Doctor_Jackstraw wrote...
The fact that the normandy was effected by the blast, being partially constructed out of reaper tech, kind of answers your own question now, doesnt it?
Militarized wrote...
Madecologist wrote...
Shhhhh! I noticed that too... but I thought I would keep it to myself. It is depressing when that curve follows none of the traditional curves you see in any form of storytelling. Oh.. actually there is one.. this is close to the cliffhanger curve.Thorn Harvestar wrote...
Also, note how the Tension bar is maxxed at the end. There is zero resolution phase.
I'm not a writer, or rather I don't use story boards to write out my research papers... what are you referring to? Are we missing something or did they fail at basic story-board arcs taught in writing 101?
Bioware did not graduate basic writing 101 in community college.Grasich wrote...
Militarized wrote...
Madecologist wrote...
Shhhhh! I noticed that too... but I thought I would keep it to myself. It is depressing when that curve follows none of the traditional curves you see in any form of storytelling. Oh.. actually there is one.. this is close to the cliffhanger curve.Thorn Harvestar wrote...
Also, note how the Tension bar is maxxed at the end. There is zero resolution phase.
I'm not a writer, or rather I don't use story boards to write out my research papers... what are you referring to? Are we missing something or did they fail at basic story-board arcs taught in writing 101?
Here's a quick example of what it should look like:
The peak of that curve is the Climax, most stories normally would have a curve down from the Climax. You basically get a rising curve that sometimes dip (think of them as breather points with the small peaks as high tension points), the curve then shoots up as we see, hits a peak... depending on stories might go up and down (multi-climaxed stories), and the curve down.Militarized wrote...
Madecologist wrote...
Shhhhh! I noticed that too... but I thought I would keep it to myself. It is depressing when that curve follows none of the traditional curves you see in any form of storytelling. Oh.. actually there is one.. this is close to the cliffhanger curve.Thorn Harvestar wrote...
Also, note how the Tension bar is maxxed at the end. There is zero resolution phase.
I'm not a writer, or rather I don't use story boards to write out my research papers... what are you referring to? Are we missing something or did they fail at basic story-board arcs taught in writing 101?
Modifié par Madecologist, 23 mars 2012 - 06:06 .
Madecologist wrote...
Singu wrote...
Madecologist wrote...
To give an idea of scale, the Galaxy's diameter is 100 000 to 120 000 LY depending where you measure. To even put it more into perspective, that little cursor you use to select a system, is about 1500 to 2000 LY wide (definately 1000 LY the very least).
Even if you use the generous 12 LY/D speed, it is several months to half a year to just cross the distance that will just cover the cursor. Now consider how many 'cursor lengths' the Salarian and Turian homeworlds are at?
Space is HUGE, freakin HUGE. The distance from Earth to Pluto is like budging an inch with your hand when compared to interstellar distances. Pluto is 4 to 7 Light Hours from the Earth (probably around 5 with the normalised orbit it got in the ME universe), while the nearest star is 4.3 Light Years.
I still think that there's a potential to repopulate the galaxy with relays in 20-30 years from the moment you have the tech available.
What you would need is the speed of Normandy, maybe a bit more, on a conduit seeding ship. The moment it manages to make a conduit, you can resupply instantly with more Eezo and parts for a bigger relay capable of handling larger masses. The seed ship brings the conduit onwards as quickly as possible, and then you have a leap frog of relays laid out within a single generation - and still within a Salarian lifespan.
Similiar to the Galaxy map I have. I am still curious what the speed of the Normandy is. I have all the distances easily derived but I have conflicting information what the C or LY/D velocities of the Normandy was.
Madecologist wrote...
The peak of that curve is the Climax, most stories normally would have a curve down from the Climax. You basically get a rising curve that sometimes dip (think of them as breather points with the small peaks as high tension points), the curve then shoots up as we see, hits a peak... depending on stories might go up and down (multi-climaxed stories), and the curve down.Militarized wrote...
Madecologist wrote...
Shhhhh! I noticed that too... but I thought I would keep it to myself. It is depressing when that curve follows none of the traditional curves you see in any form of storytelling. Oh.. actually there is one.. this is close to the cliffhanger curve.Thorn Harvestar wrote...
Also, note how the Tension bar is maxxed at the end. There is zero resolution phase.
I'm not a writer, or rather I don't use story boards to write out my research papers... what are you referring to? Are we missing something or did they fail at basic story-board arcs taught in writing 101?
This curve down is what is called the descending action which is followed by the resolution. It wraps up loose ends lets you come away from a story with some closure because usually the Climax will make you fall out of your chair and wonder what happens next, if done properly.
. Are we sure the pic just doesn't have the rest of it? It does look like it just... abruptly cuts off doesn't it? Ugh... I don't know what to think about that.
charon45 wrote...
Doctor_Jackstraw wrote...
The fact that the normandy was effected by the blast, being partially constructed out of reaper tech, kind of answers your own question now, doesnt it?
The Normandy is affected the same way by the blast in all three endings, so it doesn't really answer any questions.
Modifié par Doctor_Jackstraw, 23 mars 2012 - 06:12 .
However being part of a trilogy the story still needs to somewhat follow the 'traditional' curves within its story and follow the curve as a whole through out the series. Basically the small peaks in the rising action of a trilogy will be the climax of the first and second installment. The climax of the trilogy will be close in sync with the climax of the third instalment and both will share the descending action and resolution.Grasich wrote...
Obviously, being the third in a trilogy, it shouldn't look EXACTLY like that, but the basic principles apply. Tension should build and build until the climax, at which point it should be released and decrease. ME3 has no release.
Wanna crash on my couch?Asuka Bianchini wrote...
I think... I think I wanna cry... For real.... *hopes crushed*
Modifié par Reptilian Rob, 23 mars 2012 - 06:11 .
Madecologist wrote...
However being part of a trilogy the story still needs to somewhat follow the 'traditional' curves within its story and follow the curve as a whole through out the series. Basically the small peaks in the rising action of a trilogy will be the climax of the first and second installment. The climax of the trilogy will be close in sync with the climax of the third instalment and both will share the descending action and resolution.Grasich wrote...
Obviously, being the third in a trilogy, it shouldn't look EXACTLY like that, but the basic principles apply. Tension should build and build until the climax, at which point it should be released and decrease. ME3 has no release.
Doctor_Jackstraw wrote...
charon45 wrote...
Doctor_Jackstraw wrote...
The fact that the normandy was effected by the blast, being partially constructed out of reaper tech, kind of answers your own question now, doesnt it?
The Normandy is affected the same way by the blast in all three endings, so it doesn't really answer any questions.
red: blast destroys reaper tech, elements of the normandy created from reaper tech destroyed, causes crash landing
blue: blast interfaces with reaper tech, normandy only partially constructed from reaper tech, causes systems malfunction, crash landing
blue: blast alters programming on reaper tech, normandy only partially constructed from reaper tech, causes systems malfunction, crash landing
man that was EASY.
Modifié par Powerpetzi, 23 mars 2012 - 06:14 .
Doctor_Jackstraw wrote...
charon45 wrote...
Doctor_Jackstraw wrote...
The fact that the normandy was effected by the blast, being partially constructed out of reaper tech, kind of answers your own question now, doesnt it?
The Normandy is affected the same way by the blast in all three endings, so it doesn't really answer any questions.
red: blast destroys reaper tech, elements of the normandy created from reaper tech destroyed, causes crash landing
blue: blast interfaces with reaper tech, normandy only partially constructed from reaper tech, causes systems malfunction, crash landing
green: blast alters programming on reaper tech, normandy only partially constructed from reaper tech, causes systems malfunction, crash landing
man that was EASY.
Vortex13 wrote...
The Crucible will cause a Galactic Dark Age . . . I Got It!
Mass Effect is the new prequel to Warhammer 40K!
Cody211282 wrote...
Vortex13 wrote...
The Crucible will cause a Galactic Dark Age . . . I Got It!
Mass Effect is the new prequel to Warhammer 40K!
And so ended the Dark Age of Technology.
Basicly the humans just have to wait around for the Emperor to show up.
pattywagon wrote...
The lack of the logic on how to expand a universe beyond the trilogy is staggering. Unless they mean prequels, or spin-offs before the events in Mass Effect 3 take place, but otherwise, it's impossible to call a game mass effect if they are mass effect relays! Unless the destruction of the mass relays and the new dark ages of the galaxy eventually leads into the age of Dragon Age. Maybe the Reaper's husks eventually morphed into the Blight.
If I'd known this was the intent, I probably wouldn't have bothered. Wondering if I should take them up on the return offer after all, instead of waiting until April to be made a fool of again. How do these design notes go with all the PR for the game, all the statements by Hudson...? Galactic Dark Age now, DLC coming soon? What, the Stone Club add-on pack? Starving Quarian squad member?Mev186 wrote...
Yeah... creating a galactic dark age isn't really a rewarding or satisfying end... Not sure why they thought it was a good idea..
Ultra Prism wrote...
so we lead the galaxy to a dark age ... terrific, now I feel like biggest idiot to do that so ... feels worthless of playing entire franchise and dont feel like a hero or done something that made lives happier
spacefiddle wrote...
Starving Quarian squad member?
because that's exactly how this thread makes me feel ...
Modifié par evisneffo, 23 mars 2012 - 07:03 .
Reptilian Rob wrote...
Wanna crash on my couch?Asuka Bianchini wrote...
I think... I think I wanna cry... For real.... *hopes crushed*
I could use a cry buddy.
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