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[Sable Phoenix]

Someone should ask Mac Walters if he's destroying the consistency and lore of the Mass Effect universe because he enjoys doing so or just because he doesn't care.

[Tonymac]

JamieCOTC wrote...

5 PM EST? Crap, I probably won't be around. I hope someone asks him why Shepard couldn't bring up Akuze.

I will see if I can do that for you JamieCOTC.  I will attend this and ask a few questions, if I can.

[Fiery Phoenix]

Sable Phoenix wrote...

Someone should ask Mac Walters if he's destroying the consistency and lore of the Mass Effect universe because he enjoys doing so or just because he doesn't care.

The answer is most probably the latter.

[Fiery Phoenix]

A bunch of questions I've compiled, off the top of my head:

- Why did Mass Effect 2's main story feel generally inferior and fruitless compared to its predecessor's?

- Why couldn't a Sole Survivor Commander Shepard bring up the Akuze incident to the Illusive Man?

- Why are there so many unexplained plot points in Mass Effect 2, such as Shepard's resurrection and the Collectors' ultimate motives?

- Are the characters Ashley Williams and Kaidan Alenko expected to make a significant return at some point in the future, seeing as how they have been treated rather unfairly since the end of the first Mass Effect?

- What can we expect from Mass Effect 3 storywise?

Modifié par Fiery Phoenix, 24 mars 2011 - 05:22 .

[leeboi2]

Fiery Phoenix wrote...

A bunch of questions I've compiled, off the top of my head:

- Why did Mass Effect 2's main story feel generally inferior and fruitless compared to its predecessor's?

- Why couldn't a Sole Survivor Commander Shepard bring up the Akuze incident to the Illusive Man?

- Why are there so many unexplained plot points in Mass Effect 2, such as Shepard's resurrection and the Collectors' ultimate motives?

- Are the characters Ashley Williams and Kaidan Alenko expected to make a significant return at some point in the future, seeing as how they have been treated rather unfairly since the end of the first Mass Effect?

- What can we expect from Mass Effect 3 storywise?

1. Because Mac Walters wrote it.
2. Because Mac Walters wrote it.
3. Because Mac Walters wrote it.
4. No, because Mac Walters wrote it.
5. Not much, because Mac Walters is writing it.

[Fiery Phoenix]

LOL, I can't help but agree. Still, would be interesting to see how this plays out.

[Fdingo]

All these questions feel...quite accusatory. I'm not saying that we should just suck up to them but surely there must be better ways to word these and possibly questions about the creative process rather than just naming all your personal complaints knowing well ahead that there is little Mac Walters can do about them now.

[Fiery Phoenix]

Fdingo wrote...

All these questions feel...quite accusatory. I'm not saying that we should just suck up to them but surely there must be better ways to word these and possibly questions about the creative process rather than just naming all your personal complaints knowing well ahead that there is little Mac Walters can do about them now.

I fully realize that. But I think that's the point of a Q&A session with your fans. It's not that we're asking him to fix anything; we're simply asking for an explanation on them. Going by the posts in this thread (so far), it seems these are the questions people would like to see addressed. You could reword them as you please; they're just here as a reminder, that's all.

[LovesRamen]

....Er.

Maybe think of NICER questions? Jeez, that's just hash.

[Fiery Phoenix]

I'm really not sure how to reword them, lol!

[Whiteshiro]

agreed give the guy some slack he did a amazing job!

[LovesRamen]

Like, half of those are opinions and the other half are accusations.

[Fiery Phoenix]

LovesRamen wrote...

Like, half of those are opinions and the other half are accusations.

What kind of questions should we be asking, then? If you go over the previous pages of this very thread, this is exactly the kind of thing people are interested to here. I agree that they're probably not the best, but if it's what we'd like to here, why not?

Perhaps a better rewording would do.

[JamieCOTC]

Akuze: One of Commander Shepard's back stories, Sole Survivor, has his squad killed by a Thresher Maw. In ME1, we learn that Cerberus was behind this attack on Shepard and his squad. Was there a story reason as to why (presumably paragon) Shepard did not confront TIM or Miranda about this indecent when Cerberus asked for his help?

A little wonky and could use some cleaning up, but I tried to make it as civil and non accusatory as possible while still being specific.

Modifié par JamieCOTC, 24 mars 2011 - 05:46 .

[Fiery Phoenix]

JamieCOTC wrote...

Akuze: One of Commander Shepard's back stories, Sole Survivor, has his squad killed by a Thresher Maw. In ME1, we learn that Cerberus was behind this attack on Shepard and his squad. Was there a story reason as to why (presumably paragon) Shepard did not confront TIM or Miranda about this indecent when Cerberus asked for his help?

A little wonky and could use some cleaning up, but I tried to make it as civil and non accusatory as possible while still being specific.

I would have written the same but aren't questions supposed to be, you know, short and concise?

[Tyrannosaurus Rex]

LovesRamen wrote...


Like, half of those are opinions and the other half are accusations.

Really? Because these 4...

- Why couldn't a Sole Survivor Commander Shepard bring up the Akuze incident to the Illusive Man?

-
Why are there so many unexplained plot points in Mass Effect 2, such as
Shepard's resurrection and the Collectors' ultimate motives?

-
Are the characters Ashley Williams and Kaidan Alenko expected to make a
significant return at some point in the future, seeing as how they have
been treated rather unfairly since the end of the first Mass Effect?

- What can we expect from Mass Effect 3 storywise?

Are perfectly valid questions that would be nice to hear answered by the guy in charge of the story.

[JamieCOTC]

Fiery Phoenix wrote...

JamieCOTC wrote...

Akuze: One of Commander Shepard's back stories, Sole Survivor, has his squad killed by a Thresher Maw. In ME1, we learn that Cerberus was behind this attack on Shepard and his squad. Was there a story reason as to why (presumably paragon) Shepard did not confront TIM or Miranda about this indecent when Cerberus asked for his help?

A little wonky and could use some cleaning up, but I tried to make it as civil and non accusatory as possible while still being specific.

I would have written the same but aren't questions supposed to be, you know, short and concise?

"Why couldn't Sole Survivor Shepard bring up the Akuze indecent to TIM or Miranda?" 

Modifié par JamieCOTC, 24 mars 2011 - 05:53 .

[Tazzmission]

in mass effect 3 will we have the option for thane?

[Fiery Phoenix]

I'd appreciate if you guys could think of more questions or better ways of articulating the ones I've written. It's better if we're ready by the time the session starts.

[Emperor Mars]

It appears that all of these "harsh" questions come from the writing of Mass Effect 2...while I disagree and enjoyed ME2 as much as ME1 here is how you can ask that apparently so important writing/story question without sounding like a jerk...

Some vocal fans think that the writing and story of ME2 was weaker than that of Mass Effect 1. Do you agree? If so how will the writers attempt to rectify this ME3? If you do not agree, what is your opinion of the writing and story in ME2 compared to ME1?

Yeah its a long prompt like question...but its better than sounding like a jerk imo.

Its not that bloody difficult to ask a question about someones work without sounding like a aggressive fanboy/girl. just set aside your frustration for a minute and use your brain.


Oh and my actual questions

Will ash or kaiden be involved with Arrival? If not, will they be involed with any other DLC?
In ME3 will we be recruting anyone, or are we just going to focus on the reaper storyline?
God damn mining. Is it returning?
What are the future plans for the Mass Effect series? (other than books, the movie, and the comics)


I will be in class during the chat (damn it) so feel free to steal my questions...

Modifié par Emperor Mars, 24 mars 2011 - 05:58 .

[morrie23]

I'd like to know:

Why does the baby Reaper look like a T-800?

How were the Collectors going to ever get enough humans to finish the baby Reaper?

[Remus Artega]

Some fair questions there but they will first have to made it through the double filtering and even then I think they will be somewhat skewed or completely derailed...nontheless would love to see actual answers....

[Fiery Phoenix]

Emperor Mars wrote...
*snip*

The problem is I assumed they would only accept short and quick questions, hence why the majority of my questions are rather short and concise although still sounding accusatory. It appears I was wrong in assuming that, which is great.

Modifié par Fiery Phoenix, 24 mars 2011 - 06:00 .

[Julie the bogan]

I'm a bit tired, its 5am here but ill give one a go.

- Why did Mass Effect 2's main story feel generally inferior and fruitless compared to its predecessor's?

What about;

- Has fan response regarding ME2’s main story driven development of ME3?

Edit sry: - Has fan response regarding ME2’s main story driven development of ME3? In reguards to story style

Modifié par Julie Shepard, 24 mars 2011 - 06:02 .