Fionavar Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Thread Pruned: Remember, we have all ages making use of the boards so material of a sexually (close to explicit) nature really does just work for me ... The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkreku Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 ... material of a sexually (close to explicit) nature really does just work for me ... Yes, so from now on: all pr0n directly to Fionavar's inbox!! Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slinky Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) New info regarding DLC: Teamxbox: "Players who access ‘The Cerberus Network’ will receive the first DLC pack on January 26th (launch day in North America) featuring new missions and in-game items. Included in this pack is a mission that introduces Zaeed, a rugged and deadly gun-for-hire who is recruited to join Commander Shepard’s mission to save mankind. After launch, BioWare will release another DLC pack for Mass Effect 2 that introduces the Hammerhead, a new vehicle in the Mass Effect universe. This agile hover tank features improved handling on rough terrain and maneuvers deftly in combat -- a necessity for players traveling across harsh planetary environments throughout the galaxy. In addition to this new vehicle, BioWare will release new missions and unique in-game items, including Cerberus Assault Armor which boost shields, health and heavy weapon ammo and the M-22 Eviscerator Shotgun." IGN: "Those who purchase the title new will receive exclusive access to the 'The Cerberus Network,' an in-game pipeline for downloadable content, as well as daily messages and news on upcoming releases for the game at no additional cost. Acess requires players to input a single-use unlock code that comes included with all new copies, retail and digital versions." Source Edited January 19, 2010 by Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Caliban Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) I sympathize with people who find BioWare formulistic or dislike the way they prioritize. However, I consistently enjoy BioWare games. I Edited January 19, 2010 by Maria Caliban "When is this out. I can't wait to play it so I can talk at length about how bad it is." - Gorgon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slinky Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Sci vs Fi Doc Part III Same as before: mild spoilers and annoying people. I'm like a freaking news reporter here. Somebody pay me some money for this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 "Fanboy" isn't really a widely recognized job. Maybe you could get paid by Bioware as a "viral promoter"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaftan Barlast Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I honestly, and without Volo-ism consider Mass Effect the best and most entertaining RPG I have ever played. And I have a really hard time seeing how ultra-formulaic fantasy clich DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Caliban Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Is this the actual Sci vs Fi 'documentary?' Cause it feels like I'm watching a seven minute long infomercial. "When is this out. I can't wait to play it so I can talk at length about how bad it is." - Gorgon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I honestly, and without Volo-ism consider Mass Effect the best and most entertaining RPG I have ever played. And I have a really hard time seeing how ultra-formulaic fantasy clich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithe Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 The "save the world" plot is an instant -10 points for me. Especially for a sci-fi game. Hey, it's sci-fi. It's not "save the world" it's "Save The Galaxy!" "Cuius testiculos habeas, habeas cardia et cerebellum." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slinky Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 "Fanboy" isn't really a widely recognized job. Maybe you could get paid by Bioware as a "viral promoter"? Hey, I'm just a neutral information distributor. Though I tend to have more bad stuff to say about Bio, but I count that as a part of my freedom of speech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) The "save the world" plot is an instant -10 points for me. Especially for a sci-fi game. Hey, it's sci-fi. It's not "save the world" it's "Save The Galaxy!" Yeah, sometimes I mix my "save the X"s up. Speaking of "neutral information distributors", what happened to our resident Bioware employee, alanschu? Edited January 19, 2010 by Purkake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volourn Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) "Trying something different and failing isn't that much worse than trying to do the same old and succeeding. " It's 100% worse. I want a good, and fun game. As a player I don't feel the nedd to pat the dog.. err.. developer on the head and 'Good boy... At least you tried." That's silly talk. Oruiginality is overrated. Goodness is all that matter. Besdies, you can't do better than the origins which were pretty cool additions or the dialogue wheel. While neither fo these are 100% truly original they are different and better enough to matter. Then again, none of the aformentioned Troika games are 100% original either. ARC - FF did the tech/magic mesh before. Tons of other games too. Steampunk is not. TOEE - It's a D&D turn based game based on a very popular pnp module. NOTHING NEW HERE. BL - It's based on pre made IP, and is basically a semi (but not really) kinda sequel (but vastly superior) to the other BL game. NOT NEW but outside of the crappy combat, a pretty awesome game. "Hey, it's sci-fi. It's not "save the world" it's "Save The Galaxy!" DAMN YOU! You beat me to the obvious retort! L0L Edited January 19, 2010 by Volourn DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithe Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 "Hey, it's sci-fi. It's not "save the world" it's "Save The Galaxy!" DAMN YOU! You beat me to the obvious retort! L0L Well, it's all about the upper-case letters, and that key exclamation point... "Cuius testiculos habeas, habeas cardia et cerebellum." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slinky Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Speaking of "neutral information distributors", what happened to our resident Bioware employee, alanschu? I noticed him taking a quick peek in here few days ago. He's probably chained to his desk until DA's DLC bugs are fixed. So I guess we are going to see alanschu sometime around next christmas, maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 As long as he gets them fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPGmasterBoo Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) I sympathize with people who find BioWare formulistic or dislike the way they prioritize. However, I consistently enjoy BioWare games. More power to you. I'm too jaded to enjoy it anymore. Or rather, to enjoy it on the same level as before. Now its just mindless fun, if even that. The BG series were a profound adventure for me. I'm in the habit of clapping when I complete a really good game. I've done it like 4-5 times in the last ten years. ToB was one of them. KOTOR had its satisfying moments but it was dragged down by a boring plot (more so because I don't like SW). Jade Empire was over before it began. On ME enough has been said. And NWN isn't even worth mentioning. Edited January 19, 2010 by RPGmasterBoo Imperium Thought for the Day: Even a man who has nothing can still offer his life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flouride Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 2nd playthrough of Dragon Age underway. Combat is sooo much more fun when my char ain't a useless gimp. Hate the living, love the dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theslug Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusiv...ss-effect/60957 third part of the sci vs fi series, so awesome. I can't wait to smack a trollop shepard style. There was a time when I questioned the ability for the schizoid to ever experience genuine happiness, at the very least for a prolonged segment of time. I am no closer to finding the answer, however, it has become apparent that contentment is certainly a realizable goal. I find these results to be adequate, if not pleasing. Unfortunately, connection is another subject entirely. When one has sufficiently examined the mind and their emotional constructs, connection can be easily imitated. More data must be gleaned and further collated before a sufficient judgment can be reached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaftan Barlast Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 The "save the world" plot is an instant -10 points for me. Especially for a sci-fi game. Hey, it's sci-fi. It's not "save the world" it's "Save The Galaxy!" All RPGs are about saving the world, even if some try to disguise it a bit (torment). It's what you do in that type of game, just like killing stuff and getting loot. DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPGmasterBoo Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) Torment and BGII are about saving yourself first and foremost. It depends on how you role play. I role play character who can at best, save the world if he has something to gain by it, or if he has no choice. And I abhor that sort of plot. Edited January 20, 2010 by RPGmasterBoo Imperium Thought for the Day: Even a man who has nothing can still offer his life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) All RPGs are about saving the world, even if some try to disguise it a bit (torment). It's what you do in that type of game, just like killing stuff and getting loot. That's pretty much what you do in any type of game with something resembling a story. Actually, it's pretty funny if you compare it to the types of stories in other mediums. I guess game developers just really wanted to up the ante and are now stuck with it. Edited January 20, 2010 by Purkake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidesco Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 It's basic wish fulfillment for kids. It's funny how games that are offered by their devs as complex and mature inevitably follow a plot hook that was essentially designed to appeal to preteen boys. It's just pandering to the masses. "My hovercraft is full of eels!" - Hungarian touristI am Dan Quayle of the Romans.I want to tattoo a map of the Netherlands on my nether lands.Heja Sverige!!Everyone should cuffawkle more.The wrench is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadly_Nightshade Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 He's probably chained to his desk until DA's DLC bugs are fixed. If I remember correctly he said that he wasn't directly connected to the DLC department. "Geez. It's like we lost some sort of bet and ended up saddled with a bunch of terrible new posters on this forum." -Hurlshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Someone had an interesting theory that more than anything, the problem is the developers themselves being just immature or washed up writers who use it as an avenue to finally publish their epic story that all the movie and book people rejected. So it's not the gamers that were immature, but the developers that slowly established the current "gaming culture" and now it's just a negative feedback loop. No offense to any Obsidian developers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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