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Thenuge7575
4 years ago
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Heads not exploding ME3 (PC - Origin)

Headshots are not working like the original. Instead of the head exploding, the cerberus troops just flop over comically fast. Shields are also not regenerating(but this may be the FPS bug and I'll t...
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  • Thenuge7575's avatar
    Thenuge7575
    4 years ago

    Alright I have a more elegant solution, but until they fix it this will be, imo, the fix for people with this issue.

    Use the mod (may not be fully necessary, also feel free to DM me for the mod I used) as I did above. Also, a controller is no longer necessary. The main reason for me personally keeping the mod is so that I can use powers while scoped but will not be necessary if you don't do that.

    Download a program that will map xbox buttons to your mouse or keyboard.

    I personally mapped the Left Trigger button to my right mouse button. This will keep the right mouse button the zoom/scope button but when pressed acts like the xbox controller. This makes the game think you are using an Xbox controller and thus Headshot animations will happen again.

    The best part of this method is the only time the game thinks you are using a controller is on the zoom/snipe. This is the most elegant work around for now until Bioware decides to patch their game. If they do that is.

    However I am extremely happy to be playing and finishing my favorite game ever with almost no drawbacks to actual gameplay, because this fix makes it feel seamless.

    Also this does not affect Renegade/Paragon trigger choices they work perfectly fine.

    Edit: I personally used reWASD as my mapping program but there are free programs out there, they just take a little more setup.

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K4tja
4 years ago

@badsmoke66I own both, but I mean the LE, that's what I've been playing lately.

Edit: So this is probably a little far-fetched, but what input device do you use? Because I normally use a controller, but out of curiosity I tried to play with a keyboard + mouse for a little while. And I can't seem to get a single head explosion no matter how many heads I hit, whereas with a controller I get them constantly. I even tried changing the difficulty from insanity to normal, still nothing. I don't know, might be a coincidence, I'll try playing a bit more tomorrow.

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Thenuge7575
4 years ago

I only play with keyboard and mouse and you might be on to something. 

  • devSin's avatar
    devSin
    4 years ago

    KBM here as well, and I've not personally seen a single head explode in ME3.

    • Darthvader99076's avatar
      Darthvader99076
      New Vanguard
      4 years ago

      Thiscis because of all the damn crybabies who were offended at gore and violence. It certainly pissed me off too. It still happens wth the widow and other heavy sniper rifles on Xbox. I was one of those who just loved shooting the arms and legs of the mechs I wish they would re-enable it for XBOX! 

      • Thenuge7575's avatar
        Thenuge7575
        4 years ago
        @Darthvader99076 No, it's a bug, they didn't take it out. If you reference my video above it is a clear bug when using a keyboard and mouse. Still explode with a joystick.

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