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[PseudoEthnic]

Jarek_Cousland wrote...

quick question guys:



In order to get Miranda to quit Cerberus you need to Romance her and blow up the collector base right?



thanks.

You just need to destroy the collector base for her to quit Cerberus. Romancing her is not required.

[Jarek_Cousland]

Cool thanks guys.





I think I'll keep romancing her anyways though.





;-)

[LuxDragon]

Elyvern wrote...

I'd always use the default "John Shepard" and Sheploo's facial description in fanfic. Everyone has different opinions of how and what their Shepards look like. Going for the default sets a baseline no one can complain about.

That's pretty much my mindset on this. Doesn't hurt that I use Sheploo as my main to begin with.

[Savey Anchev]

Nice ME2 reference in Chuck tonight. Yvonne wearing black leather and a black wig saying "I love a good suicide mission."

[Ieldra]

LuxDragon wrote...
That's why I have a poll up.

Where is that poll?

[Ieldra]

Hmm. Long time no pictures...

[MsSihaKatieKrios]

Wow Ieldra, long time no pic and you immediately get Miri to point a gun in our faces? o_0

[Ieldra]

I was only looking for one that hasn't been posted for a while.

Besides, there was a time when I used that pic to draw the lurkers out from behind their crates. Back in the time when not posting for an arbitraritly short time was regarded as sacrilege because threads would compete with each other for size. **shakes head at last year's foolishness**

Here's another old one I love - pensive Miranda (anyone recall where this is?):

[Elyvern]

Sable Rhapsody wrote...

Elyvern wrote...

I'd always use the default "John Shepard" and Sheploo's facial description in fanfic. Everyone has different opinions of how and what their Shepards look like. Going for the default sets a baseline no one can complain about.

I'm of two minds on this.  But at the end of the day, I usually end up writing fanfic to flesh out my own canon Shep and kinda fill in the gaps left by the game.  Usually dealing with her character development and emotional growth, since there's very little room in the game itself for that.

On the other hand, if I'm writing smut without plot for the kink meme, I steer well-clear of using a first name for Shep, and just kinda use a generic male or female Shepard.  Using a first name is pretty jarring, both for me and for a lot of readers.

Ahh...it's different for me. I don't roleplay, so technically, I have no "canon" Shepard. When I write ME fanfic, I basically create an entire Shepard from scratch, pick the elements that I think would best serve the character I want to write and then embellishing the whole thing with all the nuances neccessary to a main character in prose fiction.
 
I do my best to refrain from using Shepard's first name. Usually, it only comes out during conversations where it makes sense that the other person would use his first name. This includes sex scenes as well.  

Modifié par Elyvern, 25 janvier 2011 - 11:02 .

[Elyvern]

Arijharn wrote...

Elyvern I have a question about your fanfic!

I'm guessing your Shephard didn't accept Spectre status from the council? Because if he did, wouldn't he have the extra-judicial rights granted to a Spectre and could effectively ignore Adm. Hackett's command that he stays off the Normandy for example? I mean, he could also on the spot execute Malkovich (I know that's not his name, but I just think of that movie all the time when I hear it) and suffer pretty much no negative effects.

I think I made it pretty clear that Shepard was court-martialled by the Council and it was Hackett who got them to drop those charges. He then brought Shepard back into the Alliance and promoted him to fight the Reapers. At the point of the Citadel battle flashback in chapter 2, Shepard has severed all ties with the Council.

Besides, defying Hackett's orders and executing Mikhailovich would only cripple the Alliance and eventually turn the tide of battle in the Reapers' favour. Shepard never intended to do that. I used Mikhailovich as an antagonist in that portion precisely because that man isn't able to look past the tip of his nose to set aside his prejudices in the face of an overwhelming enemy. He becomes the personification of the blinkered mindset that echoes the apathy of the Council and Alliance in ME1 and 2, or the way the quarian admirals use Tali's trial as a platform to campaign for their own personal causes. They're all blind and set on their own beliefs without compromise to different degrees, and Shepard himself was also blinded into thinking the Reapers has and should be at the top of everyone's agenda, but as he finds out the hard way--the world doesn't work like that.

Modifié par Elyvern, 25 janvier 2011 - 12:44 .

[keboo]

Yvonne Strahovski as a brunette in new episode of Chuck.

[Ieldra]

I dislike "Chuck", but a picture of Yvonne Strahoski in a "spy catsuit" and with dark hair would be awesome.

Modifié par Ieldra2, 25 janvier 2011 - 12:44 .

[Arijharn]

Elyvern wrote...
I think I made it pretty clear that Shepard was court-martialled by the Council and it was Hackett who got them to drop those charges. He then brought Shepard back into the Alliance and promoted him to fight the Reapers. At the point of the Citadel battle flashback in chapter 2, Shepard has severed all ties with the Council.

Besides, defying Hackett's orders and executing Mikhailovich would only cripple the Alliance and eventually turn the tide of battle in the Reapers' favour. Shepard never intended to do that. I used Mikhailovich as an antagonist in that portion precisely because that man isn't able to look past the tip of his nose to set aside his prejudices in the face of an overwhelming enemy. He becomes the personification of the blinkered mindset that echoes the apathy of the Council and Alliance in ME1 and 2, or the way the quarian admirals use Tali's trial as a platform to campaign for their own personal causes. They're all blind and set on their own beliefs without compromise to different degrees, and Shepard himself was also blinded into thinking the Reapers has and should be at the top of everyone's agenda, but as he finds out the hard way--the world doesn't work like that.

You made it clear that he left the Systems Alliance (and had I high chance of being court-martialled), but I'm pretty sure I didn't read anything about leaving the Council. In fact, I think I read that the other species were quite thankful for the (human) sacrifices that Shephard made.

The closest (barring my end point) I think it was mentioned was this line in Chapter 1: "The Council, the Alliance—they're letting you go?" but maybe it's just me, but that sounds rather non-committal, since Spectre's are given large operational freedom anyway. I mean, presumably even Spectre's get leave at some point!

In Chapter 2; Shephard says this in regards to the IFF: "I haven't got the support of either the Council or the Alliance." but isn't that Shephard's view, and not the Council's? Since Shephard hasn't actually spoken to the Council (or referred to have spoken to the Council at least; only the System's Alliance administration that was going to court-marshal him).

You have mentioned that the Council obviously has reservations about Shephard since he was working with Cerberus, but this isn't new, they had reservations about it in ME2, and offered reinstatement regardless. Milkovich mentions ""If it were up to me, you'd have stayed court-martialled by the Council" though, is that the  part you were talking about -- because that is the closest I've read about it.

I like your story, I'm just slightly confused about it

[enayasoul]

Savey Anchev wrote...

Nice ME2 reference in Chuck tonight. Yvonne wearing black leather and a black wig saying "I love a good suicide mission."

  I chuckled when she said that... I can't wait for next week.  Hopefully they will be back togather.  Makes me sad when they (chuck and sarah) are apart!

[Ieldra]

Arijharn, Shepard's Spectre status is completely irrelevant to the story. If you want, imagine your own scenario about how he got from there to here based on the information you're given. At least until the story tells you more...
You're making a big fuss about a very minor matter.

Modifié par Ieldra2, 25 janvier 2011 - 01:47 .

[Elyvern]

Arijharn wrote...

You made it clear that he left the Systems Alliance (and had I high chance of being court-martialled), but I'm pretty sure I didn't read anything about leaving the Council. In fact, I think I read that the other species were quite thankful for the (human) sacrifices that Shephard made.

The closest (barring my end point) I think it was mentioned was this line in Chapter 1: "The Council, the Alliance—they're letting you go?" but maybe it's just me, but that sounds rather non-committal, since Spectre's are given large operational freedom anyway. I mean, presumably even Spectre's get leave at some point!

In Chapter 2; Shephard says this in regards to the IFF: "I haven't got the support of either the Council or the Alliance." but isn't that Shephard's view, and not the Council's? Since Shephard hasn't actually spoken to the Council (or referred to have spoken to the Council at least; only the System's Alliance administration that was going to court-marshal him).

You have mentioned that the Council obviously has reservations about Shephard since he was working with Cerberus, but this isn't new, they had reservations about it in ME2, and offered reinstatement regardless. Milkovich mentions ""If it were up to me, you'd have stayed court-martialled by the Council" though, is that the  part you were talking about -- because that is the closest I've read about it.

I like your story, I'm just slightly confused about it

The flashbacks are there to fill you in on the backstory relevant to the on-going events in the current timeline--in this case, to show you why Shepard feels alienated from the rest of the galaxy, and becomes unsure of his place in life--not provide a factual account of Shepard's history. If you're intrigued enough, you can form your own theories. (you shouldn't find loopholes, because I *did* take the trouble to plan it out) That said, eventually, I'll address your concern. I'm just not going to reveal all my cards at this point because then where's the fun in that? 

Modifié par Elyvern, 25 janvier 2011 - 02:10 .

[Melra]

enayasoul wrote...

Savey Anchev wrote...

Nice ME2 reference in Chuck tonight. Yvonne wearing black leather and a black wig saying "I love a good suicide mission."

  I chuckled when she said that... I can't wait for next week.  Hopefully they will be back togather.  Makes me sad when they (chuck and sarah) are apart!

You're not the only one. 


Anyway screenshots from the episode, in case someone wanted to see the catsuit and such.

Modifié par Melrache, 25 janvier 2011 - 06:07 .

[LuxDragon]

Ieldra2 wrote...

LuxDragon wrote...
That's why I have a poll up.

Where is that poll?

My profile page on FF.net.

[aeetos21]

Doesn't matter too much, if people don't like it all they need to do is copy and past your chapter into MS word and replace all the John with whatever first name they like for their Shepard. It's what I do. The fact that your chapters are longer only makes it easier.

Edit: which reminds me I need to read your Garrus one lol

Modifié par aeetos21, 25 janvier 2011 - 06:18 .

[Ieldra]

Thanks, Melrache. I wonder if we can see this as a little homage to ME2. The wig, however, is less convincing than the manipulated hair in the OP.

[Ramirez Wolfen]

Go here to vote for your favorite ME2 Squadmate!



http://social.biowar...27/polls/14353/

[Vertigo_1]

Ieldra2 wrote...

Here's another old one I love - pensive Miranda (anyone recall where this is?):

Yes.  This is the sequence during Garrus' recruit mission where Cathka tells his merc guards to move out ("Go, go, go!").  As they move out one of your squadmates steps to the side to let them go.

I can't help but have good memory!

[Blze001]

I haven't posted here yet, but I really like Miranda. At first, I thought she was like Jacob: just there for the "WOAHMG, DAT ASS" factor, but I think she's a much deeper character than people give her credit for. Bioware laid out the potential for her to be deeper than she is, but they really didn't go through with it very well. Hopefully she gets more depth in ME3

Anyway, a great picture I grabbed of her and Damara:


"Is that a camera?"

Modifié par Blze001, 25 janvier 2011 - 09:37 .

[MsSihaKatieKrios]

Jarek_Cousland wrote...

Cool thanks guys.


I think I'll keep romancing her anyways though.


;-)

Do continue romancing her! Otherwise, you're missing out on one of the best romances ingame!

[Jebel Krong]

cr: petarslovak