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[Nohvarr]

Bioware has never been shy about showing us the good commanders face before, why hide it now?
I admit that it's possibly a way to increase the drama of the moment but that dosen't feel right to me. I'm beginning to think that something has happened to Shepard, something that would be all to obvious if they showed the commanders face in full.
One possibility
Shepard is dying.
Cerberus brought Shepard back but there's no guarantees that their rebuilding would give the Commander back a full human life span. Shepard's clock may simply be running out, but he/she has one last task to complete before the end.
This would open up some interesting story opportunities, as ME 3 is no longer just about defeating the Reapers, but is also a tale about 'what you leave behind.' Even better one of the side stories could deal with you comforting your LI. You can choose to prepare them (or not) for your inevitable death, with a number of scenes following this plot thread.
Imagine Liara learning that she'll have even less time to spend with you than she first thought. Think of Thane being horrified at the fact that you might die before he does, leaving him alone again. Consider the impact of a scene where Tali struggles with her grief, she lost her father, now she's losing you as well.
Now think of the games epilouge, where all the people you touched speak at your funeral, saying their goodbyes while honoring your memory.

Potential Variations depending on LI
Liara: Final epilogue cuts to a scene over a hundred years later, where the council is welcoming it's newest Spectre. Camera pulls back as this young Asari turns to greet her mother, Liara. Who tells her Daughter that her father would've been proud.
Jack: We see Jack visiting Shepards grave with a child in tow, and with one of your close friends who survived standing at her side while she introduces Her biotically gifted child to Shepard

Thane: We see Koyalt flanked by Hanahr paying respects to Thane & Shepard's memorial
Tali: (Mordin made it possible/A wizard did it) Standing on a new homeworld without her helmet as a small hybrid human/Quarian child plays hide and seek (either with Kal, Veetor, Legion or all three).

How about you all, why do you think they didn't show Commander Shepard's face?

[Kane-Corr]

A good thought but....I don't think so. Shepard is YOUR character, and it would only be fitting that his face be shadowed for both dramatic effect and that very reason. It adds that bit of mystique you know?

[DTKT]

Dramatic effect.



And the fact that every single Shepard might look slightly different from the other.

[Nohvarr]

I don't buy the 'Your character' argument. Bioware's being showing us there Iconic Shepard since ME 1, Why stop now?

[Ghost-621]

Nohvarr wrote...

I don't buy the 'Your character' argument. Bioware's being showing us there Iconic Shepard since ME 1, Why stop now?

Bioware clearly stated that the series would continue to get darker. I don't buy the whole "Shepard is dying" theory myself. Considering the homeworld of humanity is being trampled by Reapers, I would probably be looking grim myself if I were in Shep's shoes. He's shrouded in shadow for that dramatic "emerging hero"effect. That's just my opinion though.

On a side note, I'd like to see Tali watch as a Quarian/Human hybrid child and Legion play hide-and-seek or tag on Rannoch (Legion would be reporting humorous comments, of course, questioning the directive of the activity) but I would rather see Shepard approach her from behind and gently wrap his arm around her waist.

Heh, maybe even have Wrex or Grunt (I think Grunt would be the more playful one) playing with the child. Wrex would serve as one heck of a grandfather though.

Modifié par Ghost-621, 13 décembre 2010 - 09:40 .

[Devos]

Maybe because player stats from ME2 showed 80% of players used a customised face they've switched to a more "your Shepard" approach.

[Nohvarr]

Again I'll buy dramatic effect before 'Your Shepard' approach. Ever since ME Bioware has shown an iconic character. Even the warden had a face in the trailers, and DA 2 is continuing the trend.

Ghost-621 wrote...

On a side note, I'd like to see Tali watch as a Quarian/Human hybrid child and Legion play hide-and-seek or tag on Rannoch (Legion would be reporting humorous comments, of course, questioning the directive of the activity) but I would rather see Shepard approach her from behind and gently wrap his arm around her waist.

Heh, maybe even have Wrex or Grunt (I think Grunt would be the more playful one) playing with the child. Wrex would serve as one heck of a grandfather though.

Grandfather Wrex: "Soooo you want to date my Godchild."

Potential Boyfriend: "No sir...I MEAN yes sir....I mean....!"

Modifié par Nohvarr, 13 décembre 2010 - 09:49 .

[LascelleLegend]

I dont give a ****.....I want this game NOW

[Jebel Krong]

dramatic effect. and because he's been replaced. by. a . reaper! or not....

[Robibond]

Why we didn't see his face ?



Well I have a terrible theory about that.



May be with all the fighting with the Reapers, Shepard sens the effect of indoctrination on him ! And now it's not only a fight for Earth, but along the game he has to fight the reapers on his mind, almost like Grayson did !



May be that's what happened to Shepard. Of course he could hide his condition to other members of crew to keep them focus on the mission. And Dr. Chakwas could help to him to reduce the effect of indoctrination for a while just enough to one last heroic act to stop the Repears before the ultimate sacrifice !



Hero of legends, with scars, cybernetics implants and the beginning of indoctrination, I fear that Shepard will become like his past nemesis : Saren



... Ok I stop. That will not happen ! It's just a debut trailer.

[Normandy30]

Keep in mind that when people play ME its a role playing game so they give you the ability to make Shepard. So when people think ME, most dont think of the default shepard. They think of the shepard they made, more than likely to look like them. So i think it has partly to do with the fact that shepard is faceless, because he is many shepards. Also for dramatic effect, as well as symbolic of a hero coming out from the shadows and out of the ashes to once again save humanity. A man whos some tough decisions might make him want to hide in the shadows. Such as having to pass over a world to let it be destroyed by the Reapers in order to save another one. Some of which might look at as heartless.

[Nohvarr]

Again, people have been asking bioware for years not to give Commander Shepard a face, and they did so anyways for marketing reasons. To change now, especially when DA 2's hero has an iconic face is rather strange indeed.

[Ghost-621]

Normandy30 wrote...

 ...Such as having to pass over a world to let it be destroyed by the Reapers in order to save another one. Some of which might look at as heartless.

I see this in ME3.

[Pwner1323]

Shepard dying? I like it.



Quarian hybrid? I don't think so....



Biotic child? Jackeline is sterile after years of drug abuse crazy sex.

[Nohvarr]

Pwner1323 wrote...

Shepard dying? I like it.

Quarian hybrid? I don't think so....

Biotic child? Jackeline is sterile after years of drug abuse crazy sex.

I thought Miranda was the sterile one?

[Chosen Predator]

It would be awesome to see shepard look drastically different stress ages you quicker..battle scars just literally some dynamic changes to his look would be great

[Chessrook44]

Nohvarr wrote...

Pwner1323 wrote...

Shepard dying? I like it.

Quarian hybrid? I don't think so....

Biotic child? Jackeline is sterile after years of drug abuse crazy sex.

I thought Miranda was the sterile one?

Thinking about it, Shepard might be sterile too.  Sure the resurrection brought back all the IMPORTANT parts, but are reproductive organs really THAT important when it comes to saving the galaxy?

[Nohvarr]

Chessrook44 wrote...

Nohvarr wrote...

Pwner1323 wrote...

Shepard dying? I like it.

Quarian hybrid? I don't think so....

Biotic child? Jackeline is sterile after years of drug abuse crazy sex.

I thought Miranda was the sterile one?

Thinking about it, Shepard might be sterile too.  Sure the resurrection brought back all the IMPORTANT parts, but are reproductive organs really THAT important when it comes to saving the galaxy?

That's what Mordin's for! A pinch of your genetic material and he can make that baby a reality

[Pwner1323]

Chessrook44 wrote...

Nohvarr wrote...

Pwner1323 wrote...

Shepard dying? I like it.

Quarian hybrid? I don't think so....

Biotic child? Jackeline is sterile after years of drug abuse crazy sex.

I thought Miranda was the sterile one?

Thinking about it, Shepard might be sterile too.  Sure the resurrection brought back all the IMPORTANT parts, but are reproductive organs really THAT important when it comes to saving the galaxy?

OF COURSE!!!! He needs BALLS to do the stuff he does. And how else did he have sexy time with Miri???

[Chessrook44]

Pwner1323 wrote...

Chessrook44 wrote...

Nohvarr wrote...

Pwner1323 wrote...

Shepard dying? I like it.

Quarian hybrid? I don't think so....

Biotic child? Jackeline is sterile after years of drug abuse crazy sex.

I thought Miranda was the sterile one?

Thinking about it, Shepard might be sterile too.  Sure the resurrection brought back all the IMPORTANT parts, but are reproductive organs really THAT important when it comes to saving the galaxy?

OF COURSE!!!! He needs BALLS to do the stuff he does. And how else did he have sexy time with Miri???

Are you saying Femshep needs balls too?

[Pwner1323]

Chessrook44 wrote...

Pwner1323 wrote...

Chessrook44 wrote...

Nohvarr wrote...

Pwner1323 wrote...

Shepard dying? I like it.

Quarian hybrid? I don't think so....

Biotic child? Jackeline is sterile after years of drug abuse crazy sex.

I thought Miranda was the sterile one?

Thinking about it, Shepard might be sterile too.  Sure the resurrection brought back all the IMPORTANT parts, but are reproductive organs really THAT important when it comes to saving the galaxy?

OF COURSE!!!! He needs BALLS to do the stuff he does. And how else did he have sexy time with Miri???

Are you saying Femshep needs balls too?

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[Liec]

 Bad lightning. 

[Alphyn]

Dramatic effect.



That's all.

[NvVanity]

I'd say for the awesome effect or the fans with the over-sense of entitlement that make a thread every day about how they need to show "their" shepard in the trailers instead of "Sheploo" as they've dubbed him.