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[giftfish]

Bester76 wrote...

An interesting question (or three) in the Monday Musing - I can see why the romance side of games might not appeal to all, but personally, I think it only enriches the games, particularly character-driven games such as BW's. Added depth, extra motivation etc.

Agreed.  Coldi did an especially fantastic job on the Musing this week.  On that note, the Character Spotlight is up, and the winner this week is.....JAVIK!

[coldwetn0se]

giftfish wrote...

Bester76 wrote...

An interesting question (or three) in the Monday Musing - I can see why the romance side of games might not appeal to all, but personally, I think it only enriches the games, particularly character-driven games such as BW's. Added depth, extra motivation etc.

Agreed.  Coldi did an especially fantastic job on the Musing this week.  On that note, the Character Spotlight is up, and the winner this week is.....JAVIK!

@Bester76 - I am in total agreement, and thanks for reading.  Much appreciated.

Just as @giftfish stated, Javik is up for the Character Spotlight on the Cosmic Love blog site.  The guest blogger makes a very interesting case for Javik....care to share thoughts?

[VirtualSoldier27]

Bester76 wrote...

An interesting question (or three) in the Monday Musing - I can see why the romance side of games might not appeal to all, but personally, I think it only enriches the games, particularly character-driven games such as BW's. Added depth, extra motivation etc.

actually, I think RPG games should not be without relationship and romance options, I think its a huge thing missing from the Fallout series,but maybe thats becuase Bethsda is implying that relationships and monogomy are no longer possible in a post apocolyptic wasteland where survival is the only thing people care about, and sex is considered just another drug to get youre mind off the misery surrounding you

[AresKeith]

@Bester76 I agree with you, because you can't fully roleplay in RPGs if you can't romance a character you liked

[Zwall]

On the topic of romance in RPGs, I think it's a great option and a real good way to get a better look at the way your PC works- Like what they want or think they want. It's also a good way to get people invested emotionally if they exceptionally care about at least one character. Though, I have to say that, as a gamer, I've never been a fan of forced/'canon' love interests in any genre.

As for Javik as an LI, I already gave my opinion in the form of the article, but I'm pretty eager to see what other people have to say.

[giftfish]

VirtualSoldier27 wrote...

Bester76 wrote...

An interesting question (or three) in the Monday Musing - I can see why the romance side of games might not appeal to all, but personally, I think it only enriches the games, particularly character-driven games such as BW's. Added depth, extra motivation etc.

actually, I think RPG games should not be without relationship and romance options, I think its a huge thing missing from the Fallout series,but maybe thats becuase Bethsda is implying that relationships and monogomy are no longer possible in a post apocolyptic wasteland where survival is the only thing people care about, and sex is considered just another drug to get youre mind off the misery surrounding you

While I haven't played Fallout, I'm not sure that's Bethesda's intent.  I'll also add the caveat that the only Bethesda games that I've played is the Elder Scrolls series.

I would propose that Bethesda makes a different type of game than BioWare.  They seem more concerned with making rich environments than creating rich relationships between characters.  Yes, you can get married in Skyrim, but there's no real emotional connection between your dragonborn and whichever NPC you choose to be your spouse.  There's no story to it whatsoever.  It's just something else you can do in the game to make it feel "more real".  Don't get me wrong, I like having it, but the experience of it is completely different.

But, yeah -- having romantic and not just platonic relationship adds hugely to the immersion of the game.

[giftfish]

Zwall wrote...

On the topic of romance in RPGs, I think it's a great option and a real good way to get a better look at the way your PC works- Like what they want or think they want. It's also a good way to get people invested emotionally if they exceptionally care about at least one character. Though, I have to say that, as a gamer, I've never been a fan of forced/'canon' love interests in any genre.

As for Javik as an LI, I already gave my opinion in the form of the article, but I'm pretty eager to see what other people have to say.

Thanks for your contribution

[giftfish]

Quotes of the Week are up! All the love today is for Kaidan

[CaIIisto]

The Bethesda point is a fair one - they're more into the environment than character dynamics, which to me, is an opportunity missed on their part. It's great to go wandering around the different landscapes, but without rich character development and dynamics there's nothing really there for me long-term. Fallout 3 was a fantastic game, but once I'd finished it, I never really felt compelled to go back. ME, on the other hand, I go back to time, and time again.

Of course, the other RPGs to mention are the JRPGs, which I must admit, I adore at the times. I was a huge Final Fantasy fan long before ME ever came into being. There's no comparison these days though. Whilst JRPGs do feature romance and relationships between the different characters it's all pretty much railroaded. ME is far more intelligent and layered than that. Hopefully going forward they'll refine the system even further. I want to see more subtlety, a longer buildup, and relationships that truly operate in three dimensions. It was disappointing that the only recognition I got of my LI in ME3 from the other characters was from Javik, and that was it.

The romance and relationships side of ME is one of the key factors that sets it apart from other RPG series, and IMO, sets it above all the rest. I love Bethesda games, and I love JRPGs, but I'd take ME over any of them, any day of the week. Even despite some flaws in the wider game.

[giftfish]

Bester76 wrote...
The romance and relationships side of ME is one of the key factors that sets it apart from other RPG series, and IMO, sets it above all the rest. I love Bethesda games, and I love JRPGs, but I'd take ME over any of them, any day of the week. Even despite some flaws in the wider game.

Well said

[AresKeith]

You know, since Ashley becomes a Spectre in ME3 she should also get this armor to go with her original armor set too

[Saito404]

For cabin invites...

[Spectre Impersonator]

I'd pay for an epilogue instead of a goddamn cliffhanger. But no... artistic integrity over money, right guys?

[giftfish]

Morning folks! Screenshot Thursday! is up on the blog, and Miranda is the winner

@JohnShepard12 -- Yeah, we have many folks asking for epilogues in the survey comments. Folks generally did not like having to headcannon what happened to Shepard and his/her LI at the very end.

[giftfish]

FYI -- Focus Friday will be posted at 9AM CT

Traynor is the lucky lady today!

[CaIIisto]

giftfish wrote...

FYI -- Focus Friday will be posted at 9AM CT

Traynor is the lucky lady today!

[giftfish]

Bester76 wrote...

giftfish wrote...

FYI -- Focus Friday will be posted at 9AM CT

Traynor is the lucky lady today!

LOL.

Bester76 -- If you know of anytribute videos for Traynor, please let me know.  I was combing YouTube for 2 hours yesterday, and while there are videos showing the full succession of the romance, most of them revolved around "zomglezbianshowerz".  Which...yeah...not really up to the caliber of the tribute videos we've featured so far.  Not to mention an insult to our lesbian fans

Also, if you have any talents (even minor ones) in the writing department, think about tossing us a Character Spotlight on Sam (see the blog if you have questions about this, or feel free to PM me); we'll feature it in the upcoming weeks!

[CaIIisto]

AFAIK there aren't any Sam tribute vids - I certainly haven't found any either. Just the usual 'romance' or 'shower' scenes. I really should get around to doing one myself!

Re the character spotlight, let me have a think and get back to you.

[heyakate]

Agree with this thread 100%. It's good to know I wasn't the only one who was upset with the Thane romance in ME3.

[giftfish]

heyakate wrote...

Agree with this thread 100%. It's good to know I wasn't the only one who was upset with the Thane romance in ME3.

Not by a long shot!

Also, Monday Musing will be out a bit late on the blog today.

Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend

[Yate]

I CAN HAZ KASUMIMANCE?

[garrusfan1]

Gitfish I have been gone for a while did you ever get a response on this

[giftfish]

garrusfan1 wrote...

Gitfish I have been gone for a while did you ever get a response on this

We've gotten some feedback from BioWare, but not in the sense of a "yes/no" about our ideas.  We'll just have to wait and see a bit. 

I might be mistaken, but I think at some point BW said that all DLC for ME3 will be released/announced/in progress by Q1 of 2013, so, maybe we'll know something more by then

[coldwetn0se]

Alrighty folks, the Monday Musing is up on the Cosmic Love site.  Feel free to add your thoughts.  Today's musing is a bit different than ones in the past.  Peruse at your convenience, and have a fantastic day!

Happy gaming, all!

[coldwetn0se]

Here at the "Romance Content in DLC" thread, we are equal opportunists with 'da love'.  So without further ado, our Character Spotlight over on the Cosmic Love blog, features none other than our favorite singing Salarian (currently in contract negotiations with STG Jam - like Def Jam, but different) Mordin Solus!! (cheerleader emoticon)

In the immortal words of that crazy salamander...."Enjoy."