As many fans of the mass effect franchise know or have at least heard about the indoctrination theory i just want to know if it is true or not. Jan 22, 20 the indoctrination theory is the answer to that question, single handedly filling each and every plot hole while creating the best interpretation of mass effects ending. Revelation is meant for the hardcore mass effect fan. Leviathan enthrallment spheres the leviathans were able to exert control over organic species by directing fasterthanlight pulses to their many organic. This way you will be given another one of filters that you are after concerning element zero and 60 exp the last one of the traces is a bit problematic. Turn left and have a look at the meteorite and next to the optical instrument. Mass effect 3 the indoctrination theory extended cut clevernoob documentary reupload. Bioware debunks the me3 indoctrine theory spoilers system. Its a simple story on a very interesting universe that sadly does not come alive in the book as it does in the videogame. Shepard races to discover the most closely guarded secret in. Note also that she becomes a romanceable character once she is on the normandy you can now do the next two activities in whatever order you wish. They can indoctrinate just like their creations, the reapers, and when the reapers destroy the.
Weapon modifications allow players to choose commander shepards and hisher squad members weapon specifications. Indoctrination was a primary theme in the storyline of mass effect and a heavy component of the scripts in the first and second video games. Mar 21, 2012 mass effect 3 has been derided since its release as having an unsatisfying and spectacularly bad finale that has disappointed fans of the otherwise phenomenal series. According to a lot of fans of the mass effect series, a popular theory about the ending of the 3rd game is that shepard was actually indoctrinated. Bioware no comment on mass effect 3 indoctrination ending. Mar 21, 2012 and its the gist of the indoctrination theory, which is the best theory thats been posited yet for why the ending to mass effect 3 wasnt as bad as it sure seems like it was. Then go to youtube and watch the indoctrination theory video, sad i. Weapon modifications were first introduced to the mass effect trilogy in the original mass effect game, however they were left out of mass effect 2.
Is the indoctrination theory of mass effect 3 true. If youre looking for a good scifi novel, this is not the book you want. Leviathan is set to divulge information on the reapers creators. I dont think this book will appeal to those who havent played the mass effect video games.
Warp ammo is extremely effective against the targets barriers, armor and health. Me3 spoilers what happens after the indoctrination theory. The indoctrination theory of mass effect 3 1 by daemian dumas isbn. Prior to leviathan s official announcement on august 2nd, 2012, some elements of the script were discovered in the files of the extended cut, and actor anthony skordi confirmed that he had provided voice work for the. Mass effect infiltrator mass effect 3 wiki guide ign. The most likely explanation is that yeah this stuff was around in the first place, but in mass effect 1 they were trying to be covert, and in mass effect 2, it was better for shepard and co to be discrete, but in mass effect 3, top brass has gone nuts and its all out war, so hiding your best cards really doesnt do you any favors. Prior to leviathans official announcement on august 2nd, 2012, some elements of the script were discovered in the files of the extended cut, and actor anthony skordi confirmed that he had provided voice work for the.
Shepard races to discover the most closely guarded secret in the galaxy before the reapers silence it forever. Firing heavygauge shotgun pellets, it delivers massive trauma to unarmored targets. Mar 28, 20 while bioware has already confirmed its giving mass effect 3 players something to satiate their raging nerves, that doesnt mean theyre fans ready to give up on theorizing what exactly. Dont read this thar be spoilers i feel that title could use more colons, meh cant have everything. Think of mass effect 3 as a book, the dlc is being sold as additional. The game could have easily fit into the indoctrination theory without including. They glow red instead of blue, and sprint toward the player.
A not so good dlc thats been presented as a straightforward, almost tunnellike action game with no bearing on the original events nor the characters at all. May 20, 2015 i remember watching this a while back and i was sad to find out that it has been deleted from youtube after the deletion of clevernoobs channel, and since i cant find it anywhere else on the. In mass effect 3, an ancient alien race known as the reapers has launched an allout invasion on the galaxy, leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Mass effect 3 the indoctrination theory clevernoob. Something lurks in the dark corners of space, something powerful enough to kill a reaper. With dominate, commander shepard can disrupt the synaptic harmonics of an organic brain so it cant differentiate between friend and foe. Find out the truth about the mass effect 3 indoctrination theory. Person who hasnt played mass effect 3 or obviously leviathan. Warp ammos damage bonus is doubled to enemies affected by biotic powers. The book can also be purchased separately from the bioware store.
Mass effect 3 dlc suggests further changes to ending eurogamer. It was released on november 27, 2012 for xbox 360 and pc. It was released for microsoft windows, playstation 3, and xbox 360 in august 28, 2012, with a delayed release in europe on the ps3 platform set for august 29, 2012. For the playstation 3, it was released on november 27 worldwide except for europe, where it was released on november 28, 2012. Unlike most video games, the third installment of mass effect ended in an unusual way. Catalyst conversation has redundant information already given by the nonexistant leviathans, proving the indoctrination theory is now fact. Like how some barns are built specifically to contain. So, im a firm believer in the indoctrination theory, but recently i started to wonder what happens after. So yeah i totally downloaded and completed leviathan this morning, and well on one hand its more mass effect 3 so thats great, i. Leviathan bioware standard edition something lurks in the dark corners of space, something powerful enough to kill a reaper. While bioware has already confirmed its giving mass effect 3 players something to satiate their raging nerves, that doesnt mean theyre fans ready to give up on theorizing what exactly. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You know how shepard gets stuck in the level geometry in me3 when he. The biggest problem with indoctrination theory is that it means mass effect 3 doesnt have an ending.
The talon is a closerange pistol favored by cerberus guardians. I remember watching this a while back and i was sad to find out that it has been deleted from youtube after the deletion of clevernoobs channel, and since i cant find it anywhere else on the. Each day i will post concept art from the art of me book for discussion to help us. Proud and aloof, they regard themselves as the galaxys first and only apex race, and think of other races as mere tools meant to serve them. Since the launch of this site in april 2012 it has become widely considered one of the main sources for analysis of the mass effect 3 ending and for the indoctrination theory. If you want to complete this mission it is optional, you must complete it before starting priority. You know you dont give a crap when your data is wrong, your video editor has to. Citadel is a tribute dlc, offering up everything fans loved about the series.
Clevernoob mass effect 3 indoctrination theory youtube. Story is on level with 20 pages long, mediocre novel in nebula or any. Was the indoctrination theory ever officially debunked. Mar 21, 2012 find out the truth about the mass effect 3 indoctrination theory. It provides shepard with a sweet pad, some casino drama, and the chance to hang out with all of his old. Mass effect 2 collectors edition art book is another art book that was bundled with hard copies of the limited collectors edition of mass effect 2. Weapon modifications have been reintroduced in mass effect 3. So, in closing, dumb topicno offense, the indoctrination theory was a fun little fanbase created, fanbase approved experiment that ended up giving mass effect 3 more exposure than it would have gotten, and showing just how creative and dedicated a fanbase can be. Not to mention it has more plot holes than the real endings and thats saying something 7. Mass effect 3 tries to produce an equally dynamic ending, but only partially succeeds. When abominations get close, they detonate, exploding in a shower of a red mixture between organic and cybernetic material. The goto source for comic book and superhero movie fans.
Dominate is a biotic bonus power from mass effect 2 that returns for mass effect 3. Hints of the next mass effect 3 story dlc to follow this summers leviathan addon. Why the ending of mass effect 3 supports the indoctrination theory. And, one thing i dont understand is, if the illusive man at the end with anderson isnt real, then what happened to him. The issue is that the leviathan and the catalyst describe what this problem is. I am very pleased to report that this book is a delight. Mass effect 3 infiltrator is an ios ipad, iphone, ipod touch game that is linked to mass effect 3s galaxy at war mode. Nov 27, 2012 a not so good dlc thats been presented as a straightforward, almost tunnellike action game with no bearing on the original events nor the characters at all. The leviathan dlc in general is probably the closest to straight horror that the mass effect series has ever come.
You belong on the blizz d3 forums, it was built for people like you. Article and video explain why shepard is indoctrinated for the real mass effect 3 ending. The theory declares that the reapers attempted to indoctrinate. It is only available with the purchase of the leviathan dlc pack. Leviathan is a downloadable content dlc pack developed by bioware and published by electronic arts for the 2012 action roleplaying video game mass effect 3. Did the real mass effect 3 ending go over everyones heads. I love mass effect and i love catherynne valente, and when she announced she was writing a mass effect novel, i was very happy. This short book fills each plot hole and lingering question using the indoctrination theory, and ultimately shows how the ending of mass effect 3 is far more brilliant than it. As it is, this book provides a good backstory to the events that unfold in mass effect. From all the evidence shown for it it is pure logic that the theory is true in my mind, but i remember hearing that eabioware said the theory was wrong, but even though if this might be the case i just cant accept the ending of mass effect 3 and the. The indoctrination theory is the answer to that question, single handedly filling each and every plot hole while creating the best interpretation of mass effect s ending. The most likely explanation is that yeah this stuff was around in the first place, but in mass effect 1 they were trying to be covert, and in mass effect 2, it was better for shepard and co to be discrete, but in mass effect 3, top brass has gone nuts and its all out war, so hiding your. I will applaud whoever made the indoctrination theory for having an eye for detail and.
The leviathans are an ancient aquatic race that dominated the galaxy in the time before the reapers. So yeah i totally downloaded and completed leviathan this morning, and well on one hand its more mass effect 3 so thats great, i love the game. It was released on august 28, 2012 for all platforms, with a delayed ps3 release in europe set for august 29, 2012. For many people the endings of mass effect 3 when taken at face value are unsatisfying at best and thematically offensive at worst. Jun 08, 20 the reapers are the primary antagonists of the entire mass effect trilogy. About the indoctrination theory in mass effect 3 when does shepard becomes indoctrinated exactly. Exbioware writer discusses dropped ideas for mass effect trilogy. The art of mass effect 3 is an art book that will be included with hard copies of the mass effect 3 n7 collectors edition. If you are new to the indoctrination theory it is a very good idea that you first start. Mass effect 3, the epic conclusion to the mass effect trilogy, was announced on december 11, 2010. The purgatory theory believes that commander shepard had died at the end of mass effect 3 and that the mass effect 3 dlc citadel takes place in the afterlife. With the advent of the reapers, the leviathans were forced into hiding to preserve themselves, and were content to observe the reapers harvests while. Indoctrination theory mass effect 3 wiki guide ign.
The pacing is good and the action keeps your attention. The reapers are the primary antagonists of the entire mass effect trilogy. Hints of the next mass effect 3 story dlc to follow this summers leviathan add on. Those who choose to read this obviously shouldnt expect great literature. In accordance with indoctrination theory, if shepard chose during the hallucinatory ending either synthesis or control, then coats will find her body in the frozen cathedral.
Jul 01, 20 as many fans of the mass effect franchise know or have at least heard about the indoctrination theory i just want to know if it is true or not. Leviathan is singleplayer dlc that was announced at eas summer showcase. I had heard of the indoctrination theory before, but never looked into it because i didnt want to run into spoilers. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Ive got a huge amount of responses regarding mass effect 3 ending, maybe you are tired of talking about it, but i find myself engrossed. All in all, even if you take its bright moments of fun, strangely you feel the new chapter, or more precisely the new standalone short story like from the mass effect 3 book, is pointless. The fate of shepard depends on the players choices in mass effect 3. Although they spend most of the first two games operating in the shadows and only reveal themselves gradually, the full threat of the reapers is finally realised in mass effect 3 when they launch a full scale attack on the galaxy.
I finally completed mass effect 3 a couple days ago, and the ending left me really thinking about it. One that once accepted turns the entire ending of mass effect 3 on its head. Mass effect 3 has been derided since its release as having an unsatisfying and spectacularly bad finale that has disappointed fans of the otherwise phenomenal series. Although they spend most of the first two games operating in the shadows and only reveal themselves gradually, the full threat of the reapers is finally realised in mass effect 3 when they launch a. Mass effect 3 infiltrator is an ios ipad, iphone, ipod touch game that is linked to mass effect 3 s galaxy at war mode. According to a lot of fans of the mass effect series, a popular theory about the ending of the 3rd game is that shepard was actually. Apr 25, 2017 the purgatory theory believes that commander shepard had died at the end of mass effect 3 and that the mass effect 3 dlc citadel takes place in the afterlife. Talk to diana and recruit her to cover your progress from a place on the ship. The indoctrination theory is the answer to that question, single handedly filling each and every plot hole while creating the best interpretation of mass effects ending. This subreddit is for people who love the mass effect universe the games, books, comics, and dlc.
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