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stop me where I'm boring you with shit you already know by Lizard_King 03/24/2008, 6:15pm PDT
bombMexico wrote:


I was going to start a new character once i unlocked insanity or whatever the last difficulty is. They start you off on level 1 for that right? I don't want to have to play as level 61-62 for the whole game. Right now I have Sniper rifle, Electronics and all the tuff guy shit leveled up, and Pistol, which i'm hoping my enemies will see like i'm carrying a tomahawk into the battlefield, I'd have to be a crazy badass to carrying that worthless shit around right? I guess i'm not great at thinking things ahead (see screen name, purchase of wii). If you're the person who gets wet for Final Fantasy (i'm going to go with) XII then i think i should probably get a free pass from being called a faggot.

Probably. I'll have to check on that though.

From what I've seen, all of the weapons are viable, they just require a moderately different build (eg more damage soaking for a shotgun, etc) to use well. The assault rifle is probably overpowered relative to the others, the sniper rifle requires the most leveling before it is useful. Either way, pick one and focus on it, unless you are going for the weapons achievements as a soldier or something. I used mainly the pistol, and it was pretty easy throughout, my wife favored the sniper rifle.

When I saw the force powers didn't have lighting hands or choke i decided they were to gay to bother with, Infiltrator all the way!

Well, the same deal with the tech powers. Focus on getting a few powered up and diversify once you have your primaries taken care of. I prefer offloading tech skills to npcs (usually either Kaidan or the alien cop whatever his name is) because lockpicking is such a crucial part of their skill set and I'll be damned if my Shepard is going to be a damn lockpicker when he could be learning to kill better. Also, I found biotics to be useful on most everyone apart from Asari commandos, and exponentially more useful if you managed it carefully as opposed to letting your retards spam it. They seemed to have better luck using tech on their own.

I care less about reloading a lot than i do about missing out on putting my thumbs into people's eyes, why bother with renegade if i'm doing it half assed? Just going paragon again and saving the bad stuff for female Insanity playthough won't work either, a dominant take-charge woman? Even for future time space games this is absurd

You have to beat hardcore to unlock insanity. You have to play once regular to get hardcore. =3x playthrough, right (just making sure, I know you're probably aware of that)? I'd say you're right about sticking with whatever renegade/paragon option you did originally rather than halfassing the other for your level 60 character. I did both, but I'd already botched one character so I knew exactly how I wanted to set up my new one and could spare the points.


The 75% achievement is negligible compared to the rewards for a lot of other things, but if you want to talk about diminishing returns level 60 is the king of that. Hope you have a strategy guide because you're going to need to complete every last sidequest and I would recommend the mineral hunting as well.

By recommend I mean I would not recommending it in any sane sense, but if you're going to suck that dick, you might as well remember to give the buttcheeks a squeeze and cup the balls and do it right.

Also, you know how the unlocking works, right? Whatever achievement for a skill or weapon you get, you have the option of tacking it on to a new character (one per) where they wouldn't normally have it. Makes a bioticist or engineer a lot more workable if you can add on your favorite weapon.
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It's awesome. NT by Grumah 12/02/2007, 7:23am PST NEW
    I AGREE by Jhoh Clbbl O_____O 12/02/2007, 10:09pm PST NEW
        Mass Effect and me by Fussbett 12/02/2007, 10:35pm PST NEW
            If you liked the KOTOR games then yes. NT by Jhoh Clbbl O_____O 12/03/2007, 2:15am PST NEW
            The RPG aspects are mor like Deus Ex. Put points in, guns wobble less, hurt more NT by Fortinbras 12/03/2007, 3:49am PST NEW
                The sniper rifle starts out the most gimped. by Jhoh Clbbl O_____O 12/03/2007, 8:25pm PST NEW
                    Also, there's a nice, somewhat useful bonus for 150+ kills with each weapon. by Lizard_King 12/03/2007, 8:50pm PST NEW
                        Just so you know, doing the Moon sidequest nets you a class specialization by Fortinbras 12/03/2007, 10:31pm PST NEW
                            You get the transmission for it around level 20. by Lizard_King 12/07/2007, 3:18pm PST NEW
                                Was that the trigger? Huh. by Fortinbras 12/07/2007, 3:48pm PST NEW
                                    Also you can't land on Earth/Mars. What a fucking cocktease. NT by Fortinbras 12/07/2007, 6:54pm PST NEW
                                    Yeah, level 20 is the trigger for that one by Lizard_King 12/07/2007, 10:40pm PST NEW
        How far are you? by Lizard_King 12/02/2007, 10:54pm PST NEW
            I'm still only a couple hours into the game, Jso is further. NT by Jhoh Clbbl O_____O 12/03/2007, 2:15am PST NEW
        I just can't get into it. by bink 12/03/2007, 9:24am PST NEW
            I'm nowhere near done, but I think you're going to lose that bet. by Lizard_King 12/03/2007, 9:38am PST NEW
                Re: I'm nowhere near done, but I think you're going to lose that bet. by Ethan Steele 12/03/2007, 10:44am PST NEW
                    Re: I'm nowhere near done, but I think you're going to lose that bet. by Lizard_King 12/03/2007, 8:47pm PST NEW
            Beat it a few days ago. I think you lost the bet. by Lizard_King 12/05/2007, 10:18pm PST NEW
    So far it is better than Kotor and Jade Empire NT by Grumah 12/03/2007, 8:24pm PST NEW
    This is probably going to turn out to be the best RPG of the entire decade. NT by Jhoh Clbbl O_____O 12/03/2007, 8:27pm PST NEW
    I love it. I'm looking forward to a second play-through already NT by Ethan Steele 12/08/2007, 4:14pm PST NEW
    I would like to reiterate what an embarrassment Halo's story is in comparison. by Jhoh Clbbl O_____O 12/08/2007, 5:04pm PST NEW
        Re: I would like to reiterate what an embarrassment Halo's story is in compariso by Jhoh Clbbl O_____O 12/08/2007, 5:05pm PST NEW
            You know who I really feel bad for is... by Fortinbras 12/09/2007, 2:29pm PST NEW
                Re: You know who I really feel bad for is... by Jhoh Clbbl O_____O 12/09/2007, 6:33pm PST NEW
                    Re: You know who I really feel bad for is... by Lizard_King 12/09/2007, 8:46pm PST NEW
                        replying to post above yours, but I fucked it up. NT by Lizard_King 12/09/2007, 8:46pm PST NEW
                        "It's AFRAID!" is the hardest I've laughed at probably any line in sci-fi NT by Entropy Stew 12/09/2007, 9:09pm PST NEW
                            My favorite is THEY SUCKED HIS BRAAIIIIIIIINS OUT o______________________o NT by Jhoh Clbbl O_____O 12/09/2007, 10:01pm PST NEW
                        Agreed. by Fussbett 12/09/2007, 9:22pm PST NEW
                            Try John Steakley's "Armor" if you want more bug-killing men in power armor but NT by less political stuff - Fortinbras 12/09/2007, 10:00pm PST NEW
                                "Armor" was the 2nd worst sci-fi book I've ever read by E. L. Koba 12/10/2007, 11:51am PST NEW
                                    Re: "Armor" was the 2nd worst sci-fi book I've ever read by Fortinbras 12/10/2007, 3:54pm PST NEW
                                        Re: "Armor" was the 2nd worst sci-fi book I've ever read by laudablepuss 12/10/2007, 4:06pm PST NEW
                                            Hiro Protagonist? Come on, I can get fucked in the face for free by convicts by Fortinbras 12/10/2007, 4:46pm PST NEW
                                            Yes. REPOST. by Fussbett 12/10/2007, 4:47pm PST NEW
                                                Re: Yes. REPOST. by laudablepuss 12/10/2007, 5:04pm PST NEW
                                        I want to punch both of you by Entropy Stew 12/10/2007, 11:03pm PST NEW
                                    Re: "Armor" was the 2nd worst sci-fi book I've ever read by Last 12/11/2007, 7:36am PST NEW
                        I wasn't comparing Bungie and Verhoeven's political allegories by Fortinbras 12/09/2007, 9:49pm PST NEW
                            Re: I wasn't comparing Bungie and Verhoeven's political allegories by Lizard_King 12/09/2007, 10:46pm PST NEW
                                I thought it was a pretty good book :( NT by Fortinbras 12/10/2007, 12:24am PST NEW
                                    He's apparently a pretty good writer NT by Grumah 12/10/2007, 7:06am PST NEW
                                        The way he portrays a world without women is... poetic. NT by Fussbett 12/10/2007, 10:27am PST NEW
                                    Well, there's your problem. by Lizard_King 12/10/2007, 11:43am PST NEW
                                        I think my problem is I don't share your taste in books :( NT by Fortinbras 12/10/2007, 2:52pm PST NEW
                                            That is a problem, but not the main problem. by Lizard_King 12/10/2007, 10:21pm PST NEW
                                                How could I forget the Bug Holocaust :( by Fortinbras 12/10/2007, 10:34pm PST NEW
                                                    that should read "I don't dislike you" not "I dislike you"- NT by Fortinbras 12/10/2007, 10:36pm PST NEW
                                                    So basically what I'm trying to say is: Why do you care whether I like it? NT by Fortinbras 12/10/2007, 10:37pm PST NEW
                                                        You used the movie to illustrate your opinions on Halo by Lizard_King 12/10/2007, 10:56pm PST NEW
                                                            Psh! Talk to the pipe! NT by Belbo Jacopo 12/10/2007, 11:03pm PST NEW
                                                            Re: You used the movie to illustrate your opinions on Halo by Fortinbras 12/10/2007, 11:07pm PST NEW
                                                                He just likes it! NT by Entropy Stew 12/10/2007, 11:10pm PST NEW
                                                                    This be dat G Fo shizee NT by Fortinbras 12/10/2007, 11:17pm PST NEW
                                                The book and the film are both terrible by Civis romanus sum 12/12/2007, 6:45am PST NEW
                                                    Ah yes. by Lizard_King 12/12/2007, 8:51am PST NEW
                                                        Re: Ah yes. by Civis romanus sum 12/13/2007, 9:32am PST NEW
                                                            Fuck Robocop? No, I don't think so. by Lizard_King 12/13/2007, 11:02am PST NEW
                                                                Re: Fuck Robocop? No, I don't think so. by Civis romanus sum 12/13/2007, 11:29am PST NEW
                                                                    fuck-giving and movie-watching by laudablepuss 12/13/2007, 12:08pm PST NEW
                                                                        Re: fuck-giving and movie-watching by Civis romanus sum 12/13/2007, 12:35pm PST NEW
                                                                            What if that person didn't even START medical school, let alone finish it? by Jerry Whorebach 12/13/2007, 1:38pm PST NEW
                                                                                This is almost as good as your crack about space marines. by Lizard_King 12/13/2007, 2:47pm PST NEW
                                                                                    I haven't lived in a basement since last year, maybe you didn't get the memo? by Jerry Whorebach 12/13/2007, 5:12pm PST NEW
                                                                                        Re: I haven't lived in a basement since last year, maybe you didn't get the memo by Entropy Stew 12/13/2007, 5:35pm PST NEW
                                                                                        I did not get that memo, but that's very inspirational. by Lizard_King 12/13/2007, 8:16pm PST NEW
                                                                                        That news deserves a 10. Post your Hot or Not link. NT by Quentin Beck 12/15/2007, 10:48am PST NEW
                                                                    Re: Fuck Robocop? No, I don't think so. by Lizard_King 12/13/2007, 12:39pm PST NEW
                                                                Fuck Hollow Man :( NT by Jerry Whorebach 12/13/2007, 11:38am PST NEW
                                                            Re: Ah yes. by mark 12/13/2007, 3:57pm PST NEW
                                                                Re: Ah yes. by motherfuckerfoodeater 12/13/2007, 4:12pm PST NEW
                                                                jesus, did Zseni write that article? NT by snore 12/14/2007, 10:02am PST NEW
                                Deep subtle political allegory... Plus Tits! NT by Belbo Jacopo 12/10/2007, 9:54am PST NEW
                Re: You know who I really feel bad for is... by Vested Id 12/10/2007, 10:53am PST NEW
                    That's actually the definition of hard sci fi. by Lizard_King 12/10/2007, 11:34am PST NEW
    Into my (insert highish made up number) hour and have only one real annoyance: by Motherhead 12/11/2007, 3:20am PST NEW
        Actually, I think the music is supposed to remind you that legends can be now by motherfuckerfoodeater 12/15/2007, 11:13am PST NEW
    Yahtzee hates it. by Mysterio 12/19/2007, 11:59am PST NEW
        WAIT WAIT IF I DON'T LIKE RPGS I WONT LIKE MASS EFFECT AND IF I DO I WILL? by Fortinbras 12/19/2007, 2:05pm PST NEW
        HE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE CHOSEN ONE! NT by Obi-Wan Kenobi 12/19/2007, 6:20pm PST NEW
            Person Has Opinion: film at 11 NT by The Happiness Engine 12/19/2007, 10:11pm PST NEW
        Re: Yahtzee hates it. by Jhoh Creebul, Witch Toucher O_O 12/19/2007, 10:54pm PST NEW
            No, bitching about having to read the manual to learn shit is retarded by Fortinbras 12/20/2007, 12:12am PST NEW
                I think the fact that they included a manual at all starts it at a 7 on the 7 to NT by 10 scale. Ice Cream Jonsey 12/20/2007, 12:49am PST NEW
                    This game doesn't beam information directly INTO MY FUCKING BRAIN. 3 out of 5. NT by Fortinbras 12/20/2007, 12:51am PST NEW
                        I would settle for beaming it directly into my EYES. NT by ([] - - - O_o 12/20/2007, 2:41am PST NEW
                            thin shaft, lopsided testes. 3 out of 5 NT by Jerry Whorebach 12/20/2007, 2:45am PST NEW
                Not having the game walk you through it is an alien experience. NT by Jhoh Creebul, Witch Toucher O_O 12/20/2007, 5:00am PST NEW
        Re: Yahtzee hates it. by Caltrops 12/20/2007, 5:26am PST NEW
        Re: Yahtzee hates it. by motherfuckerfoodeater 12/20/2007, 8:27pm PST NEW
    I hope all you CUNTS die by bombMexico 03/24/2008, 2:10am PDT NEW
        only scrubs need advice NT by Grumah 03/24/2008, 4:29am PDT NEW
        DEAR GAMEFAQS I WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER MY DISTASTE FOR YOUR SERVICES NT by Fortinbras 03/24/2008, 6:49am PDT NEW
            I'm posting again to reiterate how much I enjoy having been responsible for your by Fortinbras 03/24/2008, 12:01pm PDT NEW
        You get some intimidate points for free for reaching different Renegade levels NT by Ethan Steele 03/24/2008, 8:36am PDT NEW
        Try a new character! by Lizard_King 03/24/2008, 2:27pm PDT NEW
            My character has a scar through his eyebrow just like i do by bombMexico 03/24/2008, 5:39pm PDT NEW
                stop me where I'm boring you with shit you already know by Lizard_King 03/24/2008, 6:15pm PDT NEW
                    Status: Bored by bombMexico 03/24/2008, 10:17pm PDT NEW
                        It's very rewarding to help you with being bad at video games by Lizard_King 03/24/2008, 10:52pm PDT NEW
                            The more I hear about this game, the lamer it gets. Are we sure it's not from Ja by Jerry Whorebach 03/25/2008, 6:42am PDT NEW
                                this is the best bioware game and probably the best rpg of 2007 NT by Grumah 03/25/2008, 7:12am PDT NEW
                                    I see what you're doing, you're damning it with faint praise. by Jerry Whorebach 03/25/2008, 7:15am PDT NEW
                                        you are also replying to people who beat the game about 3 times now NT by Grumah 03/25/2008, 11:50am PDT NEW
                                It's a game that sounds worse when you break down into its parts by Lizard_King 03/25/2008, 9:23am PDT NEW
                            FINISHED 2ND PLAYTHROUGH, FORGOT TO CHANGE DIFFICULTY TO HARD by bombMexico 08/16/2008, 7:00pm PDT NEW
                                Re: FINISHED 2ND PLAYTHROUGH, FORGOT TO CHANGE DIFFICULTY TO HARD by Creexuls, a monster >:3 08/16/2008, 7:45pm PDT NEW
 
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