Embargo ends the 20th.
It's free for your first bet. Pot will still increase by $500, but that money will come from the aether.
Your first bet can now go on any number, even if others have already bet on it.
You can bet an additional time, but only within 12 hours of the embargo. This optional bet costs $500.
Your additional bets can also go on any number, and you may put multiple on the same number to increase your share of the pot.
Winner will be determined one week after release.
Bets
99:
98:
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96:
95:
94:
93:
92:
91:
90: mmm-fish-tacos
89: Xevross
88: nnodley
87: BannanaKing, Swordfish
86: Riderz
85: Dr Pezus, the-Pi-guy, darkknight
84: Legend
83: Ethomaz
82:
81: Pezus (b)
80: Xevross (b)
79:
78: Dernebel
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75:
Current pot: $8,000
85
87
I'll do 84.
88
The glitches will really lower the score.
And bad animations
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85, yo!
The glitches will really lower the score.
That crab walk seems like enough of a reason to give this a highscore.
I'm gonna go 89 again
That crab walk seems like enough of a reason to give this a highscore.
The game was secretly a comedy this whole time!
90
The game was secretly a comedy this whole time!
Lol 10/10
Btw. has anybody else noticed how often Horizon is now brought up as a positive example of facial animations in comparison to Mass Effect, even though a couple weeks ago tons of people were ripping into that game due to the Brom cutscene as well? Seems kinda hypocritical to me.
I'll take 86.
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That inadvertent Michael Jackson reference
Lol 10/10
Btw. has anybody else noticed how often Horizon is now brought up as a positive example of facial animations in comparison to Mass Effect, even though a couple weeks ago tons of people were ripping into that game due to the Brom cutscene as well? Seems kinda hypocritical to me.
Most open world games have pretty bad facial animations. Yet every time one is released people seem to forget this and rip into the latest open world game. They did it with Horizon even though, by open world standards, the animation was actually pretty good. Now its Mass Effect, as the animations are as bad as normal for Bioware.
Most open world games have pretty bad facial animations. Yet every time one is released people seem to forget this and rip into the latest open world game. They did it with Horizon even though, by open world standards, the animation was actually pretty good. Now its Mass Effect, as the animations are as bad as normal for Bioware.
Horizons has lots of bad animations even for open world standards. Lip syncing just got off a lot.
At other times, I think it looked better than Uncharted 4.
Horizons has lots of bad animations even for open world standards. Lip syncing just got off a lot.
At other times, I think it looked better than Uncharted 4.
Yeah, Horizon's engine is definitely capable of really freaking good facial animation, I think it was simply time and budget constraints that are to blame for the scenes that look off. Sylens for instance is extremely well animated.
Horizons has lots of bad animations even for open world standards. Lip syncing just got off a lot.
At other times, I think it looked better than Uncharted 4.
Yeah it did at times. When lip syncing went off it looked really bad but that was only occasionally.
The point is, it was mixed and had some bad points which you can say for almost all open world RPGs
I'm gonna go with 85
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7.8/10 - "Too much noot"
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I'm starting to think that the ME:A team are just big Michael Jackson fans at this point.
86
83
86
83
YOu can only do one bet for now. Buying bets is only allowed 12 hours within reviews releasing.
YOu can only do one bet for now. Buying bets is only allowed 12 hours within reviews releasing.
83
83
Now I'll need to maybe buy 82. I have really low expectations for the meta right now.
Now I'll need to maybe buy 82. I have really low expectations for the meta right now.
I was going to wait and buy the lowest one ;D
Does the 12 hour rule make sense now that we can stack on the same score? It was there before because we couldn't stack. And it wouldnt be fair for people to buy slots when others didnt have a chance at a free slot.
Does the 12 hour rule make sense now that we can stack on the same score? It was there before because we couldn't stack. And it wouldnt be fair for people to buy slots when others didnt have a chance at a free slot.
YEah I was thinking about that too.
MAybe make it ok to buy bets at any time but if you buy a bet in the last 12 hours it's cheaper?
I'm just gonna believe the hate and take the 78
YEah I was thinking about that too.
MAybe make it ok to buy bets at any time but if you buy a bet in the last 12 hours it's cheaper?
I was actually thinking buys should double in price for each one. So the first is 500, then 1000 then 2000 and so on.
87
I was actually thinking buys should double in price for each one. So the first is 500, then 1000 then 2000 and so on.
THat could work.
I Think we want to make it so people want to spend the most money. Big pots are fun.
I'll buy 80
I'll buy 81
I'm just gonna believe the hate and take the 78
That would seriously suck. I don't know how they could fudge up that bad with the amount of time they had, specially with an established series like Mass Effect. I really hope it does well, because i honestly really enjoy the Mass Effect universe and love the lore.
I'm just gonna believe the hate and take the 78
Hate is the path to the dark side. Don't let it consume you.
Hate is the path to the dark side. Don't let it consume you.
Eh, it's fine. Wasn't gonna play this anyways.
Eh, it's fine. Wasn't gonna play this anyways.
I haven't played any besides a demo. Couldn't get into it.
I haven't played any besides a demo. Couldn't get into it.
Well a demo doesn't tell you much about bioware games to be fair.
Well a demo doesn't tell you much about bioware games to be fair.
Well the demo failed to do its job then :p
Well the demo failed to do its job then :p
They shouldn't have made a demo :D
Oh wait, actually I want the game to score super high, if only to see the people pulling the "SJW's ruined this game"-card losing their shame again.
Oh wait, actually I want the game to score super high, if only to see the people pulling the "SJW's ruined this game"-card losing their shame again.
Maybe it has a ground breaking story
Maybe it has a ground breaking story
Maybe it does, it's probably no Persona 5 but that can be forgiven.
Oh wait, actually I want the game to score super high, if only to see the people pulling the "SJW's ruined this game"-card losing their shame again.
They clearly don't appreciate the legacy of Michael Jackson.
I haven't played any besides a demo. Couldn't get into it.
Was the demo the Dragon Age 2 one? That's probably the demo that I've played the most, ever. I loved it :D
Was the demo the Dragon Age 2 one? That's probably the demo that I've played the most, ever. I loved it :D
I think it was Mass Effect 3 with a 1 hour pass on PS Plus. Honestly I can't remember, I just remember the game was pretty good but not to my personal taste.
I think it was Mass Effect 3 with a 1 hour pass on PS Plus. Honestly I can't remember, I just remember the game was pretty good but not to my personal taste.
Well like Pezus said, Bioware games are about the characters, open world and story mainly so a demo doesn't really demo the game at all.
Not to mention a lot who have played the full game say it gets better past the initial stuff that most people played in the EA access demo.
Not to mention a lot who have played the full game say it gets better past the initial stuff that most people played in the EA access demo.
I hope this is true. After what I've seen It don't trust them enough to keep my pre order so I'm going to wait until at least one more patch down the line
I hope this is true. After what I've seen It don't trust them enough to keep my pre order so I'm going to wait until at least one more patch down the line
I'm too busy to play till April so I haven't preordered.
OTherwise it'd be hard deciding what to do. Mass Effect 2 and 3 are so great!
I hope this is true. After what I've seen It don't trust them enough to keep my pre order so I'm going to wait until at least one more patch down the line
Honestly it just seems that Horizon set the bar higher for open world games in terms of having a super polished product. The glitches don't seem to be horrible and it's just people are latching on like we don't have glitches like that in open world games all the time. Its just horizon seems to have the least amount for open world and it's so fresh people are extra shaming towards mass effect, imo.
Don't forget to add the last few bets Legend, cause it looks like I'm taking this one home (probably jinxed it)
Talk about a monumental fudge up.
Talk about a monumental fudge up.
how on earth did this happen.... they had 5 years to make this...
how on earth did this happen.... they had 5 years to make this...
Well, for one, the leadership for this game was not the same for the trilogy. Mac Walters was in charge this time since Casey Hudson left in 2014. He was the lead writer from Mass Effect 2 (along with Drew Karpyshyn from the first game) and Mass Effect 3. Chris Schlerf took over as lead writer. The lead designer from the trilogy, Preston Watamaniuk, was not the lead designer for Andromeda. That job went to Ian Frazier. Derek Watts had been the lead artist for the trilogy. For Andromeda, it was Joel MacMillan. Jesse Houston and Nathan Plewes were the producers for Mass Effect 2 and Jesse Houston was the producer for Mass Effect 3. For Andromeda, it was Fabrice Condominas and Mike Gamble. So with the exception of Mac Walters who went from Lead Writer to Director, the guys on top were completely different.
There are also some nasty rumors flying around, and these were going around long before these reviews, that Bioware had been hiring not based on talent but specifically for the sake of diversity. According to some people, Bioware began putting an emphasis on applicants being a woman or non-white. I'm not sure how true that is, but it definitely seems to be the case that talent was clearly lacking here.
up to 75 and its been getting higher scores. i hope it continues to raise and reaches 80 at least.
Well, for one, the leadership for this game was not the same for the trilogy. Mac Walters was in charge this time since Casey Hudson left in 2014. He was the lead writer from Mass Effect 2 (along with Drew Karpyshyn from the first game) and Mass Effect 3. Chris Schlerf took over as lead writer. The lead designer from the trilogy, Preston Watamaniuk, was not the lead designer for Andromeda. That job went to Ian Frazier. Derek Watts had been the lead artist for the trilogy. For Andromeda, it was Joel MacMillan. Jesse Houston and Nathan Plewes were the producers for Mass Effect 2 and Jesse Houston was the producer for Mass Effect 3. For Andromeda, it was Fabrice Condominas and Mike Gamble. So with the exception of Mac Walters who went from Lead Writer to Director, the guys on top were completely different.
There are also some nasty rumors flying around, and these were going around long before these reviews, that Bioware had been hiring not based on talent but specifically for the sake of diversity. According to some people, Bioware began putting an emphasis on applicants being a woman or non-white. I'm not sure how true that is, but it definitely seems to be the case that talent was clearly lacking here.
well their last game, Dragon Age Inquisition did quite well, both commercially and critically. it just seems this team isnt as good as the others. which is sad, since they took over the ME franchise.
75? Oh fudge it's worse than I thought. I'm glad I got Nier instead now :o
75? Oh fudge it's worse than I thought. I'm glad I got Nier instead now :o
Oh noes, a 75. That's just as bad as getting a 0. :P
Weren't we all collectively discussing recently about how review scores are fraud where games being rated between 75-100 is wrong? Don't get me wrong, it's sad to see a franchise that was so well reviewed and universally liked review a lot lower, but I'm sure if you enjoyed the previous Mass Effect titles, you'll enjoy this one.
The reviews are out already that makes no sense to buy more bets.
I guess we can use the Max ideia with increase of 500 each new bet and the bets needs to ends before the review embargo lift.
Plus if nobody bet the correct number the money goes to the next prediction thread.
BTW this ME disappointed (75 right now).
Oh noes, a 75. That's just as bad as getting a 0. :P
Weren't we all collectively discussing recently about how review scores are fraud where games being rated between 75-100 is wrong? Don't get me wrong, it's sad to see a franchise that was so well reviewed and universally liked review a lot lower, but I'm sure if you enjoyed the previous Mass Effect titles, you'll enjoy this one.
We're not a hive mind. No. We weren't "collectively" coming to that conclusion. I don't care how big of a Mass Effect fan I am. I will never be a fan enough of anything to overlook shoddy animations, poor writing, and a game that is just generally nowhere near its predecessors in quality for its time. No one should be content with a series known for being amazing now taking a plummet towards mediocrity. Especially not after 5 years.
We're not a hive mind. No. We weren't "collectively" coming to that conclusion. I don't care how big of a Mass Effect fan I am. I will never be a fan enough of anything to overlook shoddy animations, poor writing, and a game that is just generally nowhere near its predecessors in quality for its time. No one should be content with a series known for being amazing now taking a plummet towards mediocrity. Especially not after 5 years.
Says the guy with the Final Fantasy avatar :P
Says the guy with the Final Fantasy avatar :P
Was Final Fantasy 7 not great? Know that if you say "no it wasn't" then you can forget about having naughtiness with me.
Oh noes, a 75. That's just as bad as getting a 0. :P
Weren't we all collectively discussing recently about how review scores are fraud where games being rated between 75-100 is wrong? Don't get me wrong, it's sad to see a franchise that was so well reviewed and universally liked review a lot lower, but I'm sure if you enjoyed the previous Mass Effect titles, you'll enjoy this one.
I never said it was a bad score.
It's a good score, but most were hoping this game would be much more than just good
Was Final Fantasy 7 not great? Know that if you say "no it wasn't" then you can forget about having naughtiness with me.
Nah, I was more talking about FF in general, which definitely has a lot of people that would argue that the series took a turn towards mediocrity. It was also just meant as a joke really.
No thanks to the naughtiness.
CAn someone make a review thread? I'm stuck on mobile.
Says the guy with the Final Fantasy avatar :P
I don't think he's content with how bad the new ones are. :P
But that doesn't mean we can't appreciate the older games.
We're not a hive mind. No. We weren't "collectively" coming to that conclusion. I don't care how big of a Mass Effect fan I am. I will never be a fan enough of anything to overlook shoddy animations, poor writing, and a game that is just generally nowhere near its predecessors in quality for its time. No one should be content with a series known for being amazing now taking a plummet towards mediocrity. Especially not after 5 years.
So 7.5 is a bad score? I mentioned that it's sad that Mass Effect took a plummet to a 75 metacritic, but that doesn't mean it's a bad game, hell it's a "good" game by all accounts. Kinda like how people are bringing the pitch forks for Jim giving Breath of the Wild a 7 out of 10. Like we were all literally talking about this recently, which is what I was talking about.
So 7.5 is a bad score? I mentioned that it's sad that Mass Effect took a plummet to a 75 metacritic, but that doesn't mean it's a bad game, hell it's a "good" game by all accounts. Kinda like how people are bringing the pitch forks for Jim giving Breath of the Wild a 7 out of 10. Like we were all literally talking about this recently, which is what I was talking about.
It's not that 75 makes it a bad game.
The reason it's disappointing is because it's clearly a major drop in quality from previous games.
The original ME received a 91. The second game received a 96. The third game received a 93.
This is a series that critically is very similar to Uncharted. Slightly better than even.
This is basically a drop from being on of the highest rated franchises of all time to being a moderate title.
The only people who have really commented on it are Raven and Xev.
Raven was talking about what I just mentioned.
Xev was also disappointed. People were starting to have some pretty low opinions of the game, and were expecting reviewers to be more critical than typically done. And the game is still 8 points lower than the worst expectation. Which is shocking for what was again, one of the highest rated franchises last gen.
Besides no one here is picking up pitchforks and trying to hack all the reviewers.
People are just very disappointed, that the game didn't even reach their already low expectations. That's not an unreasonable reaction.
So 7.5 is a bad score? I mentioned that it's sad that Mass Effect took a plummet to a 75 metacritic, but that doesn't mean it's a bad game, hell it's a "good" game by all accounts. Kinda like how people are bringing the pitch forks for Jim giving Breath of the Wild a 7 out of 10. Like we were all literally talking about this recently, which is what I was talking about.
It's a decent game but terribly disappointing when you look at the trilogy which scored in the low to mid 90s. Mass Effect has an expectation. That expectation is not met with Andromeda. A 7.5 is not something to really celebrate. I don't play the angle of "if it's not a 'bad' game then be happy". It's a huge screw up. Five years of development to just be decent is terrible. Let me save you some time and energy. You're not going to convince anyone here to not have negative feelings towards Andromeda for scoring a 7.5.
The move to andromeda probably wasn't the best idea. But it gave them such a fresh start it sucks they dropped the ball a bit on it.
You haven't updated the predictions
You haven't updated the predictions
Sorry I'm on mobile more or less and haven't found the moment to update it.
Seems dernebel will win unless some very positive reviews come around.
So 7.5 is a bad score? I mentioned that it's sad that Mass Effect took a plummet to a 75 metacritic, but that doesn't mean it's a bad game, hell it's a "good" game by all accounts. Kinda like how people are bringing the pitch forks for Jim giving Breath of the Wild a 7 out of 10. Like we were all literally talking about this recently, which is what I was talking about.
its not a bad score. its an okay one. but its clear this game isnt something special. which i honestly hoping it was. it seems they got the gameplay, graphics, art and level design right. but the story, writing and characters are under whelming, at least for the standards of Mass Effect. im still going to get this game, probably enjoy it, and maybe even love it if the reviews are too harsh. but i doubt it will have the lasting impact on the industry as other Mass Effect games did.