Mass Effect Thread: Leviathan is out, buy it, it's great

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Khuutra said:

You know what I'm really excited about? The way the reputation system works.

http://blog.bioware.com/2012/03/01/reputation-in-mass-effect-3/

In ME2 you were essentially part of a zero-sum system where if you mixed your actions then you wouldn't be able to get the highest Intimidate/Charm options. THis is more like a return to the ME1 system, where your reputation on the whole isn't dependent on single actions, and you can use any Charm/Intimidate you like. So long as the Galaxy knows you're a bad-ass, you can do almost anything.

It's going to be an exciting time for people who like  the role-playing aspect of the game.

Excellent news!

In one of my runs through ME and ME2, I'm more like "myself", and I always end with a mix of good and bad paragon and renegade reputation, and it is a bit frustating as sometimes it limits your options, so this change is very welcomed.

Btw, I like the examples he uses.