I'm late to the party and there's a lot to discuss. Might as well get to it.
[Implementation]Personally, I hope Garrus will be open to same-sex romance in Mass Effect 3*. It's a controversial choice, I know. Many think of him as a “bro,” not as a lover. I respect this position, but still believe there
could be more to the relationship. I'll break down my reasoning step-by-step.
- Garrus cannot be romanced in ME1 and expresses no interest in either Shepard
- He can be romanced in ME2, but fShep must initiate
- He accepts Shepard's offer because he respects and trusts her,
not because he's physically attracted to her (see
this video and pay special attention to the lines: "Why the hell not? There's nobody in this galaxy I respect more than you." and "I'm not going to pretend I've got a fetish for humans... but this isn't about that. This is about us.")
- It can be assumed, therefore, that Shepard's sex is
also irrelevant
- Thus, the only real difference between a ME2-Garrus/fShep romance and a ME3-Garrus/mShep romance is when they start (according to Bioware, ME3 begins six months to one year after ME2).
Given the lack of screen time, it could be argued that the latter version is inferior. It's all a matter of opinion, however. For me, the situation makes perfect sense. My Shepard has had a crush on Garrus since day one but doesn't want to let his personal feelings compromise the mission. Well, until now, that is. The Reapers are invading and they're a far greater threat than anything Shepard has faced before. Many people he cares about (including Garrus) could die. Because he probably won't get a second chance, now is the time to move in.
As you can see, a little roleplaying can make all the difference. It doesn't bother me that the romance begins “late.” I mean, it's ****ing Garrus. Who could ask for more? Okay, okay. I realize Garrus isn't at the top of
everyone's list. That's fine. Kaidan and Joker don't rank high on mine. That's why this thread exists. I'm just glad there's going to be male/male romance in ME3! I want there to be a turian LI, but I don't care what we get so long as it's written well. (I do agree with ElitePinecone, however. Please, no more lunatics, murderers, and drama queens. I want someone stable for once! Oh, and some muscles wouldn't hurt)
* Of course, this is assuming it will be possible to initiate romances with returning squadmates in the third game. This is a safe assumption, in my opinion, as Bioware intends for each installment in the trilogy to be a valid entry point. It would be unfair if new players only had two or three romance options to choose from. I doubt BW will take this route.
[Gender-Specific Dialogue, Party Recognition, and Romance Interrupts]Yes, please! To some, these may seem like insignificant features, but I think they add a great deal to the game. I'd love it if Ashley or Wrex poked fun at my Shepard for his unconventional tastes (I'm referring more to his xenophilia and less to his homosexuality). My heart would melt if I ever had the opportunity to embrace Garrus while he's on one of his heated tantrums. Though, the renegades needn't miss out! I want to see yelling, punching, shoving, wrestling... *clears his throat* Moving on.
[Mature Content]If you couldn't tell by now, I'm a romantic. By a considerable margin, I prefer non-explicit demonstrations of affection over raunchiness. A kiss, a hug, or a held hand conveys, in my opinion,
much more than T&A. Millions (if not billions) of people across the galaxy are dying every day. I'd like to think that this would bother
someone on the Normandy. Now, I will concede that not everyone responds to stress the same way. Some like to rant, while others need to “work it” out of their system. I just hope we'll see some variety in ME3. Can I get some sobbing with my sideboob, please?
[The “Samara Effect”]It has always bothered me how much of a disconnect there is between the actions you take and who you can romance. My renegade Shepard was quite cruel to Tali in ME1 (didn't want her on the ship, refused to give her the Geth data, and so on). Why then is she fawning over him in the second game? Every character, whether they can be romanced or not, should be able to express his/her disapproval of Shepard's actions. I'm not a fan of visible metrics, however. This means no numbers and no bars. I want party members to actually confront Shepard and say what's on their mind. Take, for example, a situation where Shepard must choose between saving Garrus' mother or preventing a turian frigate from being destroyed. If I picked the latter option, I'd expect Garrus to be upset. Hell, he'd probably take a swing at Shepard if given the chance.
I realize that requests like these cost money. Still, they're important to me. I play the Mass Effect games for the story, not the gameplay. There are plenty of games out there that can deliver an entertaining shooter experience, but
very few that can make me
feel the way I do when I play this one. I hope Bioware understands this and won't take anything for granted. Mass Effect 3 is the end of the trilogy. They should pull no punches.
[Miscellaneous]1) I want to start a group supporting a Garrus/mShep romance. Anyone who'd like to join such a group should send me a PM. If the response is positive enough, I'll fire it up. At the very least, I might create some banners. Please share your feedback!
2) Originally, I had planned on discussing topics such as “retcons VS character development” and “metagaming.” These are complex subjects, though, and not entirely on-topic. If they come up again (and I fear they will), I'll reconsider. I don't want to get on Siansonea's bad side, however. I may love her rainbow cookies, but I'm not a fan of her knuckle sandwiches.
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