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[DarthCaine]

Liara - She basically wants to jump you the moment she meets you as she sensed a "connection" in the 2 minutes she's known you.

Ashley - Yeah I suppose it could work as there's flirting from the start. But the ME1 relationships felt more like a one night stand.

Tali - Her feelings (and age) were retconned, as pedophiles got a hard on from the teenager, but yeah it could work I guess.

Miranda - More like a relationship based on sex, love and the other stuff progresses further on.

Jack - She's an emotional trainwreck, she could very well fall in love with the first guy to show her true affection

[ADLegend21]

well to be fair Liara does take a few dips into Shepard's mind. that's how asari meld and get to know thier bondmates, by reading thier thoughts and memories.

to answer the topic I'd say Femshep Jacob is the most realistic. Jacob doesn't drop all his problems on her and say "fix me!" he handles them and then moves on. He also takes time out to ask how Shepard is doing since she's been rushed back into a high stakes mission after being ressurrected from the dead. He wants to spend time with her and he actually admits that he's fallen in love with her. Don't believe me? check the vid in my sig

[Sgt Stryker]

DarthCaine wrote...

Tali - Her feelings (and age) were retconned, as pedophiles got a hard on from the teenager, but yeah it could work I guess.

Wait. Tali was a teenager in ME1!? Did I miss a memo?

[LOLandStuff]

Sgt Stryker wrote...

DarthCaine wrote...

Tali - Her feelings (and age) were retconned, as pedophiles got a hard on from the teenager, but yeah it could work I guess.

Wait. Tali was a teenager in ME1!? Did I miss a memo?

Tali was 22 in ME and 24 in ME2.

[Dean_the_Young]

Whoever that Noveria secretary woman was, on the basis of being the only non-civilian, non-team member. non-willing criminal, non-fancy **** any Shepard can romance.

[General User]

Gianna Parasini?

[green_lemur]

ADLegend21 wrote...

well to be fair Liara does take a few dips into Shepard's mind. that's how asari meld and get to know thier bondmates, by reading thier thoughts and memories.

to answer the topic I'd say Femshep Jacob is the most realistic. Jacob doesn't drop all his problems on her and say "fix me!" he handles them and then moves on. He also takes time out to ask how Shepard is doing since she's been rushed back into a high stakes mission after being ressurrected from the dead. He wants to spend time with her and he actually admits that he's fallen in love with her. Don't believe me? check the vid in my sig

I agree. Jacob is the most believeable and realistic romance.

[rapscallioness]

Honestly, I'm more attracted to other humans. Therefore my Shepardess is more attracted to other humans. The other aliens are great. Some are even beautiful, but I apparently have a thing for humans.

So, Kaidan is my Baby. And after Horizon I'm looking forward to sum great make up sex....(looking at you BW!)

Honestly, Idk if FemShep can have babies anymore after Cerberus messing w/ her, but Kaidan is a great foil for FemShep. When she's flipping out, he's calm and cool. When he's flipping out (on the rare) she's calm and cool. Besdies he doesn't seem like the kinda character that needs a bunch of craziness going on to be "in love". None of that high stress situational stuff that makes you love the one you're with.

He seems like his personality is more down to earth. He could ba as steady in peace time as war time w/out the itch to go find new adventure.

Modifié par rapscallioness, 13 août 2011 - 12:54 .

[Cephalopods]

Made Nightwing wrote...

@Cephalopods. Now now good sir, our mockery of Talimancers is only in jest. Despite being a massive Ash fan, I too, occasionally dabble with our buxom Chief Engineer.

That said. Ash isn't racist, there's nothing wrong with being religious (to say that there is, is extremely bigoted on your part), and I'm not going to get into the 'abandonment' issue. She and Shepard were going in opposite directions at the time, 'nuff said.

Ash isn't Cereberus, obviously, but shes still too prejudiced for me personally to tolerate. Kaiden said it best, "we're all saints and sinners." Judge a person by their actions, not their claws or tentacles or whatever. Sapience is a rare thing, intelligence and wisdom even more so.

Secondly, shes beleiving in God when she's surrounded by multiple sentient forms of life, using technology of life forms who used to observe neanderthals from a base on Mars. Then she learns that a race of sentient starships has been grooming organic life for assassimlation for millions of years. Yes, all that does not exclude God creating the universe, but it harms every book written about its interference. No offense to the theists in the house, but if you received that kind of experience and information, how far could you really carry your cross without needing to become violent? To me personally, her situation is zealot-grade lunacy.

Miranda puts on a show of self-confidence to cover a massive lack of self-worth. (When Shepard comments that she was made to be perfect, Miranda refutes this statement, and claims that she makes mistakes like everyone else, and that when she fails, she doesn't fail in a small way). She is bitter and resentful that her father couldn't provide an 'ordinary' upbringing (with love and care) for her. Guess who else has that issue? TALI!

Daddy doesn't consume every fiber of Tali's being (literally). She tries to downplay her bloodline and avoids talking about it unless asked. Whereas Miranda moans about her genes like they're going out of style. Tali's bitter, but its because her father cared more for his people as a whole than her as an individual. Miranda's father cared only for himself. So yes, Miranda has reason to be angry, but shes made the best of her situation and done very well. Between the two, I'd rather listen to Tali take it in understanding stride than deal with Miranda's incessant suffering. Maybe its my own character flaw of not being that patient with those who are well-to-do complaining about their daddy issues when another entire species is barely scraping an existance on broken down freighters, trapped in their own skin.

Agree with you about Jack, Liara is still a pretty awesome character (would have liked the relationship to feel more equal, and less like Shepard taking advantage of her).

Other than that, peace out.

Jack is broken. Nothing more to say there I guess. I can't see your point on Liara though, if anything, she always feels to me like shes taking advantage of Shepard. Maybe she grows true feelings for Shepard over time, but every time Liara talks to me I feel like I'm just a trophy for a gold digger.

Modifié par Cephalopods, 13 août 2011 - 03:00 .

[The_Other_M]

Well based on the production values during the "romance" scenes.

ME1 -(both) Liara (her scene was the longest)
ME2- maleShep: Miranda -femShep: Jacob
- Lair of the Shadow Broker: Definitely Liara if the other two weren't persued.

OVERALL: Liara T'Sonni-- based purely on the amount time,effort,and story Bioware put into her character. And how it seems (at least in ME2) everytime Shepard and Liara are on screen together (despite your previous choices) they definitely act like a couple; from the way they act around each other to their playful banter during LotSB. It seems to me that in Bioware's eyes Liara is the "true" love interest for Shepard.

Personally, I didn't persue a love interest in ME1, and in ME2 I had femShep hooked up with Kelly Chambers post credits. Now depending on what actually transfers over from ME2, if the whole Kelly relationship is ignored/omitted by Bioware in ME3, I'd definitely have femShep go for Liara.

[Ryzaki]

Eh my Shep's not alone. He's married in my mind (even if he'll never be able to say it. Nothing contradicts it so ha! ) and has someone waiting at home.

...(well one of my sheps anyway)...

Gonna be single in ME3 though. I'm giving him carth Syndrome without the being a dad bit.  

Modifié par Ryzaki, 13 août 2011 - 03:26 .

[Myaku1313]

None of them imho. Frat would eliminate your human counterparts and seriously if humans are having issues with interracial then species is out of the question. Now if M/F Shep served on separate ships from the human LI's then I would say those two. But you don't.

[Homebound]

realistically, fraternization isnt allowed in the Alliance. Shepdawg wouldnt have a LI in the first place..

[KatieLauren]

Wow. I have to say that rapscallioness makes a really good point. I, personally, wondered if it would always make more sense to have a LI with another human because, at some point, if Shepard survives, he/she may actually stop being required to save the universe and retire from the Alliance, but whose to say he/she can even have kids after being burnt to a crisp and the being almost entirely rebuilt by Cerberus?

So, even after taking that out of the equation, I'd still say either Kaiden or Ashley. I don't particularly dislike Ashley, but I'm not a huge fan, either. I guess it's mainly because Shepard is viewed as "the face of humanity" or whatever and, politically, it would make more sense for him/her to end up with another human. Besides, even though I'm a huge sucker for romance in Bioware games, I agree with those of you who said it really doesn't make a whole lot of sense that between chasing after Saren in ME1 and fighting the Collectors in ME2 while meanwhile preparing for this epic battle between the Reapers that he/she has a lot of spare time for lovin'.

That said, I'm still absolutely in love with Thane, even while my FemShep is too busy saving the galaxy.

[StellarMagic]

Somehow I doubt being 50% bio synthetic composites is good news in any way for full reproductive function. Yep, I went there... so all those arguments about being able to have kids... gone.

"I'm technically undead."

Which hilariously means that the only character with a chance of having a biological child through Shepard in any way is... Liara. Damn you Bioware! Though staying with her after ME2 would give any of my Shepards the creeps.

[rapscallioness]

@made nightwing Shaira's invitation? Whaaa....when does that happen?

[Nayt Navare]

AlphaDormante wrote...

NovinhaShepard wrote...

Liara seems to be the unofficially intended canon romance. She plays a significant role in the series, is the reason Shepard is alive (one of several, rather), and a whole host of other reasons.

As this is an RPG, with choices this thread is moot. Fun to discuss, I guess.

I think it's more that Liara is the romance choice that BW expected most people to take, so they gave her more roles...but of course I'm not saying that this is the case, nor am I saying that I dislike Liara. It's just the feeling I personally got.

As for staying on-topic...I think realistically, any romance would be a slow development over all three games, considering the time frame of each. It's kind of hard to guess compatibility since there's no "canon" personality for Shep, though, so I'm going to go for characters that don't really seem like they'd care all too much between para/rene Shep - Ashley, Liara, Jacob, Miranda, maybe Garrus. There's obstacles for everyone, really.

I don't think it's so much the INTENDED or EXPECTED romance, just the most explored.  No other LI has had as much storyline exposure, but in terms of marketing and brand name lingo, Liara is easily one of the more "forgotten".  Who's on the covers?  Miranda and Ashley were everywhere, while Garrus was promoted when he wasn't an LI and Thane was total "weird guy" eye candy.  Sure, Liara got the comic series, but I feel that was a story aspect, and less what BW expected of people in terms of personal significance to you love life in the ME series.

That said, there does seem to be an increase in Liara "marketing", what with the statue coming out, but Miranda was scheduled for an action figure (cancelled toy line, le wah), so perhaps Bioware is now heading that route?  Also, Liara is having a bigger showing with ME3 marketing, but we'll have to wait until the game ships to see how they handle this in the end.

Either way, I'd again argue BW EXPECTS people to go for human LIs, but they explore others either more or the same. 

[AlphaDormante]

SE JN wrote...

Either way, I'd again argue BW EXPECTS people to go for human LIs, but they explore others either more or the same. 

Haha, I'm actually a bit worried now for the most popular LIs, Tali and Garrus. I mean, their fanbases are humongous, so it's probably a safe bet that BW is expecting them to take the lead now - and we know how well it's gone for characters that BW treat differently because they may have been the "expected" romance options. Liara is widely disliked for being given "preferential treatment", Jacob is always made fun of for "the priiize", and Miranda is constantly harped on for her "sexy-but-unarmored catsuit". All of which are things I assume were added to make them more interesting/sexy characters as LIs.

Needless to say, if Garrus starts talking about prizes or Tali trades in her enviro-suit for some spandex, I think I'll be leaving the train

[Skirata129]

Miranda.

[Han Shot First]

Hellbound555 wrote...

realistically, fraternization isnt allowed in the Alliance. Shepdawg wouldnt have a LI in the first place..

Fraternization only applies to Ashley and Kaidan.

Liara was a civilian in ME1, and in  ME2 Shep is no longer aboard an alliance vessel and all the potential LIs are either civilians or Cerberus. While Shep shagging any squad mate might fall into the same breach of ethics as fraternization, it isn't fraternization in the official sense.

Modifié par Han Shot First, 13 août 2011 - 06:54 .

[sgtrock]

Dariustwinblade wrote...

NONE! None of the romances are realistic.

Shepard is a young man.

He has his whole life ahead of him. He has to worry about saving the galaxy first then worry about romance.

If I was Shepard I would first win the war for our survival. And when that is all said and done.

Go to an expensive exicutive bar. Have a drink with well educated independant woman. Go on a couple of dates get to know each other for at least more than three conversation probally six months. Then if I like her get serious settle down... ETC.

THAT IS REALISTIC. Shep is in no rush.

isn't shepard actually in his mid thirtys 

[Dean_the_Young]

General User wrote...

Gianna Parasini?

Yeah. Her.

I kept thing 'Al-Jilani', and that caused...

Well, the ME1 Al-Jilani would have been interesting. ME2's was a joke.

[Grand Admiral Cheesecake]

Why would I want my Bioware romances to be realistic?....

It just doesn't process.

[Melra]

Grand Admiral Cheesecake wrote...

Why would I want my Bioware romances to be realistic?....

It just doesn't process.

Yeah, why would anyone want that much realism into a game? Only people who seem to want it, are the people who're too afraid to leave their homes to experience ''realism'' without being able to hide behind a screen.

[Funkcase]

Whoever the player likes. Seeing as we are controlling Shepard and making his choices for him, I would say the LI the player is attracted to is the realistic opition.

For me, Ash. I grew up a military brat, and it's tradition in my family to join. I like tough, independant and intelligent women, I love my family and I'm really close to my brother (like Ash is with her sisters) I'm not really a religious person, but I'm open minded about the subject and like learning about new religions and being able to see the universe in a new light. Plus I feel I talk more to her than the other LI's, that there's a friendship first. I feel my Shepard connects with her best. So yeah, out of all the LI's Ash is the most realistic one for me, but not for everyone else.

Modifié par Funkcase, 13 août 2011 - 04:53 .