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[chmarr]

Remus Artega wrote...

I'll be carefull BW...the kids might get angry over the different colours but same flavoured cupcakes...and start their own retake Cupcakes movement...

this..............just .........THIS made my smile

[Jjacobclark]

it is really wonderful that they are giving the cupcakes to the children. I also think Bioware got the message. Win for everybody really.

[DaBigDragon]

I'm curious as to what all the notes say. Bioware, will you post some of them?

[KennyAshes]

Makes me think... Was thomas asking us to raise more money because there were more kids than cupcakes or just for fun? Hehe joking btw.

[Esoretal]

Scoob wrote...

Wow, so what, if the cupcakes said "We Bioware" you would have kept them?

What a bunch of nonsense, shows Bioware refuses to accept criticism in any way, shape or form.

Good for the Youth Center tho.

I think they probably would still have donated them.

[Thanagherion00]

Esoretal wrote...

As far as I'm concerned, we raised $1,005 to send cupcakes to a youth center. BioWare redirected our troll to a good cause. And really, they WERE trollcakes, so I understand what Chris said about not being able to accept them. If I were a BW employee, I wouldn't really have been able to enjoy them. I really don't think they intended to shaft us by not accepting them. They donated them to KIDS. They're not evil.

We collaborated with BioWare to make a lot of kids happy today, and they got our messages. Everybody wins.

This is pretty  much what I think.
Good work though people!

[Ricvenart]

IGN would put a negative spin on it if people had donated them directly to shelters and not Bioware, they don't need help.

I have no problem with the Kids having the cakes but the 2nd paragraph clearly shows they didn't get the message.

And god forbid those individuals who did donate, act like individual humans with intial reactions and emotions...*rolls eyes*

[shepskisaac]

Ricvenart wrote...

@Isaac: You of all people attitude truly surpises me. Did you just stop when then announce S/s romances 6 months prior to release and praise every statement they made (or didn't) during that time?

No, just like I don't praise all they do now, I've already made many critical thread abouts the endings. But when they say "we will release more news on this subject this and then" then I can perfectly wait to see if it happens. If not, then I will complain. Waited when they said "will have more info on romances atfer E3", complained when they didn't have any info. Waited when they said "will have more info on Origin next week", complained about the Origin being implemented in ME3 but not that the info was indeed finally released. I just think it's getting overboard. We don't need new "retake" action every week, new donations, new something. They've already said they're working o endings DLC (whatever that containts) and will reveal more in April, so eyah, I say let's wait and actually see what they have to say in April.

[alx119]

I still want to hear from Mr Thomas xD

[Ossborn76]

I think it was a good choice to donate the cupcakes to the kids...

BUT...

Bioware had the choice between A, B and C... and finally chose D...

Bioware... now we want an Option D too (like telling starchild to leave us alone, as we dont believe his lies), everything else would be unfair...

[NuclearBuddha]

Xellith wrote...

I can see a cupcake reference being made in future bioware games...

If anyone buys one of the future games, let the rest of us know.

[RiouHotaru]

Ryzaki wrote...

Scoob wrote...

Wow, so what, if the cupcakes said "We Bioware" you would have kept them?

What a bunch of nonsense, shows Bioware refuses to accept criticism in any way, shape or form.

Good for the Youth Center tho.

Now this is the only issue I have with this.

Honestly the whole "no snarky feedback plz." is weak. Especially hilarious coming from you Chris who loves to snark on the forums.

They did accept feedback, they kept the notes after all.

But sending cupcakes to try and say "You dun f'ed up" is a backhanded compliment.

[Squallypo]

 im highly dissapointed.. they knew days ago about the cupcake movement, even they wanted the cupcakes to eat them.. and now they are being send as a donative to a shelter which is nice but the main problem is there.. see it or not this way but thats rejection..

[Shadow Wrought]

I feel very weird in that im the only one out of this whole shebang who got cupcakes? o.0 Besides the children i mean. But i mean those related to the ME3 movement thing.

Modifié par Shadow Wrought, 29 mars 2012 - 08:37 .

[KennyAshes]

Esoretal wrote...

Scoob wrote...

Wow, so what, if the cupcakes said "We Bioware" you would have kept them?

What a bunch of nonsense, shows Bioware refuses to accept criticism in any way, shape or form.

Good for the Youth Center tho.

I think they probably would still have donated them.

Lol if they all ate a cupcake there probably were still 380 left...  Better for a good cause than in a couple of days a heap in the trashcan because they can't eat them all.

[JenMaxon]

Shadow Wrought wrote...
Oh and..


MINE! Well only a couple. Got a party this weekend im bringing these to.

You got one of those black forest ones?  Damn, I wanted one of those.

[Nyctyris]

Farbautisonn wrote...

webrakefornobody wrote...

Goroxx wrote...

I'd like to thank everyone in this thread who's posting their snarky or negative reactions to giving a bunch of shelter kids some cupcakes as a treat.

You're handing IGN and other haters a bucketload of ammunition on a silver platter. Can't wait to read some of these awful comments in a press article.

Way to help spread the Retake message. Thank you. /sarcasm

^This.

.-I think youre missing the point. I dont think there is a single soul on this messageboard that has anything against giving to a "bunch of shelter kids".

The point is that they deflected the people who donated. They refused a gift, allbeit a gift given with toungue in cheek, but they refused it. They gave themselves permission use a fourth option, changeing the "rules of the game" for themselves. Thats what has people miffed. Not the kids. I hope those kids in the sheltere get sugarrushes all around .

Don't mind either way... but a warning first would have been good. Maybe they just genuinely hadn't decided until the moment of delivery though.

[Chrisimo]

Farbautisonn wrote...

webrakefornobody wrote...

Goroxx wrote...

I'd like to thank everyone in this thread who's posting their snarky or negative reactions to giving a bunch of shelter kids some cupcakes as a treat.

You're handing IGN and other haters a bucketload of ammunition on a silver platter. Can't wait to read some of these awful comments in a press article.

Way to help spread the Retake message. Thank you. /sarcasm

^This.

.-I think youre missing the point. I dont think there is a single soul on this messageboard that has anything against giving to a "bunch of shelter kids".

The point is that they deflected the people who donated. They refused a gift, allbeit a gift given with toungue in cheek, but they refused it. They gave themselves permission use a fourth option, changeing the "rules of the game" for themselves. Thats what has people miffed. Not the kids. I hope those kids in the sheltere get sugarrushes all around .

Bioware wants to following headline all over the news:

"Entitled Mass Effect fans are angry at Bioware because they gave cupcakes to homeless children"

And that's what they WILL get if you criticize this action. Why? Because people will only see that they gave the cupcakes to children and that you are criticizing that. The real reasons for the criticism will not be mentioned!!!

[Esoretal]

LoganKey wrote...

*************** UPDATE *************

Ok guys, we all did good. Bioware got our message, and the kids got some food. If anyone is curious, I was interviewed by two separate news sources. One from Edmonton, one from Toronto. I will post links when the interviews are up. WIth respect to the charity portion of this campaign, this was my official statement:

"I'm glad that these Cupcakes were received, and also very happy that
they got donated to kids who need them. It doesn't matter who eats them.
RetakeME3 sent its delicious message, and did some good at the same
time."

We held the line, and Bioware knows how we feel. Again, we did good. Bioware has our letters, and hungry kids get cupcakes.

We held the line. Now we wait till April, and see where we go from there.

Thanks again,

Sam (aka LoganKey, aka Beretzik)

That was the perfect thing to say. High five.

[grumpyboobyhead]

Xellith wrote...

I can see a cupcake reference being made in future bioware games...

Yeah I can imagine something like:

"Listen up cupcake! I'm not here to give you the abc's of playing a good strategy, I'm colorblind and I don't run a charity here... So go out there and kick some butt!"

Pfft, oh dreaming is so grand... But Hey I think that folks who deserve getting cupcakes are way better that any sort of game acknowledgment.

Personally, I applaud those who donated and made sure that at least some good came out of... Well a confusing ending... 

[RedNanaki]

Operation: Cupcake

Successful!

[Gexora]

Come one people
Especially you, the last guardian.
I wasn't completely okay with the gesture at first, but even if you are angry at bioware for misinterpreting you message (understandable) or not happy about kids getting sweets, STOP. THIS. COMMENTS.
Because if i was some game journalist wanting to give retake movement bad publicity, i would be shedding tears of joy looking at some of them and itching to start my new article.
You are part of the movement, so act like it.
And hold the line

[Sentr0]

Farbautisonn wrote...

.-I think youre missing the point. I dont think there is a single soul on this messageboard that has anything against giving to a "bunch of shelter kids".

The point is that they deflected the people who donated. They refused a gift, allbeit a gift given with toungue in cheek, but they refused it. They gave themselves permission use a fourth option, changeing the "rules of the game" for themselves. Thats what has people miffed. Not the kids. I hope those kids in the sheltere get sugarrushes all around .

LOOK AT THIS

Youth Emergency Shelter Of Edmonton

The shelter is a home where kids and teenagers who have no where else to go can seek caring assistance in working through various difficult circumstances. Although the shelter can only house 28
kids, it provides a safe haven for the 28 in-need children who reside there.

402/28=15 cupcakes each! Those kids are probably sugar-dead right now...

Modifié par Sentr0, 29 mars 2012 - 08:40 .

[Habs25]

HAhaha, man people are actually making a big deal about Bioware not accepting the cupcakes? So what? Good for the shelter. These campaigns are silly. Maybe next time there should be a campaign to help shelters or the disadvantaged instead of trying to get a video game company to change something about their game. Put your energy to constructive use in society!

[Ryzaki]

RiouHotaru wrote...
They did accept feedback, they kept the notes after all.

But sending cupcakes to try and say "You dun f'ed up" is a backhanded compliment.

Oh I know it's backhanded and I didn't expect them to eat the cupcakes. It's this: 

GoblinSapper wrote...

 Alright some people are having trouble following me so i'll break it down.

Today, we received the 400 cupcakes you collectively sent us through your donations to express your feelings about the endings of Mass Effect 3. We want you to know; we are indeed listening to all fan response and acknowledge your feedback. We appreciate creative and thoughtful attempts like this one. 

The gesture certainly gained our attention both with its creativity and deliciousness. However, while we do appreciate that fans were creative in how they expressed their views, after a lot of discussion, we decided ultimately the reason that they were sent was not done in the context of celebrating the work or accomplishment of the Mass Effect 3 team.
This is a subtle, but important aspect in determining how to pass the feedback to the team.

BioWare regularly works with many deserving charities, as such it was decided that rather than passing out the cupcakes to staff or wasting good food, to donate them on behalf of our fans to a local Edmonton youth shelter. We know that for the kids that have to use this facility, something as simple as a cupcake is a rare treat and would definitely brighten up their day. Thank you to the fine folks at the local youth shelter for accepting the donation and to
the fans who donated the cupcakes.

Please keep providing your feedback on Mass Effect 3, we’re still listening.

This is the full message.

This is the good part of the message. Bold mine.

This is the part of the message I like

Today, we received the 400 cupcakes you collectively sent us through your donations to express your feelings about the endings of Mass Effect 3. We want you to know; we are indeed listening to all fan response and acknowledge your feedback. We appreciate creative and thoughtful attempts like this one. 

BioWare regularly works with many deserving charities, as such it was decided that rather than passing out the cupcakes to staff or wasting good food, to donate them on behalf of our fans to a local Edmonton youth shelter. We know that for the kids that have to use this facility, something as simple as a cupcake is a rare treat and would definitely brighten up their day. Thank you to the fine folks at the local youth shelter for accepting the donation and to
the fans who donated the cupcakes.

Please keep providing your feedback on Mass Effect 3, we’re still listening.

Can you see the difference? It still works as a complete statement doesn't it.

Here's the part I removed.

The gesture certainly gained our attention both with its creativity and deliciousness. However, while we do appreciate that fans were creative in how they expressed their views, after a lot of discussion, we decided ultimately the reason that they were sent was not done in the context of celebrating the work or accomplishment of the Mass Effect 3 team.
This is a subtle, but important aspect in determining how to pass the feedback to the team. 

This jammy bit here is nothing more then a backhanded PR ****slap buried in charity, the kind of charity -we ourselves were insulted for doing- when we were accused of dragging kids into things and using them as a shield. I do NOT like being talked down to, let alone by people I -PAY-.

That's what annoys me.

Yes you can get negative feedback and learn from it. It doesn't have to all be about kissing your ass.

Modifié par Ryzaki, 29 mars 2012 - 08:41 .