Yes, which means folks should probably start thinking about what to do for page 5000. That's kind of a big one. Everyone should participate.
Suggestions for a prompt?? I want something easy so more folks can join in.
Jesus Christ, we're already that close?
As for prompt, since we were talking about it earlier, why not Memories?
I went into the Females Everywhere thread without knowing I was going there and for a whole minute, I thought I was in this thread.
The whole thing was flooded with posts from some people who usually gather here, lol
Guess the troll got trolled in the end.
There is lot of delicious sounding recipes as well. Too bad I can't cook nor bake 
Hmm well I am actually intending on writing a one-shot of the IQ dying and Cullen mourning fic, I suppose that would be pretty easy for anyone to do.
Or perhaps the prompt could simply be like a birthday celebration for Cullen...really simple to do again since people could probably come up with many different gifts for Cullen or parties.
I always found festive or angsty prompts easy to write for...I don't know how that is for anyone else. So I think the prompt could be a combo of all the good times Cullen has had and all the bad times.
Jesus Christ, we're already that close?
As for prompt, since we were talking about it earlier, why not Memories?
Hmm, these both have merit. I like the memories prompt... hmmm.
For good times/bad times, maybe it could be an epilogue prompt. What happened to Cullen after the game ended? Happy ending? Sad ending? Got fat and old ending?
As always, of course, folks can do whatever they like and the prompt is just for generating ideas.So long as it doesn't involve lions. 
I went into the Females Everywhere thread without knowing I was going there and for a whole minute, I thought I was in this thread.
The whole thing was flooded with posts from some people who usually gather here, lol
Guess the troll got trolled in the end.
Well, it started with some excellent cupcakes recipe... Then some trololo videos of Saruman... That much I can tell ya...
Just say *somehow*, *some people* had turned the thread into Foodquisition. We have Solassians, Cassandra-lovers, Seranades, Cullenites, anyone & everyone. Food brings people together. Someone told a recipe of grilled nugs.
Jesus Christ, we're already that close?
As for prompt, since we were talking about it earlier, why not Memories?
YESSSS! I vote for this!
Or R2s idea about Epilogue is also great!
Epilogue & Memories are somehow connected...
Hey, guys. I'm writing a paper on the representation of different types of people in video games (race, gender, sexuality, etc.), and I was wondering if any of you know any really good articles relating to that topic that you could recommend. Thanks
How do you define "really good"? Are we talking scholarly journals? David Gaider giving a talk at GDC? 
Hey, guys. I'm writing a paper on the representation of different types of people in video games (race, gender, sexuality, etc.), and I was wondering if any of you know any really good articles relating to that topic that you could recommend. Thanks
There's a very good one at R2s' signature.
I like the MEMORIES idea! As a prompt for all to get excited about (ie, those who don't write or draw), why not ask folks to go back through the thread and find their favorite comment ever? or favorite story/link/pic ever? Ie, to celebrate the thread?
Also...is there any way to go through and get all the picture links/story links/posted poems, etc in this thread and post them all somewhere in an organized way? Probably impossible or way to big a job to do (I am no computer savvy, so i sometimes have unrealistic expectations) but so many times I have wanted to find a pic someone posted and it take like hours to find it. Also, likey problems with copyright if wanted to post them all somewhere...but maybe the links?
Anyway...just some thoughts...
How do you define "really good"? Are we talking scholarly journals? David Gaider giving a talk at GDC?
Either would be perfect! I need a wide variety of different sources to make a well rounded argument in my paper.
How do you define "really good"? Are we talking scholarly journals? David Gaider giving a talk at GDC?
There was another at GDC by a Mass Effect dev that happened either the year before or after Gaider's that was also extremely well done.
There was another at GDC by a Mass Effect dev that happened either the year before or after Gaider's that was also extremely well done.
Could you please give me the links for those?
OMG THIS!We already do, where do you think Dracolisks come from?
Could you please give me the links for those?
Manveer Heir: http://www.gdcvault....omophobia-Where
David Gaider: http://www.gdcvault....96/Sex-in-Video
How about picking one favourite line from Cullen's phrases in-game & do something about it? Video, artwork, fanfic... your pick. Or even just screenies...
Could you please give me the links for those?
http://www.gdcvault....96/Sex-in-Video
DG has also written a couple of articles here and there, so I'm sure you could google around.
You could look at feministfrequency and she writes about and collects a lot of resources about the topic of representation in video games.
I have some links and articles here and there, but I'd have to look.
If the trend continues, and Cullen appears in the next DA game (if there is a next one).. Will he be even more attractive?
Hopefully Bioware will be more choosey about what they cut from the game...
.....
Bi!Cullen FTW!
Anyway-
... When did I turn into a Cullenite?! O.o
It's infectious!
I wrote this out three times! My internet connection dropped each time I went to post it!
I like the MEMORIES idea! As a prompt for all to get excited about (ie, those who don't write or draw), why not ask folks to go back through the thread and find their favorite comment ever? or favorite story/link/pic ever? Ie, to celebrate the thread?
Also...is there any way to go through and get all the picture links/story links/posted poems, etc in this thread and post them all somewhere in an organized way? Probably impossible or way to big a job to do (I am no computer savvy, so i sometimes have unrealistic expectations) but so many times I have wanted to find a pic someone posted and it take like hours to find it. Also, likey problems with copyright if wanted to post them all somewhere...but maybe the links?
Anyway...just some thoughts...
These memories ideas are interesting. As far as cataloguing the thread, a lot of that is already in the OP, altho I haven't updated that part in a while.
I chose second convo option which I think it was something like "as long as you were aiming the door, I'm fine with it." And he's like "I wasn't aiming at you! I swear!"What do you think will happen in game if ever he throws the box & it hit the quizzy...? Ouch...
OMG THIS!
*flopping on the floor
Y'know, I was initially joking about Dracolisks being Dronkeys... but the more I think about it, it works! Headcanon accepted! 
Manveer Heir: http://www.gdcvault....omophobia-Where
David Gaider: http://www.gdcvault....96/Sex-in-Video
http://www.gdcvault....96/Sex-in-Video
DG has also written a couple of articles here and there, so I'm sure you could google around.
You could look at feministfrequency and she writes about and collects a lot of resources about the topic of representation in video games.
I have some links and articles here and there, but I'd have to look.
Wow, this is extremely helpful. Thank you, both! I definitely will search around too. And R2, you don't have to look, but I'll be working on the paper for the next couple months so if you ever find something of interest and you want to share, I'll be more than happy to look at it 
I'm actually working on an art piece involving Cullen's (past) memories right now because the idea hit me while I was trying to finish my other WIP painting. It's almost done so it'll certainly be ready by the time we hit 5k. Maybe I'll wait till then to post it? Seems like it's going to be another month before we hit 5k (we hit 4k on the 11th of December). Or I can just repost it when the 5k rolls around along with other sketches I'll have done by then. I still have a good three weeks before the next school term starts...mmyessss.
These memories ideas are interesting. As far as cataloguing the thread, a lot of that is already in the OP, altho I haven't updated that part in a while.
I can imagine it would be a helluva lotta work! But you do awesome with it at the moment. It is the best thread ever! Just saying... 
Either would be perfect! I need a wide variety of different sources to make a well rounded argument in my paper.
I think I saw an essay on gender in gaming (possibly two) in
Dines, Gail; Jean McMahan Humez, ed. Gender, Race, and Class in Media: A Critical Reader. Los Angeles: Sage, 2011
That would give you an academic source, and despite the size of the book, I think it was a pretty readable essay.
That's it. I here declare Dragon/Donkey is my OTP along with Dorian/Mustache.Y'know, I was initially joking about Dracolisks being Dronkeys... but the more I think about it, it works! Headcanon accepted!
Could you please give me the links for those?
Is this for a school paper? What level of research are you doing?
http://dgaider.tumbl...phics-in-gaming
http://www.vg247.com...le-protagonist/
http://www.themarysu...-talk-to-women/
http://www.funomena....omen-in-gaming/
https://twitter.com/...315981970886656
http://www.polygon.c...ming-while-male
http://www.slate.com...le_avatars.html
http://psycnet.apa.o.../2006-05034-014
http://www.amazon.co...d_bxgy_b_text_y
I'm working on a similar project so have some random links.
I think I saw an essay on gender in gaming (possibly two) in
Dines, Gail; Jean McMahan Humez, ed. Gender, Race, and Class in Media: A Critical Reader. Los Angeles: Sage, 2011
That would give you an academic source, and despite the size of the book, I think it was a pretty readable essay.
Awesome! Thank you very much! 
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