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[SoldierX01]

 http://n4g.com/news/...ffect-aliens-on


Wrote this article for fun, it may be a little racist but its really just for fun. I compare the mass effect alien races to actual human races, ethnicities etc.

Would love to hear what you guys think.

[Wahukeza]

I kinda worry for where this thread is headed. That said, I think the only races who were directly inspired by human cultures were the Quarians (Roma/Gypsies), Krogan (any proud warrior race guys, perhaps Spartans) and unfortunately, arguably the Volus (bad Jewish stereotypes).

I think I recall hearing from a dev resource that the Turians were inspired by Russians or general Eastern Europeans, and the Salarians were meant to have a "British" expression.

Modifié par Wahukeza, 10 mai 2012 - 07:01 .

[CptData]

Turians are clearly "space Romans". Even the species name gives its away: "Centurion" - "Turian". Hmmm ? ^^

Asari feel a lot like Asians - Japanese to be precise. Also "tentacle porn" included ... o.O

I'm glad not all species feel like a space counterpart of a tiny portion of mankind.

[MugenJustice]

"Japanese" was definitely my first pick when it came to the Turians. Specifically, the samurai-era of Japan.

Batarians? I've always got the North Korean vibe from them. The Hegemony's a very isolationist empire after all. No embassy at the Citadel. Keeps a close eye on its citizens. Spews propaganda left and right. Parallels can be drawn with the Hermit Kingdom (aka North Korea), imho.

[Saodade]

Well basically: none. They are aliens...like... from another world... other planet, other elements..We can try to make a parallel but they are out of our homeworld species...

[SoldierX01]

Good sci-fye is based on reality.

[Dhavaer]

Turians - Imperial Rome/Prussia
Asari - Ancient Athens
Protheans - Imperial Rome/Japan/Kenya

[Vapaa]

Hanari = French ? really ? some traits are accurate, some not at all

[Karrie788]

Vapaä wrote...

Hanari = French ? really ? some traits are accurate, some not at all

Well we are awfully focused on good manners and politeness... but other than that...

[CptData]

Karrie788 wrote...

Vapaä wrote...

Hanari = French ? really ? some traits are accurate, some not at all

Well we are awfully focused on good manners and politeness... but other than that...

Maybe "fruits de mer"? I heard you guys love that stuff. And Hanar do look like a "fruit de mer", so to speak.


And no, Hanar don't feel like French, not a bit. Actually, none of the species in the game feel "French". I'm kinda glad there is no "German" group in there 'though Cerberus feels a bit like that. -

[Karrie788]

CptData wrote...

Karrie788 wrote...

Vapaä wrote...

Hanari = French ? really ? some traits are accurate, some not at all

Well we are awfully focused on good manners and politeness... but other than that...

Maybe "fruits de mer"? I heard you guys love that stuff. And Hanar do look like a "fruit de mer", so to speak.


And no, Hanar don't feel like French, not a bit. Actually, none of the species in the game feel "French". I'm kinda glad there is no "German" group in there 'though Cerberus feels a bit like that. -

Yeah, many of us like seafood, but I don't think we eat jellyfish!

There's doctor Chloé Michel and her weird French accent but that's pretty much it.

[Vapaa]

Karrie788 wrote...

Vapaä wrote...

Hanari = French ? really ? some traits are accurate, some not at all

Well we are awfully focused on good manners and politeness... but other than that...

Well I was thinking about how Hanar are easily upset about small things, but the politeness....not that much

Modifié par Vapaä, 10 mai 2012 - 01:44 .

[Karrie788]

Vapaä wrote...

Karrie788 wrote...

Vapaä wrote...

Hanari = French ? really ? some traits are accurate, some not at all

Well we are awfully focused on good manners and politeness... but other than that...

Well I was thinking about how Hanar are easily upset about small things, but the politeness....not that much

Well I've noticed that we tend to say "thanks", "good day", etc. quite a lot compared to others. Maybe too much actually. In Canada I remeber getting told by a waiter "you know, this is my job, no need to constantly say thanks".

We are easily upset.

[Vapaa]

Karrie788 wrote...
Well I've noticed that we tend to say "thanks", "good day", etc. quite a lot compared to others. Maybe too much actually. In Canada I remeber getting told by a waiter "you know, this is my job, no need to constantly say thanks".

Oh yes, you're right, the habit to say "thanks" and "hello" makes me forget how often I say it ^^

Karrie788 wrote...
We are easily upset.

Yep that's the only common ground I see with the Hanar
Furthermore, Hanar are really religious, and french people.....well, I've yet to meet a faithful french

[Hellfire257]

Turians are definitely Roman. Their military doctrine and their names heavily imply that.

Hanar being French? That is weird.

Modifié par Hellfire257, 10 mai 2012 - 02:39 .

[BP93]

CptData wrote...

Maybe "fruits de mer"? I heard you guys love that stuff. And Hanar do look like a "fruit de mer", so to speak.


And no, Hanar don't feel like French, not a bit. Actually, none of the species in the game feel "French". I'm kinda glad there is no "German" group in there 'though Cerberus feels a bit like that. -

That's what I was about to say. 1930's-40's Germany = Cerberus. Has a large number of "believers in the cause" so to say but also has a large number of people that disagree with them/hate them. Cerberus/Germany also have a large number of defectors after things got too...drastic?

I have somewhat recent German ancestry so I can relate to this.

Yeah, many of us like seafood, but I don't think we eat jellyfish!

There's doctor Chloé Michel and her weird French accent but that's pretty much it.

I though Michel was Swiss? Could of sworn she said something about Geneva?

[Karrie788]

[quote]BP93 wrote...

There's doctor Chloé Michel and her weird French accent but that's pretty much it.
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I though Michel was Swiss? Could of sworn she said something about Geneva?

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Her brother lives there, but I'm pretty sure she was meant to be French. Could be wrong though.