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mrstickball on 28 January 2010
Recon1O1 said:
Like in "A day late and a pound short" right? Yeah, that's relatively funny. Ahemm...

What's this topic again:? ME2 seems a bit lacking in joy to me. Anyone else finding it a bit too dark?. I mean Miranda looks great and all but I'd rather dive into a vat of Wilkinson Swords! Now see that was not funny. They were a popular razor back... never mind.

Don't want to SPOIL anyone's fun but some of the characters seem a little depressed themselves. Sorry I left but in my defense I was, you know, killed.

Anyone who has amassed 100,000 iridium has my respect as that particular mini-game is a bit of a grind. Think I've got 45 though so thanks for the heads-up. I should have started on 'Normal' as I'm feeling a bit underpowered. Lvl 9 Infiltrator. Found Archangel, Eng. and have Grunt on ice. Still disc 1. V-good arpg so far.

I had no trouble with the char., importer but the mythical Cerberus Network has yet to appear.
Thought I had problems with EA/BW linking to my GT ironed out on DA:O. Apparently not.
Just cranky about not getting my bonus crap I guess. Time for my nap.

I dont think its too bad of a grind. Its just a matter of focusing on rich planets, and having the scanner upgrade. I have around 150k Iridium now, and roughly 300k between all types, with Platinum being woefully needed (probably spent 100k of the stuff so far).

Also, doing methodical sweep-scans of planets is the best way of gathering high amounts of minerals. Pick a side of the planet, and scan every inch, scanning every 2 grids. You will obtain 90% of the planets resources that way. In about 7 minutes, you can gather from a typical rich planet, and net about 50-75k in various minerals, with Eezo being the one in shortest supply.

 

Oh also, I must say the 'find the data recorder on the wrecked crusier' is the scariest RPG mission ever. I jumped every time something crazy happened. Anyone that plays this game must play this mission. I won't spoil why its scary, but I was so glad it was over when I finally got off the ship. The side quests on ME2 are 10 times better than ME1. Each side quest mission has good depth & quality, and usually have a pretty good arc. MSV Corsica was a very neat mission arc that nets quite a bit of XP once its done, and has some great puzzles.



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Killergran on 28 January 2010
Carl2291 said:
Killergran said:
Carl2291 said:

I need advice/help from someone who already has the game.

Im near the start of the game, on Omega. Possible spoilers...

I'm about to go to the quarantined area, with the plague that kills Turians.

I want to take Garrus, but afraid he will die... Anyone risked it? Does he live if you take him in?... Advice would be much appreciated.

No need to worry. The plague will not affect anyone in your party.

Even him?

Even him.



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Carl on 28 January 2010
Killergran said:
Carl2291 said:
Killergran said:
Carl2291 said:

I need advice/help from someone who already has the game.

Im near the start of the game, on Omega. Possible spoilers...

I'm about to go to the quarantined area, with the plague that kills Turians.

I want to take Garrus, but afraid he will die... Anyone risked it? Does he live if you take him in?... Advice would be much appreciated.

No need to worry. The plague will not affect anyone in your party.

Even him?

Even him.

Awesome.

Thanks for the help



                            

Catlana on 28 January 2010
slowburn said:
Just bought it yesterday, and yes I am officially in love with this game. Excellent, excellent, excellent

Yeah, I am not that far in yet either but the combat system is much better this go around. The game is simply incredible. I do miss some of the rpg elements thou.  



Munkeh111 on 28 January 2010

I just want to say to anyone installing, it helps! The death loading scenes are still quite long, but other than that, everything is much quicker and quieter



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lestatdark on 28 January 2010

Nice, thanks for checking it out and i'm glad it helped you Munkeh111 ;)



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Lord Flashheart on 28 January 2010
Carl2291 said:
Killergran said:
Carl2291 said:
Killergran said:
Carl2291 said:

I need advice/help from someone who already has the game.

Im near the start of the game, on Omega. Possible spoilers...

I'm about to go to the quarantined area, with the plague that kills Turians.

I want to take Garrus, but afraid he will die... Anyone risked it? Does he live if you take him in?... Advice would be much appreciated.

No need to worry. The plague will not affect anyone in your party.

Even him?

Even him.

Awesome.

Thanks for the help

What? Tell me! No, don't.

I must wait. only a few hours to go.



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--OkeyDokey-- on 28 January 2010

Does anyone know where you can find/buy one of those awesome visor things I've seen in videos? Like what Garrus has over his left eye. I want one.



mrstickball on 28 January 2010

You can get them at a store. I think on the Citadel.



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Wagram on 29 January 2010

Based on what I have played so far, my early score for the game is around a 9/10. Which is higher than my score for the original. Very good game, but it has some noticeable downfalls.