Topic: The Mass Effect 2 Après Jeu Game Discussion Thread (with spoilers!!!) (Read 98190 times)

LTK · « **Reply #250 on:** 01 May 2011, 13:26 »

The wiki does say she has a daughter, and I seem to recall some dialogue on the subject as well. And yes, she is the father, we met Liara's mother earlier in Mass Effect 1.

Whoa, wait a second. That means Liara and her estranged father live on the same planet in ME2. Less than a minute's walk away, even. And we're supposed to believe they don't even know each other? This reeks of retconning, considering that, in her most entertaining stories, Aethya omits having mated with the asari that helped Saren almost wipe out galactic life and produced the daughter who helped prevent it.

Edit: Look at that, same line of thought on the Gamespot forums. It seems likelier and likelier...

KvP · « **Reply #251 on:** 01 May 2011, 13:41 »

Hey who knows, maybe the matriarch just got tired and sat down in at a random table upon which a framed photo of Liara was carelessly left by someone who actually had a reason to own one in the first place.

JD · « **Reply #252 on:** 01 May 2011, 13:53 »

It could be a video phone or something

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #253 on:** 01 May 2011, 15:13 »

Or she's in love with Liara and is drinking to build up the courage to talk with her.

KvP · « **Reply #254 on:** 01 May 2011, 15:35 »

Or she's been sent by the Reapers to assassinate Liara and she's psyching herself up for the job.

Liara's real father is Harbinger.

Johnny C · « **Reply #255 on:** 02 May 2011, 14:35 »

i like that theory best. fuck you, coherence!

satsugaikaze · « **Reply #256 on:** 02 May 2011, 20:33 »

I think there was a Gameinformer interview that said something along the lines of that the writers hadn't initally thought of Aethyta as Liara's dad, but now that everyone had been talking about it and speculating, they're thinking about whether or not to actually make it so.

JD · « **Reply #257 on:** 02 May 2011, 20:39 »

man I haven't seen that anywhere before now

satsugaikaze · « **Reply #258 on:** 02 May 2011, 21:03 »

Found it!

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/04/21/mass-effect-a-q-amp-a-for-hardcore-fans.aspx?PostPageIndex=1

Tons of people here have probably read it already though

LTK · « **Reply #259 on:** 03 May 2011, 03:22 »

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Some fans have speculated that Aethyta (the Asari Matriarch behind the bar at Eternity) is Liara’s “father.” Is there any truth to that? Will we find out more on that topic in Mass Effect 3?
The writers are keenly aware of the speculation and there are indeed discussions about how this plot line will resolve in Mass Effect 3. And that’s all I can say about that.

It's a bit too vague to draw any conclusions from, but when they say 'keenly aware of the speculation' it does look like another way of saying 'we hadn't thought of that'.

KvP · « **Reply #260 on:** 03 May 2011, 21:04 »

The black dude finally finds love. Also Tali's there because of course she is.

Blyss · « **Reply #261 on:** 04 May 2011, 06:40 »

So, I really like Mass Effect 2...

I bought a copy of Mass Effect...

This now seems pretty accurate to me:

I am constantly getting my ass kicked. I drive the fucking seemingly indestructible car into lava pits. In short, I am drowning.
Currently I have a mission to get through, the one where I rescue Liara, I believe, and CAN NOT fucking get through it. Add to that the fact that I got all the way to the base on the planet (I had exited the car because I couldn't drive any further), and someone seemingly shot me around a corner. And I had to start the entire fucking mission again, all the way from driving through the goddamn lava pits and shit again. At this point I restrained myself from throwing my controller, and took the game out and put boxing in to beat the shit out people.

In short, the first game is somewhat frustrating, but I really love the 2nd one.

KvP · « **Reply #262 on:** 04 May 2011, 12:38 »

KvP · « **Reply #263 on:** 04 May 2011, 12:38 »

How do people figure out how to play Dragon Age or New Vegas

Blyss · « **Reply #264 on:** 04 May 2011, 14:45 »

Quote from: KvP on 04 May 2011, 12:38

How do people figure out how to play Dragon Age or New Vegas

I've never played either of those. I guess, if I have a point, it's that I find 2 refreshing in regards to controls and mechanics, after now trying to play through 1. I don't hate 1. I just have a preference, and it's 2.

satsugaikaze · « **Reply #265 on:** 05 May 2011, 00:28 »

Quote from: LTK on 03 May 2011, 03:22

It's a bit too vague to draw any conclusions from, but when they say 'keenly aware of the speculation' it does look like another way of saying 'we hadn't thought of that'.

That's the same vibe I got.

To be honest, I hope they do write that in, because Aethyta and Claudia Black's voice are two of the best things that happens in Ilium

LeeC · « **Reply #266 on:** 07 Jun 2011, 05:41 »

yay Liara is back for ME3 as a team member.

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #267 on:** 07 Jun 2011, 13:28 »

Dat Ultimate Edition

JD · « **Reply #268 on:** 07 Jun 2011, 22:05 »

will ME3 be sold on steam as well as Origin?

Tom · « **Reply #269 on:** 07 Jun 2011, 22:17 »

~~It would be unwise not to utilise other direct download platforms. Keep in mind that Origin is the company store so of course they'll have the preorders first.~~

actually that's a good question, the direct download version of SWTOR is exclusive to Origin.

JD · « **Reply #270 on:** 07 Jun 2011, 22:48 »

I hope not becuase I really don't want to download another application/browser thingy just to play one game

Tom · « **Reply #271 on:** 07 Jun 2011, 23:07 »

ABuy a physical retail copy and open the launcher with steam. This way you may even be able to avoid price gouging.

satsugaikaze · « **Reply #272 on:** 08 Jun 2011, 23:20 »

lol robotic dog

Because every Bioware hero needs a stalwart mutt by their side

JD · « **Reply #273 on:** 15 Jun 2011, 10:19 »

Quote from: Tom on 07 Jun 2011, 23:07

ABuy a physical retail copy and open the launcher with steam. This way you may even be able to avoid price gouging.

From what I hear it's just replacing EA Download Manager which came with Spore for me. They'll probably put origin on the disc because the ME3 launch will be huge and will sell well regardless.

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #274 on:** 15 Jun 2011, 12:02 »

Quote from: satsugaikaze on 08 Jun 2011, 23:20

lol robotic dog

Because every Bioware hero needs a stalwart mutt by their side

Unfortunately only in the ship

KvP · « **Reply #275 on:** 15 Jun 2011, 12:28 »

Inevitably it will become ME3's most acclaimed character.

satsugaikaze · « **Reply #276 on:** 15 Jun 2011, 18:59 »

I will get the LE just to see how batshit the dog is

Also Liara's justicar costume hnnngh

David_Dovey · « **Reply #277 on:** 15 Jun 2011, 19:01 »

Quote from: KvP on 15 Jun 2011, 12:28

Inevitably it will become ME3's most acclaimed character.

I dunno, can you fuck it?

snalin · « **Reply #278 on:** 19 Jun 2011, 17:34 »

Whoa, just finished my first playthrough. So great.

Which dlc's are worthwhile? I've heard a lot of good about The Shadow Broker, but otherwise, a lot looks like new skins and other stuff. Recommendations?

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #279 on:** 19 Jun 2011, 17:39 »

Shadow Broker is probably the best, but play Firewalker cause it's free.

Ozymandias · « **Reply #280 on:** 19 Jun 2011, 21:10 »

Shadow Broker is absolutely necessary. Overlord is interesting enough, but purely optional. Kasumi is a great team member and her mission is fun enough, but short. Can't say it's definitely worth the money. Haven't played the Arrival yet.

I Am Not Amused · « **Reply #281 on:** 21 Jun 2011, 18:17 »

If characterize Lair of the Shadow Broker as Mass Effect 2's epilogue, I'd say Arrival is Mass Effect 3's prologue.

satsugaikaze · « **Reply #282 on:** 21 Jun 2011, 18:29 »

^This. It's been explicitly said that the game takes place about 3-4 months after the events of Arrival and begins with the aftermath of what happened in the DLC, so I strongly recommend getting both LotSB and Arrival at least since they are both fairly integral to the overarching plot of Mass Effect 2 and 3.

Blyss · « **Reply #283 on:** 27 Jul 2011, 12:52 »

WANT!

Frickin' out of stock my ass!

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #284 on:** 27 Jul 2011, 13:10 »

Quote from: satsugaikaze on 21 Jun 2011, 18:29

^This. It's been explicitly said that the game takes place about 3-4 months after the events of Arrival and begins with the aftermath of what happened in the DLC, so I strongly recommend getting both LotSB and Arrival at least since they are both fairly integral to the overarching plot of Mass Effect 2 and 3.

Good thing Lair of the Shadow Broker and The Arrival are getting a discount on XBL

Ozymandias · « **Reply #285 on:** 27 Jul 2011, 21:40 »

Yep. Both are on sale right now. Picked up Arrival for whenever I deign to play it.

JD · « **Reply #286 on:** 27 Jul 2011, 22:39 »

Quote from: Blyss on 27 Jul 2011, 12:52

WANT!

Frickin' out of stock my ass!

oh hey they have a tali t-shirt

that's kinda weird

satsugaikaze · « **Reply #287 on:** 28 Jul 2011, 03:47 »

Where's that Garrus t-shirt that says "Calibrations" on the back D:

snalin · « **Reply #288 on:** 28 Jul 2011, 06:07 »

apparel-men's

mberan42 · « **Reply #289 on:** 28 Jul 2011, 13:09 »

Workin' on my 2nd playthrough right now since this came out. Went with an Engineer Shephard and am diggin' it. Finishing up all the anomolies on the planets before I collect the IFF -- everyone's loyal (but Legion - don't have him yet).

Anyway, speaking of DLC, is there a way to get them without XBL? Or do I gotta pay for that, and then pay for the DLC? I don't play enough to warrant the cost of XBL on top of the DLC.

ackblom12 · « **Reply #290 on:** 28 Jul 2011, 15:13 »

Nah, gotta do it through XBL. You don't have to have Gold to do it though, just the ability to connect to the internet. To be honest though, I don't really play multi much at all but the sales for Gold members pays for itself in my case.

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #291 on:** 28 Jul 2011, 19:47 »

I think it's only a gold deal too.

mberan42 · « **Reply #292 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 18:46 »

Well, I can't connect my normal Xbox gamer tag with my old WLID, so i can't download the DLCs. So lame.

Also, you don't get to see Tali's face when you do her? SO LAME!!

Rizzo · « **Reply #293 on:** 05 Aug 2011, 22:36 »

Totally disagree. Seeing her face would be a complete cop-out. I'm glad the devs didn't show it.

Tom · « **Reply #294 on:** 06 Aug 2011, 15:10 »

But my sweet space waifu has such a super kawii face.

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