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[procyon8]

I find it very hypocritical that no one here cares about dating aliens -- some so vastly different they can either kill you if you do it the wrong way (Garrus) or you could kill them (Tali) -- but a lot of you are somehow disgusted or put-off by the idea of dating an older woman. 

Come on.

Modifié par procyon8, 01 juillet 2011 - 03:30 .

[mesmerizedish]

ladyvader wrote...

Computer_God91 wrote...

I don't understand why people assume she's super old. Her age is never stated in game, she could be as "young" as Anderson for all we know, maybe even younger. Remember in the books people look alot younger at what we consider old age now but for some reason this doesn't translate to in game.

If she has been with the Alliance since the retaking of Shanxi, then she is at least in her mid to late 50's.  Now that is not that old considering humans can live up to about 150.  But old enough to be a grandmother.  Heck, I know people in their 30's that are grandparents.

I'm a little offended that people are trying to say she's actually not old. She's definitely an older woman. She can be in her 60s. And you know what? That's okay.

Modifié par ishmaeltheforsaken, 01 juillet 2011 - 03:33 .

[TexasToast712]

procyon8 wrote...

I find it very hypocritical that no one here cares about dating aliens -- some so vastly different they can either kill you if you do it the wrong way (Garrus) or you could kill them (Tali) -- but a lot of you are somehow disgusted or put-off by the idea of dating an older woman. 

Come on.

Yup.

[shepskisaac]

procyon8 wrote...

I find it very hypocritical that no one here cares about dating aliens -- some so vastly different they can either kill you if you do it the wrong way (Garrus) or you could kill them (Tali) -- but a lot of you are somehow disgusted or put-off by the idea of dating an older woman. 

Come on.

Why are you surprised? People hate no one more then their own kind. "An older woman, a disabled guy, another human of the same sex? Ewwwww gross! Reptile aliens, a walking suit with a tube instead of face? So HAWT!" That's unfortunately how some people act...

[procyon8]

Filament wrote...

Aliens are fantasy. We have preconceptions about what it means to have a relationship with other humans depending on age, gender, etc, obviously not the case with regard to aliens. Even though we still apply our gender preconceptions onto aliens which I find a little questionable.

What? We're talking about things that either look like an unholy science experiment designed to cross-breed a cat, a baboon and a velociraptor, or a green Harlequin baby all grown up, I'm pretty sure most (at least normal) people have preconceptions against that sort of thing. And people's hangups about dating older women have gone down ever since the whole "Cougar" thing became popular, so why would people have hangups about a possible Chakwas romance?

I'm surprised there hasn't been a Chakwas or a Joker romance option in this game yet. Or at least like a joke option with you hitting on Joker and him making some stupid comment about it. 

[ThatDancingTurian]

procyon8 wrote...

And people's hangups about dating older women have gone down ever since the whole "Cougar" thing became popular, so why would people have hangups about a possible Chakwas romance?

Maybe it has nothing to do with her age and they just don't want to romance her? I like her as one of the few purely platonic relationships Shepard has, someone to go to for advice and to discuss old times without any sexual tension involved. I just didn't get any chemistry between them at all.

More power to you guys and everything, but I don't see it.

[procyon8]

Aris Ravenstar wrote...

procyon8 wrote...

And people's hangups about dating older women have gone down ever since the whole "Cougar" thing became popular, so why would people have hangups about a possible Chakwas romance?

Maybe it has nothing to do with her age and they just don't want to romance her? I like her as one of the few purely platonic relationships Shepard has, someone to go to for advice and to discuss old times without any sexual tension involved. I just didn't get any chemistry between them at all.

More power to you guys and everything, but I don't see it.

I guess.

That is something odd I noticed in ME2 -- how it's difficult to talk to almost anybody onboard the Normandy without trying to jump their bones, how the platonic people (especially Kasumi and Zaeed) hardly say anything worthwhile to begin with and those that do you can't have deep or involved conversations with. The only exception to this rule is Thane, and one, he annoys the hell out of me, and two I can't fathom why he's the only person on the damn ship you can friendzone. 

EDIT: 
This game seriously needs more deep, platonic characters (and friend options!) instead of just having Chakwas and Joker serve that role.

Modifié par procyon8, 01 juillet 2011 - 04:12 .

[procyon8]

Double post, nothing to see here, move on.

Modifié par procyon8, 01 juillet 2011 - 04:11 .

[Lord Coake]

tomas2377 wrote...


While my Shep has totally fallen for Ashley it would be interesting to see how a romance between Shepard and Chakwas could happen.

A funny idea would be to make it a fling on both their parts.  Something that sparks as a way for both of them to enjoy tossing caution to the winds and having a good time of it.  Eventually, they part with fond memories and the occasional knowing look and chuckle.

Then of course, Shepard runs across a letter to Chakwas from Ashley or whoever his LI ends up being thanking the good doctor profusley for "teaching Shepard right."  The drop-jawed look would be priceless, and Chakwas could (would) reply completely correctly that it's not like either of them didn't enjoy the "education."

[Esbatty]

WANT! I so... very badly... want a Chakwas romance. I have two romanceless Shepards, one male and one female. The FemShep is for a possible Jokermance, and the Sheploo is for any end of trilogy romance that is available to be explored that wasn't previously like Gianna Parasini or Shiala, etc.

[Massadonious1]

ishmaeltheforsaken wrote...

ladyvader wrote...

Computer_God91 wrote...

I don't understand why people assume she's super old. Her age is never stated in game, she could be as "young" as Anderson for all we know, maybe even younger. Remember in the books people look alot younger at what we consider old age now but for some reason this doesn't translate to in game.

If she has been with the Alliance since the retaking of Shanxi, then she is at least in her mid to late 50's.  Now that is not that old considering humans can live up to about 150.  But old enough to be a grandmother.  Heck, I know people in their 30's that are grandparents.

I'm a little offended that people are trying to say she's actually not old. She's definitely an older woman. She can be in her 60s. And you know what? That's okay.

60 could very well be the new 40, especially with the universes expanded lifespans.

[TexasToast712]

Remember people, show your support in your signature by linking the thread like me or using a signature bar. 

[ISpeakTheTruth]

You know what... after thinking about it I'd actually be alright with a Chakwas romance option. I'd probably make that my second playthrough romance if it was an ooption.

I like her character and... she is very hot for her age.

[DaveExclamationMarkYognaut]

procyon8 wrote...

Aris Ravenstar wrote...

procyon8 wrote...

And people's hangups about dating older women have gone down ever since the whole "Cougar" thing became popular, so why would people have hangups about a possible Chakwas romance?

Maybe it has nothing to do with her age and they just don't want to romance her? I like her as one of the few purely platonic relationships Shepard has, someone to go to for advice and to discuss old times without any sexual tension involved. I just didn't get any chemistry between them at all.

More power to you guys and everything, but I don't see it.

I guess.

That is something odd I noticed in ME2 -- how it's difficult to talk to almost anybody onboard the Normandy without trying to jump their bones, how the platonic people (especially Kasumi and Zaeed) hardly say anything worthwhile to begin with and those that do you can't have deep or involved conversations with. The only exception to this rule is Thane, and one, he annoys the hell out of me, and two I can't fathom why he's the only person on the damn ship you can friendzone. 

EDIT: 
This game seriously needs more deep, platonic characters (and friend options!) instead of just having Chakwas and Joker serve that role.

+1

Bioware needs to learn to say "no" to all the relationship people. We don't want ME3 to be Dragon Age 2: In Space haha.

[Esbatty]

I want to know Chakwas. Old Testament style. Thats how badly I want a romance with her. The Serrice Ice Brandy fetch quest and the private drinking session was awesome. If only the Med-Bay had blinds that could be lowered.

Shepard: EDI?
EDI: Yes, Commander?
Shepard: Lower the lighting in Medbay by 45%, delay any meetings for the next two hours... oh, and play a Turian Dirge on a loop.
EDI: Excuse me Shepard but all of those requests, save for the latter, sound partially romantic.
Shepard: Oh no, its completely romantic. Alien funerals turn the good Doctor on.
EDI: ... *the entire Normandy shudders*
Chakwas: What was that?
Shepard: Nothin', now give me some sugar, baby.

Modifié par Esbatty, 01 juillet 2011 - 04:49 .

[bleetman]

DaveExclamationMarkYognaut wrote...

Bioware needs to learn to say "no" to all the relationship people. We don't want ME3 to be Dragon Age 2: In Space haha.

Oh my, yes. We might end up with one or two characters flirting with Shepard one time. The horror.

[DaveExclamationMarkYognaut]

bleetman wrote...

DaveExclamationMarkYognaut wrote...

Bioware needs to learn to say "no" to all the relationship people. We don't want ME3 to be Dragon Age 2: In Space haha.

Oh my, yes. We might end up with one or two characters flirting with Shepard one time. The horror.

I'm totally cool with people hitting on Shep. What I don't want is creepy dating sim in my Sci-Fi RPG/Shooter.

[Esbatty]

My shepards (both male and female) would wreck that chick.

...

Is it okay to call Chakwas a "Chick" or should it be Dr. Chick?

[jlb524]

I prefer Chick M.D.

[ladyvader]

Filament wrote...

Aliens are fantasy. We have preconceptions about what it means to have a relationship with other humans depending on age, gender, etc, obviously not the case with regard to aliens. Even though we still apply our gender preconceptions onto aliens which I find a little questionable.

So true.

[Computer_God91]

TexasToast712 wrote...

Remember people, show your support in your signature by linking the thread like me or using a signature bar. 

Seriously, this.

Anyway, I think based on how you talk to people it should either develop into a friendship or romance instead of preset "these characters auto like Shep". Although that may be way ahead of what current developers can do.

[Repzik]

The locust queen for romance!

[Computer_God91]

Repzik wrote...

The locust queen for romance!

Aw yes! Lets make sweet locust babies with her.