Mass Effect 3, Discussion thread Options

[Tellie]

So anyone else looking forward to ME3 later this year?

I thought I should start this little topic where we can share anything about the upcoming game: Theories, wishes, rumours etc etc.

SO get cracking.

[Destri Melarg]

And I believe the offical Bioware line is that they're going to do more Mass Effect, but without Shepard. Casey Hudson stated in an interview that 'Commander Shepard's story ended at the end of Mass Effect 3' so that strikes me as pretty final.

I read that interview too, but I think that was just Casey sticking up for his team in the wake of all the bad press surrounding the endings. When they revisit the subject once cooler heads have prevailed I believe that they are going to have a change of heart. Leaving Shepard's story the way it is now is unsatisfying no matter which ending you choose.

As for the Indoctrination Theory, I believe that it gives Bioware the perfect 'hook' for going back in and revisiting the story. I'm not saying that they should incorporate everything that the documentary suggests, but the idea that:

lifts the Mass Effect series from just another good space opera with a bad ending to a once-in-a-generation mind job.

Edit: Yes, I know this is all probably wishful thinking on my part, but I can hope... right?

They are doing another one, I think it's when the First Contact Wars started.

Maybe we can play as a Turian!

That's the current theory, yeah. Personally I'd like one following Wrex's career; that would be awesome.

Or maybe follow Grunt as he becomes leader of his own kraant (or whatever it's called).

My vote would be to follow another Spectre, like Jondum Bau or go back early into Tela Vasir's career.

This post has been edited by Destri Melarg: Mar 1 2013, 07:49 PM

[Colonel Mustard]

And I believe the offical Bioware line is that they're going to do more Mass Effect, but without Shepard. Casey Hudson stated in an interview that 'Commander Shepard's story ended at the end of Mass Effect 3' so that strikes me as pretty final.

I read that interview too, but I think that was just Casey sticking up for his team in the wake of all the bad press surrounding the endings. When they revisit the subject once cooler heads have prevailed I believe that they are going to have a change of heart. Leaving Shepard's story the way it is now is unsatisfying no matter which ending you choose.

As for the Indoctrination Theory, I believe that it gives Bioware the perfect 'hook' for going back in and revisiting the story. I'm not saying that they should incorporate everything that the documentary suggests, but the idea that:

lifts the Mass Effect series from just another good space opera with a bad ending to a once-in-a-generation mind job.

Dude, face it; they're not incorporating the Indoctrination theory. I'm sorry, but they're not.

Besides, if you ask me, Shepard should die at the end of Mass Effect 3, whatever ending you pick. Because how the hell can you top saving the entire galaxy from the Reapers in any conceivable way? What the hell is Shepard going to do next? Retire, try and hold the galaxy together maybe is galactic president or somesuch, live his/her entire life knowing that whatever they do, they peaked at 35 and will never, ever be able to top that whatever they do. That's pretty goddamn depressing. Dying in a final, heroic sacrifice to bring an end to the Reapers and save the galaxy on the other hand; that's the perfect end for a hero. Shepard goes at his very peak, before anything can be tarnished, before the shine can wear off and before the inevitable lifetime of boredom and dissatisfaction can occur. Perfect.

[SubRosa]

Besides, if you ask me, Shepard should die at the end of Mass Effect 3, whatever ending you pick. Because how the hell can you top saving the entire galaxy from the Reapers in any conceivable way? What the hell is Shepard going to do next? Retire, try and hold the galaxy together maybe is galactic president or somesuch, live his/her entire life knowing that whatever they do, they peaked at 35 and will never, ever be able to top that whatever they do. That's pretty goddamn depressing. Dying in a final, heroic sacrifice to bring an end to the Reapers and save the galaxy on the other hand; that's the perfect end for a hero. Shepard goes at his very peak, before anything can be tarnished, before the shine can wear off and before the inevitable lifetime of boredom and dissatisfaction can occur. Perfect.

Awww come on now. Shepherd could kill rats for the Fighters Guild. Or fetch the mead for the Companions. Or maybe even get a ring from a well for the Mages Guild. There is still plenty left to do!

[Elisabeth Hollow]

Awww come on now. Shepherd could kill rats for the Fighters Guild. Or fetch the mead for the Companions. Or maybe even get a ring from a well for the Mages Guild. There is still plenty left to do!

HAAA.