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Mass Alex

Mass Alex: Mass Effect 2 - Part 03

We continue our search on Omega in the hopes of introducing some of that sweet science to the team.

There are billions of stories in the universe, so why not play the best one?

Feb. 12 2019

Cast: Vinny, Alex

Posted by: Vinny

In This Episode:

Mass Effect 2

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If they don't get Mordin to sing, this series will officially be a failure.

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@threeoct said:

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If Alex doesn't like Zaeed by the end, he belongs in prison.

I wouldn't say there's much there to like... Zaeed and Kasumi being these less-than-fleshed out additions to your party was a bit of a bummer.

Yes, a popular narrative online, but they still bring most of what the other members bring - you just dont get the convo on the ship stuff nearly as much, just ya know, everything else (comments, quests, can affect that the stuff at the end, etc.).

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@vinny said:

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Vinny, I'm begging you, please get a bullet list or watch a video to refresh your memory a bit because you're killing me with telling Alex wrong info all the time.

If you're still alive and not dead, I'm pretty sure this is the one where I read off Christina Norman's (the lead gameplay designer) blog post about it.

You can find it here: http://blog.bioware.com/2010/01/06/enemy-defenses-in-mass-effect-2/

If indeed you are dead due to what I told Alex, I'm sorry. I will start a petition to have what currently remains of Bioware at EA retroactively change the rules of engagement to more fit your memory, in your honor of course. With Anthem and and the state of things, I'm not sure if this will happen quickly or before more episodes go up, so don't haunt me with your wrathful spirit. Thanks!

Nice snark, but you continue to sometimes say something that is not true or leave something out of a tip. I am not sure how your snark or the link you provided (that is very, very, very basic information, and probably not what the original poster was referring to) is a good reply to such a post.

Of course the original poster could be a little more specific, but asking them for that specific info would probably be better than defensive snark - IMO.

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I think anything other than the default Shephard character models tend to look terrible, so I actually don't mind the helmet.

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Lame, didn't take Garrus in to the zone. Having the "Warlord" and him has some of the funniest lines in the game as they get sick. Its not like they are looking for a doctor or anything... owell.

Edit: Mordin is legit the best character in series he is pragmatic and rational, shame about his VA change in 3 although the replacement did a decent job.

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@vinny @alex The hacking games can only be retried on the hub worlds from what I remember. Once you enter a mission they only give you one shot. Also try to avoid the red spaces.

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@vinny said:

@burncoat said:

Vinny, I'm begging you, please get a bullet list or watch a video to refresh your memory a bit because you're killing me with telling Alex wrong info all the time.

If you're still alive and not dead, I'm pretty sure this is the one where I read off Christina Norman's (the lead gameplay designer) blog post about it.

You can find it here: http://blog.bioware.com/2010/01/06/enemy-defenses-in-mass-effect-2/

If indeed you are dead due to what I told Alex, I'm sorry. I will start a petition to have what currently remains of Bioware at EA retroactively change the rules of engagement to more fit your memory, in your honor of course. With Anthem and and the state of things, I'm not sure if this will happen quickly or before more episodes go up, so don't haunt me with your wrathful spirit. Thanks!

@vinny <3

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I bout came when Vinny said itchy.. scratchy. Also shit I wish Alex had an AR or at least a sniper rifle.

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@madlands:I'm glad someone else agrees with me on this. Each game in the series has certain areas where it stands head and shoulders over the others: maintaining the illusion of a bigger world, is, as you say, one of ME1's strengths.

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I like the helmet, you're trying to save the entire galaxy you shouldn't do it without a helmet. I think the current helmet also shows enough of the face, though I went with the full face helmet. It's really not that big of an issue I think, just let Alex do what he wants.

Alex does seem to completely ignore Vinny's advice regarding weapon types and powers in relation to health regen and armour though, but then again he seems to manage decently enough on this difficulty so whatever.

And I do hope Alex isn't trying to "move things along" by not looking around and quickly selecting dialogue options for the viewers sake though, take your time please. Either way, just do what you want.

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Alex, I know you like using the controller, but ME2 is way more of a shooter than ME1. It was painful to watch you miss almost every shot with that six shooter pistol. I know it's more chill to use a controller, but do yourself a favor and use M&KB.

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They are not comparing humans to wheat, they are comparing humans to fictional alien races. Even non-fictional alien races, if we ever should encounter them, will probably force us to rethink a whole lot about biology and the classification of "life" and "sentience" because there's no guarantee that they will even be made up of the same basic building blocks as humans.

Also: Mordin is awesome, you will never see him coming.

simonbuchan

Ugh, that crappy "humans have more genetic diversity" trope when they meet Mordin. Sci-fi writers, please learn to Google: https://bigthink.com/philip-perry/humans-are-less-genetically-diverse-than-wheat-what-does-that-mean-for-our-species

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JIM CUMMINGS!

The MYTH! The LEGEND! The POOH!

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Shout out to Vinny for the stealth Shaq quote and Alex's "Job's done". lol

Great series, gents!

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Why is video game writing soooo bad?

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Well this plague episode plays real well in 2020.

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Well this plague episode plays real well in 2020.

"I'm not going to let a cough keep me back" is an especially...relevant line.