I have to say that I really enjoy a lot of the Paragon/Renegade checks in the game. I think it goes a long way in developing a personality for Shep.
I have a Mal Reynolds (Firefly) type Renegade as my more-or-less self relfective Sentinel/Shep. I do not kill unarmed men or throw enemies out of a window in cold blood, but I do not have a problem with taking short cuts, extra cash, or some good'ol physical persuasion to get what I want. I have no problem busting up Cathka (sp?) when going to help Archangel or roughing Elias for intel (Thane Loyalty), but I do some kind hearted things to people of need.
I also have a Engie/Shep with a morale compass that is way out of control. Something I would compare to a Vic Mackey(The Shield). I will take short cuts, do torture, murder, use exploits, and etc to get what I want or to get the big bad.
Currently, I have been having fun with a Raylan Givens (Justified) Paragon Shep. with a bit of an Renegade edge. If I feel my life is threatened or if you pull your smoke wagon on me with the intent to kill, I will put you down without any hesitation.
So, what kind of Shep do you have? Punisher, Batman, Dirty Harry, Chucky Bronson, etc......?
What kind of Paragon/Renegade Shep. do you have? (Movie characters, television, comic, etc)
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Posté 21 avril 2010 - 08:17
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Doing an ME1 playthrough now with my first manShep, Colonist/Ruthless background, modeled him after the character Michael Samuelle from the TV Show "La Femme Nikita". His ends are just, but his means are ruthless... (to paraphrase the show's intro) In the show, Michael's weakness is Nikita, who he's in love with even though he's always manipulating her emotions for the sake of missions. At the moment, Ashley=Nikita, but he'll change his mind in ME2 with either Miranda or Jack (probably Jack, since she's murdered people and was part of a top secret program). Man, I loved that show...
The face I made matches Roy Dupuis pretty well (the actor who plays Michael). It makes playing as a renegade a little easier when manShep looks sexy. When I import him into ME2, I'll try to rebuild his face and post the code to the ME2 faces website. On an aside, the male voice acting throws me off, partly because it's so monotone, but also because I keep wanting to hear a Quebeçois accent... oh well.
The face I made matches Roy Dupuis pretty well (the actor who plays Michael). It makes playing as a renegade a little easier when manShep looks sexy. When I import him into ME2, I'll try to rebuild his face and post the code to the ME2 faces website. On an aside, the male voice acting throws me off, partly because it's so monotone, but also because I keep wanting to hear a Quebeçois accent... oh well.
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Posté 21 avril 2010 - 09:12
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aymlam79 wrote...
Doing an ME1 playthrough now with my first manShep, Colonist/Ruthless background, modeled him after the character Michael Samuelle from the TV Show "La Femme Nikita". His ends are just, but his means are ruthless... (to paraphrase the show's intro) In the show, Michael's weakness is Nikita, who he's in love with even though he's always manipulating her emotions for the sake of missions. At the moment, Ashley=Nikita, but he'll change his mind in ME2 with either Miranda or Jack (probably Jack, since she's murdered people and was part of a top secret program). Man, I loved that show...
The face I made matches Roy Dupuis pretty well (the actor who plays Michael). It makes playing as a renegade a little easier when manShep looks sexy. When I import him into ME2, I'll try to rebuild his face and post the code to the ME2 faces website. On an aside, the male voice acting throws me off, partly because it's so monotone, but also because I keep wanting to hear a Quebeçois accent... oh well.
Nice... a fellow Nikita fan. My fem Shep is modeled after Peta Wilson
and she is an Infiltrator. How do you think Michael would handle TIM's proposition?
Off topic: I hear Maggie Q is set to play the new Nikita, but I have concerns. From what I hear, the show is going to be on CW.....
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Posté 21 avril 2010 - 09:49
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Punisher, good to those people in need and those that are worthy but kicks some serious ass when it comes to bad guys. He'll put you through a window, beat the crap out of you and show no mercy!
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Posté 25 avril 2010 - 01:34
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@samurai_wahoo, yeah, I heard about the new show, I don't know about the premise of finding a new "Nikita" to replace the old one, but I definitely want to see what Maggie Q does with it.
About applying LFN logic to ME2, that means Section 1=Cerberus, TIM=Operations? I think Michael would keep the base, even if he doesn't trust TIM at all (that's what I'm planning to do anyway). Then again, in the show Michael escapes while Nikita stays behind (so what would Nikita Shepard do?)
(gee, this is fun, metagaming based on a tv show)
About applying LFN logic to ME2, that means Section 1=Cerberus, TIM=Operations? I think Michael would keep the base, even if he doesn't trust TIM at all (that's what I'm planning to do anyway). Then again, in the show Michael escapes while Nikita stays behind (so what would Nikita Shepard do?)
(gee, this is fun, metagaming based on a tv show)
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Posté 25 avril 2010 - 04:21
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aymlam79 wrote...
@samurai_wahoo, yeah, I heard about the new show, I don't know about the premise of finding a new "Nikita" to replace the old one, but I definitely want to see what Maggie Q does with it.
About applying LFN logic to ME2, that means Section 1=Cerberus, TIM=Operations? I think Michael would keep the base, even if he doesn't trust TIM at all (that's what I'm planning to do anyway). Then again, in the show Michael escapes while Nikita stays behind (so what would Nikita Shepard do?)
(gee, this is fun, metagaming based on a tv show)
It's tough to say. Nikita was pretty defiant and would try to use whatever work around she could. She was always torn morally. Still, I think her fear of Operations would make it that she would have to keep the base. Otherwise, TIM/Operations would have her aced.
Maggie Q, so freaking cute, but a wee bit scary. I am mainly concerned with the cast. Will they cater it to late teens early 20s crowd? I fear I will be seeing a Twilight look
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Posté 25 avril 2010 - 04:29
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User Alert!
Wall of Text!
Name: Iariani Shepard
class: Soldier (Shocktrooper Specialization)
Origin: Spacer/War Hero
Personality: 75Paragon/68Renegade
Combat Training:
Specialized in weapons and melee combat.
Favored weapon is Assault Rifle.
Secondary Training in Sniper Rifle and Handguns.
Equipment: Collector Armor, Collector Assualt Rifle, X-98e Widow Anti-Material Rifle, X-6e Carnifex Hand Cannon, Collector Particle Beam, X-22e Eviscerator (although disdains this weapon, because shotguns are for people who can't aim)
Choices and other stuff:
-Ashley and Wrex survived Vermire
-Chose Anderson as humanity's representative on the council.
-Has a hostile relationship with Udina, due to being betrayed to further his political career
(and is openly amused he's now Anderson's AA).
-Refused reinstatement as a Spectre, currently operating as a Pirate Captain.
-Broke ties with Cerberus and is now an enemy of that organization.
-Destroyed Collector Base to prevent Cerberus obtaining the technology
-Everyone loyal
-Hammerhead Assault Vehicle acquired
-Helped Liara (although she did get a lecture about petty vendettas!)
Kasumi recruited.
Jack KIA.
Zaeed not recruited.
Survived final assault on Collector Base.
Profile:
Iariani is the no-nonsense soldier. Level with her, don't play games and she'll be your best friend. Mess with her and you'll regret it, that is, assuming she just doesn't decide to take you out right then and there. She doesn't believe in leaving loose ends that will bite you in the end one day.
However, her ruthless nature is balanced by more moderate traits.
She leads by inspiring her crew, befriending them and going down to their level. Leadership is not emphasized. This is why she wears the standard crew uniform instead of the dress uniform.
Her leadership is usually characterised by solid relationships with the crew, regardless of their station or rank.
Jack was on the recieving end of Iariani's wrath, because the criminal biotic is not a team player and she sensed that when they met.
Iariani believes in equal rights for all sentient beings, regardless of race. Notable achievements include salvaging data that will lead to curing the Krogan genophage, an alliance with Clan Urdnot and releasing the Rachni Queen. Due to her feats in battle, the Krogan have recognized her as a Battlemaster and she is the first outsider given official Krogan rights. In addition, her championship of the Quarians has led to her being accepted as a Quarian captain and part of their Flotilla.
I believe my character is classified as Paragade, tending more towards Paragon, but taking ruthless actions if and when necessary.
If you're still reading this, it's probably the only time I used it in a main forum.
I don't know if there's a main Roleplaying Topic for Shepherd characters.
Iariani Shepherd was inspired by a character I created for a now terminated mmo.
http://i637.photobuc...niTilarta-1.jpg
She was my tank class, a Grenadier.
Specialized in flamethrowers, chainguns, heavy armor, AOE damage and had a Ramming/Leaping power.
Wall of Text!
Name: Iariani Shepard
class: Soldier (Shocktrooper Specialization)
Origin: Spacer/War Hero
Personality: 75Paragon/68Renegade
Combat Training:
Specialized in weapons and melee combat.
Favored weapon is Assault Rifle.
Secondary Training in Sniper Rifle and Handguns.
Equipment: Collector Armor, Collector Assualt Rifle, X-98e Widow Anti-Material Rifle, X-6e Carnifex Hand Cannon, Collector Particle Beam, X-22e Eviscerator (although disdains this weapon, because shotguns are for people who can't aim)
Choices and other stuff:
-Ashley and Wrex survived Vermire
-Chose Anderson as humanity's representative on the council.
-Has a hostile relationship with Udina, due to being betrayed to further his political career
(and is openly amused he's now Anderson's AA).
-Refused reinstatement as a Spectre, currently operating as a Pirate Captain.
-Broke ties with Cerberus and is now an enemy of that organization.
-Destroyed Collector Base to prevent Cerberus obtaining the technology
-Everyone loyal
-Hammerhead Assault Vehicle acquired
-Helped Liara (although she did get a lecture about petty vendettas!)
Kasumi recruited.
Jack KIA.
Zaeed not recruited.
Survived final assault on Collector Base.
Profile:
Iariani is the no-nonsense soldier. Level with her, don't play games and she'll be your best friend. Mess with her and you'll regret it, that is, assuming she just doesn't decide to take you out right then and there. She doesn't believe in leaving loose ends that will bite you in the end one day.
However, her ruthless nature is balanced by more moderate traits.
She leads by inspiring her crew, befriending them and going down to their level. Leadership is not emphasized. This is why she wears the standard crew uniform instead of the dress uniform.
Her leadership is usually characterised by solid relationships with the crew, regardless of their station or rank.
Jack was on the recieving end of Iariani's wrath, because the criminal biotic is not a team player and she sensed that when they met.
Iariani believes in equal rights for all sentient beings, regardless of race. Notable achievements include salvaging data that will lead to curing the Krogan genophage, an alliance with Clan Urdnot and releasing the Rachni Queen. Due to her feats in battle, the Krogan have recognized her as a Battlemaster and she is the first outsider given official Krogan rights. In addition, her championship of the Quarians has led to her being accepted as a Quarian captain and part of their Flotilla.
I believe my character is classified as Paragade, tending more towards Paragon, but taking ruthless actions if and when necessary.
If you're still reading this, it's probably the only time I used it in a main forum.
I don't know if there's a main Roleplaying Topic for Shepherd characters.
Iariani Shepherd was inspired by a character I created for a now terminated mmo.
http://i637.photobuc...niTilarta-1.jpg
She was my tank class, a Grenadier.
Specialized in flamethrowers, chainguns, heavy armor, AOE damage and had a Ramming/Leaping power.
Modifié par Tilarta, 25 avril 2010 - 04:35 .
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Posté 25 avril 2010 - 07:18
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My main (female) Shepard uses Captain America (with a dash of James T. Kirk, aka taking most Renegade Interrupts) as her moral compass. Ends up hardcore Paragon with a bar or so of Renegade.
My 'well, guess I gotta roll a dude to romance Tali' Shepard is based off of Warhammer 40k's Commissar Ciaphas Cain, and, as such, tends to be a coward who avoids combat at all costs and leans Paragon to make people like him better (Earthborn War Hero, though this'll only be funny to 40k fans). His bars are pretty mixed, though, definitely gonna lose some people on the suicide mission on account of persuasion failure. Maybe Jack, Legion, and Zaeed.
It's actually kind of hard figuring out what he should do; the books themselves are ambiguous on whether he's a good person at heart (he doesn't sacrifice his own troops, which never ever happens in 40k, and has thrown himself into danger for them) or someone out just for himself (claims that he doesn't sacrifice troops and defends them because he wants them to be alive and willing to defend him). I still haven't decided what to do about the Collector Base. On one hand, the Illusive Man is a powerful ally. On the other hand, using tainted machinery sounds an awful lot like heresy, and the powers of Chaos are not to be taunted...
My 'well, guess I gotta roll a dude to romance Tali' Shepard is based off of Warhammer 40k's Commissar Ciaphas Cain, and, as such, tends to be a coward who avoids combat at all costs and leans Paragon to make people like him better (Earthborn War Hero, though this'll only be funny to 40k fans). His bars are pretty mixed, though, definitely gonna lose some people on the suicide mission on account of persuasion failure. Maybe Jack, Legion, and Zaeed.
It's actually kind of hard figuring out what he should do; the books themselves are ambiguous on whether he's a good person at heart (he doesn't sacrifice his own troops, which never ever happens in 40k, and has thrown himself into danger for them) or someone out just for himself (claims that he doesn't sacrifice troops and defends them because he wants them to be alive and willing to defend him). I still haven't decided what to do about the Collector Base. On one hand, the Illusive Man is a powerful ally. On the other hand, using tainted machinery sounds an awful lot like heresy, and the powers of Chaos are not to be taunted...
Modifié par enormousmoonboots, 25 avril 2010 - 07:26 .
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Posté 25 avril 2010 - 09:17
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Jack Bauer's a pretty good reference for my main Shepard. A good guy, but willing to go as far as necessary to beat the bad guys, perhaps a bit too far, but is definitely a good guy when to comes to helping out the innocent or those in need.
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Posté 25 avril 2010 - 01:14
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Jack bauer for me too.
shoots bad guys, protect the innocent. doesn't talk too much. isnt afraid to disobey orders to do what's right
shoots bad guys, protect the innocent. doesn't talk too much. isnt afraid to disobey orders to do what's right
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Posté 25 avril 2010 - 01:18
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I never watched 24. What would Jack do at the end with TIM's proposal?
