LinksOcarina wrote...
You know, I need to ask if there is a credible source that proves two people wrote it. I know people cite that supposed post by Pat Weeks, but there is no way to colloborate it as true, let alone a viable source of information.
A fair point and we don't know enough to confirm the validity of Weekes statements (although I'd never go as far as to claim that he didn't post it at all and had his confirmed Penny Arcade account 'hacked', that's beyond credibility in my view.)
However, the notion that two people wrote it is not that surprising considering what we know of their creative pipeline (dividing up story sections/characters among the writing team). We also know they were crunched for time to get the finale done (Hudson's statements in the Final Hours app) so the idea that they didn't peer review the final draft seems plausible.
But even so, we also know from the Final Hours app and the leaked beta notes that many of the elements that failed to resonate with the hardcore fanbase (endings that spark 'speculation', implications of a galactic dark age, the Guardian/Catalyst dictating Shepard's options, Shepard's sacrifice not being voluntarily but mandated) were present early in production and, presumably, discussed with the entire creative team.
Who actually created the dialogue of the final scenes isn't really the issue, it could have been any two writers: it's the
concept of the finale that many object to. The constant bashing of two lead developers may be cathartic but it's unwarranted and not helping anyone. For proof, look to the Extended Cut, which is presumably the best effort of all writers together: the final scenes still play out clunky and disconnected from the rest of the game whether or not you like what they accomplish.
I believe the ending controversy has its roots in developer tunnel vision, the realities of complex project management and no coherent vision on theme, tone and narrative throughout the trilogy.
Well, that and a fanbase that's rather... passionate .
The best game series of a generation? Nah, too many rough edges. Fantastic ride? Definitely.
Modifié par Malchat, 06 décembre 2013 - 01:21 .
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