Is that some kind of mod where you can play as Tali? Very clever. not a fan of her, but very interesting.

It's ini modding.

Its a Cthulhu Reaper abomination! Must kill with fire!

I'm an avid Lovecraft fan, I always think Cthulhu of when I see a reaper, particularily when sovereign talks about being infinitely greater. So very Cthulhu-esque.

Actually the entire plot reminds me of the Cthulhu mythos.

Not that I'm complaining.

Suddenly, we discover...THE YELLOW KING IS AFTER US!!!!

Robert Chambers?

Sorry for off topicness!!!

For the purpose of on topic:

I finished an insanity playthrough with my soldier. Next up either an engineeer or an adept as I haven't used either yet, recomendations?

I really don't think that's the case with ME2, I for one found more than enough solid gameplay and storytelling in the game. Oblivion was a great example of what you're talking about though.

Yep, that your basic Shepard/Tali model swap. Technically you don't "play as" Tali your still Shepard and have the same class and stuff. your Just using Tali's model.

Here are some more interesting gifs of Tali in action.

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/5083/talipunchzaeed.gif
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5679/talicathka.gif
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/8573/taliheadbutt.gif
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/8573/taliheadbutt.gif

not an ingame render but, a 3dsmax render but still awesome
http://sergio-a.com/tali/robotdance.gif

There was an Easter Egg referring to Cthulhu within the game as well.

http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Derelict_Reaper

"On one of the computer logs found throughout the derelict Reaper, a crazed Cerberus researcher refers to the Reaper as "a dead god who still dreams". This is very similar to the role played by Cthulhu in H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos."

I remember that log....

Very cool. Just the model, that's what I assumed, yes. So basically you can be anyone, even an NPC in-game with this?


Oh ok, so I guess landing on & exploring a crapload of planets and equipping your party with a crapload of optional gear wasn't what I was referring to.

http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/103/index/2338026
http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/103/index/889432
http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/105/index/1386307

Those three threads contain everything possible modding wise in ME 2 so far if your interested Jeff. I think there is some limitations on wha tmodels you can use but am not sure.

Joker without his Vrolik syndrome wouldn't really feel like Joker at all

(Not to mention he'll have Shepard's voice)

I know that's what you meant, my point is that ME2 does not have inferior gameplay mechanics. Just different gameplay mechanics. Everything is more fluent, the combat is much better and the "RPG elements" are all still there, stats and numbers have nothing to do with it, the actual roleplaying is what matters and there's just as much of it in ME2 as in ME1. Exploration is fine, but most of the planets were pretty much empty except for one base and a few useless probes or mineral deposits (I had 6 million credits before level 30, I didn't need any more...ever.) so the Mako segments quickly became more of a chore than actual fun to me. In ME2 the missions jump right to the important part, the action and the story blend together to make a more fluid and in my eyes much better presented gameplay experience.

I do agree that the skill system and level cap could've been expanded upon, I would've liked slightly more skill points than 1,2,3,4 for each ability, but it never bothered me. I never played ME1 to fiddle around in the menu screen, I played it for the story. Visiting the menu all the time just breaks up the flow of the game and is really disconnecting.

Its a more fluid story because its all one mission, no change in ME1 I had many things to do, ME2 its collect a team... Then final mission, thats it. A weak story.
Mako wasnt great but it beats the crap out of the hammerhead, probing, and side missions in ME1 were better imo, here its to much run n gun, if I want this ni will play borderlands, I go to bioware for my rpg fix. To nitpick the music of ME1 was amazing, nothing memorable for ME2 for me. I also prefered the first normandy, due to the atmoshpere, it just felt better, ME2 yes it was the normandy but I didnt care as much about nit, I also didnt care for the crew as much in ME2.

Raela: "Mother... I, uh, I need to you to come down to the C-Sec precinct in Shin Akiba."

Tali: "What? Shin Akiba? Didn't I always tell you..."

Raela: "I know, I know. Look, I'm not really in trouble like last time, it's just there was... some damage done to..."

Tali: "Damage? Damage?!"

Raela: "Only a few million people are without power! There was a plot by batarian terrorists, I had to do something."

Tali: "Terrorists?!? Hold on, I'm putting your father on the line."

(muffled voices in the background "she gets this from you!")

Shepard: "Raela..."

Tali: "Father; batarian terrorists. I just need to you come down to the C-Sec precinct and sign for me."

Shepard: *sighs* "That's my girl."

A little minific, from the Tali thread, Thought it was funny. The story is about Tali and Sheps adopted daughter calling home after getting arrested.

I was like WTF they cant have kids, until I read the end. Just curious, quarian child or human ? Or something else, im guessing quarian.
Elco would be fun "Nervously ; Mother I need help with c-sec you need to bail me out"
Tali :If I do it again you will never learn"
Elcor " fearful and desperate : no no please dont eav me here, fearfully ; some of the guys around here, they, they will kill me..."
Tali *hangs up*

there's more misadventures being posted if you want to read some more. She's quarian.

Raela: "Are... are, uh, you Legion? I've only seen pictures."

Legion: "We are geth. This mobile platform retains the designation Legion for the purposes of interface with organics."

Raela: "Then I'm pleased to meet you. My father sends his best wishes."

Legion: "This non-material transfer is accepted in the... spirit in which it is intended."

Raela: "Uh... okay... so, I was wondering if I could help build the megastructure. I'm on my pilgrimage and..."

Legion: "Geth are aware of the specifics of quarian pilgrimages. Your offer of assistance is accepted. A differing viewpoint on certain matters of engineering and programming is required."

Raela: "Great... uh, consensus, right?"

Legion: *tolerantly* "Consensus."

Raela: "I just wanted to say, the megastructure is just amazing, even if it's not done ye... wait." *she points* "Is that a piece of the first Normandy?"

*awkward silence*

Legion: "There was a hole."

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Raela: *yelling to be heard* "You were right! This is, great music! I need to get a copy to bring back with me."

Shirati: "I know, doesn't it just speak to the dark side in you?"

Raela: "Uh, I guess. Yeah, I guess you could say that. Hey, thanks for inviting me! We should find some partners to dance with!"

Shirati: "Who needs someone else?"

Raela: "Oh! I, uh... well... I suppose until we see some cute guys..."

Shirati: "There's never anyone that interesting here. That's why I wanted you to come. Listen, my apartment's not far from here. We could go back there, have a few drinks..."

Raela: "Uh... Well... I need to catch a shuttle in the morning, so..."

Shirati: "Don't be like my older sister, all cloistered away from the world. Live a little. Have some danger in your life. You never know when things are going to end..."

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Shirati: "And here we are..."

Raela: "Well, just one drink, I suppose. You do have something purified, right?"

Shirati: "Of course, of course. You know, I think it's amazing what you're doing. Wandering the galaxy, alone, fearless..." *keys apartment door open*

Raela: "I'm just trying to make my parents proud."

Shirati: "I'm sure you are, but I hope you've lived for yourself, as well." *beckons inside* "Come in, come in."

Raela: "Just a moment." *fiddles with omnitool*

*apartment door bangs shut and the seals noisily engage. Enraged screaming and pounding on the door is barely audible from the other side.*

Raela: *to omnitool* "Auntie Samara? Hi, it's Raela'Shepard nar Normandy. Yes. Father said you were here on Omega. Well, there's someone I think you need to meet..."

http://social.bioware.com/uploads_user/1390000/1389451/23546.jpg

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Raela: "Don't come any closer. I have a shotgun."

Pirate: "You don't have to get hurt, little bucket. Not too much, at least. Just put down the gun."

*Raela just raises the gun, taking better aim.*

Pirate: "Damnit, the ship's already ours. You haven't got a chance!"

*there is a commotion behind the pirates who have cornered the quarian in her small berth. A heavily tatooed woman forces her way to the front, biotic witchlight coursing down her arms.*

Jack: "Oh, sh*t."

Raela: "Auntie Jack? It's me, Raela'Shepa--"

Jack: "I know who you are. Sh*t. Break it up boys, the rest of the ship needs your attention. We've only got a few more minutes before that turian patrol responds."

*pirates grumble, but disperse.*

Raela: "You're the Pirate Queen of Terminus? I thought... Father said you'd gone straight."

Jack: "Yeah, well, he doesn't need to know the truth now, does he?"

Raela: "Does he?"

Jack: *grimaces angrily* "Look, I'm not engaging in slavery or anything, just ransoms, and everybody was given a chance to surrender, right?"

Raela: "I don't know..."

Jack: "There's a lot of platinum in the hold, right? How about half of it 'ends up' on the Flotilla?"

Raela: "Turn the ship loose, too, and we've got a deal."

Jack: *glares*

Raela: *glares back*

Jack: "Damnit..."

Yay Auntie Jack makes an appearance!

Lawl. XD
Those are awesome.
I would be tempted to make some of my own, but alas, the galaxy is not ready for such a thing. ;3;

Tali fans have infiltrated the Beth forums.

Tali fans do not infiltrate. :rofl:

Haha...Yeah lame joke, I know.

Tali fans do not intentionally infiltrate

At the very end of the game, after the Collector Base, but before the credits... assuming What was the significance of that, I wonder.

The fact its was epically bad-ass?

Agree with you there,

The original Normandy just feels cramped and primitive compared to the SR2 in my opinion.

At any rate, I'm not going to try and change your mind, it's not gonna happen. I like ME2 for what it is, I don't care how it is compared to ME1, that doesn't matter. ME2 is great when judged for what it is, and that's all i care about. Arguing over which one is better resolves nothing, it just wastes time when two parts are trying to change the others mind, with neither having a realistic shot at it.