Mass Effect 3: Who WON'T be back??

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numbersix1979

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Shadow Geo said:
Now, I'm sure most of you have heard that the squad size for ME3 will be smaller than ME2... Now this raises some questions for the squadmates in the past two games. For the roster to consider, not only do we want our favorites to be back, but Bioware has to make room for new characters, like James Sanders. I'd say that the squad size would be about seven to nine, so let's get this out of the way... Who definitely won't be back to ME3? For any reason at all, such their condition in the story (Thane's disease, Wrex's clan) or their low popularity (Jacob?).
I was under the impression Casey Hudson was quoted as saying all the main characters would return (I'm not sure what the definition of 'main character' is, presumably that means Conrad Verner's ghost won't be making a cameo), just not all of them in combat roles. Hopefully it'll be a little bit meatier than Wrex's whole "Hey broski, what up! Not much? Yeah, me neither. Catch ya later!" routine in the last game.
 

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Gigatoast said:
If Tali isn't a party member, or at least have a continuing romance option I swear I will not buy this game. Yeh, I know it's pathetic, but eff off!
Same. I LOVE YOU TALI! Screw off its a major nerd crush.
 

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Morrdin--Attempting to find a cure for the Genophage, as his conscience finally caught up with him. Also, probably studying ways to combat Reaper tech.
Because, you know, more krogan wars are a really awesome idea.

Is it seriously possible to convince him curing the genophage is a good idea? I thought he was supposed to be smart :p
 

Agayek

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My guess on the returning squadmates:

Garrus
Tali
Legion
Ashley/Kaidan

Everyone else is likely to be sent off somewhere. Jack because she's Jack, Thane cuz he's gonna be dead, Samara doing her Justicar thing, Grunt chilling with Wrex learning how to be Krogan, Mordin starting a barbershop quartet and Miranda and Jacob as quasi-enemies working for TIM.
 

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As for the actual topic, I'd tend to imagine that all the love interests will be there. That's what, seven not counting thane? Six without jacob, who I assume is a romance prospect but haven't, you know, tested it or anything.

I'm pretty sure liara and ashley/kaiden will be a major part of the plot, since they appeared in ME2 but it was impossible for them to die during the suicide mission.
 

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Phishfood said:
No thoughts on legion?
I'm going with legion being gone.
Honestly, I doubt that. Legion's whole purpose after all is to study Shepard after all. I mean, they could make an excuse and send him back to the Geth, but with how popular he seems to be, I don't think it's terribly likely. Bioware is more likely to have him in the squad, if only as a fanboy wank to generate more sales.
 

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Ashley and Thane won't be back. They died in my story. Did somebody say cat fight with Miranda and Liara? Sweet!

If Kaiden comes back, I am going out of my way to kill him. He's as much of a douche as Jacob.
 

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uc.asc said:
Sniper Team 4 said:
Morrdin--Attempting to find a cure for the Genophage, as his conscience finally caught up with him. Also, probably studying ways to combat Reaper tech.
Because, you know, more krogan wars are a really awesome idea.

Is it seriously possible to convince him curing the genophage is a good idea? I thought he was supposed to be smart :p
It is is you play the paragon route. Shep's exact words are, "You regret what the Krogan have become. Save the data."
 

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Guessing that: (provided they're not dead.)
Miranda will still be supporting Shepard, but probably not with the alliance, possibly still part of The Normandy crew.
Jacob, same as Miranda or part of a secret black ops thingy
Grunt, gone back to Tuchanka
Jack will either be off doing her own thing or still with Shepard.
Mordin, I'm guessing he'll still be part of the Normandy crew, devoting his full time to working in its labs.
Zaeed returns to merc work, possibly on the Alliance's behalf
Kasumi returns to her thieving or spies on potential enemies
Samara, I'm guessing she still works with Shepard, probably not directly as a squad member, but she'll still be fighting with you.
Morinth, maybe the same as Samara or maybe goes off to do her own thing
Thane, either dead or dying
Legion, returning to the Geth

Tali, Garrus, Kaiden/Ash, Liara; They'll be squad members.

Wrex will still be leading the Krogan.
 

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Gigatoast said:
If Tali isn't a party member, or at least have a continuing romance option I swear I will not buy this game. Yeh, I know it's pathetic, but eff off!
Fully agree with this.
 

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well, Garrus has been confirmed as a Squad member, so really all bets are off. It would be interesting if it returned to the original 5/6 squad mates.. Sort of like the Mighty Ducks getting back together
 

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I would like to see Mordin, Garrus, Tali, and Legion. I wouldn't be too upset for the rest if they didn't return. Its likely that many will be resigned to cameos.
 

LorisBoi

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Ashley/Kaiden will be back in the squad since one of them is guaranteed to at least be alive regardless of who survived at the end of your ME2 game.
Thane will be trying to spend time with his son before he dies.
Tali and Liara are confirmed, so that's pretty much answered.
Can't see Jacob returning, but possibly Miranda.
Garrus is pretty likely due to popularity.
Not so sure on Jack, Mordin or Grunt.
Unless something happens to Clan Urdnot, Wrex won't return to the squad due to his responsibilities.
But I don't really care as long as Legion returns. In my opinion he is the most interesting character just due to his nature and I really want him explored more. The fact he didn't repair himself until he discovered Shepard's armour and cannot account for why ("No data...") is just too damn interesting for me. Plus he's a gamer, can't knock that.
 

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I want Jack back. She is so awesome. I can't decide between Wrex or Grunt, but one of them. And Liara as well. Garrus and Tali isn't neccessary, but I would miss them.
 

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Canid117 said:
Phishfood said:
No thoughts on legion?
I'm going with legion being gone.
I think Legion has been confirmed to appear. I don't know if he is a guaranteed squad mate though. Also I'm pretty sure Miranda has been relegated to non-combat supporting character.
Not in my playthrough. She was the only one who died.

It was probably for the best though. I turned her down to stay true to Ashley. She'd better be back and she owes my Sheppard big time!
 

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ryo02 said:
the mass effect wiki seems to think it knows who's back? Garrus and Tali well Ive got the squad I wanted so Im happy. http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Mass_Effect_3

Ashley Williams
Kaidan Alenko
Garrus Vakarian
Tali'Zorah vas Normandy
Liara T'Soni
James Vega
Who the hell is James Vega?.....

And I just really hope Mordin will be back, even if not as a squadmember then a permament NPC on your ship.Just love that brainy bastard
 

Azex

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im sure we''l ge tthe oppertunity to buy all our wanted characters as DLC since bioware are whores to EA now
 

Aurgelmir

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I don't know. They said the squad will be smaller, but that most of the characters will make an appearance.

I could see some of the characters just being on the Normandy, like Mordin and maybe even Tali.
 

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minimacker said:
But since Mass Effect 3 is going to be for "a wider audience", it'll mean less blood, less sex and less swearing.
Really? Not the opposite? I mean all "mature" gamers want some blood, n' sex n' shit. All the underage kiddiegamers really want blood 'n sex 'n shit. I think it would only do good for Bioware if they go more mature. Free PR from sex scandal n' stuff