Originally posted by Nemesis X
I'm guessing one of Liara's grandparents is a human as humans are the only species in the galaxy that have eyebrows IIRC.
Actually...
Spoiler:
She's part krogan. You find her "dad" on the Citadel. Surprise! - it's the grumpy barkeep from Illium.
That being said, asari facial markings are said to vary from asari to asari, like fingerprints for people or some such.
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/338066/20120507/mass-effect-3-ending-dlc-release-date.htm
Fans aren't the only ones gearing up for the "Mass Effect 3" downloadable content set to launch this summer. "Mass Effect" voice actors are returning to the studio and being recorded for the new package of epilogue scenes, as the game's producer Mike Gamble confirmed on Twitter."Lots of extended cut VO recording happening...yep yep," he posted on the social networking site on May 6th.
"Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut," will offer a deeper insight into the space-based action RPG trilogy's final installment. The content will contain additional cinematic sequences and epilogue scenes, following the uproar from fans dissatisfied with the game's ending.
"We are all incredibly proud of 'Mass Effect 3' and the work done by Casey Hudson and team," Dr. Ray Muzyka, Co-Founder of BioWare said in the written announcement in early April. "Since launch, we have had time to listen to the feedback from our most passionate fans and we are responding. With 'Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut' we think we have struck a good balance in delivering the answers players are looking for while maintaining the team's artistic vision for the end of this story arch in the 'Mass Effect' universe."
"Mass Effect" voice artists have also been clueing fans on the recording process via Twitter. Tricia Helfer, who voiced EDI in the game, posted that she will soon be returning to the recording studio.
A user tweeted at Helfer asking, "Have you done any new voice work for EDI," on April 26th, to which she replied "Going to do some next Mon!" If this is correct, this means that the voice-actress will be recording today, May 7th. There has been no confirmation as to whether or not this is for the upcoming DLC, but with Gamble's recent post this is certainly likely.
Raphael Sbarge, responsible for voicing squad member and loyal Normandy Systems Alliance Marine Kaidan Alenko, also hinted that new work is in progress.
"Just when you thought I would never go back, they keep PULLING me back in #MassEffect!! Recording!! Yay! Wha-hoo!" he tweeted on May 4th, along with a photo of a microphone in a recording booth.
There has been no word from other voice actors, but The Examiner reported that Mark Meer and Jennifer Hale will be returning for the Commander Shephard roles, along with the other squadmates. Hale may also be involved in another upcoming project known as "Republique," which is an iOS-based touch screen game. "Republique" is currently in the process of fundraising via Kickstarter, and only four days are left to pledge donations. "Metal Gear Solid's" David Hayter is also on board with Hale to voice the game, with industry veterans behind titles such as "Halo" and "F.E.A.R." working on the project.
Fans on the BioWare social forum are speculating about what the new content could mean for a different ending. One fan warns that if voice actor Keith Szarabajka is recording, it could be for the character of Harbinger, meaning that the ending could be changed.
Again, WHAT artistic vision?
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/344620/20120523/mass-effect-3-ending-dlc-release-bioware.htm
Bioware is now receiving threats. Can't say I'm surprised.
Originally posted by Nemesis X
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/344620/20120523/mass-effect-3-ending-dlc-release-bioware.htmBioware is now receiving threats. Can't say I'm surprised.
A "threat to desert" isn't really a threat at all. It's just Priestly being an overacting drama queen.
I believe that when a game is fully developed and finished,the ending should be left alone. The game shouldn't be changed in any way shape or form other than adding DLC for side missions or more weapons or what have you. A video game to me, at least ones that have endings, is much like a story or a movie, except you interact far more with the product and the game. You really get into the character, you become attached to their story and their struggles because you physically control them, you help them through their obstacles and get them from point A to point B safely.
We all love finishing a long and epic mission and watching this badass cinematic, it's a rush of a feeling and you can really get into it because you are part of the character's journey. It may sound cheesy, but it's almost like watching your favorite movie ever and seeing it get remade completely with new actors and a new ending and everything, and totally butchering what you loved in it to begin with it. It's like taking a story you worked for years on and trashing the work completely to make it more "acceptable". News flash, you can't please everyone. Unless your a prostitute from another planet who has eight arms and no STD's, it's nearly impossible to make everyone happy.
So why bother? Not everyone understands the time, money, and work ethic involved in making a great game. And Mass Effect 3 was indeed great, it was beyond that, it was completely mind blowing. Why? Once again you become that character, you learn to understand their struggles, you help them make the right choices. So in a weird way, your kind of completely giving yourself plastic surgery by changing ANYTHING about that game. Do you want to do that to yourself? DO YOU!
Originally posted by Natemerc
So why bother?
Originally posted by Natemerc
I believe that when a game is fully developed and finished,the ending should be left alone. The game shouldn't be changed in any way shape or form other than adding DLC for side missions or more weapons or what have you. A video game to me, at least ones that have endings, is much like a story or a movie, except you interact far more with the product and the game. You really get into the character, you become attached to their story and their struggles because you physically control them, you help them through their obstacles and get them from point A to point B safely.blah blah blah
So why bother? Not everyone understands the time, money, and work ethic involved in making a great game. And Mass Effect 3 was indeed great, it was beyond that, it was completely mind blowing. Why? Once again you become that character, you learn to understand their struggles, you help them make the right choices. So in a weird way, your kind of completely giving yourself plastic surgery by changing ANYTHING about that game. Do you want to do that to yourself? DO YOU!
Oh so now making a good game and making a good ending to it in the process now makes yourself a lazy @$$hole all of a sudden?
No one's arguing that ME3 was a bad game. Like you said, it was a mind blowing experience. The ending however simply wasn't. If you liked it, more power to you. But Bioware basically got to Marauder Shields and then they were like...eh, let's just hurry up so we can go home. The endings were horrible; you had no real choice as to what you would do besides which direction you went, and you have no idea what happened to the people you spent years learning about and coming to love. If I had to have plastic surgery to find out what happens to me best friend, my lover, etc... I would because I want to know.
Originally posted by Smasandian
So basically, the ending you wanted in your dream world, you didn't get and now your angry.
It's not really a dream per say but something anyone would already expect in an RPG that has you making choices. Take Dragon Age for example:
Whatever your character did in that game's world, it was mentioned. This ain't something we dream, this is something that needs to be added in every game like this. To just conclude a game about choice making and not be told how much your choices affected the world and it's people is not only lazy, but is also an insult to dedicated fans and if you still don't see it that way, God help you.
Until we get the extended cut we demanded (sorta), enjoy this folks:
Originally posted by KingD19
No one's arguing that ME3 was a bad game. Like you said, it was a mind blowing experience. The ending however simply wasn't. If you liked it, more power to you. But Bioware basically got to Marauder Shields and then they were like...eh, let's just hurry up so we can go home. The endings were horrible; you had no real choice as to what you would do besides which direction you went, and you have no idea what happened to the people you spent years learning about and coming to love. If I had to have plastic surgery to find out what happens to me best friend, my lover, etc... I would because I want to know.
Pretty much this. Loved the games up to the endings. Gameplay was awesome. Bioware does a great job of making you form an opinion about a fictional character at a greater level than most games I have played. I truly liked some characters a lot like Mordin and Tali, and some I truly didn't get along with like Ashley or the ambassador. But I don't like no real choice endings. No matter what you choose the ending was pretty much the same.
The packs in ME3's multiplayer are bullcrap. No matter how much I save, no matter which one I buy, I get nothing but weapon upgrades like rail amps and all that jazz. Rarely do I get any new weapons or characters. Is there anything you guys do to get them easily or do you just keep your fingers crossed in hopes you get what you want?
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/348125/20120603/mass-effect-3-me3-ending-bioware-dlc.htm
Even Mark Meer was surprised by the ending. I guess unlike Jennifer Hale, he wasn't indoctrinated or maybe he was to make it look like he's on our side. Either way, at least one of the Shepards made sense.
Details for the next batch of multiplayer DLC has been leaked:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/117845-Mass-Effect-3-Multiplayer-Ending-DLC-Details-Leak
Seriously, enough with the multiplayer, Bioware. While I'm thankful these are free and all, I still find it annoying how we haven't heard anything more about any DLC for single player yet other than "the extended cut will expand the ending with returning voice actors." Give me more information on the Extended Cut, give me a hint that there will be a DLC mission that has you taking back Omega, or a mission that has you saving Emily Wong and replacing Diana Allers. Anything.
You think we would've heard more at E3 but instead, the only thing mentioned about ME3 by EA over there was that it was going on the Wii-U. Yippee 🙄