The third installment of BioWare's Mass Effect series, which concludes the story of N7/Spectre operative Commander Shepard's battle against the Reapers.
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Can I edit the powers of my soldier class?
Can I edit the powers of my soldier class? Add powers from Adept class and remove my basic ammo abilities? Can I do it by editing Coalesced.bin? What I must to do?
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Need a good quantity comparison of Geth/Cerberus/Reaper troops in silver/gold
So I like playing on silver and occasionally gold in Mass Effect 3 multiplayer, usually with random enemies. Of course each wave as it progresses has more difficult troops to fight but what I'm asking ...
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When is the “lock-in” point for the Diana Allers romance?
Generally, in Mass Effect, you're limited to monogamous romance. However, Diana Allers seems (from what I've read) to be a little unique.
The Mass Effect Wiki entry for Diana Allers notes that she ...
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Cannot Access the Rescue Admiral Korlis Mission
I have the rescue Admiral Korlis mission on my list but the game won't let e land on Rannoch and I no longer see the target showing where to land on planet. I have defeated the Geth and destroyed the ...
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Is there any way to skip the mass relay cutscenes?
These cutscenes are significantly louder than the rest of the game, so I have to turn down my speakers every time I go through a mass relay. Is there any way to skip these scenes?
According to this ...
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Why does Harbinger have only 4 claws?
Most of you who played Mass Effect 3 must have realized that the Harbinger does not have 5 claws. It only has 4:
Other Sovereign class Reapers have 5:
So why does Harbinger not have 5 claws? ...
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Do EDI and the Geth survive in the “red” ending?
Do EDI and the Geth die at the end of the game if you choose to destroy the Reapers? (In case you let the Geth live in the first place, of course.) Or the only option to keep them alive is to choose ...
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How do I know which quest is the “Main Quest”?
How do I know which quest is the main quest, and which are just side missions? I've reached a point where it is ambiguous of what I need to do specifically, and the galaxy map is no help.
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Main menu hangs at checking downloadable content
I just found there's a handful of free DLCs for Mass Effect 3, including an Extended Cut that supposedly fixes some issues with the ending. So, of course I downloaded and installed them as soon as I ...
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Red Arrow in multiplayer weapon select
I was looking through weapons on my geth soldier and noticed some had a red arrow-ish thing in the background and wanted to know what that meant. My first assumption was it were weapons that recieved ...
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Can I save the Primarch's son on Tuchanka?
Is it possible to save Primarch Victus's son? I've done the Turian bomb mission that Cerberus is trying to blow, and the son always end up dead.
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I can't start the From Ashes DLC
In ME3, I have From Ashes installed, but I haven't recieved any e-mails on Priority: Eden Prime. Is there a 1-time appearance or is it all the time? BTW I have an Xbox 360, so is it Disc 1 or Disc 2?
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How do I take a screenshot on Mass effect 3? [duplicate]
I need help taking screenshots in Mass Effect 3. I was able to put it on as a non-Steam game but when I load it up it, Steam thinks I shut it down as soon as. So I'm not able to take screenshots.
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Is there any reason to do all these pull-ups?
After finishing the main storyline of the Citadel DLC, you get the option to invite certain crewmembers up to your apartment for a scene. When you invite James in, he notices your exercise equipment ...
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Is it possible to finish ME3 with only two squad members?
Depending on choices from ME1, ME2, ME3, is it possible to have only two remaining squad members to select from for the final ME3 mission?
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If Mordin survives Tuchanka, is he present in the Citadel DLC?
Needless to say, there be spoilers in here... If you have not completed Mass Effect 3 or haven't yet played the Citadel DLC than you have been warned and it's your own fault!
I've always allowed ...
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When do you get upgrades for the Promotional weapons?
Regarding the promotional weapons, as defined on the Mass Effect 3 multi-player manifest page online (Collector Rifle, N7 Valiant, N7 Crusader, N7 Eagle, N7 Hurricane), where do you get the level-ups ...
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Why does everybody seem surprised that Kaiden can use Reave?
Needless to say, there be spoilers in here... If you have not completed Mass Effect 3 or haven't yet played the Citadel DLC than you have been warned and it's your own fault!
During the party in ...
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Samara vs Morinth, benefits of each choice?
What I'm asking here is which Asari provides the greater access to content, the best war assets, possible romance options, etc.
I know that Morinth will be turned into a Banshee if you choose to kill ...
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Where are the enemy spawn points in Firebase Giant?
Where are all the enemy spawn points in Firebase Giant? Can enemies spawn if you are location at the spawn point?
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What “negative consequences” are there in ME3 if I cheat on my ME1 romance in ME2? [duplicate]
I've looked through Mass Effect Wikia, and questions here, but I'm having a hard time making real sense of some things.
Particularly, the Mass Effect Wikia notes:
It is possible for Shepard to be ...
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Can the Mass Effect 3 Omega DLC side quests be completed after the expansion is concluded?
I hate having "active" missions in my journal which I can't complete. Thankfully many of the side missions in Mass Effect 3 can be completed for a few credits from the specter room on the citadel. Not ...
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How to start the Omega DLC?
I have just got the Omega DLC for Mass Effect 3 and it isn't particularly obvious how to start it. I have checked the Galaxy map for any markers and all that is left on my map is the final mission and ...
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Will I miss out on anything by not playing Mass Effect 3's multiplayer?
Following on from Does the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer component has any effect on the Single Player component and vice-versa?
If I choose not to play the multi-player aspect of Mass Effect 3 and stick ...
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Where are the Silean Nebula and Hades Nexus?
This nebula has been identified on side quests (I put all priority missions on standby ... ironically) so that I don't miss out on any content. Is this a case of a galaxy just not being available ...
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What's been enhanced in the enhanced Medi-gel?
The reward for completing the Citadel: Medical Supplies is either increased Medi-gel capacity or enhanced Medi-gel depending on which doctor is stationed on Normandy.
The increased capacity is ...
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Can I use Mass Effect 3 DLC while offline?
Every time I open Mass Effect 3, it connects to the EA network with the message "Validating DLC". For something like the pre-order guns, I don't see this as being a big deal, but for something bigger, ...
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Why did my squad die in the final push by Hammer to the beam in the ending of Mass Effect 3?
In the final push at the end of Mass Effect, my squad was crushed by a flaming flying Mako instead of being airlifted out and witnessing a teary goodbye between Kaiden and my Shep (I romanced him and ...
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Does the ending change if I complete the Leviathan DLC?
In the course of the Leviathan DLC you learn some pretty important new facts about the reapers, namely that
Does this knowledge affect the game ending at all? Are there more conversation options ...
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Characters with good synergy in ME3 Multiplayer
Yesterday I happened to play with my N7 Fury and one of my teammates had his Drell Adept, with both characters at, or close to L20. I have to say that the game had never been this fun! :)
Those two ...
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Does the order of missions matter?
Does the order in which I complete missions have any effects, like blocking out other missions?
Are there any general mission order rules I should follow, or specific exceptions? Should I always ...
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Can you import Mass Effect 2 PS3 save into Mass Effect 3 if the games are from different regions?
Most PS3 game save I tried aren't compatible with different regional versions of the same game, but does Mass Effect 3 allow you to import a Mass Effect 2 save from a different region? For example, if ...
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Is there Mass Effect 2 “ultimate playthrough” in regards to Mass Effect 3 import?
If I start a Mass Effect 2 game from scratch, keeping in mind that the save is ultimately intended for import to Mass Effect 3, where I'd want to have the best available resources (e.g skills, ...
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Can I import someone else's Mass Effect 2 save on a PS3?
This question about where to find a full Mass Effect 2 save file made me wonder, on the PS3 can I import ME2 save data from another person when I play Mass Effect 3?
I know PS3 save files are tied to ...
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What does it mean to “promote a multiplayer character”?
One of the ways to acquire the "Battle Scarred" achievement is to "Promote a multiplayer character to the Galaxy at War". What does this mean?
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Does installing Mass Effect 3 on the Xbox 360 Hard Drive make the elevators faster?
I remember that in previous Mass Effect games, elevators were used for loading times, so I remember taking many rides on the slowest elevators in the world. In Mass Effect 3, I would like to reduce my ...
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Mass Effect 3 - how does it get information from the previous titles? [closed]
Im looking to buy an original Mass Effect 3 because I loved the previous 2 titles. But I attained those through 'questionable means'. I wanted to ask - how does the 3rd game take information about ...
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How can I effectively solo the co-op mode?
Is there a good way to solo the co-op mode? This seems like a contradiction, but I find myself frequently either the last man standing or the only player left after others quit or are disconnected. ...
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Mass Effect question on New Game + romance
Just completed ME3 last night and have a question going forward for my + playthrough. Any idea which romance you are attached to at the start? My save import going into ME3 had a Liara ME1 and a ...
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Does the DLC separate the player-base?
I have played ME3 coop for the past week. Sat->Friday had no problem getting into public games.
On Friday, I noticed there are 3 free multiplayer DLC packs. I installed them. Since installation, I ...
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How do you get Shepherd the hoody in ME3?
I've seen footage of Shepherd with a hoody in ME3.
Is this an accomplishment or something? Or is it a mod and not actually available in the game?
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How late in the game can I complete From Ashes without missing any of Javik's dialogue?
After finishing the From Ashes mission, there's a brief pause before Javik becomes available as a squad mate or has anything to say.
How long can I push From Ashes before I've missed opportunities to ...
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Stuck in elevator after installing DLC?
This is my second playthrough of Mass Effect 3. The first time it was flawless but during my second playthrough I have all single player major DLCs installed.
I have Javik and Liara as my team mates ...
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Does fortification buff ammo powers?
Since fortification is under combat powers, if I pick power synergy which gives 20% power damage, will it buff ammo powers like incendiary or disruptor?
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Is it possible to play with only one squad member?
I was just wondering if there was a way to edit Coalesced.bin to play with only one squad member in ME3 I thought it might be cool to go on a few missions with only Tali tagging along.
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When can I play the Mass Effect 3 DLCs if I've already beaten the game?
I want to get and play the Mass Effect 3 DLCs, but I've already beaten the game and don't want to do another playthrough just for the DLCs. Can I still play the DLCs?
If I recall, ME3 has a few ...
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Which Bonus Power for an Engineer on Insanity mode?
Which bonus power would be best for an engineer class on an insanity play-through or is it better to take a different class and if so what class/Bonus power should i take? And does anybody have any ...
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Am I supposed to know who James Vega is?
At the start of Mass Effect 3, James Vega comes to collect you for a meeting with the higher ups. The conversation between you implies that there is history, but I don't recall ever encountering him.
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How do I defeat Kai Leng in Cerberus Headquarters?
At the end of my assault on the Cerberus Headquarters I unfortunately didn't meet the Illusive Man in person so that I could put a bullet in his brain. He left his assassin Kai Leng though to deal ...
