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What are the different champion compositions and resulting playstyles to a 5v5 team?
Recently we've seen the "meta" open up to a degree. While it's still common to see an AD carry, support, jungler, AP carry, and tanky DPS, the champions and their roles have been broadened past just ...
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Playing Old LAN games over internet
There are many old games which had solid LAN gaming systems (like Red Alert 2) and were fun to play with friends. But now that we have internet would it be possible to setup any kind of virtual LAN to ...
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Maximum amount of war assets from “promoting” level 20 multiplayer characters
Promoting a level 20 multiplayer class adds 75 in single-player war assets to your TMR.
If I get to level 20 again (whether its with the same class or a different one), can I promote again to get an ...
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What to do about players flaming in LoL? [closed]
When I play League of Legends, you often see people raging at each other in chat over how they play, or bad moves. I don't like to /ignore people because I might miss mia calls, or requests for help.
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Permanent readiness from promoting multiplayer characters in ME3?
I heard that promoting a character in ME3 multiplayer permanently increases your minimum readiness value. Is that true? By how much? Can you promote enough characters that you stay at 100% forever?
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Does incognito kills count as silent too?
I am playing Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Multiplayer for a while now, and i just got 31 lvl, and the reward for this level is Kill Streak - Streak Bonus +750 but it says i need to make 5 SILENT ...
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How do I use Decoy effectively?
I'm currently playing a Salarian engineer most of the time, and it's a very nice class. But I'm having a bit of trouble to get the most out of the Decoy power. Sometimes it's soaking up a lot of ...
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Showing custom messages to players joining my server
I have seen many times when joining a server, a message is shown to me like this:
console: Welcome <user name>, say hi. Please visit abc.com
How can I do the same thing for my server?
It ...
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If I use Medi-Gel or a Cobra rocket in a mission and then quit, do I lose it?
When I'm in a multiplayer mission and then quit, I forfeit any XP and cash that I might have earned.
Tonight, I played a MP mission and used a rocket launcher to kill a Banshee and a Brute at the ...
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What is the difference between a kill and assist in ME3 multiplayer
During my multiplayer games I've been getting ether an 'assist' or a 'kill' when a target I was hurting died, and a number next to it. I'm guessing that the numbers represent the amount of xp I got ...
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Strategies for an Infiltrator on silver/gold
Is there a good build that allows an infiltrator to succeed in silver/gold multiplayer?
Cloak is also great at putting me in a support role to get over and medi-gel my comrades but I came to party :)
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What affects credits received at the end of a ME3 match?
I can't find any info on the algorithm for calculating credits earned in a ME3 multiplayer match; namely, whether or not awards or individual score affect it. I noticed that you gain credits for ...
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Prothean rifle in Multiplayer
If you have the DLC 'From Ashes', is it possible to get the Prothean particle rifle in one of the multiplayer item packs or no?
In other terms, can you get this weapon in the multiplayer?
Also, if ...
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What strategy is working against Geth Primes?
Missiles, drones and turrets oh my!
What can we do as a squad to handle Geth Prime opponents before we get creamed?
Is it true that you can shoot down their missile? Is there any particular weapon ...
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Can any Geth unit insta-kill in multiplayer?
The Atlus, Banshee, Phantom and Brute can all kill you in one hit if you are close, even at full shields and health. I have not observed such a from the Geth. Can the Pyro or Prime or any other unit ...
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Is a Melee spec character viable in Silver/Gold difficulty?
I usually play Human Vanguard in multiplayer, and Bronze difficulty is a breeze. Silver I can win with some difficulty, but Gold seems especially difficult as a melee-spec character.
I'm specced out ...
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How can I effectively play a Sentinel in multiplayer?
I've never played a Sentinel at all in any of the games proper, so I have very little experience with their basic playstyle. As most of my experience has been with Vanguards and Adepts, I'm having ...
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In a newgame+, what happens to promoted MP characters?
I've just recently started a NG+, but I haven't yet gotten to the point where I'm given free run of the Normandy and the Galaxy in general, so I can't see any kind of war assets.
I have several ...
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Do weapon mods last one match?
In Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer you get one match items (whether you use or not) and items that don't disappear. Are weapon mods (e.g. pistol scopes) one match items?
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Vote kick after the game has started
I know you can vote to kick people before starting a game but is this possible after a game has already started? Specifically kicking people for being AFK unless there is a time out type thing for ...
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What comes in a Premium Collectible Pack? [closed]
I've seen what it takes to get Premium Collector Pack. But what comes in one of these packs?
Do you get special items, or is it like the Victory pack which was just standard items?
If it is just ...
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Does your current character selection affect multi-player pack contents?
When I was playing my infiltrator, my packs seemed to pull lots of sniper rifles and sniper rifle upgrades. Now that I'm playing other characters I'm getting a more eclectic selection of firearms and ...
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Falcon M-37 possible glitch with firing?
So i really enjoy using the Falcon M-37, I find myself using its semi-auto ability to its fullest. However this has caused the weapon to appear to be firing but the shell that is expelled does nothing ...
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Does Mass Effect 3 use background balancing?
Some games allow balance adjustments to be made without issuing a title update or patch. Monday Night Combat is one example of this (Source). This is especially desirable on Xbox 360, because the ...
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How can I become a better strategy (RTS) player?
My housemate and I have been playing a lot of strategy games recently (e.g. Company of Heroes, Empire Earth, TA, Homeworld). I'd like to consider myself to be an okay-bordering-on-good RTS player in ...
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How long do you remain unconscious in multiplayer?
When you get hurt in multiplayer, how long does the "unconscious time" last (during which you can be reanimated unless a foe executes you)?
And how do you make it longer with the space key? Do you ...
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Can I play multiplayer across different platforms?
While I and a friend are playing respectively Mass effect on PC and on Xbox, I was wondering if there was any way to play the same co-op game, or if the 3 platforms get totally separated in the multy?
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Where are the supply spots on the multiplayer maps?
Each multiplayer map has some point where you can get supplies (stock up your ammo / grenades).
One always seems to be near the drop off location, but the other are spread around the map.
Where are ...
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What determines when grenade pickups respawn in ME3 multiplayer?
About 30 minutes ago, I decided to try out frag grenades rather than concussive shot in multiplayer. (About 29 minutes ago was when I started kicking myself for not trying out grenades sooner).
I ...
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XP gain while soloing ME3 multiplayer (or: “does it pay to have no friends?”)
Related:
How can I effectively solo the co-op mode? | How is score calculated in multiplayer?
So lately, I've gotten sick of being either #3 or #4 on the leaderboards at the end of missions. "How ...
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How can I play Asari Vanguard effectively?
The Asari Vanguard is way different than my previous style of play. With Human Vanguard I Charge in, I punch things in the face, and they die. Good times.
But the Asari Vanguard has different ...
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Does the Multiplayer Asari shockwave deal as much damage as a normal Heavy Melee?
I got the Asari Vanguard character in Mass Effect 3 multiplayer, and I'm finding her strong melee-a Biotic shockwave-a bit tricky to use, compared to the old fashioned Biotic Punch.
Does the Asari ...
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Strategies for an Adept on Silver/Gold
Been playing an Adept all the way to level 20 and I'm having lots of fun. But, when I hit Silver / Gold level, I'm starting to wonder what's the real use of an Adept.
Most people say that crowd ...
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Strategies for using Turian Solider proximity mines
I've been playing around with the Turian Solider class in multiplayer, and haven't had much luck using the proximity mines. All I ever get out of them are some minor assists in the end.
What are ...
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Are items in ME3 multiplayer shared across characters?
I would like to know if the items you unlock when purchasing a package can be shared between the different characters you created, or if they are limited to the first characters that use them.
I'm ...
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At what level should I try to tackle Silver challenges?
I'm a level 13 enginner and still get destroyed on silver challenges... at what level should a party of 4 try a Silver challenge? and at what level a gold one?
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How many skill points will I have at level 20?
I'm trying to work out what to spend my points on for my multiplayer character. How many skill points will I have in multiplayer at level 20?
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What the hell is that noise and how do I get rid of it?
I've now for the second time encountered a multiplayer match where there was a constant background noise. The first time I thought someone was just messing around and played some sound effect via his ...
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How much better are the higher levels of the ammo bonuses?
There seem to be different levels of the different ammo powers you can apply as a bonus for one multiplayer round:
I just got the Incendiary Rounds II in a Veteran Pack I bought, and I'm wondering ...
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Do melee damage weapon mods affect heavy melee?
I just received my first +melee damage weapon mod in multiplayer (a Blade Attachment for my Geth Plasma Shotgun, woohoo!). Does the increased melee damage also count for my heavy melee attack, or is ...
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Can you hoard an unlimited amount of supplies?
There are four different single-use supplies in Mass Effect 3 multiplayer, the Cobra Missile launcher, Medi-Gel, Ops Survival Pack and the Thermal Clip Pack:
Until now I've just been hoarding them, ...
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Why are there PC players playing in PS3 matches?
I don't know if this is a bug or not but I can prove what I'm saying. In some PS3 match summaries on Battlelog there are also stats from PC players.
See here for an example match
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Is there any reason to save credits in mulitplayer rather than blowing them immediately on packs?
According to this question, if I'm going to buy packs, I should purchase Veteran packs first and Spectre packs afterwards, and that's what I've been doing: as soon as I hit 20,000 credits, I blow it ...
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What kind of XP bonus can i get in multiplayer?
So I saw that I'm getting a XP bonus on the mission select screen.
I guess the XP bonus is from having Unknown selected, but are there other kinds of XP bonuses that I can get in multiplayer?
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Can I see my connection strength/ping to other players in multiplayer?
Is there anyway to see how good my connection strength or my ping is compared to other players in a multiplayer game?
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Battlefield 3 ''Race'' in ME3 Multiplayer
In the ME3 multiplayer lobby, I've seen some people list Battlefield 3 instead as their race. How do you obtain this? Is there any other perks other than the name change?
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Finding local multiplayer servers to avoid lag [closed]
I'm from the Philippines, and one of the problems I have is finding people to play with. There are plenty of gamers here, the problem is that they're all in LAN centers and internet cafes and most of ...
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Building an Engineer for Multiplayer
What would make a good build for engineers in multiplayer. Here's what I'm using so far, let me know what you think.
To tell the truth, it feels like I don't do enough damage right now. I'm finding ...
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How does one unlock a Volus Adept?
The official OXM magazine says:
Recruit Packs will help you flesh out your arsenal, but it's probably worth saving for the better Reinforcement Packs. Rare weapons make a big difference in battle, ...
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Do names retire in multiplayer?
When naming my second character in multiplayer I wanted to use the same name as my first, but this is not permitted and it wants unique names for each characters.
Is this name released for reuse ...
