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[Titanium Man]

TTTX wrote...

Titanium Man wrote...

Against my better judgment, I return to this thread.

what's the matter?

Eh, just trying to be ironic.  I don't mind this thread that much.

[Auzden]

tali poems are the best!!!!!

[TTTX]

Titanium Man wrote...

TTTX wrote...

Titanium Man wrote...

Against my better judgment, I return to this thread.

what's the matter?

Eh, just trying to be ironic.  I don't mind this thread that much.

worried for a sec.

[FsDxRAGE]

morning friends

[TTTX]

FsDxRAGE wrote...

morning friends

evening.

[Thelacan]

Hello rage.



Are you writing any new fanfic?

[TheAwesomologist]

Pacifien wrote...

Kikaimegami wrote...
Honestly, I think Tali could learn to get along with anybody as long as they are willing to prove that they're worth it. An optimal squad could be just about anyone, really. She just seems to me like someone who can put personal prejudices aside for the greater good as long as the people she needs to work with prove themselves to be trustworthy through actions and behavior.

That's exactly the kind of response I was trying to avoid. When I asked the Garrus thread, I knew they'd say he could work with anyone. And I agree. I agree Tali could adapt to a wide variety of teams.

But there are always situations that make someone truly shine in every way. The personalities match. The tactics compliment each other. Their strategies align.

There could indeed be more than two people with whom Tali can find that sort of synergy. In which case, I wouldn't mind hearing about each of them and why they bring out the best in Tali's abilities and vice versa.

Garrus and Tali are good friends, but is friendship foremost the key in creating a well-oiled machine? It's a very important part, but not every squadmate that Shepard has recruited has tight friendships with others and yet they must work as a team. You'd have to find the squadmate that brings out the best in that person when friendship isn't going to be the glue that holds them together.

But beyond friendship, I do think Garrus and Tali make for a good team because they work at two different ranges and their tech skills compliment each other nicely. The only part that would give them difficulty would be going up against a biotic. Not saying they couldn't do it, just that they'd have to be a bit more creative in the approach versus a squad that had biotics with them.

And I specifically excluded Shepard because Shepard is the glue that holds any squad together. It's a given. Adding him into the mix is a crutch.

Tali's a shotgun user. She's a tech. She specializes in hacking mechs and eating away at shields. I don't feel she's a great coordinator of attacks, which is something I think Garrus brings to the trio. I like the idea of Kaidan filling out the trio because he is also a tech. He also brings that needed attack and defense against biotics. I think all three of them work best when personalities aren't going to clash, and Kaidan is a cool customer. Both Tali and Garrus can use that because they do have their tempers.

*reading back*
I think your question is too broad in scope, and excluding Shepard from the equation doesn't really work since thats how we interact with the characters. I mean I simply know Shepard as an Infiltrator, So I pick squad members that compliment HIM, not Tali.
In game, Once Tali has enough points to spend in her combat drone she's almost always in my squad, not because I need extra tech but because I need her for crowd control. (AI Hacking is meh, but Energy Drain is also great to have).
So my usual party make up is:
Shepard (Long range), Tali (Short range and Crowd Control), Samara (Medium Range and Biotics)
or
Shepard (Long range), Tali (Short range and Crowd Control), Grunt (Medium Range and Armor busting)
or 
Shepard (Long range), Tali (Short range and Crowd Control), Garrus (Medium Range and Overload/Concussive Shot)
or
Shepard (Long range), Tali (Short range and Crowd Control), Legion (Medium Range and synthetic domination. This really only applies to Legion's loyalty mission)

Yes I do occasionally use other squads, mostly because Tali uses a shotgun which tends to get her killed more often than not due to its short range. I really wish I could train her in SMGs or Sniper Rifles. But then i guess she would be too useful.

As to what her relationships are with those other squad-mates, I could honestly care less. They're all there to follow orders from me, leave the personal issues at home. That said I imagine most people are friendly but reserved around Samara, perhaps out of of fear that they may incriminate themselves or just our of respect. I think it was LJ (may have been Rip) who wrote a mini-fic where Grunt expresses his loyalty to Tali because she's his battlemaster's mate. That works for me, I could see it. And Garrus is basically a brother from another mother at this point in the game.

[TheAwesomologist]

TheAwesomologist wrote...

There once was a man from Nantucket
Occasionally called a "bosh'tet"
His heart took to bouncing
When she came a pouncing
His mate, the quarian in the bucket

(Got nothin')

No one wants to bite on bad Tali limericks?

[TTTX]

I'm going to take a nap.

[FsDxRAGE]

Thelacan wrote...

Hello rage.

Are you writing any new fanfic?

read my blogB)

[FsDxRAGE]

well just checking in. Today is going to be a busy day, be on during the night crew

Keep it classy

[Pacifien]

TheAwesomologist wrote...
*snip*
As to what her relationships are with those other squad-mates, I could honestly care less. They're all there to follow orders from me, leave the personal issues at home. That said I imagine most people are friendly but reserved around Samara, perhaps out of of fear that they may incriminate themselves or just our of respect. I think it was LJ (may have been Rip) who wrote a mini-fic where Grunt expresses his loyalty to Tali because she's his battlemaster's mate. That works for me, I could see it. And Garrus is basically a brother from another mother at this point in the game.

In my own work experience, I got along extremely well with some of my coworkers, but it was the one with whom I didn't get along with the best where I actually exceled more in my abilities. We challenged each other, demanded more from each other, kept each other working at 100% in a way such that neither of us would question we weren't giving all we had to the job at hand. We also didn't dislike each other at all, we had respect for each other, we just weren't as good friends as I was with others. That didn't mean I didn't work well with my other coworkers, but one in particular I felt brought out the best in me.

The same is true when having to work with any team. It's not about being on friendly terms all the time. It's about who gets everything you can and then some. Perhaps Tali does work best with Legion because she must feel that she can overcome the seeming superiority of the geth in combat. Perhaps Miranda makes Tali want to work all that much more to show, regardless of her feelings for Cerberus, she has what it takes to put such feelings aside and make it work. Perhaps she doesn't work well with Grunt because she prefers a surgical strike and Grunt is anything but.

Modifié par Pacifien, 05 juillet 2010 - 05:00 .

[Thelacan]

Pacifien wrote...

The same is true when having to work with any team. It's not about being on friendly terms all the time. It's about who gets everything you can and then some. Perhaps Tali does work best with Legion because she must feel that she can overcome the seeming superiority of the geth in combat. Perhaps Miranda makes Tali want to work all that much more to show, regardless of her feelings for Cerberus, she has what it takes to put such feelings aside and make it work. Perhaps she doesn't work well with Grunt because she prefers a surgical strike and Grunt is anything but.

But take note that you don't run daily in a dangerous situations like the characters from ME do. (At least I assume you don't!)
The need for the trust and knowledge of each other is vital in there. While in normal work conditions trying to out-do other may be a good motivation, I don't think it would have the same effect on the battlefield. Because trying to go solo will get you killed easily.

[Pacifien]

Thelacan wrote...
But take note that you don't run daily in a dangerous situations like the characters from ME do. (At least I assume you don't!)
The need for the trust and knowledge of each other is vital in there. While in normal work conditions trying to out-do other may be a good motivation, I don't think it would have the same effect on the battlefield. Because trying to go solo will get you killed easily.

Combat situations, no. But life-threatening situations, yes.

But I do admit that trust and long experience in working with each other goes a long way -- it allows for that unspoken coordination in a team that knows each others strengths, trust each others strengths, knows where each others weaknesses lie.

But assuming all the squadmates return in ME3, then Tali would have that opportunity to develop such experiences with some other squadmates. I think Tali could learn the fine art of sneak attack the likes of Kasumi and Thane. Recon the combat drone.

[Leftnt Sharpe]

Runescapeguy9 wrote...

Dead thread is dead.

I'm still here, playing Sins at the moment though so I don't really have the inclination to post. What exactly is going in this picture?

[Leftnt Sharpe]

Runescapeguy9 wrote...

Leftnt Sharpe wrote...
I'm still here, playing Sins at the moment though so I don't really have the inclination to post. What exactly is going in this picture?

Super punch and snuggles, it looks like

*tilts head to the side* Ah so its Tali falcon punching Miranda.

[RiptideX1090]

Runescapeguy9 wrote...

Dead thread is dead.

I am RiptideX1090, and I support this message.

Also, Chapter 4 of Reckoning is up. Hit the link in my Signature if you're interested.

[TTTX]

the love boat story from yester day.


Tali: Shepard what are you doing?

Shepard: Nothing.

Tali: Keelah Shepard something is wrong.

Shepard: Do you feel something?

Tali: Yes. What have you done?

Shepard: Remember the nerve stimulet you have?

Tali: Yes.

Shepard: I turned it on.

Tali: Keelah Shepard it's not the time.

Shepard: I deside when it's time Tali.

Shepard: Hey Donnelly, Gabby! Can you come here with me and Tali for a second?

Tali: "Oh Keelah..."

Ken: Can't say no to you commander.

Gabby: This is going to be fun.

Kasumi: May I join?

Shepard: the more the merrier.

Kelly: Me too! Me too!

Zaeed: This takes me back.

Shepard: Kelly you have the scale itch so no.

Shepard: Zaeed and Ken you are not allowed.

Ken: But I thought I could come.

Sheprad: Not when I'm the pimp of the ship.  

Joker: "This is your pilot speaking, we will now be docking at the Citadel, I hope you enjoyed your trip on the SSV Loveboat. Please fly again with us soon.

Modifié par TTTX, 05 juillet 2010 - 06:06 .

[RiptideX1090]

TTTX wrote...

the love boat story from yester day.


Tali: Shepard what are you doing?

Shepard: Nothing.

Tali: Keelah Shepard something is wrong.

Shepard: Do you feel something?

Tali: Yes. What have you done?

Shepard: Remember the nerve stimulet you have?

Tali: Yes.

Shepard: I turned it on.

Tali: Keelah Shepard it's not the time.

Shepard: I deside when it's time Tali.
Shepard: Hey Donnelly, Gabby! Can you come here with me and Tali for a second?

Tali: "Oh Keelah..."

Ken: Can't say no to you commander.

Gabby: This is going to be fun.

Kasumi: May I join?

Shepard: the more the merrier.
Kelly: Me too! Me too!

Zaeed: This takes me back.

Shepard: Kelly you have the scale itch so no.

Shepard: Zaeed and Ken you are not allowed.

Ken: But I thought I could come.

Sheprad: Not when I'm the pimp of the ship.  
Joker: "This is your pilot speaking, we will now be docking at the Citadel, I hope you enjoyed your trip on the SSV Loveboat. Please fly again with us soon.

I...

Uh...

Hmmm...

[nitefyre410]

Okay this thread is getting too dead and depression do i have bring make Mass Effect Radio?