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Why is it always people that don't like the mp that get stuck reporting on it?
Also, screw Phantoms...
Also, screw Phantoms...
I look forward to destroying as many phantoms as possible. I'm not sure I'll be able to get the squad goal, though. Its all down to a good squad on the higher levels and that can be really hit or miss.
I like the multiplayer. Maybe there's something about it that appeals to people who don't otherwise normally enjoy multiplayer, because I've heard a lot of my fellows who usually scorn multiplayer say they really enjoy ME3. It's also great because pretty much everyone on my friends list has ME3 so its usually not hard to get a game going.
I like the multiplayer. Maybe there's something about it that appeals to people who don't otherwise normally enjoy multiplayer, because I've heard a lot of my fellows who usually scorn multiplayer say they really enjoy ME3. It's also great because pretty much everyone on my friends list has ME3 so its usually not hard to get a game going.
I really enjoy the multiplayer portion of ME3. Any excuse to experience the fantastic combat with a group of individuals is a good excuse to me. It's fun, addictive, and full of win. I quickly get bored of most competitive multiplayer so maybe this has something that just appeals to me on a different level.
To anyone worried about not being able to do the Gold match: consider farming Geth on Firebase White. It's basically easier than Bronze as long as you have an Engineer with Decoy and an Infiltrator to get objectives. Also, rockets for hacking objectives. You just go to the bottom room and stay behind cover. All the geth will go for the decoy and you pick em off.
I agree that Fraser Brown came off as a total asshole in his post, however, I quite enjoy multiplayer, so I digress.
It's kinda funny that this weekend's Operation is a Gold/Cerberus objective as they are the easiest enemy. As far as Phantoms go, Stasis rapes 'dem bitches and all Lieutenants(Banshees, Phantoms, Hunters) and biotic explosions rape everything, especially the boses(Atlas, Brute, Prime).
My advice would be to not play AS or WITH a Krogan or any melee-oriented idiot(i.e., Vanguards) because that requires you getting into the thick of things and dying and then having to put teammates at risk from having to revive the idiot who went out there and died. "BIOTIC CHARGE, BIOTIC CHARGE, OH SHIT I DIED GUYZ"
@J619: It's not even in Microsoft's hands, bro, umad that PS3 sucks? ;D
Also, @Eric: I don't know why people think Geth are the easiest, they both have HUNTERS and PYRO's to worry about, whereas Cerberus' biggest worry is the Phantom, which can be easily taken down with a single stasis or two-to-three biotic explosions, or to a lesser extent, concentrated team fire.
Firebase Giant is the easiest because it offers the best 'bunker' area. Two players can stay at the top of the ramp while the other two cover the lower room's ladder and ramp(next to the ammo box). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF0OXIfQ0IA
Fraser Brown? Yeah, that guy is #WORSEthanAIDS.
It's kinda funny that this weekend's Operation is a Gold/Cerberus objective as they are the easiest enemy. As far as Phantoms go, Stasis rapes 'dem bitches and all Lieutenants(Banshees, Phantoms, Hunters) and biotic explosions rape everything, especially the boses(Atlas, Brute, Prime).
My advice would be to not play AS or WITH a Krogan or any melee-oriented idiot(i.e., Vanguards) because that requires you getting into the thick of things and dying and then having to put teammates at risk from having to revive the idiot who went out there and died. "BIOTIC CHARGE, BIOTIC CHARGE, OH SHIT I DIED GUYZ"
@J619: It's not even in Microsoft's hands, bro, umad that PS3 sucks? ;D
Also, @Eric: I don't know why people think Geth are the easiest, they both have HUNTERS and PYRO's to worry about, whereas Cerberus' biggest worry is the Phantom, which can be easily taken down with a single stasis or two-to-three biotic explosions, or to a lesser extent, concentrated team fire.
Firebase Giant is the easiest because it offers the best 'bunker' area. Two players can stay at the top of the ramp while the other two cover the lower room's ladder and ramp(next to the ammo box). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF0OXIfQ0IA
Fraser Brown? Yeah, that guy is #WORSEthanAIDS.
On 4.10.12, in "Have some media from Mass Effect 3's Multiplayer DLC," Victoria Medina wrote, "The multiplayer wasn't terrible, I didn't hate it, but then I only played it long enough to get my readiness rating up. If any of you actually play the online part of the game because you genuinely enjoy it though, this might help keep you excited while you wait for the download to finish."
On 4.12.12, in "Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Challenges not Approved by Sony," Chris Carter wrote, "I'm not super crazy about ME3's multiplayer mode, I think BioWare did a good job with it, and it's nice to see it consistently supported."
Now, today, Fraser writes, "I still see ME3's multiplayer as a horribly dull experience BioWare threw at me just so I could experience my optimal ending and fully enjoy an otherwise cracking game. It's not unforgivably bad, just completely and utterly uninspired and devoid of any interesting features or mechanics. Anyone still playing deserves some kind of reward."
Why do the Destructoid writers feel so compelled to tell ME3 multiplayer fans -- who read this news because they care -- that they're not all impressed with the game...? Some of you articulating it quite elaborately, at that. Why not just report the news and keep your pissy opinions to yourselves or put someone who gives a fuck on this material? Clearly, the people who like it and read this stuff are going to be annoyed, as pointed out several times already. You guys just look like a bunch of dicks.
On 4.12.12, in "Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Challenges not Approved by Sony," Chris Carter wrote, "I'm not super crazy about ME3's multiplayer mode, I think BioWare did a good job with it, and it's nice to see it consistently supported."
Now, today, Fraser writes, "I still see ME3's multiplayer as a horribly dull experience BioWare threw at me just so I could experience my optimal ending and fully enjoy an otherwise cracking game. It's not unforgivably bad, just completely and utterly uninspired and devoid of any interesting features or mechanics. Anyone still playing deserves some kind of reward."
Why do the Destructoid writers feel so compelled to tell ME3 multiplayer fans -- who read this news because they care -- that they're not all impressed with the game...? Some of you articulating it quite elaborately, at that. Why not just report the news and keep your pissy opinions to yourselves or put someone who gives a fuck on this material? Clearly, the people who like it and read this stuff are going to be annoyed, as pointed out several times already. You guys just look like a bunch of dicks.
@Anthrax Pot. Kettle. Black, my friend. Don't like my opinion, grow the eff up.
I think its fair to state that it's not interesting or insightful editorial in these cases. It's like writers are begrudgingly having to tell us these "updates" which I'm sure are sent over by EA/Bioware and have to drop their negative opinions into the "news" in order to justify the update.
The news is clearly relevant to ME3 multiplayer fans, so I just asked the question why, in these circumstances, did they think it was a good idea to shit talk? It's not endearing anyone to them and doesn't spark any healthy debate. In fact, it gives everyone who cares a great reason to get this news from any of the dozens of other reputable sites who will report it.
I think its fair to state that it's not interesting or insightful editorial in these cases. It's like writers are begrudgingly having to tell us these "updates" which I'm sure are sent over by EA/Bioware and have to drop their negative opinions into the "news" in order to justify the update.
The news is clearly relevant to ME3 multiplayer fans, so I just asked the question why, in these circumstances, did they think it was a good idea to shit talk? It's not endearing anyone to them and doesn't spark any healthy debate. In fact, it gives everyone who cares a great reason to get this news from any of the dozens of other reputable sites who will report it.
@Anthrax
On a news article? Yeah, keep your opinions out of it. If I wanted to read an editorial about it, I would.
@Jayson
Get banned.
On a news article? Yeah, keep your opinions out of it. If I wanted to read an editorial about it, I would.
@Jayson
Get banned.
I'm one of those Salarian Engineers and I'm bored of GWG (Geth White Gold) so I'll play my Drell Adept or Turian Soldier vs Cerberus this weekend.
I enjoyed the multiplayer and like the weekend events as well but a little actual real "challenge" would be fun. Everyone is just going to farm Geth on White for the Gold. I think if it's a Cerberus weekend then make it Cerberus on Gold.
I also agree with most of the commenters that anyone at Dtoid posting on the multiplayer here has come off like an ass.
I also agree with most of the commenters that anyone at Dtoid posting on the multiplayer here has come off like an ass.
I-also-found-the-MP-extremely-bland...though-combat-was-always-secondary-for-me-in-the-series.I-think-we-all-know-there-wouldnt-even-have-been-MP-if-EA-wasnt-involved...but-hey,if-you-enjoy-it,theres-nothing-wrong-with-that
I found reading Fraser Brown's post to be a horribly dull experience. Do I get a reward for slogging through it?
Personally I find the multiplayer fun, and dont think it was shoe-horned in like so many others (Dead Space 2, Bioshock 2). And it puts a few spins on the now sadly over used 'horde' mode. But to each their own.
Honestly though I'm not looking forward to this, Phantoms are complete bullshit.
Honestly though I'm not looking forward to this, Phantoms are complete bullshit.
@txyeti
"Some of you articulating it quite elaborately, at that. Why not just report the news and keep your pissy opinions to yourselves"
Because then this would be ign/gameinformer and those sites suck. If you don't like the opinion, you could try getting less butthurt over it too.
"Some of you articulating it quite elaborately, at that. Why not just report the news and keep your pissy opinions to yourselves"
Because then this would be ign/gameinformer and those sites suck. If you don't like the opinion, you could try getting less butthurt over it too.
Yeah, I'm typically not one to bitch or anything but seriously I don't understand why you had to tell us how much you hated the multiplayer. That fact was utterly irrelevant to the actual meat of the story. Shame on you.
I think Fraser Brown could take a few notes from Sterling on how to be an asshole without coming off like a petulant little baby. Also, on hair management.
how do you fit so much venom into a little tidbit of news? Fraser, if you feel so strongly about it why dont you make it worth our time and write an editorial on it? like TXYeti pointed out, the least insightful writers on destructoid seem to be getting the ME news.
why dont you stop trolling us for views, take some intiative, and do some real writing.
why dont you stop trolling us for views, take some intiative, and do some real writing.
I'm quite clearly not the only one off-put by the unfavorable tone, in fact you seem to be in the minority here in the group defending writers just plain being dicks, so fuck off.
Being a snide asshole isn't the only way to add personality to writing and differentiate a blog, but its comforting to know assholes are endeared to assholes.
Being a snide asshole isn't the only way to add personality to writing and differentiate a blog, but its comforting to know assholes are endeared to assholes.
@lycan
I'm butthurt over ign and gi's editors for being boring.
As for tx, I'm merely pointing out his options for less butthurt, ie choking down a valid opinion.
I'm butthurt over ign and gi's editors for being boring.
As for tx, I'm merely pointing out his options for less butthurt, ie choking down a valid opinion.
wow you are an asshole fraser, plenty of people enjoy ME3 MP, if you are gonna express your opinion that way better keep it to yourself
Damn, Fraser Brown, that verbal shredding left my ass red and stinging. Please stop having opinions? I don't go to Destructoid for that, I go there to read robots report that news with absolutely no flavor whatsoever.
Now if you'll excuse me I'll be going out to the real world and cry about so many opinions being voiced because I hate free speech and all that stuff.
/sar
Now if you'll excuse me I'll be going out to the real world and cry about so many opinions being voiced because I hate free speech and all that stuff.
/sar
@ace
thank you
@tx
"Being a snide asshole isn't the only way to add personality to writing"
maybe you should take your own advice on that one.
"but its comforting to know assholes are endeared to assholes"
as you are proving by commenting right now! =-D
"so fuck off."
no. but thanks for enforcing the stereotype that me3 fanboys are the worst fanboys to date.
the only "venom" in this post is the venom that fanboys want to see. people didn't like bulletstorms mp, but i did. instead of crying about it i discussed it. by discussing it, i totally saw how it's a clusterfuck of mediocre fps co-op action to some or a lot of people. instead of getting butthurt.
thank you
@tx
"Being a snide asshole isn't the only way to add personality to writing"
maybe you should take your own advice on that one.
"but its comforting to know assholes are endeared to assholes"
as you are proving by commenting right now! =-D
"so fuck off."
no. but thanks for enforcing the stereotype that me3 fanboys are the worst fanboys to date.
the only "venom" in this post is the venom that fanboys want to see. people didn't like bulletstorms mp, but i did. instead of crying about it i discussed it. by discussing it, i totally saw how it's a clusterfuck of mediocre fps co-op action to some or a lot of people. instead of getting butthurt.
I personally don't care that he didn't like it, it's just that every week when a ME event is announced, it's always the person who didn't like it that posts about it. Is there no one at Dtoid that liked it?
You can say "While others enjoyed it, a personally didn't." But there's no need to elaborate why you didn't like it in a news article. They should all just go right a review or editorial for it so we don't have to see it in every news post. And while they're at it, throw in the Ending crap too so that isn't needed either.
Sure, they can add flavor to the news, but shitting on a product isn't needed, and neither is blowing it.
I guess what I'm getting at is add flavor to the news, but remain neutral to it all. If you want to give your opinion, write an editorial based off it.
You can say "While others enjoyed it, a personally didn't." But there's no need to elaborate why you didn't like it in a news article. They should all just go right a review or editorial for it so we don't have to see it in every news post. And while they're at it, throw in the Ending crap too so that isn't needed either.
Sure, they can add flavor to the news, but shitting on a product isn't needed, and neither is blowing it.
I guess what I'm getting at is add flavor to the news, but remain neutral to it all. If you want to give your opinion, write an editorial based off it.
@Lycan XIII
You want reasonable info without drudging through repeated, unnecessary opinionated crap!?!? You must be a butt-hurt ME fanboy of worst degree. How DARE you! Who do you think you are!?! This site is great because of the shit talk!!! Don't like it? Get out!
You want reasonable info without drudging through repeated, unnecessary opinionated crap!?!? You must be a butt-hurt ME fanboy of worst degree. How DARE you! Who do you think you are!?! This site is great because of the shit talk!!! Don't like it? Get out!
Never have I had a multiplayer game punish me more, for simply wanting to play it. Still haven't received my packs for completing that one weekend mission where I had to promote my characters, and Bioware can't seem to give a shit about these complaints when taken to their forums. Not sure if I should blame them, or EA customer service for telling me to go post in the forums, thinking it would help...
I like mp in Me3 and I liked the game. Come at me bros. I just wish I had a decent team to play with. Fucking randoms. They're either idiots or assholes. Had a bunch quit when they saw I was vanguard. I understand why a lot of hate gets thrown at most vanguards (ppl playing like idiots) but I play smart and as a support character. Started using an Adept and soldier too. Still prefer my vanguard or the sentinel.
Civility. Get some.
Also, arguing about the popularity of your opinion or IKYABWAI-ing not only doesn't prove your point, it actively undermines it. I find the lack of quality debate here more offensive than Destructoid writers being forced to cover topics that they apparently hate.
That said, TXYeti initially made a solid point; except that it assumes that the articles' aim is to inform rather than antagonize. By providing an opinion directly counter to the subject being discussed, I would argue that the latter is more likely, or at least of equal importance to the author. And clearly there are people drawn to the topic of Mass Effect 3 who only wish to argue its inferiority; or maybe simply to argue, period.
In that way, the article has fulfilled its three goals: Inform, catalyze, and grow page hits.
For a person who came here to be informed and found the tone distasteful, ask yourself: Are you any less informed? Is this the best place to simply get raw information? And is it really worth the time to be drawn into an argument with people who can't argue?
Also, arguing about the popularity of your opinion or IKYABWAI-ing not only doesn't prove your point, it actively undermines it. I find the lack of quality debate here more offensive than Destructoid writers being forced to cover topics that they apparently hate.
That said, TXYeti initially made a solid point; except that it assumes that the articles' aim is to inform rather than antagonize. By providing an opinion directly counter to the subject being discussed, I would argue that the latter is more likely, or at least of equal importance to the author. And clearly there are people drawn to the topic of Mass Effect 3 who only wish to argue its inferiority; or maybe simply to argue, period.
In that way, the article has fulfilled its three goals: Inform, catalyze, and grow page hits.
For a person who came here to be informed and found the tone distasteful, ask yourself: Are you any less informed? Is this the best place to simply get raw information? And is it really worth the time to be drawn into an argument with people who can't argue?
You know, my mum would agree with a lot of you lovely folk. She always says "if you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing." But then again, she's never had to write about ME3's multiplayer. She's never even played it. She's a lucky, lucky woman.
@Fraser Brown
"You know, my mum would agree with a lot of you lovely folk. She always says "if you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing." But then again, she's never had to write about ME3's multiplayer. She's never even played it. She's a lucky, lucky woman."
Yeah, just keep being a troll feeding trolls.
"You know, my mum would agree with a lot of you lovely folk. She always says "if you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing." But then again, she's never had to write about ME3's multiplayer. She's never even played it. She's a lucky, lucky woman."
Yeah, just keep being a troll feeding trolls.
I did enjoy ME3's multiplayer at first, but the random nature of the unlocks and lack of much in the way of variety kinda turned me off after the initial rush. Even for these multiplayer weekends, I can't believe BW couldn't throw something cool into the mix other than "kill XXXXXXXXXXXX enemies" like some community-wide fetch quest.
@Fraser - Oh look, a sterling wannabe. How trollish and edgy!
Don't like the game, don't talk about it, limey jackass.
Don't like the game, don't talk about it, limey jackass.
internet is serious business. Lol how can people can upset over such things? Go get laid or something christ relax.
@Fraser Brown
"But then again, she's never had to write about ME3's multiplayer."
Then don't write about it. I'm sure Dale didn't hold a gun to your head and force you to write this...
"But then again, she's never had to write about ME3's multiplayer."
Then don't write about it. I'm sure Dale didn't hold a gun to your head and force you to write this...
Have to admit I didn't care for ME3's multiplayer when I demoed it either, but the "horribly dull" line was pretty much unnecessary.
Why does everything have to be spun into some sort of editorial now?
Why does everything have to be spun into some sort of editorial now?
The operations are pretty much the only thing that gives the MP some life. Unfortunately I won't be partaking on account of the Guild Wars 2 beta weekend.
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