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Samara the Justicar Support Thread


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This is a character support thread dedicated to Samara.  At this time, I'm not adding an extensive OP, but we can change that.

I like Samara because while she does serve as a resource on asari culture, she's a substantial character in her own right.  I think she's interesting because of the mysteriousness of her person - she is a reserved individual, but at the same time, she is accommodating of Shepard's curiosity.  There are minor aspects of her character that she does not show directly, but that can be seen through observation, such as smiles of amused happiness when being asked questions aboard the Normandy, her solemn sadness at the death of her daughter, and her tragic inner-turmoil when being romantically pursued by Shepard.  What I like the most, though, is how I get the feeling from the dialogue, and Shepard's body-language, that he/she is in the presence of someone who is both venerable and mysterious. 

While some people are bothered by her dedication to Code, I think that it's an indication of successful writing, that people think so extensively about the intricacies of her character.

Samara does state that there are several things she plans to do after Shepard's mission, but If Shepard is primarily Paragon, Samara will tell him/her that she will return to help him/her.  We do know that all squadmates will return in some capacity if alive at the end of ME2.  I think that Samara will play some role in helping Shepard convince the asari to provide help in fighting the Reapers.  We also know that all of the returning characters will undergo some sort of change.  I can't wait to see what that means for Samara, in ME3.

Please keep it civil and troll-free in here.  As was stated above, aspects of Samara's character may bother people, but we can still be nice to one another.

Editado por yorkj86, 16 junio 2011 - 05:13 .


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Lizardviking wrote...

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I've sort of picked up my drive to write more Mass Effect regards Shepard/Samara. If anyone would like to look into that:

Dreaming After Death

Half venting own feelings and half legit character development for my Shep regards everything.


I like what I am reading so far. :)


Also, Is it true that there is no extra dialog for having done the attempted romance with Samara? Bioware said that there would be. :(


There is a small difference, when you say farewell to Samara on the Citadel.

(Of course now I'm paranoid that it's not firing...)

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ladyvader wrote...

Sylvf wrote...

Lizardviking wrote...

AshiraShepard wrote...

I've sort of picked up my drive to write more Mass Effect regards Shepard/Samara. If anyone would like to look into that:

Dreaming After Death

Half venting own feelings and half legit character development for my Shep regards everything.


I like what I am reading so far. :)


Also, Is it true that there is no extra dialog for having done the attempted romance with Samara? Bioware said that there would be. :(


There is a small difference, when you say farewell to Samara on the Citadel.

(Of course now I'm paranoid that it's not firing...)

Like with the LotSB and Liara's first conversation on the Normandy about being years?  When it had been months?  


Yeah, although it worked in testing. The line that changes with Samara is a lot more subtle and doesn't directly allude to Shepard's attempted romance of her in ME2, so that could be it.

Editado por Sylvf, 13 marzo 2012 - 05:24 .


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AshiraShepard wrote...

I would love to know exactly what it was, because the whole game has left my recall of whole conversations a bit fuzzy. I just remember her telling Shepard to spend what time she have with people who care about her.

Something along those lines anyway.


That is indeed the "tried to romance variation". If you don't, she says you'll both be tested in fire soon enough.

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Lizardviking wrote...

So that was the acknowlegdement? I did pick that up, I loved the line, but I thought it was just something she said for all Shepards.

Are there any other differences beside that line?


Just that one.

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Lizardviking wrote...

Sylvf wrote...

Lizardviking wrote...

So that was the acknowlegdement? I did pick that up, I loved the line, but I thought it was just something she said for all Shepards.

Are there any other differences beside that line?


Just that one.


Oh okay.:(

For whats it worth, I really loved her last lines.


Thanks. Looking at this thread, I regret I didn't put in a little more branching for the "tried to romance" fans, but we had a pretty strict line budget near the end.

I absolutely must give props to Samara's voice actress on doing outstanding job, by the way. It was a pleasure to listen to Maggie Baird recording her lines.
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Premier Bromanov wrote...

Sylvyf, is Ms. Baird as serene a person as Samara makes her seem? Can/will you say?


I don't believe Ms. Baird would mind my saying she seemed like a warm, friendly lady. The regality she brings to Samara is a testament to her acting and a wonderful voice, I think.

Editado por Sylvf, 13 marzo 2012 - 09:10 .


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Premier Bromanov wrote....

Having a writer around makes me nervous about the precision of my analysis of the Ardat-Yakshi Monastery mission and the meeting with Samara on the Citadel.


Sorry, making you nervous was never my intention! I just hopped on to clarify the romance/non-romance split. Please feel free to analyze all you want - people need room to discuss and interpret events they played through.  I certainly don't come to these threads to provide definitive answers on those sorts of ruminations, or to judge what your interpretations are. That's for you guys to have fun with.