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[Dobyk]

Ok, I know a lot of people got excited about the recent info that came out with the Dragon Age trailer and a lot of people have a variety of reactions. Yet I just saw one of my favourite Dragon Age fanatics on youtube make a very emotional and touching reaction that brought a tear or two to my eyes ( the video gets to the point towards the end, after she sees the whole trailer):

 

Some of you might have already seen Gamermd's trailer reaction. For those of you who haven't, the girl is going through a very rough time in her life, her mum is in a serious health condition. MD is pretty roughed up, but what amazed me the most was her emotional response after the trailer and the initial excitement. She is not just a dedicated Bioware fan, but someone who was desperately in need of some sort of emotional comfort and strengthening, and received that in just this trailer. MD's "escape" as she puts it, is  Bioware, it's Dragon Age, it's all the wonderful work that this company and this team is putting into the upcoming game and the franchise as a whole. I just wanted to make a shout out to all of us with an example of how deeply Bioware is touching people's lives. It has helped me so much in times of trouble and desperation, as it has for many others, I'm sure.

 

This is not just a game or just an interactive story, it is something much more than that, something which brings us creativity and comfort, an "escape" if you will, gives us hope and shows us different perspectives in life. Although I've had my own disappointments with the games (a couple of moments in DA2), I still vividly remember how emotionally impactful Origins was. How my faith that people as sweet as Alistair and Leliana or as sassy as Morrigan can exist. How tragic, in the end, I came to look at Anders - falling in love with him and trying to save him from himself. How my choices in this almost breathing, living world actually matter. Comfort, satisfaction, hope, creativity, even love - it's all there.

 

I just wanted to spread the message out there and give MD as a wonderful and touching example of how influential and important Bioware's work is. The video did make me remember about all those beautiful and engaging moments I've personally had, and the comfort it has brought into my life when I was at my lowest, just as it did for MD. In the midst of all the speculations, calculations, criticisms and the like, I just wanted to share this sentimentality.

Thank you, Bioware. Always know that you are doing a lot more than just making games or writing stories. You are changing lives.

[DragonRacer]

BioWare really does work some magic.

 

I saw that trailer when Cameron Lee retweeted it. Touched me as it reminded me very much of my own story, where Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer - oddly enough for someone who was formerly just a single player fan - really helped me to find myself again after my mother's suicide in 2012. The full story was one I finally came out and posted on the old BSN over a year ago here: http://forum.bioware...ead/?p=13565825

 

Sometimes, just the smallest, simplest things make all the difference.

 

EDIT: There, working now...

[Hanako Ikezawa]

It's always cool to see these videos. Really shows how Bioware beats other companies in terms of character attachment for fans.

[Dobyk]

BioWare really does work some magic.

 

I saw that trailer when Cameron Lee retweeted it. Touched me as it reminded me very much of my own story, where Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer - oddly enough for someone who was formerly just a single player fan - really helped me to find myself again after my mother's suicide in 2012. The full story was one I finally came out and posted on the old BSN over a year ago here: 

 

Sometimes, just the smallest, simplest things make all the difference.

EDIT: Ack. Seems the Legacy BSN has disappeared. Need to dig up the right page from the old link...

 

DragonRacer, my condolences   Yes, I cannot agree more with you. When you feel devastated and empty, lost, bitter, emotionally and mentally exhausted, sometimes it's little things like these that can push us into life again. A book, a movie, an amazing game such as ME or DA. I hope you are doing better now, let's show Bioware some love!

[Hanako Ikezawa]

My condolences as well, DragonRacer. 

[Hydromatic]

BioWare really does work some magic.

 

I saw that trailer when Cameron Lee retweeted it. Touched me as it reminded me very much of my own story, where Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer - oddly enough for someone who was formerly just a single player fan - really helped me to find myself again after my mother's suicide in 2012. The full story was one I finally came out and posted on the old BSN over a year ago here: http://forum.bioware...ead/?p=13565825

 

Sometimes, just the smallest, simplest things make all the difference.

 

EDIT: There, working now...

 

I was not here back then, but i am sorry for your loss. "Internet hugs"

 

I know alot of people that has been helped in struggles by BioWare's games. Including myself. I've struggled alot with G.A.D. (Generalized anxiety disorder) For a couple months now, and one of the things that help the most is playing a BioWare game. No other games seem to help as much as theirs.

 

Hopefully anyone dealing with alot of **** can push through, and continue to love BioWare and their games with everyone else here

 

 

<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3

 

(I only joined a couple days ago btw, but the love of BioWare games on here makes this whole place feel kinda like a family)

[Vegeta 77]

when my uncle and father passed in the same week of April 2012. lets just say mass and da saved me. this is why i have a soft spot for Shepard and Hawke.

[DragonRacer]

DragonRacer, my condolences   Yes, I cannot agree more with you. When you feel devastated and empty, lost, bitter, emotionally and mentally exhausted, sometimes it's little things like these that can push is into life again. A book, a movie, an amazing game such as ME or DA. I hope you are doing better now, let's show Bioware some love!

 

Much better now, thank you for asking.  

 

It was certainly the biggest loss I'd ever experienced at that point in my life. She passed in January and ME3 dropped in March. I only picked it up because I'd had it preordered from forever ago, but kinda went through the motions of the campaign. Nothing I loved before held any interest for me, even video games, a passion I've had since I was around 5-6 years old and my Dad taught his little girl how to play his Atari 2600.

 

But something about the multiplayer co-op component sparked a bit of life in me. At a time where I was basically sleep-walking through my days, ME3MP was the one thing that spoke to the "old me" buried deep inside in mourning. Slowly, it pulled some semblance of my old life back out to adapt to my "new normal". It was actually the laugh of a Krogan headbutting me in thanks for reviving him that gave me my first laugh after her death.

 

From there, old interests started coming back again.

 

That was already huge and unexpected. But what came after was more touching - in that, I wrote BioWare a letter telling them my story and thanking them for inadvertently helping me. Did it because everyone was burning them down over the SP endings and I felt bad. BioWare's employees responded with a staggering amount of love and personal concern. I even made a few close friends there who I still keep in contact with this very day via Facebook... and occasional ME3MP matches even two years later.

 

This company is love, pure and simple. Makes me a fangirl, I know, but I won't apologize for forgiving them any and all minor annoyances. Things like today's forum freakout over no Follower Friday make me sad, largely because while I understand the frustration... BioWare really can't ever do much to make me think less of them because of that incredibly personal experience I had with them. Just the way it is. Won't ever apologize for being an "insufferable" fangirl of theirs. 

[NM_Che56]

TL,DR


Her eyes. Very expressive.

[Hydromatic]

Also, regarding GamerMD83, i've been a fan of hers for a long time, and watching her get soo excited about Dragon Age and Mass Effect always makes me really happy

When i heard about her mom, i felt incredibly bad for her. My uncle has been dealing with heart issues. And if that were to happen to my mom.. I struggle to even think of it.

Luckily her mom is feeling better apparently, hope MD is doing better now.

[NM_Che56]

Ok...i went back and read it

[Hydromatic]

Much better now, thank you for asking.

 

It was certainly the biggest loss I'd ever experienced at that point in my life. She passed in January and ME3 dropped in March. I only picked it up because I'd had it preordered from forever ago, but kinda went through the motions of the campaign. Nothing I loved before held any interest for me, even video games, a passion I've had since I was around 5-6 years old and my Dad taught his little girl how to play his Atari 2600.

 

But something about the multiplayer co-op component sparked a bit of life in me. At a time where I was basically sleep-walking through my days, ME3MP was the one thing that spoke to the "old me" buried deep inside in mourning. Slowly, it pulled some semblance of my old life back out to adapt to my "new normal". It was actually the laugh of a Krogan headbutting me in thanks for reviving him that gave me my first laugh after her death.

 

From there, old interests started coming back again.

 

That was already huge and unexpected. But what came after was more touching - in that, I wrote BioWare a letter telling them my story and thanking them for inadvertently helping me. Did it because everyone was burning them down over the SP endings and I felt bad. BioWare's employees responded with a staggering amount of love and personal concern. I even made a few close friends there who I still keep in contact with this very day via Facebook... and occasional ME3MP matches even two years later.

 

This company is love, pure and simple. Makes me a fangirl, I know, but I won't apologize for forgiving them any and all minor annoyances. Things like today's forum freakout over no Follower Friday make me sad, largely because while I understand the frustration... BioWare really can't ever do much to make me think less of them because of that incredibly personal experience I had with them. Just the way it is. Won't ever apologize for being an "insufferable" fangirl of theirs. 

Aaw, you're so nice

I agree. BioWare is alot better with their community than alot of developers. The amount of interaction they have with their fans is amazing.

 

And don't worry too much about the follower friday thing. I didn't see too many people that were that annoyed by it, and the people that were really bothered are just huge fans that want as much dragon age as possible

 

A post i made defending BioWare in terms of FF got like 20 likes, i think that speaks for our community more than the people mad at them.

[Dobyk]

Also, regarding GamerMD83, i've been a fan of hers for a long time, and watching her get soo excited about Dragon Age and Mass Effect always makes me really happy

When i heard about her mom, i felt incredibly bad for her. My uncle has been dealing with heart issues. And if that were to happen to my mom.. I struggle to even think of it.

Luckily her mom is feeling better apparently, hope MD is doing better now.

 

Yes, her words strike true and deep :/  My own mother is having some serious health issues at the moment as well. These kind of things are the hardest hits a family can get. I think through it's characters and stories Bioware just charges us with this, I dunno, "energy of life". It reminds us how important relationships are, friendship, love, taking care of those close to you. So many lessons in a game. Too many feels.

Hope your uncle gets better!

[CronoDragoon]

Some amazing stories in here. "Honor the Fallen" patch gave me chills and tears.

 

I will say that occasionally in the ME3 story forums you got a fan thread where the fan wasn't just talking about being depressed about the endings but also about how much BW games had helped through either a depressing time or depression in general. Now, ME devs virtually never post on the story forums...but they do find time for personal stories like that, as well as new fans that show up to the community. It's really great stuff.

[Dobyk]

Much better now, thank you for asking.

 

It was certainly the biggest loss I'd ever experienced at that point in my life. She passed in January and ME3 dropped in March. I only picked it up because I'd had it preordered from forever ago, but kinda went through the motions of the campaign. Nothing I loved before held any interest for me, even video games, a passion I've had since I was around 5-6 years old and my Dad taught his little girl how to play his Atari 2600.

 

But something about the multiplayer co-op component sparked a bit of life in me. At a time where I was basically sleep-walking through my days, ME3MP was the one thing that spoke to the "old me" buried deep inside in mourning. Slowly, it pulled some semblance of my old life back out to adapt to my "new normal". It was actually the laugh of a Krogan headbutting me in thanks for reviving him that gave me my first laugh after her death.

 

From there, old interests started coming back again.

 

That was already huge and unexpected. But what came after was more touching - in that, I wrote BioWare a letter telling them my story and thanking them for inadvertently helping me. Did it because everyone was burning them down over the SP endings and I felt bad. BioWare's employees responded with a staggering amount of love and personal concern. I even made a few close friends there who I still keep in contact with this very day via Facebook... and occasional ME3MP matches even two years later.

 

This company is love, pure and simple. Makes me a fangirl, I know, but I won't apologize for forgiving them any and all minor annoyances. Things like today's forum freakout over no Follower Friday make me sad, largely because while I understand the frustration... BioWare really can't ever do much to make me think less of them because of that incredibly personal experience I had with them. Just the way it is. Won't ever apologize for being an "insufferable" fangirl of theirs. 

 

*Bombarding you with internet hugs!*

[Hydromatic]

I say if people call us "fangirls" or "fanboys" for loving BioWare so be it. Why should we be offended by it?

 

 

"Haha, you love something very much and you are willing to defend it!"

 

 

"Thanks?"

[SerCambria358]

Glad to see something other than arguing, we need more of this on BSN, seeing all this kindness warms the heart.

[NM_Che56]

I got into BW games in the middle of a rough spell. Perfect timing.

[Dobyk]

I got into BW games in the middle of a rough spell. Perfect timing.

 

Haha, I think we should start prescribing Bioware games as therapy!

[NM_Che56]

Probably.

[JakeLeTDK]

Haha, I think we should start prescribing Bioware games as therapy!

Lol I'm gonna say, BioWare games are better (and a hell lot cheaper) therapist than many out there.

 

DA:O did save me from depression after my parents divorce and my grandpa passing away Good thing I chose to get a game instead of painkiller

[CronoDragoon]

Haha, I think we should start prescribing Bioware games as therapy!

 

My recommendation would be pretty concise:

 

[Matthew Ryder]

While I myself have never been touched by BioWare emotionally, I did have a newfound respect for storytelling when in played the first Mass Effect back in 2008. The same goes to Fallout 3 the game that introduced me to RPGs. I loved the idea that I was forming my own story and saving the day rather than playing an established hero. Video games in general are my escape. With that said, I don't watch too much of GMD's videos but I do honestly feel bad for her. I do hope her mother gets well soon.

[omnitremere]

That was a really awesome video.  Thanks for posting.  i subscribed to her channel.  Bioware has never touched me in that way but it's the only company on the planet I have loyalty towards.  As far as my entertainment goes nothing compares to what Bioware does for me.  Whatever they make I buy.  

[JoltDealer]

This is why Bioware games are my favorite.  They are more than just pixels on a screen.  The characters are more than just AI companions.  It provides an escape and becomes something ultimately beyond words.

 

I know it's not the same as DragonRacer or GamerMD, but I can relate.  When I was a teenager and my alcoholic father came home from one of his "grocery runs," I would often lock myself in my room and play Mass Effect as he yelled and stumbled around.  Eventually, my go to game became Dragon Age: Origins.  When my dog died just before Xmas in 2009 (I had raised her for 10 1/2 years since she was a puppy), as someone with virtually no friends, I considered killing myself.  As pathetic as it sounds, the only reason I didn't was because Mass Effect 2 was scheduled to be released on January 26, 2010.  Playing it helped me out of the dark place that I was in and it kept me from taking a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

 

I owe a lot to Bioware and the games they make.