Heh, heh!
Analysis from the children's table.
<Did you know Hitler was loved by the world, until a bad Rolling Stone interview angered the people?>> > Analysis from the toddlers table? Hitler was doing fine until that pesky Rolling Stone article exposed him as an ethnic cleansing <lunatic> |
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Aug-02-17
| | Memorable Quotes: Archived, as promised:
Aug-01-17
<Dr Winston OBoogie>: Where's my old pal Urso vanished to?? I have a valid question. Why was my post quoting diceman about Hitler being "loved until a Rolling Stone article" deleted? I found it memorable because it's not only untrue but downright hilarious that some simpleton thinks Hitler was a good bloke until Rolling Stone tarnished his reputation LOL. Seriously Uros. Did you delete that and if so why? Aug-01-17
<TheAlchemist>: It was relocated (as will these two) to my forum, nothing was lost except your post count. Aug-01-17
<Dr Winston OBoogie>: But why was it deleted Urso? Aug-01-17
<TheAlchemist>: I thought I'd nip another potential flame war in the bud. If it was the wrong call, well, I'd rather err on the side of caution. I am sorry if you feel it was unfair, but as I've said last time, this forum isn't about taking pot shots at other members (anymore) or, as Abdel Irada put it back then, not a Rogoff spillover. And anyway, you were both mocking each other, so what was the point of it? Ever since the "big cleanup" I've decided to archive all deleted posts on my forum, so people can still go through them. Admittedly it's not a perfect solution and can be thought as some sort of censorship, but I feel it's still much better than deleting posts outright. I wanted to reply sooner, but it takes me a while to formulate my thoughts. Anyway, I really don't want to have this argument again. Aug-01-17
<Dr Winston OBoogie>: What do you mean "another flame war?". As far as I'm aware nobody followed me here (unless Keyser Soze did? That wouldn't surprise me but I didn't notice,). I've never really complained when you've deleted other quotes I see as "memorable" because you make good points but I am this time. I expect you to delete all this but I'd like to repost one of the funniest things I've ever seen on this site if you don't mind. As I keep getting told everytime someone votes for a "knock knock who's there" joker in the annual site awards.. "It might be funny to someone else". Well that quote is <hilarious> to me so I'm going to repost it Aug-01-17
<TheAlchemist>: Fine, but limit yourself to the quote, without comments or explanations (and it's something I urge everyone to follow), unless it's really necessary for context (which in this case it wasn't). Aug-01-17
<Dr Winston OBoogie>: Okay fair dos my old pal Urso. Delete all this dialogue between you and me and I'll repost without explaining why I found it funny.. It's not like every other quote posted above comes with a little quote from the person posting but it's okay :) Aug-02-17
<TheAlchemist>: Look, do give context if you feel you need to, but it's not meant for you to use as a response or a jab. That's my reasoning, anyway, so hopefully you can appreciate it. Thanks. |
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Sep-26-17
| | TheAlchemist: Reposted:
Sep-23-17
<Dr Winston OBoogie>:
<saffuna: <<Bobsterman>, did you notice that Trump's speech at the UN was strong, very manly and well received by respected leaders around the world?><The president of Nambia really loved it>> > LOL!
Btw Uros my old pal. I noticed my #MQ from BP about Jesus being a volcano in Hawaii got deleted! I won't even ask why because I'm being targeted for being <too> funny #BPism. I'm just disappointed in you Uros;) Sep-24-17
<TheAlchemist>:
Look, as I told you before more than once, this isn't the proper venue for personal attacks and vendettas, so don't come here calling people stupid, idiots, etc. If I were targeting you, you'd be banned for posting. You are not, because, believe it or not, I value all contributions, however recent debacles have shown I cannot leave it completely uncurated. But why couldn't you just post it like this:
<Big Pawn...
<Show me TWO TOP philosophers or theologians who think that God *is* a volcano in Hawaii.>> Sep-24-17
<offramp>: redacted, still present Sep-25-17
<Dr Winston OBoogie>:
Hey! So <unlike everyone else> I just quote the dumbass quotes and say nothing as to why I find it memorable whereas other people post the quotes and give reasons why they find them memorable!? What is this the #NaziQuoteForum? I couldn't give a rats ass if it's Big pawn or the owner of the site, if I find it memorable I'm <going to quote it> because it's nothing personal! Remove your head from your backside and smell the coffee Urass . And you can quote me on that :)
Sep-25-17
<offramp>: still present Sep-26-17
<TheAlchemist>:
Well, thanks. But no, Mark, unlike (most) others, you use the occasion for personal attacks and what seems to me baiting (or trying to). You may notice I don't automatically delete everything of yours, so it's not really about you. I don't know why it's so hard to understand. If you're just messing with me, well done, congrats and all that, but I'm not really in the mood for this. Sep-26-17
<saffuna>:
Just re-posting with no added comment is all the fun, to figure it out for myself. Sep-26-17
<Dr Winston OBoogie>:
So am I attacking Jim? Am I attacking Bob? Am I <attacking> other people I LIKE?? Like I said. If I see something that makes me laugh I'll quote it regardless of who said it. That's gotta be the 5th quote you've deleted of mine. Sep-26-17
<TheAlchemist>: And you're welcome to do that. But surely you understand the difference between <quote> LOL that's funny and
<quote> What an idiot I've never discouraged the first one, while it's much more likely people will respond to the second and start a back and forth, which is what I don't want. You have plenty of pages for that elsewhere. Sep-26-17
<Dr Winston OBoogie>:
Let's reevaluate Uros.. "He says show him <two> volcanos! The stupidity just hurts ("I have no words"? Can't remember the exact quote) well if that's "Attacking someone" then I'll be attacking again. This conversation is over. Bye :) |
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Sep-26-17
| | TheAlchemist: Anyway, I'm usually not very good with analogies so it might not be the most apt one, but suppose I live in a rented apartment. Is it ok for me to ask my guests to take their shoes off, keep the noise down etc.? More so if it's also "appreciated" by the landlord? |
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| Sep-26-17 | | Keyser Soze: <the alchemist> Yup, with normal and reasonable people, with a minimal education background, well, that's a common sense norm..But as you know, you are not dealing with that kind. But don't worry. <Everybody> got the spirit of the MCQ forum, except that one guy, who is (by miles) the most obnoxious kibitzer of the site and also the worse rule-breaker <ever>. Therefore, good job.
cheers. |
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| Sep-26-17 | | Dr Winston OBoogie: Nobody likes you Keyser. <nobody>. And you can quote me on that LOL |
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| Sep-26-17 | | Keyser Soze: No problem. Told you before, as everybody knows: you are a <nobody>, desperate to be relevant
Lol |
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| Sep-27-17 | | Dr Winston OBoogie: Uros. I apologize on behalf of keyser. He follows me everywhere and the owner of the site knows it so I strongly encourage you to inform him of the incidents both here and on the Rogoff page. All incidents reported to Daniel I <truly encourage> for reasons he already knows. I also apologize for finding things funny that you don't. All the best :) |
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| Sep-27-17 | | Keyser Soze: Apologize on your own behalf. I have nothing to do with your obnoxious behavior.You are the one who offend him twice..<BE a man now> an apologize to him for what <you> done.. He is a nice guy. And stop vandalizing his MCQ forum. We chessgames kibitzers would appreciate that. |
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Sep-27-17
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Sep-27-17
<offramp>: <TheAlchemist> Perhaps you should add a single proviso: <The quote should have the potential be memorable to more than one person.> |
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Sep-27-17
| | TheAlchemist: <offramp>,
The problem I see is who decides this? I mean I can easily justify deleting posts in violation of posting guidelines, someone posting an unrelated comment etc. ***
Anyway, I have decided I don't have the patience to deal with this anymore, so at least this incarnation (i.e. User: Dr Winston OBoogie> is now banned. If things don't get better, then I will revise my decision and apologize. If it is about the quotes, then surely someone will post them eventually (thus we even comply with <offramp>'s proviso, haha). Anyway, until the next username change, I suppose. |
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