Mass Effect playing styles

[Darth Payne]

Hmph, not sure i care for that 'improvement'.

I still think i'll give ME2 a try though.

Btw, how the heck do i find Pinnacle station? I've played through ME1 four times now and there is no trace of it.

[Totenkopf]

I believe that was DLC and not in the game. Apparently you'll have to spend a couple of $$ to DL it. Have only heard mediocre things about it. Better off sticking to Bring Down the Sky DLC.

[Darth Payne]

Already DLed it, which is why i'm trying to figure out where i can find it.

The closest thing i've found so far is the rogue VI thing on Luna.

[Totenkopf]

Don't know if this will help. If not, I'm pretty sure someone like mimartin will know. Maybe you could pm him or ask him in his visitor mail section.

http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Pinnacle_Station_(DLC)

[Darth Payne]

Yep, that helped me figure out the problem.

Seems there is a bug with the bonus disc for the 360. And since i installed the BDS DLC from the bonus disc first i won't be able to gain access until i follow the tip i found on that link.

[stoffe]

Originally Posted by Darth Payne

How do you earn money in ME2 then if you can't collect gear to sell?

You get credits for completing mission objectives and quests, from hacking into computers, safes, datapads and such.

Overall credits is a more scarce commodity in ME2 since you can get less of it and there is more stuff available that is worth buying (upgrades for the Normandy, for Shepard and for your squad's weapons and armor). You don't manually install weapons/armor upgrades in ME2, they get automatically applied to all weapons when you've researched or bought them.

Personally I prefer it the way Mass Effect 2 handles it since the inventory management is the first game was really tedious and the clunky interface made it into a pain.

[ChAiNz.2da]

Originally Posted by stoffe

Personally I prefer it the way Mass Effect 2 handles it since the inventory management is the first game was really tedious and the clunky interface made it into a pain.

couldn't agree more. Inventory should not be a chore, much less make me groan out loud every time I had to access it.

And this is coming from a guy who loves Morrowind & Oblivion

As far as credits.. the hacking and bypass mini-games are at least tolerable. Not even close to the horrendous QT event in ME1. I'm on xbox, so no mods.. and I still wound up having enough creds to buy the stuff I wanted. You just have to be judicious and buy what you need first, then the frilly-froo-froo stuff later (cabin decor).

[DarthParametric]

Originally Posted by ChAiNz.2da

You just have to be judicious and buy what you need first, then the frilly-froo-froo stuff later (cabin decor).

Also, always Intimidate/Charm the shopkeeper to get a discount before buying anything.