So I recently started re-watching Babylon5 while listening to a couple of podcasts “Babylon 5 for the first time” and “Grey 17.” Some of the hosts seem to be big fans of Mass Effect and see lots of similarities and parallels between the two series, which piqued my interest.

The last time I seriously gamed was Diablo 2, Sid Meier’s Pirates, Quake era, figure 20 some-odd years ago. My assets are, a halfway decent laptop, a bunch of desktops of varying levels with nice monitors but nothing special for the graphics cards, and a willingness to spend a few bucks for a good experience.

How fancy of a computer do I need? I’d prefer not to get a console, but if that would be better I’m open to it.

Will I be able to play with keyboard and mouse, or do I need a joystick or gamepad or something?

What is the best way to obtain a copy? Steam? Ebay?

I’d prefer to not be spoiled too much, but is there anything I should know before I start?

Thanks!

  • Viper_NZEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Easiest way is just to grab the Legendary Edition and play through in order. The DLC is all included.

    Avoid any spoilers, just play and fall in love with the game and characters.

    • Trabic@lemmy.oneOPEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Thanks!

      Will I be ok on pc with a keyboard and mouse or should I get my hands on something else?

      • Viper_NZEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        I played through all three with a mouse and keyboard, you’ll be fine :)

      • Throw_away_migrator@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        Not sure if you’re still on the fence but the legendary edition is on sale on Steam right now as part of the Summer Sale for $15. Definitely worth picking up of you’re thinking about it

  • Conman_SignorEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    Dude, I playthrough of the trilogy yearly and I live it every time. No better place to start than the beginning. Play ALL the DLC. You’ll fall in love and never want to leave the universe

  • thefatone@startrek.websiteEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I would think that, even despite the remaster, whatever computers you have that are reasonably powerful would be fine. ME3 came out in 2012, which is the most recent of the trilogy. Give it a go on your laptop, if that doesn’t work out get an older video card for one of your better desktops and see if that works out. Without the authority of a PC gamer, I’d be surprised if you had any issues.

    edit it’s interesting that it was compared to Babylon 5. Never would have thought of it myself, but I’m really not mad at the comparison.