DLC Will Bridge Story Between Mass Effect 2 and 3

[Freelance Henchman]

I have a hard time imagining an ME3 that ISN'T "seek allies by completing missions" in one way or another. It's either that or the "build a superweapon" thing, which sounds much worse.

 

[Jools]

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/100807-DLC-Will-Bridge-Story-Between-Mass-Effect-2-and-3

Mass Effect 2 Producer Casey Hudson says BioWare will bridge the gap to Mass Effect 3 with a "continued stream of DLC," although it'll be quite awhile before the company is ready to actually talk about the new game.

...

"We have a bunch of packs that are in the works right now," he told VideoGamer.com. "So, for the time being there's going to be a continued stream of DLC for people. We'll start to have packs that'll tell the story between Mass Effect 2 and 3. But beyond that we kind of have to see how people are responding to what we have and go from there."

Sounds like they are getting nice profits from the DLC scheme.

Funny, since so far they've only released cheap-ass DLCs, without any relevance to the "big plot" (is there one, anyway? if I could see one at the horizon in ME, ME2 just made things foggy again)...

The more times goes by, the less I'm looking forward to ME3. :/

 

[I.C. Wiener]

ME3 will be about a little bug you stepped on in the citadel who turns out to be an ambassador for a species of sentient cockroach people who live in swarms. Killing him will result in hostilities between human-space cockroach relations resulting in the space roaches sending an asteroid back in time to destroy earth and wipe out humanity before they evolve. IT TURNS OUT though that they miscalculated the effects of time travel and that it was the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs of some shit. And the real bad guy is one of your allies who orchestrated the whole scheme because he is a dick.

That's if you stepped on the nearly invisible bug in ME2, if not then the story will be about Shepard flying around on a cyborg pterodactyl that shits black holes and using tractor beams to crush the reapers between two planets made of solid diamond shaped like middle fingers, then Shepard will celebrate with brewskies and a smorgasbord of multi-colored alien pussy.

 

[Freelance Henchman]

Shepard flying around on a cyborg pterodactyl that shits black holes and using tractor beams to crush the reapers between two planets made of solid diamond shaped like middle fingers

XTREME

Cereally though, the next announced DLC isn't any kind of bridge to ME3 at all, it's yet another rogue AI hunt:

http://masseffect.bioware.com/info/dlc/

When sent to investigate a Cerberus research base that's mysteriously gone silent, Shepard arrives to find Geth overrunning the base. The sole survivor, Chief Scientist Archer, paints a dire picture: an experiment to fuse a human volunteer with a virtual intelligence created a dangerous hybrid "VI overlord". The rampaging VI has already attacked three other Cerberus bases, controlling any technology it finds in an attempt to break free–and unleashing Geth across the planet. Unless Shepard can infiltrate the VI's fortress and shut it down, this homicidal intelligence will beam itself-off planet and wreak havoc on other systems. The action unfolds over five new level areas, with two new achievements.

So if I reprogrammed the "bad" Geth before, this mission isn't playable?

 

[Clockwork Knight]

To his credit, Chakwas is the one crew member that actually resembles a human being, instead of dating-sim archetype.

Yeah pretty much. She's the least explored NPC and the one with the most interesting personality and motives. Or maybe she's interesting precisely because she's not a romance option and doesn't shove a half dozen sob stories down your throat...

...which is why everyone slobbered over Tali in the first game. Tali technically had some sob stories, but she'd gotten over them already and didn't display the slightest interest in Shepard's Hyper Weapon.

 

[MetalCraze]

Romances are carefully planned out by the writers and designers for the mot emotional impact possible. This is Mass Effect 2, not "Sim-Date".

Gahahaha!

 

[GarfunkeL]

What it means is that:

"We have no idea about the plot of ME3 so we're rolling in random DLC with various shitty plot-threads and shittier characters from ME1 and ME2 to gauge the interest of our retarded customers. What ever becomes most popular, ie best selling, is what we'll run away with for ME3. It won't matter at all if it conflicts with events in ME1 or ME2 since we've already shown that we don't care one tiny iota about coherence or continuance, as long as the money trucks keep rolling in"

Mark my words.

Also

Bioware Faggot wrote:
Romances are carefully planned out by the writers and designers for the mot emotional impact possible. This is Mass Effect 2, not "Sim-Date".

 

[AlaCarcuss]

As much as I hate DLCs and all this online addon shit I have to admit it is a pretty neat idea from a corporate point of view.

You have a game that has already sold 2-3 million copies. And then you release a DLC like that apperance pack or whatever that was for ME2 for 1-2$. Creating such a DLC takes an hour max. And assuming that at least quarter of those who bought the game buys this stupid DLC you have just earned yourself shitload of cash for virtually no effort.
Thats fucking brilliant idea, and if I worked in game business I would do it too. Easy way to earn some money. It also promotes a game. And the best thing is no matter how shitty it is someone will still buy because it is so cheap.

Yes, we tend to forget that both the publishers and developers are BUSINESSES.

I'm sure some of the dev's also love what they do, but first and formost they have to ensure they make money for both their employers and their overseers or else they're out of a job and we ultimately have less games (shit as they may be) to pirate.

 

[Percy]

They should make all romances DLC so I dont have to sit through that faggotry. That goes for all games. Rather play old school strip poker.

 

[Spectacle]

I just can't get over the fact that there are people out there who think Mass Effect has a good story.

 

[Freelance Henchman]

Not sure about "good", but I found it entertaining at least.

 

[Clockwork Knight]

As much as I hate DLCs and all this online addon shit I have to admit it is a pretty neat idea from a corporate point of view.

Yes, we tend to forget that both the publishers and developers are BUSINESSES.

I'm sure some of the dev's also love what they do, but first and formost they have to ensure they make money for both their employers and their overseers or else they're out of a job and we ultimately have less games (shit as they may be) to pirate.

No one here doubts that DLCs are a godsend for them...which is the main problem, since they feel stimulated to release incomplete shit because they can sell the remaining content for a quick buck later.

 

[Malcolm]

As much as I hate DLCs and all this online addon shit I have to admit it is a pretty neat idea from a corporate point of view.

Yes, we tend to forget that both the publishers and developers are BUSINESSES.

I'm sure some of the dev's also love what they do, but first and formost they have to ensure they make money for both their employers and their overseers or else they're out of a job and we ultimately have less games (shit as they may be) to pirate.

No one here doubts that DLCs are a godsend for them...which is the main problem, since they feel stimulated to release incomplete shit because they can sell the remaining content for a quick buck later.

True. But the stimulation comes from the people buying it. The main problem is with players who don't event want anything better, they are happy with things as they are.

And while it is true that developers are partially to blame too for their lack of creativity and lack of incentive to even try anything new, it is hard to blame them when they have shitload of dumbfucks standing in the row ready to eat any shit they produce.

 

[Freelance Henchman]

Making stuff that (possibly stupid) people want to buy is a good business model, making TEH UBAR INTELIGANT CODEX APPROVED RPGS that Codex-types may *or may not* buy isn't. Face it, you won't make Bioware create only PS:T-grade RPGs by not buying anything from them ever. DLC money means the company keeps going and has money to even attempt making something that's marginally interesting.






R00fles!

 

[entertainer]

5.1 MB for shit like this?

 

[Sceptic]

A DA:O esque plot isn't actually that bad. I'd prefer that to the 'collect the plot coupons to make an anti-reaper super weapon/discover the fatal achilles heel' style.

DAO was still "collect the plot coupons", this time the coupons being the alliance. And, of course, there were 4 of them. Can you guess which 4 races Shepard will have to collect for the final fight against the Reapers if they follow your plan?

Of course, just like in DAO, each race will have its own problem that is completely unrelated to the main plot and will require you to jump through hoops to secure their help...

...which is why everyone slobbered over Tali in the first game. Tali technically had some sob stories, but she'd gotten over them already and didn't display the slightest interest in Shepard's Hyper Weapon.

And then they went and turned her into a romance option for ME2
To be honest I haven't played through her romance so it could actually be (gasp) good. There's a lot of interesting stuff they can do with her "condition", being unable to have actual physical contact, and so on. I don't dare play through it to see if they ruined any potential though. Not to mention that'd involve playing the fucking game (ugh).

 

[Black]

Not sure about "good", but I found it entertaining at least.

You're easily entertained.

 

[Freelance Henchman]

Presumably you prefer entertainment of a more cereberal nature?

 

[Clockwork Knight]

5.1 MB for shit like this?

Of these, 4.9 mb are dedicated to Tali's hips.

And while it is true that developers are partially to blame too for their lack of creativity and lack of incentive to even try anything new, it is hard to blame them when they have shitload of dumbfucks standing in the row ready to eat any shit they produce.

Eh, a cafe will still get fined if there are rats all over their kitchen, even if the customers don't care. It's basic decency.

To be honest I haven't played through her romance so it could actually be (gasp) good. There's a lot of interesting stuff they can do with her "condition", being unable to have actual physical contact, and so on. I don't dare play through it to see if they ruined any potential though. Not to mention that'd involve playing the fucking game (ugh).

It's the most entertaining one, tbh. You can also watch it on youtube.

As for your concern about physical contact, you should already know Bioware's approach to canon when it comes to Sheps Hyper Weapon:

Shortly before the Normandy's entry into the Omega 4 Relay, Tali nervously goes to Shepard's room saying that she has taken several antibiotics and "herbal supplements" to bolster her immune system. Speaking nonstop (a "defensive mechanism"), she becomes visibly nervous about removing her bio-suit and having her first intimate experience. Shepard assuages her worries and proceeds to remove her mask as she continues speaking nonstop, viewing her face unobstructed for the first time (but out of view of the camera). Her fears allayed, Tali pounces on Shepard and passionately kisses him as the scene fades to black.
Furthermore, if Tali survives the suicide mission, she informs Shepard that, although she is "running a fever," has a "nasty cough," and her sinuses "are filled with something [she] can't even describe", it was "totally worth it."

 

[Black]

Presumably you prefer entertainment of a more cereberal nature?

Yes, crappy stories written by 8 year olds for retards no longer cut it.

 

[Sceptic]

As for your concern about physical contact, you should already know Bioware's approach to canon when it comes to Sheps Hyper Weapon:

Shortly before the Normandy's entry into the Omega 4 Relay, Tali nervously goes to Shepard's room saying that she has taken several antibiotics and "herbal supplements" to bolster her immune system. Speaking nonstop (a "defensive mechanism"), she becomes visibly nervous about removing her bio-suit and having her first intimate experience. Shepard assuages her worries and proceeds to remove her mask as she continues speaking nonstop, viewing her face unobstructed for the first time (but out of view of the camera). Her fears allayed, Tali pounces on Shepard and passionately kisses him as the scene fades to black.
Furthermore, if Tali survives the suicide mission, she informs Shepard that, although she is "running a fever," has a "nasty cough," and her sinuses "are filled with something [she] can't even describe", it was "totally worth it."

Wait, did you say this was the best romance? :shock:

Also, antibiotics and herbal supplements? Really?

 

[Freelance Henchman]

Presumably you prefer entertainment of a more cereberal nature?

Yes, crappy stories written by 8 year olds for retards no longer cut it.

Good luck with all that, you let me know how things turn out for you.

 

[Clockwork Knight]

Wait, did you say this was the best romance? :shock:

I said it was the more entertaining one. Then again, Miranda is too vanilla, and Jack isn't as funny, so I guess it counts as the best one.

Edit: forgot about the male romances. Jacob is vanilla (with a hint of interacial porn, but it loses its appeal in a setting with chicken people walking around), dunno about Thane (since he wants to die, I imagine it's emo), but Garrus is lulsy too (he looks at porn for research purposes, and Mordin warns you that swallowing is off-limits)

direct links for the lazy ones

Tali
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNixoKm9T7w

Garrus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrwCJxR1Xgk

Bonus: Shepard being an ass so you can enjoy the renegade lulz without having to play the game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy-eRfupYbA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PjTuSQNLI4

^Groin punch-fu is motherfucking broken

Unrelated bonuses because the youtube tab is open already so why the fuck not
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PjTuSQNLI4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1FFNVE2 ... re=related

 

[Phelot]

It's like a nightmare watching you all talk about this game. All these faggot critters blue faced Star Wars rip off and fucking female robots with wrestler names like TALON!!121

Jesus Christ, romance with oh so original lizard aliens? Why the fuck is everyone speaking English? IS IT FOR IMMERSHUN GOD DAMMIT this game is like a massive troll attempt on me and it fucking wins every time

BRB IM GONNA PLAY ME2 FOR THE TENTH TIME TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS IF I ROMANCE THE FUCKING COMPUTER OH AWESOME ANOTHER SHIT CUTSCENE I DIDNT EXPECT THAT AWESOME C N C GUYS LOL NOW I HAVE A BONER GLARGGFDLSLAR

 

[Clockwork Knight]

English speaking aliens are as much as a problem as demons speaking "common"

i.e, no one cares, but they made something up to explain it, anyway

http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Translator

I'm sure "SPECTRE" is a spiffy acronym in other languages, too