Yes boys and girls. EmEr77 is going to weigh-in.
Two things.
Thing number one) I am in fact an individual currently dissatisfied with the endings. I'm going to however say exactly what I said on the short story of one of my classmates which I had to not only critically analyze, but also facilitate (lead the session in discussion) for. The concept is there, and it's pretty radical--yet unequivocally underdeveloped. That's what we have right now with the ending as it stands. There is a concept that's filled with potential, but is poorly executed. I feel BioWare deserves that chance to further expound on the current ending, and it's irrational to think that changing the ending will honestly fix things. You can't unring a bell, you will be unsatisfied either way, so just see what this DLC will bring. In my opinion, this picture accurately describes my point of view:
Thing number two) The billboard idea is wonderfully ideal, and to be honest, makes me chuckle a little thinking of the EA higher-ups on their way to work, being driven by their chauffeurs in their town-cars, having to see it. I mean, it's giggle worthy. However, as I said, it's ideal--idealistic, and unfortunately I think is a waste of money. But that's my opinion, meaning, I can just choose, and will choose, not to give to the billboard project, however, if others feel it's not a waste of money, then their opinions are just as valid. Let's all try to remember that pro-enders and anti-enders who disagree with the project. It's not stupid what they want to do. From a purely media standpoint it's actually Brilliance with a capital 'B'. The press will be outrageous.
While BioWare has made it clear they won't change the ending, I don't believe many of you are looking at the bigger picture here. For the future, companies will regard this incident when making decisions--and you bet your ass they will. Do you think they want to have to deal with this complete and utter cluster-f**k scenario? Of course not. If the billboard idea does go through, it will be a constant reminder that customers are tired of being man-handled by corporations--even BioWare. THIS, should never be an acceptable maneuver on our parts ever:
We should always demand, and expect greatness from those, like BioWare, who claim to continuously demand it of themselves. We're holding them to the standard they've set for themselves. And why shouldn't we?
So, really, it's not stupid. If you feel it's stupid, go ahead and keep that to yourself, unless you're alright with being charged as stupid yourself for believing the ending doesn't need fixing. If you're well prepared for backlash to your opinion, then by all means express it--but if you get all huffy and puffy because you call them stupid, and someone calls you out, or disagrees with you, and you can't take it like an adult and have a worthwhile dialogue about it, then you really don't have any reason to be posting in a public forum do you? Did not think so.
This obviously does not apply to trolls, who get ignored regularly anyway.
Modifié par EmEr77, 10 avril 2012 - 04:44 .
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