"A Mary Sue (sometimes just Sue), in literary criticism and particularly in fanfiction, is a fictional character with overly idealized and hackneyed mannerisms, lacking noteworthy flaws, and primarily functioning as a wish-fulfilment fantasy for the author or reader."....
Shepard was not a mary sue. Bioware, you are legend. You chose to push our limits.
Instead of some unrealistic ending, we were treated to an ending that challenged us to "accept our limitations" and acknowledge how powerful the reapers were. Shepard can only go so far. Shepard HAD to trust all the advanced civilizations that made the crucible. Shep had FAITH.
Then.............. The crucible connected and it worked. We got a small window to influence this powerful creation known as the catalyst. All those dead civilizations struggled and fought so they could give Shepard a what, ten to fifteen minute window?
MY CHALLENGE TO YOU:
I want you to experience the Mass Effect series as I did.
No death ruleset: If you let shepard die, you restart the game over again (3/5 people won't understand this).
ME1: Set the difficulty to casual. I want you to play through ME1 without letting your shepard die. I want you to understand how much fun it is to ensure your sheps survival. You may think the fights will be "too easy", but let's see how you feel after 20 hours. (Brave? Set it to normal....) Start feeling what Shepard is feeling. Understand the character.
ME2: Okay, did you beat ME1 in a no death ruleset? Ok tough guy. Now import into ME2..... Watch the intro. Upset? Yes your shep dies. You'll truly understand the start of ME2 since you played ME1 in a no death ruleset. You'll see the game in a new light. Now in ME2 set the difficulty to normal. Now play through the entire game without letting your shep die. I believe in you, you can do it. Just understand every dialogue option and fight as hard as you can, you will make it. I promise you. Don't let your Shepard be "indecisive". Pick a morale base and stick to it.
ME3: You beat ME2 in a no death, good job. You make me proud. Now import into ME3. Earth is doomed! You have to survive. By now you understand survival through Shepards eyes because you played ME1 & ME2 in a no death ruleset. Now you can see ME3 in the proper light. You have to survive until the very end of the game. ME3 is about survival & trust. Two very basic concepts. By the end of ME3 you will only recognize two things. Survival & your shepards personality. The catalyst will make sense, the options presented will make perfect sense. Everything will fall into place, I guarantee it. Please trust me.
Anyone can beat the game on insanity, it's childs play. But not everyone can beat the game in a no death play through...... It's a mental challenge. One that will allow you to truly understand Commander Shepard.
This style of play will allow you to enjoy the Mass Effect 3 ending. This is my gift to you. Embrace it or let your emotions take hold and rebel (like a little school girl).
Challeng me back! I'm ready. Hit me up with your challenge. *spits on the ground*. (waits for the trolls)
I make this post with much love, please trust brother Luz.
Luzarius
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"no death ruleset"
Modifié par Luzarius, 28 mars 2012 - 09:12 .
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