[MP-Ryan]

The fact that cheating like that is at all possible still somewhat baffles me.

You're telling me.  You'd think if configuration for multi matches is stored client-side then the'd have implemented a checksum procedure or something similar when you host a mach to prevent this kind of thing from ever occurring.  Apparently, if you're BioWare, you ignore all multiplayer precedents in the industry and start from scratch... hence the lack of text chat too.

[JCDNWarrior]

The fact that cheating like that is at all possible still somewhat baffles me.

Apparently, if you're BioWare, you ignore all multiplayer precedents in the industry and start from scratch... hence the lack of text chat too.

It's not that surprising when taking account the whole endings thing, in my opinion. However it is a little silly that after plenty of MP DLCs, you'd think they found some way to fix or change the way spawning works so you can't cheat at it as easily.

[MatthTheGeek]

Not sure how the ending is even remotely relevant to multiplayer, but sure, whatever.

[NGTM-1R]

Not sure how the ending is even remotely relevant to multiplayer, but sure, whatever.

I dunno man, a complete lack of meaningful playtest or oversight surely can't have wide-ranging effects.

[JCDNWarrior]

What I mean is that by ignoring all story based precedents of the first game and pretty big plot holes that remain that confused the ending even after EC another indication, next to Multiplayer having strange issues and bugs unresolved after a long time, seems to point to Bioware (or perhaps EA pressure, who knows) kinda dropping the ball a lot where they normally don't appear to do so. Playtests may have helped to resolve issues so people don't experience as many problems as they did (Personally experienced various silly bugs like getting stuck at the Normandy's cockpit just behind Joker, constantly).

Of course, the more complex the game the more bugs and glitches can get through, like Skyrim, but those generally get resolved; I hope that MP services will improve for ME3, as it's good to see people enjoying it when it does work fine.

[Fury]

Woohoo, I just finished my first solo extraction on silver against reapers on firebase giant. Used my beloved Fury adept.

[MP-Ryan]

Woohoo, I just finished my first solo extraction on silver against reapers on firebase giant. Used my beloved Fury adept.

You missed our Platinum run on the weekend by not answering our invite.  Silly Fury

[MatthTheGeek]

Yup. Nerfed Krysae has been replaced by a shiny new N7 Piranha X on my Geth Infi. Which has the advantage of being hitscan to boot, so not lag-dependent. I'm back to business and ready to rock.

[MP-Ryan]

Yup. Nerfed Krysae has been replaced by a shiny new N7 Piranha X on my Geth Infi. Which has the advantage of being hitscan to boot, so not lag-dependent. I'm back to business and ready to rock.

...6 SPs and 3 PSPs later, plus a Victory and Commendation pack, and my Piranha is still level I.  *sigh*  I love it on my Kroguard but it needs upgrades!

Also - the one class I wanted from the Victory Pack?  Slayer or Shadow, didn't care which.  Earth classes I have unlocked now?  Paladin and Destroyer.  FFS, the RNG is evil.

[The E]

Got the Paladin too. Gonna take it out for a spin later.

[Fury]

You missed our Platinum run on the weekend by not answering our invite.  Silly Fury

I already had a match going at the time and then other stuff to attend to. I also tend to leave ME3 running in the background while doing something else, so the online status is not really indicative whether I'm actually playing or not.

Been trying to solo gold now. Utterly failing at the first objective wave so far. Those gold and platinum videos posted on youtube are ridiculous, some people truly have insane skills.


Also, multiplayer manifests are easy way to check what equipment we have unlocked. Here's mine:
http://social.bioware.com/285756/&v=bw_games&game=masseffect3_pc&pid=251209352&display=multiplayer

[MatthTheGeek]

Very, very nice. Here is mine. Pretty much identical to yours, even the same number of Ultra rare levels (although spread differently), but you seem to have more gear unlocked.

[MP-Ryan]

Mine:  http://social.bioware.com/2612678/&v=bw_games&game=masseffect3_pc&pid=328358416&display=multiplayer

[Fury]

Very, very nice. Here is mine. Pretty much identical to yours, even the same number of Ultra rare levels (although spread differently), but you seem to have more gear unlocked.

Yeah. I managed that by buying recruit packs until I had maxed out my common weapons, mods and gear. Then moving to veteran packs to unlock uncommon weapons, mods and gear. And then finally to premium spectre packs to unlock rare and ultra rare. This method proved to be far more efficient than buying only premium spectre packs or regular spectre packs would have been (tried that too). Of course you need bit more patience because getting and maxing higher tier stuff would take longer. But in the long run it's worth it.

I probably should go back to veteran packs to unlock and max the new uncommon gear.

I'm also a bit surprised, I would've thought you had managed to unlock and max all ultra rare stuff by now.

[MatthTheGeek]

You know me, I always have the sh*ttiest luck with packs

[Fury]

You missed our Platinum run on the weekend by not answering our invite.  Silly Fury

Forgot to ask. How was the platinum game?

[MP-Ryan]

You missed our Platinum run on the weekend by not answering our invite.  Silly Fury

Forgot to ask. How was the platinum game?

Matt carried the team.  It's all bosses, so quite difficult.

[Fury]

Haha. Yeah, I've played platinum before. Objective waves can get really tough if objective happens to be at open area.

In other news, ME3 is getting new single-player DLC soon. http://blog.bioware.com/2012/08/02/mass-effect-3-leviathan-firefight-dlc-and-wii-u-information/

[Fury]

And now, a teaser of the new sp dlc.
http://kotaku.com/5931393/heres-your-first-look-at-mass-effect-3s-leviathan-dlc

The weapons dlc I hear will be released on 7th, with the leviathan following a bit later but still in the summer. Perhaps on 14th, 21th or 28th.

Here's hoping they will also release new patch too then. Pwetty pwease?

[MatthTheGeek]

Was starting to wonder if they hadn't simply given up on SP DLCs...

Looks cool. Will see how it turns out.

And OBVIOUSLY this (or at least the weapon dlc) is getting released in my crapbook week. OBVIOUSLY.