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[RAF1940]

Self-explanatory

[FireEye]

I didn't choose it, it chose me.  And it fit, so I kept it. 

[Sashimi_taco]

I choose kaidan because he is delicious to look at and has a pretty nice personality. Later in mass effect 2 i made a faithful to kaidan play through, then of course made a Garrus romance play through because Garrus makes my knees weak.

[AdmiralCheez]

Romanced Liara because I was curious about it and really liked the direction they took with her character in LotSB. Romanced Garrus because I am hot for him. Romanced Ashley and Miranda because they fit my ManShep. Will romance all of them eventually because I wanna see how things turn out in ME3.

[Neria Rose]

In ME1, I chose Kaidan because he was the only male option and he was tolerable. I had enjoyed Carth and was hoping for something similar.

In ME2, I chose Garrus most of the time and Thane occasionally. I'd wanted Garrus in ME1, but as he wasn't an option, I had to wait until ME2.

When Thane was first introduced, I had assumed he was Bioware's answer to the people who wanted to romance Garrus. I figured Garrus was too alien for them to allow as a romance (I'm soooo happy I was wrong) and by having Thane, who was much more humanoid, they could appease those of us who wanted Garrus as well as those of us who were bitter about the lack of a male (or at least male-looking and male-sounding) alien LI. At any rate, Thane is absolutely gorgeous and his voice is nearly as sexy as Garrus', so I had to give him a shot.

Modifié par Neria Rose, 19 décembre 2010 - 11:05 .

[syllogi]

Kaidan is the most paragon party member in ME1, and he suited my main Shepard very well. I'm kind of spoiled for other LIs now, so hopefully he has a good role in ME3, because ME2 was awfully lonely.

[solvill]

i chose Kaidan cuz i really like his personality,

[Funkcase]

Ash is a strong, passionate women, who values family, traditon, can recite poetry, and can handle most men in a fight. She also has religious beliefs, now I aint that religious myself (although I would say I am spiritual) but I find her openess to Shepard very touching. She also has her flaws (such as her distrust to aliens) that make her more believable as a character. Im also a military brat like Ash, I have alot in commen with her. She also likes having a good time like at clubs, it's only a minor detail, but again it makes her that more realistic as a character. I also like her cockyness, the way she mocks Shepard for his god awful chat up lines ''You need your own line of greeting cards'' Makes me laugh.

Modifié par Funkcase, 19 décembre 2010 - 11:29 .

[Chignon]

TeenZombie wrote...

Kaidan is the most paragon party member in ME1, and he suited my main Shepard very well. I'm kind of spoiled for other LIs now, so hopefully he has a good role in ME3, because ME2 was awfully lonely.

This.

[Quaay]

I chose Kaidan because he was hot, had a sexy voice, always had my back in combat, and was a nice guy with no issues.

[Sable Rhapsody]

Garrus for FemShep because he's badass scarred Turian Batman, sniper extraordinaire, and under all that badass, an exceptionally good hearted, sweet, and adorkable guy. And he has a voice so sexy it could melt titanium.



Miranda for ManShep because she's an equal to him in every way. She's smart, determined, scarily competent, and probably the first "BioWare lead NPC" who really earned my respect.

[Jenova65]

Kaidan, because he is manly, sexy, has a beautiful voice an excellent moral compass, very useful biotics (especially in the last fight with Saren) and is an all round good guy who seems to be able to keep his junk in his trousers.
He is the centre of the universe for most of my Shepards (apart from the one I made to see a different story arc) He is my first ME love and will remain the most important LI.

Modifié par Jenova65, 20 décembre 2010 - 12:37 .

[Xilizhra]

Liara, because... well, there really aren't any other F/F relationships. However, I genuinely like her a lot (I haven't played LotSB yet, but I badly want to...)

[TheMarshal]

I chose Liara because Kaidan seemed like such a contrived choice. Stayed faithful to her through ME2 because that's what my FemShep would have done.



With no ME1 romance, I don't think that I would have chosen to romance any of the men in ME2. Jacob felt like he respected Shepard too much to become involved (and watching his romance scene made me cringe...), Garrus struck me as more of a Chakotay to my Janeway, so no romance there, and Thane just... didn't feel right.



Were we to remove the hetero-centrism (you'd think that after 200+ years, curing all diseases, extending human lifespan into the 150+ range, and opening up the galaxy to exploration, there'd be a little more open-mindedness about these things...), Ashley would suffer from the same stereotype as Kaidan, and would feel more like a close (albeit occasionally obnoxious) pal, Miranda definitely suffers from the "cheerleader" syndrome, and Jack struck me as more of my FemShep's little sister than a potential love interest.



Tali would be the only other one that I believe I'd be interested in romancing, but the way it plays out feels like you're taking advantage of her.

[Juliaxo]

Shepard said it best: "I live a dangerous life. Dangerous men fit right in"

I think part of the appeal of Thane is that when you first meet him he's very mysterious and shown to be very capable at what he does which is damn sexy. His every movement is pure, focused percision and that lends a presence to him that is undeniably alluring. Think: Tall, dark, and  handsome. But beyond that, as you get to know him, you find that he's also a very intelligent, thoughtful, spiritual and sensitive man who wants very much to do some good in the time that he has. I was interested in pretty much everything he had to say whether it was about his past, drell culture, the hanar. You name it.  He could have read the phone book and I would have been riveted. Dat voice.

He's also been through some very difficult things but he's unabashedly honest with Shepard from the start. Even when it doesn't cast him in the best light: like not being there for his son.  He's straightforward about how he feels and what he thinks which my Shep appreciates. She also knows he's got her back for as long as he draws breath.

All of my Fem!Sheps go for Thane. The only one who didn't ended up with Garrus.

And as for Garrus, I think that relationship is as simple as realizing you've fallen for a best friend. He's awesome.

[Bourne Endeavor]

For Miranda, I foresee potential in chipping away at her ice queen demeanor and saw her for the conflicted and self-conscience woman she actually is. She was quite captivating when she portrayed actual human insecurities and even partial jealousy that Shepard was who he was through accomplishments of his own, whereas she perceived anything of note as genetic enhancements. It was rewarding to turn her focus away and give her a sense of confidence. I remain hopeful this is explored upon in Mass Effect 3. My only complaint is the romance scene itself "meet me in the engineer room in five minutes" was riddled in cliche. I suppose with the more tender scene involving Jack, Bioware opted for a contrast. I found having Liara claim Shepard has changed Miranda in more ways than he knew and Kasumi feel frightened due to her smiling more compelling than the actual scene.

Kaidan was because I found him arguably the most intriguing character in Mass Effect. Confident, well-coordinated yet with conflicted in the subtlest of manners. He would not openly confess his qualms unless pressed, which provided a partial mystique to his past. In essence, he was what Jacob had potential to be, yet failed spectacularly in. Femshep was required to pursue him on more occasions than the opposite and it was a rewarding contrast. In addition, if you were a biotic - which I was not. You had a relating topic. His VA and tactical frame of mine was a bonus.

Ashley I found intrigued based upon her cynical and insecure demeanor. This was the initial spark, to open a narrow-mind into the possibilities of the unknown. Why I retained interest is Ashley relays everything I am personally attracted to in the fairer sex: confidence, passionate, independence. She is fully capable by her lonesome and has no qualm affirming these characteristics. Despite that, she still retains her femininity. Her forward approach is a nice touch and personally I fancied the poetry even if it did come across as cheesy.

Garrus. I must concede, it was done as nothing more than a fan having the opportunity to bed the badass favorite and nary passing up the aforementioned. His conflicts and moral ambiguity are undoubtedly his most fascinating features. In his heart he yearns to do justice, yet cannot adhere to the laws that allot for shades of gray. He commands respect in all his undertakings yet remains 'human' through his emotions. His constant searching for comfort in a war torn world is never better shown than in his romance. Still, I cannot shake the brother-in-arms mentality from my days playing a male Shepard to opt for him as a romance.

Liara is a perplexing case. I had purposely paid little attention to her throughout Mass Effect on frequent files as her character harbored upon generic. I was pleasantly surprised by a strong developmental focus when I finally initiated a romance. Her remarkable curiosity is both innocent in its portray and alluring all devoid of an intentional attempt. Her own lack of confidence in a relationship setting is equally warm as she gradually begins to trust her own instincts. Her evolution in Mass Effect 2 is night and day. Whereas previously I would cite her the weakest in ME. Her growth is incomparable. A conflicted sense of vengeance, uncertain passion muddled with apprehensive both upon the power placed on her fingertips and Shepard's survival is eloquently rendered for a rewarding sequence between two story arcs. This compiled with an abrupt confidence boost and subtle concerns Shepard has moved all tie into a compelling romance. Her only downfall is the necessity of ME2 to hold up against the others.

Jack is a special case. One's fascination cannot help but be linked upon her experiences throughout life and therefore is platonic for an ample amount of time. When she begins to query why Shepard is paying her any partial attention devoid of wanting something in reward, is when she truly becomes more than meets the eye. Her inability to trust, to display even a remote degree of vulnerability provide a challenge. The entirety of the relationship is built upon the definition of what makes a relationship viable and worthwhile: trust. A concept many take for granted is instead replaced with skepticism. Jack's subsequent confusion and gradually apparent nerves that someone may finally love her for her, and nothing more is perhaps the most comforting portion of the game. The romance scene is arguably the most compelling in the series, depicting a broken woman finally finding her solace and is emotional overwhelmed.

... okay this analysis was a tad more in-depth than I had originally thought. So... there you go! What? I like romance. Leave me alone!

Edit: Oh and because I might as well. The most amusing line in any romance is from Ash. "Well... that is a unique take on "on the floor and give me twenty."

Garrus' is arguably the most emotional. "For once... I just want something to go right." I believe I am paraphrasing there though, so my apologies.

Modifié par Bourne Endeavor, 20 décembre 2010 - 01:53 .

[RAF1940]

Bourne Endeavor wrote...

For Miranda, I foresee potential in chipping away at her ice queen demeanor and saw her for the conflicted and self-conscience woman she actually is. She was quite captivating when she portrayed actual human insecurities and even partial jealousy that Shepard was who he was through accomplishments of his own, whereas she perceived anything of note as genetic enhancements. It was rewarding to turn her focus away and give her a sense of confidence. I remain hopeful this is explored upon in Mass Effect 3. My only complaint is the romance scene itself "meet me in the engineer room in five minutes" was riddled in cliche. I suppose with the more tender scene involving Jack, Bioware opted for a contrast. I found having Liara claim Shepard has changed Miranda in more ways than he knew and Kasumi feel frightened due to her smiling more compelling than the actual scene.

Kaidan was because I found him arguably the most intriguing character in Mass Effect. Confident, well-coordinated yet with conflicted in the subtlest of manners. He would not openly confess his qualms unless pressed, which provided a partial mystique to his past. In essence, he was what Jacob had potential to be, yet failed spectacularly in. Femshep was required to pursue him on more occasions than the opposite and it was a rewarding contrast. In addition, if you were a biotic - which I was not. You had a relating topic. His VA and tactical frame of mine was a bonus.

Ashley I found intrigued based upon her cynical and insecure demeanor. This was the initial spark, to open a narrow-mind into the possibilities of the unknown. Why I retained interest is Ashley relays everything I am personally attracted to in the fairer sex: confidence, passionate, independence. She is fully capable by her lonesome and has no qualm affirming these characteristics. Despite that, she still retains her femininity. Her forward approach is a nice touch and personally I fancied the poetry even if it did come across as cheesy.

Garrus. I must concede, it was done as nothing more than a fan having the opportunity to bed the badass favorite and nary passing up the aforementioned. His conflicts and moral ambiguity are undoubtedly his most fascinating features. In his heart he yearns to do justice, yet cannot adhere to the laws that allot for shades of gray. He commands respect in all his undertakings yet remains 'human' through his emotions. His constant searching for comfort in a war torn world is never better shown than in his romance. Still, I cannot shake the brother-in-arms mentality from my days playing a male Shepard to opt for him as a romance.

Liara is a perplexing case. I had purposely paid little attention to her throughout Mass Effect on frequent files as her character harbored upon generic. I was pleasantly surprised by a strong developmental focus when I finally initiated a romance. Her remarkable curiosity is both innocent in its portray and alluring all devoid of an intentional attempt. Her own lack of confidence in a relationship setting is equally warm as she gradually begins to trust her own instincts. Her evolution in Mass Effect 2 is night and day. Whereas previously I would cite her the weakest in ME. Her growth is incomparable. A conflicted sense of vengeance, uncertain passion muddled with apprehensive both upon the power placed on her fingertips and Shepard's survival is eloquently rendered for a rewarding sequence between two story arcs. This compiled with an abrupt confidence boost and subtle concerns Shepard has moved all tie into a compelling romance. Her only downfall is the necessity of ME2 to hold up against the others.

Jack is a special case. One's fascination cannot help but be linked upon her experiences throughout life and therefore is platonic for an ample amount of time. When she begins to query why Shepard is paying her any partial attention devoid of wanting something in reward, is when she truly becomes more than meets the eye. Her inability to trust, to display even a remote degree of vulnerability provide a challenge. The entirety of the relationship is built upon the definition of what makes a relationship viable and worthwhile: trust. A concept many take for granted is instead replaced with skepticism. Jack's subsequent confusion and gradually apparent nerves that someone may finally love her for her, and nothing more is perhaps the most comforting portion of the game. The romance scene is arguably the most compelling in the series, depicting a broken woman finally finding her solace and is emotional overwhelmed.

... okay this analysis was a tad more in-depth than I had originally thought. So... there you go! What? I like romance. Leave me alone!

Edit: Oh and because I might as well. The most amusing line in any romance is from Ash. "Well... that is a unique take on "on the floor and give me twenty."

Garrus' is arguably the most emotional. "For once... I just want something to go right." I believe I am paraphrasing there though, so my apologies.

Wow. You really know your Mass Effect!!!

[ObserverStatus]

My Shepard chose Liara, because she didn't shoot Wrex.

[hooahguy]

I chose Miranda, because her personality matches my Shep's personality: cold at first, but then you soften up. She is strong and independent, not needly like a few others. Her backstory is touching, but doesnt bring her down a level.

I tried the other LIs (for maleshep) and its just so hard to not romance Miri.

[Brass_Buckles]

Hmm. My first Shepard, and I think the only one, thanks to computer problems, I managed to play through both games thus far, chose Kaidan first, because he was a nice guy and, well, he was the only available guy in the crew in ME1.



I intended her to stay loyal, but Kaidan's reaction on Horizon felt like a betrayal. Sure, it's pretty unbelievable that she came back from the dead, but he had no trust whatsoever in her--something that he should have, if they were going to pick back up that relationship. After that I considered having her end up with Jacob, but it didn't sit well with me to have my anti-Cerberus character fall in with a Cerberus lackey. Thane was the next potential choice. But, after the loyalty missions, I was shocked when I followed the flirty Garrus dialogue and, hey, wait a minute, he was agreeing to it? And I went with it, because no matter how alien Garrus is, he's a great character, and as Shepard herself says in some of the romance dialogue, he was someone she knew and could trust. So why not Garrus? Subsequent dialogue led to some trepidation, but the final romance scene with Garrus made it all worth it--it's such a sweet scene. Now it's hard for me to make a Shepard romance anyone but Garrus.



Purely for the results in ME3, though, I have plans to do a loyal-to-Kaidan romance, a cheats-on-Kaidan pair of romances, and a Shepard each for Thane and Garrus only (no Kaidan romance). Sorry, Jacob, but Shepard is not your priiiize.

[Shadow_Soul]

My FemShep went for Garrus. She has her reasons. 'Nuff said.

Modifié par Shadow_Soul, 20 décembre 2010 - 03:02 .

[royceclemens]

Well, I'm importing twelve Shepards into ME3 with decisional variances and romances galore (including and Ashley-Miranda cheat, just to see what happens) If they're really gonna go all out, I want all the game I can get.



But for my main? I chose Jack.



Pairing up a Paragon Colonist/Sole Survivor Shepard (especially one who tried to romance Ashley and lost her on Virmire) with Jack makes for an interesting situation, as their backgrounds are eerily similar (Colony life gone wrong and trauma after trauma after trauma, complete with lost love), yet their approaches to life are so drastically different. Shepard becomes the white knight while Jack wallows and horror and despair. Their lives are a series of horrible accidents, the same that make up any of us, except somewhere along the line Shepard went good and Jack went bad. Another accident and their roles could have reversed. Kinda underlines the futility in the whole enterprise of life, huh? Like there's no real soul, no real "usness" to us and we're all simply the sums of our experiences.



But if that's too meta and bulls---ty for the room, then how 'bout this: Simply? She made me laugh.