Mass Effect 2

[jediknight120]

An interesting tidbit on romances throughout the Mass Effect Trilogy, from Casey Hudson:

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"One thing I'm really excited to see is the achievement data that will show how faithful players are to their ME1 love interest. And the best part is, even though I expect most (almost all?) players will cheat on their ME1 love interest, that decision too will come back to haunt them in the next game!"

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Liara blew me off, what did they expect me to do!!

 

[dansdinosaurs]

ME 2 definitely acknowledges your loyalty though, because...

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If your imported ME1 character developed a romantic relationship, that character's picture appears in a frame on the desk of Shepard's cabin. The frame will be turned face down if Shepard initiates a romance with a new character (cheating, in other words). But if they remain faithful, the pre-Omega cinematic shows Shepard smiling at the framed picture.

So now I have to create yet another character for my Tali romance.

 

[isis_x10a]

Thanks for answers guys. Seems like I need to play the first ME to know the whole story.

 

[jediknight120]

Thanks for answers guys. Seems like I need to play the first ME to know the whole story.

It helps for sure. Plus it's an awesome game in its own right.

 

[Moonloop]

ME 2 definitely acknowledges your loyalty though, because...

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If your imported ME1 character developed a romantic relationship, that character's picture appears in a frame on the desk of Shepard's cabin. The frame will be turned face down if Shepard initiates a romance with a new character (cheating, in other words). But if they remain faithful, the pre-Omega cinematic shows Shepard smiling at the framed picture.

So now I have to create yet another character for my Tali romance.

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How is it cheating? Ashley basically says screw you and good luck on your mission in ME2.....and she expects Shepard to stay loyal after that?

 

[dansdinosaurs]

I don't know personally, that's all the devs said. I doubt we'll hear much elaboration until ME3.

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That would be quite the loyalty test though, wouldn't it?

 

[Darth Caedus]

All I know is, if you're on different parts of the galaxy, it's not cheating..............

 

[Matt S]

ME 2 definitely acknowledges your loyalty though, because...

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If your imported ME1 character developed a romantic relationship, that character's picture appears in a frame on the desk of Shepard's cabin. The frame will be turned face down if Shepard initiates a romance with a new character (cheating, in other words). But if they remain faithful, the pre-Omega cinematic shows Shepard smiling at the framed picture.

So now I have to create yet another character for my Tali romance.

I imported a character (level 60), but have no such picture on my desk....what did I do wrong? I always romanced Liara

Update: just realized something: I had two saves to choose from, so the one I picked must not have had the romance completed. What a bummer, cause I romanced her every game *I thought*

 

[jediknight120]

My thoughts on my Shepard's romances in ME1 & 2 (wall of text incoming).

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Like 90% of the males who played ME1, I went for Liara. I didn't dislike Ashley or think she was Space Hitler (lol played out meme), my paragony-with-a-hint-of-renegade-if-you-push-me Shepard just didn't get it on with subordinates. Plus, Liara was hotter and more interesting as a character.

THEN, I get to Ilium and she has the GALL to tell me "that's not how the galaxy works" when I ask her to join me? Shepard is the Ultimate Galactic Badass (TM) who kills or blows up anyone or anything that opposes him! I was only single-handedly responsible for the destruction of a massive, nigh-immortal, robotic killing machine who was about 5 minutes from ending all organic life in the galaxy, and she thinks I can't find the Shadow Broker? You can't even stop me by blowing up my ship, spacing me, and frying my ass in a planetary re-entry from orbit! Don't give me that crap girl, until 2 years ago you were hiding in ancient ruins because you were naive and socially inept, and NOW you know how the galaxy works?

Oh, and you knew I was going to be alive because you handed me over to the dudes who rebuilt me, and you're STILL gonna ditch me? Two years is nothing to an Asari! Heck yes you are getting cheated on!

So where does that leave me. Since I have no interest in Jack, that leaves Miranda and Tali. In terms of character development they both kick Liara's ass.

Miranda starts as the ultimate ice queen, but once you hit the mission with her sister you start to see the real person inside there. When you finally get past her defenses, I was convinced she actually cared about Shepard. At the end when she told the Illusive Man to piss off because she was sticking with me, that just confirmed it. Doesn't hurt that she's hot, but there's a lot more to her than that.

Tali's had a thing for you for 2 years even when you were dead for all she knew. On the surface it might look like infatuation, but are you gonna risk possible DEATH to be with someone for an infatuation. I think not. Plus if you don't break down and give her a hug on her loyalty mission you are soulless.

In summary: forget you Liara!

 

[Fives]

how come when im in the jack/miranda dispute, im stuck with 2 options, either side with jack or side with miranda. im not given the choices to the left of the screen, they're visible but i just cant pick either?

 

[IrishJedi]

how come when im in the jack/miranda dispute, im stuck with 2 options, either side with jack or side with miranda. im not given the choices to the left of the screen, they're visible but i just cant pick either?

That means you probably don't have enough Paragon points. Are you playing Renegade mostly?

 

[Fives]

yeah, mostly renegade. who is it better to side with????

 

[IrishJedi]

yeah, mostly renegade. who is it better to side with????

It depends solely on who you want to end up romancing. Basically, if you side with Jack your chances of shagging Miranda are shot. The choice won't really effect your ability to complete the end mission.

 

[Fives]

It depends solely on who you want to end up romancing. Basically, if you side with Jack your chances of shagging Miranda are shot. The choice won't really effect your ability to complete the end mission.

wow! i'd rather get it on with mirand jacks cool and all but i dont think of her that way

 

[jediknight120]

how come when im in the jack/miranda dispute, im stuck with 2 options, either side with jack or side with miranda. im not given the choices to the left of the screen, they're visible but i just cant pick either?

Need a high paragon or renegade score to use those options.

Edit: beaten so hard.

 

[Fives]

Need a high paragon or renegade score to use those options.

hopefully on my 2nd run. its actually my first time playing a ME game and not much into rpg's ( although this one is great ) so im just getting the hang of it.

 

[jediknight120]

hopefully on my 2nd run. its actually my first time playing a ME game and not much into rpg's ( although this one is great ) so im just getting the hang of it.

Yeah there's no way you can come close to seeing everything in ME2 in just one run through.

 

[Matt S]

Thanks to the snow in Dallas today, Ive pretty much played Mass Effect 2 and done some housework (as I am selling my place and hopefully moving!!)....I am 37 plus hours in, spent a HELLUVA lot of time scanning, which I enjoy...upgraded the normandy, my character with the regeneration medical device thingee, and am enjoying the crap out of the game DESPITE the fact that the overall story arch is pretty minimal to date. I loved seeing the Geth on a couple of missions. Given I have scanned every planet, I have uncovered just about all of the unexplored missions. They range from very satisfying to short, but all in all, very good.

I had to take a break....when I play later, I'll do the tali loyalty mission then move one from there.

As a female Shep, can I remance any female character? Jacob just does do it for my Shep!!!! (or me!!! LOL)

 

[dansdinosaurs]

As far as potential romances go in ME2:

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Yeoman Kelly Chambers and Morinth are both bisexual characters. And just for the fun of it:

https://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2010/2/8/

 

[Matt S]

That is a funny comic for sure! Morinth? Cant romance her as she is dead!!!!

Finished the game today. Final time: 44 hours with all missions completed. Zeed and Jacob were sacrificed in the line of duty.....

AND BOY, almost missed the Kelly email and final scenes up in your cabin where she dances for you. I just happened to talk with the crew one last time for each of them, when Kelly was like, 'you have mail' and I was thinking, 'reallllllyyyyyy?'

Too funny!

Overall, loved the game as part of the overally trilogy, though this game feels more like ME 3: the prequel.