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[Labrev]

vvDRUCILLAvv wrote...

If Vega was really an alien in a human costume. Enough humans already, aliens are more interesting!

Lies. Human characters in ME are plenty interesting, complex, and compelling... other than maybe Jacob (who didn't lack for potential, but writing was god-awful).


Vega is already more interesting than Lame Comic Relief (Grunt), Cliched Badass-Assassin (Thane), and Warrior Monk (Samara).

[MegaBadExample]

He just beat the sh!t out of a group of batarians with a tv....Welcome aboard son.

[Chewin]

AdmiralCheez wrote...

Beat up a bunch of batarians with a television?

Son, I am approve.

With a knife still attached to the television?

Son, I am proud.

[Golden Owl]

Going by the comic....Garden variety Thug...if that's who he is, can I please not be forced to recruit him BW?....Please....

Modifié par Golden Owl, 18 septembre 2011 - 01:55 .

[Shepard Lives]

Volus Warlord wrote...

As I'm sure all of you are aware, James Vega is entering the scene as a squaddie. Good to see new content.

However, the such raises the question-What would make him stand out as a character, in a series that already has several "revered" characters? And do so in a new and unique way?

He can't be one of Tali's giddy schoolgirl nerdiness.

He can't calibrate like Garrus does.

He can't have Miri's boobs and icy heart.

He can't have Thane's ninjaness.

And so forth.

Taking that into account, what would make Mr. Vega a character that you liked? Or even loved and followed? Interesting, unique, and one you could empathize with? What would "make" James Vega?

Being voiced by Nathan Fillion. Ah to dream...

Anyway, on a more serious note, I disagree on "he can't have X's attribute". I see the point you're trying to make, but  execution is more important than the actual tropes/plot hooks one uses to build a character. Case in point: Dragon Age Origins. Two companions, Leliana and Zevran, were both bisexual rogues from foreign lands hunted by someone from their past. And yet, they were utterly different characters.
You could build Vega from the concept used for Garrus and he'd probably turn out fine.

To answer your question: he needs what every character needs to be likeable. Hidden emotional depths, a strong connection to the plot, or simply very witty dialogue.

[Xeranx]

Just answering the title: What would make me like Vega? Him being less of a meathead would be a very nice start.

The depiction of him in the comic makes me wish I could look Anderson in the eye and ask him, "Seriously?"

[Lilunebrium]

Something I've always raised an eyebrow at; certain people seem keen on disliking Vega because he appears to be 'just another marine blockhead'. That's fine, personal opinions and all, but I've yet to come across a notable marine blockhead within the Mass Effect games (Ash being a debatable exclusion). It may prove to be a wonderful means of variety, should Vega actually turn out to fit the stereotype people like to pin on him.

That, and the prospect of Shepard taking him under her wing?

AdmiralCheez wrote...

Son, I am approve.

Modifié par Lilunebrium, 18 septembre 2011 - 03:45 .

[Trinity66]

He's white Jacob. Don't like, don't care.

[Beerfish]

Take on small snippet from anyone of the other companions in ME1, ME2 and you can shove them into some generalization pretty easily.

[Errol Dnamyx]

I hope he's an optional squaddy. I'm tired of having my team filled with characters I don't care about at all.

[Shepard Lives]

Beerfish wrote...

Take on small snippet from anyone of the other companions in ME1, ME2 and you can shove them into some generalization pretty easily.

 +1

Why doesn't everyone on this site think like you?

Modifié par Shepard Lives, 18 septembre 2011 - 05:41 .

[mauro2222]

Well... I didn't like the way he was portrayed in the comic, some sort of a bully who is in a platonic love with Shepard. I guess I need to leave him on earth or something, and then use the free space to build more mainframes for E.D.I.

Until ME3 I can't say anything, but for now, he was... boring.

Modifié par mauro2222, 18 septembre 2011 - 05:58 .

[PauseforEffect]

Make him very combat effectve; I will forgive any flaws if he doesn't die on the battlefield easily.
Also, please give him a sense of humor and don't make him submissive in nature. I want him to be like any marine buddy with a smart-ass mouth and a tough-as-iron attitude that says **** you all, I can dish out as much as you can do to me!

[PauseforEffect]

MegaBadExample wrote...

He just beat the sh!t out of a group of batarians with a tv....Welcome aboard son.

Wait, he did that? Nevermind, Vega will be just fine. We don't need to worry about him being popular

[Soccer FeverMan]

If he gave my shepard his mohawk haircut

[Golden Owl]

Xeranx wrote...

Just answering the title: What would make me like Vega? Him being less of a meathead would be a very nice start.

The depiction of him in the comic makes me wish I could look Anderson in the eye and ask him, "Seriously?"

Oh please this...

[RPGamer13]

Get rid of that moronic hairdo.

[FoxHound109]

Trinity66 wrote...

He's white Jacob. Don't like, don't care.

Nope. Nope, nope!

From the comic it seems like he's a mix of Ashley and Shepard with a lot of naivety about the world. That's nothing like boring Jacob. We know Jacob might contemplate beating Batarians up with a T.V. but the priiiizzeeee...for winning the card game would make him go the boring route.

[vvDRUCILLAvv]

Hah Yes Reapers wrote...

vvDRUCILLAvv wrote...

If Vega was really an alien in a human costume. Enough humans already, aliens are more interesting!

Lies. Human characters in ME are plenty interesting, complex, and compelling... other than maybe Jacob (who didn't lack for potential, but writing was god-awful).


Vega is already more interesting than Lame Comic Relief (Grunt), Cliched Badass-Assassin (Thane), and Warrior Monk (Samara).

The simple fact that we don't deal with aliens on a day to day basis makes them more interesting to me, I deal with humans every day, I welcome a change of species. 

[Russalka]

Nudity.

[Izhalezan]

If he supports T-shirt time he's getting romanced.

[Squidbreath]

Add kittens.  Soft spot for animals makes everything better.

Strictly imo, but the only thing interesting about the comic was the TV attack. Everything else just made him more boring. (great, another squaddie with issues, join the club. )

Modifié par Squidbreath, 19 septembre 2011 - 09:21 .

[themonty72]

Vega look kind of womanish with a beard.

Modifié par themonty72, 19 septembre 2011 - 09:57 .