Dantics
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Exodus, one of my most anticipated sci-fi RPGs, won't have a traditional character creator. Instead, you'll choose between a predefined male or female protagonist, with customization limited to things like hairstyles, scars, eye color, tattoos, and makeup. I understand why. The characters appear to be heavily performance captured, and it seems Archetype wants to preserve the original actors' performances. But I can't pretend I'm not disappointed. For me, creating your own character is one of the defining pillars of role-playing. It's the difference between playing a character... and playing your character. Even though I often played Shepard as default. It is good the devs are being transparent with expectations. If the game delivers on the original vision - a massive RPG with choices that have meaningful consequences, we may have a winner here. They have yet to rescind the promise of major time dilation consequences. I'll still judge Exodus on the experience it delivers - but a proper character creator is a feature many will genuinely miss.
Dantics58,482 görüntüleme • 28 gün önce
In Mass Effect 1, being neutral with Ashley Williams unlocks dialogue most players never see. You'd expect being indifferent pushes her away. Instead, she steps up and becomes more aggressively forward, quirky, and surprisingly funny - showing a side of her character that many Paragon and Renegade players completely miss. Take a look below. More surprising Neutral Shepard discoveries across the entire trilogy:
Dantics70,934 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
Mass Effect proved that narrative and companions can carry an RPG. So why aren't we seeing more games built around that formula with different gameplay styles? Zero Company is taking a shot with a narrative driven turn-based tactical Xcom combat. I'd love to see more developers experiment.
Dantics19,404 görüntüleme • 10 gün önce
Forget everything else, Mass Effect Andromeda's biggest crime was giving this guy an audible buttery chocolate voice, the most detailed facial model in the game, badass N7 lore, but didn't make him the main character. Worst still, they killed him off in the first 14 god damn seconds.
Dantics59,168 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce
Crimson Desert doesn't censor cursing. In fact, It wields it like an artist wields a brush. 🔊 sound on ya cunts.
Dantics80,007 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce
One concern I've seen about Exodus is whether the companions can live up to the great RPG parties we've had in the past. After spending time with the game, I'm a lot more optimistic. The companion banter is noticeably better than the trailers suggest, and some conversations genuinely made me stop and listen rather than rush to the next objective. That's usually a very good sign. Who are you most interested in learning more about?
Dantics26,706 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
The Stand-off with Wrex in Mass Effect 1 was peek gaming. The reason it hit so hard was that never before in a video game (or never like this) were you thrown into a contentious but understandable and organic situation - where a beloved companion must be put down by you (or your companion) or not, based off your choices. 1⃣One you have to make knowing his reasons are justified. It's about the fate of his entire species, not just some random squabble. 2⃣One that can go catastrophically wrong if you haven't helped him out prior or got high enough charm or intimidation. 3⃣One you have to make after the game gives you plenty of opportunity to develop a bond with the little guy. 4⃣One you have to make not understanding the full weight of your choice yet. The loss of Wrex really hurts in ME2, and ME3 and you are almost locked out of the best ending. Just look at the conversation. After Shepard gives Wrex a real reason to listen, he does. There is a pause, and the silence is palpable. I could almost feel the voice actor in the booth swirling with the weight of it all - even though he said nothing. I've never felt tension like this prior in gaming, and from that moment on I was a life long fan.
Dantics72,610 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
There are two kinds of Mass Effect fans. Those who bully the Geth... and those who shouldn't vote 😇
Dantics45,490 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
Imagine not having a special part of your brain dedicated to Mass Effect 1's ending 🧠🎶
Dantics18,599 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce
I don't know what I'm more excited for - Exodus or The Expanse. Someone help me!
Dantics20,903 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce
A problem with Mass Effect is no one wants to get their crew-mates killed. But letting it happen leads to some interesting moments. Here's Udina fabricating fake news about Shepard killing the councilor. But to see this you need to make sure: 1. Thane dies in ME2 AND 2. You let Kirrahe die in ME1. Then the Salarian Councilor gets killed by Kai-fucking-leng & you get framed.
Dantics27,354 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce
This may be all the female companions in Exodus. What do you think? Phaedra: A blind companion infected by a celestial virus. She uses technology and drones to see, and her abilities seem to be evolving. Fast paced jargon reminiscent of Mordin. Elise Charroux: A blunt, no-nonsense ‘Sleeper’ from 23rd century Earth, Elise is an experienced mercenary, weapons expert, and former gang member. She seems to fight primarily in a powerful mech suit. Salt: An awakened octopus. Smart as she is deadly, pilots a modified mech/environmental suit into battle. Before you ask, no, you can not romance the octopus. Last we have two mystery companions. No doubt they'll be officially revealed at a later date, but the top one is seen in mission briefings on your ship, and the next is seen crying in your arms and piloting your ship with you. Will all of these be able to aid you in combat? Another mystery but it seems unlikely. Without aliens will Exodus's companions be as interesting as other successful scifi titles?
Dantics15,035 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce
We wake up every day in a world where the Mass Effect trilogy exists, and that's pretty fucking rad.
Dantics18,306 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
