Arijharn wrote...
You know, I think it's almost guaranteed that Miranda, outside these forums, is more popular (at least compared to Tali) than most character's, with the possible exception of Ashley.
Tali is popular here on these boards, but these boards are hardly representative of the general gaming public, I mean, you'd have to be a pretty large fan to post (regularly) on a board owned and operated by the actual game developers.
I like to believe that, but we have no data to support it. I wish Bioware would publish some statistics about that - after ME3 is out and such debates here won't transform into popularity contests any more.
Anyway, I'm confident Miranda will play a significant role in ME3 (I personally don't care so much whether she's 'permanent' or not, as long as I can interact with her regularly and in an emotionally engaging manner (read: important) -- although I will probably miss her Tactician/Leader passive). I just hope/need Yvonne to reprise her role. It just wouldn't seem the same character otherwise imo. It would be like Sarah Walker being played in the 5th season by someone else.
That's about the least of my worries. I agree it would be likely be jarring, but I could live with it much more easily than with a reduced role, interaction or screen presence.
@Mdoggy1214, enyasoul:
Not with me. I find that terribly condescending. Now there's an option I definitely wish *not* to be in game.