Leviathan, the war data on board the normandy states that a secret multispecies taskforce was entrusted with locating leviathan fragments and delivering them behind enemy lines throughout the remainder of the reaper war. From what i understand, there were multiple ideas about where the indoctrination begins. As they race against time, they will begin to unravel the secret of the leviathan. Seeing as ea allows you to use console commands and tweaks in the single player editing anything that effects multiplayer is not allowed, you can use the console to load the second and other maps of the leviathan dlc the asteroid mission etc. The biggest problem with indoctrination theory is that it means mass effect 3 doesnt have an ending. Rewritten is a modular attempt on my part to provide some closure to the series, and to give my own opinion of how the series should have ended. It was first reported to commander shepard by farmers on eden prime, who claimed there was a horrible noise emanating from sovereign as it descended. Along with the illusive man showing up out of nowhere. Dont read this thar be spoilers i feel that title could use more colons, meh cant have everything. James stone the first in a series of reinterpretations of certain points of mass effect 3, eventually culminating in a full rewrite of priority.
Indoctrination is the term used for the brainwashing effect the reapers and their technology have on organic beings. 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. It is established in the books and reinforced in mass effect 3 that indoctrination is facilitated by a lapse in conscious will being drugged, sleeping, or otherwise being unconscious or not in full command of ones resolve. Fanmade ending for mass effect 3 that show how could possibly be ending if indoctrination theory will be true. It relied on circumstantial evidence from the getgo, but with the extended cut its a massive stretch. Clevernoob mass effect 3 indoctrination theory youtube. Why did the mass effect 3 ending ruin the whole series. This means you completely bypass the lab part, and go straight to the next section. Ah, leviathan because the me2 dlc lair of the shadow broker apparently wasnt just good, but also has a deserved good reputation, some ads tried to give the impression that leviathan would basically be a repeat of the same great stuff, just for me3.
Mass effect 3 set a few precedents this generation, both during and after its tumultuous launch. Aug 30, 2012 why not equip the fleet with the force the leviathan have and kill all of them. 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. What will it take to get you, people like you on board. Why the ending of mass effect 3 supports the indoctrination theory. I finally completed mass effect 3 a couple days ago, and the ending left me really thinking about it. Sep 04, 2012 fanmade ending for mass effect 3 that show how could possibly be ending if indoctrination theory will be true. This is a rewrite of shepards conversation with leviathan, starting the moment she meets him deep underwater. The indoctrination theory is pretty much totally discredited at this point. Mass effect 3 leviathan mission details, pricing, and length.
Leviathan is a worthwhile extra chapter of lore within the mass effect canon but at the end of it all, those goalposts lie largely unmoved. Me leviathan dlc video collection paragon, renegade, and other dlc. 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. A signal or energy field surrounds the reaper, which subtly influences the minds of any organic individual in range. Turn left and have a look at the meteorite and next to the optical instrument.
Indoctrination theory mass effect 3 wiki guide ign. After you read the orders from admiral hackett, go to the citadel. A wii u version of the game, entitled mass effect 3. Considering also that my basic premise with this trilogy is that the player has some ability to build different characterizations of shepard, i do believe it somewhat possible for individual players to force or set up an indoctrination of shepard by playing the leviathan sequence after thessia and using the head canon that leviathan is the. Since the games release in march, the company has release multiple dlc packs that expand the multiplayer elements. Did the real mass effect 3 ending go over everyones heads. I stopped at nose bleeding, which has given me a variety of different locations throughout the galaxy and quite a large search grid for leviathans possible location. Leviathan bioware standard edition something lurks in the dark corners of space, something powerful enough to kill a reaper. Leviathan on the playstation 3, gamefaqs has 1 faq game guidewalkthrough. The conclusion abandons the choices players have made throughout the series.
Is the indoctrination theory of mass effect 3 true. 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 effect s ending. Mar 21, 2012 but the fact is, true or not, the indoctrination theory is a win for bioware. In the space between spaces, in the spaces beyond the reach of mass relays, mass effect drives, and reapers there are things that things, things that plot, things that. Shepard races to discover the most closely guarded secret in the galaxy before the reapers silence it forever. Bioware has released a steady amount of downloadable content such as new multiplayer maps, weapons, and the singleplayer campaign from ashes. Mass effect 3 is an action roleplaying video game developed by bioware and published by electronic arts. Unlike most video games, the third installment of mass effect ended in an unusual way. Jun 02, 2015 after two beloved games and a third installment that lived up to immense expectations for the vast majority of the game, the ending of mass effect 3 is widely regarded as one of the biggest narrative snafus in video game history.
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. Taking place during the events of mass effect 3, players will be thrust into the darkest corners of space where they will hunt a mysterious being rumored to be powerful enough to destroy a reaper. After two beloved games and a third installment that lived up to immense expectations for the vast majority of the game, the ending of mass effect 3 is widely regarded as one of the biggest narrative snafus in video game history. Leviathan everything has an origin by grayshadow, 01 sep 2012. Something lurks in the dark corners of space, something powerful enough to kill a reaper. 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. 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. Mass effect 3 the indoctrination theory clevernoob. The bizarre similarities with the ending of mass effect 3 and mass effect 1 why is it that there are huge similarities between the events at the end of mass effect 1 and mass effect 3. Taking place during the events of mass effect 3, players will be thrust into the darkest corners of space where they will hunt a mysterious being rumored to be. Discover more about the origins of the reapers as you race across the galaxy to find the leviathan. It was released for microsoft windows, playstation 3, and xbox 360 in august 28.
For our story and game we were inspired by star wars, stargate, mass effect and stuff. Indoctrination theory bioware social network fan forums. There is no sense denying that the extended cut disproved a lot of the theory. 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 content. If you like original ending it is your right but i thinks it is very bad even after. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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. New details for one of three missions featured in the mass effect 3 dlc leviathan have been revealed, along with a price and. That doesnt make it bad, certainly not, but certainly less great. Leviathan is a compendium, and it contains a thorough description of challenges offered by this dlc, alongside with necessary and supplementary information required for its completion. Mass effect 3 the indoctrination theory extended cut clevernoob documentary reupload. Save your game when you think you have leviathan installed and running. A logical breakdown of why the mass effect 3 ending makes no. The fact that andersons behavior is so damn bizarre during the final sequence. Welcome to mass effect indoctrination, a site dedicated to detailed analysis of the mass effect series with the indoctrination theory interpretation of the endings of mass effect 3 the main focus. Bioware hasnt been idle when it comes to mass effect 3. 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. 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. While i am not sure this supports the indoctrination theory because part of it begins before shepards hallucinations are supposed to begin, it does seem very odd. Conspiracy theorist is an achievement in mass effect 3.
The extended cut dlc ending put and end to many of the coherent arguments that the indoctrination theory once had. Blocking a user will prevent that user from commenting on your posts and messaging you. 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. Leviathan is a compendium, and it contains a thorough description of challenges offered by this dlc, alongside with necessary and. Not to mention it has more plot holes than the real endings and thats saying something 7. 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. 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. Was the indoctrination theory ever officially debunked.
At first i had just read short articles about this theory on the internet and. I had heard of the indoctrination theory before, but never looked into it because i didnt want to run into spoilers. I stopped at nose bleeding, which has given me a variety of different locations throughout the galaxy and quite a large search grid for leviathan s possible location. Being the real ending or not, indoctrination theory is somewhat one thousand times more interesting than any other ending in mass effect 3.
A video walkthrough of a variation of the indoctrination theory from mass effect 3. Unravel the dark history of the reaper race before it. Bioware debunks the me3 indoctrine theory spoilers system. Jan 28, 2017 the extended cut dlc ending put and end to many of the coherent arguments that the indoctrination theory once had. Mass effect 3 indoctrination theory ending fanmade youtube. Mass effect 3 indoctrination theory ending fanmade.
Receive an urgent message from admiral hackett on your personal terminal. But the fact is, true or not, the indoctrination theory is a win for bioware. Mass effect 3 the indoctrination theory clevernoob documentary reupload. Person who hasnt played mass effect 3 or obviously leviathan. Biowares decision to release mass effect 3 ending dlc defended by crysis 3 producer jul 28, 12 all mass effect forums neoseeker forums xbox 360 games mass effect 3 mass effect 3 ending. Full list of achievements and guides for the leviathan dlc pack in mass effect 3. A logical breakdown of why the mass effect 3 ending makes. I had heard of the indoctrination theory before, but never looked into it because i. It was released on august 28, 2012 for all platforms, with a delayed ps3 release in europe set for august 29, 2012. Mass effect 3 set a few precedents this generation, both. We know that weird dreams can be side effect by indoctrination. Leviathan something lurks in the dark corners of space, something powerful enough to kill a reaper. 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. The indoctrination theory of mass effect 3 1 by dumas, daemian isbn.
Id love this theory to be real because it would mean the fight against the reapers would not be over and we would end it in mass effect 4 whith a new character. Like from ashes, which expanded the history of the protheans, leviathan dives deeper into the past and centers on how the. Use clues to pinpoint the exact location of an objective. Bioware debunks the me3 indoctrine theory spoilers. 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. Leviathan is a reaper that was mentioned before by returning character balak, a batarian who first appeared in the original mass effect s bring down the sky dlc and later made a brief appearance. Even if its not what they intended, enough pieces are there where if they came out and said it was true, people would. Earth and the end, the leviathan module is meant as a sort of introduction, a demo and. This book really gets you thinking about the indoctrination theory of the video game mass effect 3. The final installment of the mass effect trilogy, it was first released in march 2012 for microsoft windows, xbox 360, and playstation 3. It was a one shot youre deadweapon i mean, come on links. 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. So yeah i totally downloaded and completed leviathan this morning, and well on one hand its more mass effect 3 so thats great, i.
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