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[ravenimage]

True, true. My Shep is a spacer, sole survivor type.



I can actually picture her around 55 or 60 retiring to the Shadow Broker's base, and like 100 years later some fearless young asari emerges in the galaxy rumored to be the daughter of its hero.



Ah, I love over-analyzed pipe dreams.

[Tentura]

Lurk-o-potamus emerging from the shadows!!

I love you guys - Garrus and Thane are my faves.  I almost always roll with them, though I do love some of the other characters.  They are just the most bada** squad.  Of course, like many of you, I can't help but feel like Garrus is my brotha-from-anotha-motha' ... and Thane is, well, he's irresistible.  Seriously.

Oddly enough, I was head-over-heels crazy for Garrus back in ME.  I got my paramour achievement with Kaidan, but it was sort of so-so for me.  Like Ravenimage said, I just didn't feel like he knew what he wanted.  Every time I went down to the cargo hold to talk to Garrus, though, I longed for him to make a pass at me.  I looooved his voice, and his character.  I totally intended to go for him in ME2, but then, the calibrations... and when Thane made his appearance, it was like there was some super magnet pulling my Sheps to him.  The zipper - must be some kind of drell love-magnet.  *Sighs.*

I did make sure to do one Garrus-mance run, though.  I plan for it to be my scandalous love triangle playthrough.  I mean, I 'cheated' (though I still don't really see it as cheating) on Kaidan with Thane in another, but it feels so much saucier to upgrade to Garrus, who was there in ME1.  Zing!  Haha.  I can't wait 'til those fireworks.

Anyways - it's been far too long since I've thrown my two cents in here.  Long live Thane!

[ravenimage]

Garrus, Joker, and Tali I see as unrelated siblings of my Shepard, but I totally know what you mean, Tentura!



I went into ME2 fairly unimpressed with the romances of ME1, and expecting little difference in the new game. So I thought, "Okay, I'll go for Garrus. Logical choice -- he and my Shep are already close." Got to the point where he's enthusiastic about bow-chicka-bow-bowing with a human, now...



I get to Thane. Hear his voice. He quotes Thomas Hobbes. He wants to save my species. All I could think was "I wonder if the life support deck is sound-proof."



Now whenever I think to romance Garrus, I kinda get weirded out. He's like my brother. It's like we're comfortable to the point where we're "too" comfortable to be a couple.

[Tentura]

ravenimage wrote...
Garrus, Joker, and Tali I see as unrelated siblings of my Shepard.

For me, Liara and Tali felt like little sisters to me.  Especially Liara.  Maybe because I am an awkward scientist, too, sometimes, haha.  I was like, "Aww, she's so cute..." and tucked her under my wing.  Along with lil' Tali... my little tough as nails chick out making a name for herself in the galaxy.  Mah gurls.  Ash I warmed to over time.

Hainkpe wrote...
Welcome! Glad you popped in.

Thanks!  Hmm... sitting here, pondering your user name... where have I seen it before... ah, yes.  The horrible texture of VELVET!!  LOL.  Sorry.  Couldn't help myself. 

Hainkpe wrote...
Garrus and Wrex were my fav's in ME, took them everywhere with me.

Oh I love Wrex.  I couldn't believe anyone would kill him in ME.  Why in the world would you want to do that?  And that ME2 moment where he pushes the guards out of the way to give you that epic hug - oh my goodnes, I still tear up.  And who knows how many playthroughs I've done by now.  I LOVE that moment.  I guess the Archangel-->Garrus reveal would have been like that too, had I not been spoiled for that surprise.  Every time Wrex says "Shepard" I smile like an idiot!

Hainkpe wrote...
Heck, I am a woman who married her best friend because I loved him. That kind of relationship works.

Awww, me too!  You never stop being best friends.  Time to go hug the hub!

Modifié par Tentura, 15 novembre 2010 - 02:17 .

[JECWSU]

You guys make a love tiangle sound like fun. I'm stil trying to decide if I should do one or not with the Shepard I have for Kaidan. Just to see what happens if you do. Will it really be a big deal.

Modifié par JECWSU, 15 novembre 2010 - 02:33 .

[ravenimage]

They (don't remember exactly who "they" are anymore) said it would have negative consequences on your ME1 relationship if you pursued one in ME2. Well, duh. Whether it's a big deal or not, I'm not sure. I can't say I consider it cheating if you pursue an ME2 romance, more like deciding whether or not your Shepard will stay in love with / still care about their ME1 partner -- or move on, like they did.



I can't see Thane getting too excited if a show-down between him and Kaidan is imminent. I can see Garrus cracking jokes while trying to be sensitive to the situation. And I can totally see Ashley flipping out if you pursue someone, with the other women prepared for the cat fight over male Shep.

[Tentura]

JECWSU wrote...
You guys make a love tiangle sound like fun. I'm stil trying to decide if I should do one or not with the Shepard I have for Kaidan. Just to see what happens if you do. Will it really be a big deal.

Oh you have to try it out.  Add some spice to one of your playthroughs.

ravenimage wrote...
I can't see Thane getting too excited if a show-down between him and Kaidan is imminent. I can see Garrus cracking jokes while trying to be sensitive to the situation. And I can totally see Ashley flipping out if you pursue someone, with the other women prepared for the cat fight over male Shep.

I totally agree.  I am hoping they write it with attention to each of the character's personalities, instead of making it a one-scene-fits-all kind of deal (to some extent, I felt Ash and Kai should have been more different on Horizon, for instance).  Certainly some characters are more likely to go off than others.  I can see Thane handling it quite eloquently.  Look at his SB letter - he knows exactly how he feels about Shep.  Garrus, less eloquent - probably more likely to get defensive and add a snarky remark about how he had Shep's back against the Collectors... ha.  But, I think he would try to work it out with Kaidan.  He's a good guy.

I can see Kaidan being hurt, but I don't think he'd overreact, unless you just renegade him into the ground.  Ashley - yeah, I think she is more likely to be pissed without provocation.  I guess we had practice breaking up fights on the Normandy already in ME2, right?  Some Sheps might need that skill again.

Modifié par Tentura, 15 novembre 2010 - 03:43 .

[ravenimage]

Tentura wrote...
I guess we had practice breaking up fights on the Normandy already in ME2, right?  Some Sheps might need that skill again.

Kirk Shepard, to the rescue. "I'm going to show you two how all your problems can be solved with my penis."

I have to clarify though, I don't find love triangles "fun." In ME1 it was just semi-inevitable. Even if you nipped it in the bud, you still had Liara and Kaidan / Ashley both on your tail beforehand.  Back to Thane, of course. I agree he'd handle it eloquently. I think he's the kind of person that would pull Shepard aside and calmly tell her that whatever she decides, he just wants her to be happy.

...And then I melt.

[Tentura]

ravenimage wrote...
Kirk Shepard, to the rescue. "I'm going to show you two how all your problems can be solved with my penis."

*snorts tea that she was previously drinking calmly à la Thane.*  True that!

Yeah, I agree - the love triangle drama is not something I prefer, either.  I went back and re-played ME a couple times to create non-romanced characters (which I didn't have before ME2) just so I could have a non-cheater romance with Thane and Garrus.  Ugh, I really hate calling it "cheating."  Those Sheps 'moved on.'  They didn't cheat!  Back to the love triangles, since I already did a couple cheater playthroughs before I went back to create the new saves, I'll probably sate my curiosity and see what happens with at least one (probably the Garrus one)... might as well see what happens, eh?  But, my favorite playthrough will be one where Shep didn't romance anyone in ME.

ravenimage wrote...
...And then I melt.

Ahh yes... this we allllll can agree on!

Modifié par Tentura, 15 novembre 2010 - 05:44 .

[ravenimage]

Hainkpe wrote...

ravenimage wrote...
...And then I melt.

Thane would be calm and confident, rendering most women into pools of goo. Such is his ability.

This should be implemented in his Shadow Broker's dossier somehow, on the preferred methods of assassination.

Women: Be calm and confident, rendering them into pools of goo.
Alternative: Smile.

Tentura wrote...
Yeah, I agree - the love triangle drama is not something I prefer, either.  I went back and re-played ME a couple times to create non-romanced characters (which I didn't have before ME2) just so I could have a non-cheater romance with Thane and Garrus.  Ugh, I really hate calling it "cheating."  Those Sheps 'moved on.'  They didn't cheat!  Back to the love triangles, since I already did a couple cheater playthroughs before I went back to create the new saves, I'll probably sate my curiosity and see what happens with at least one (probably the Garrus one)... might as well see what happens, eh?  But, my favorite playthrough will be one where Shep didn't romance anyone in ME.

I agree, I hate calling it cheating. My first reaction when Kaidan rebuked me on Horizon was, '...wait, did you just break up with me?' Oh, and then he sent me an email detailing how he's moved on and dated a doctor. Thanks, brah. I understand his perspective, but still. It is not cheating in my book. 

Still, the romanced character from ME1 -- with Liara for me, anyway -- adds a bittersweet drama to ME2. One cares for the other, but they ultimately let each other go. But I'm not someone you want to listen to if you're into happy endings. Probably why I gravitated towards Thane, lol. 

Modifié par ravenimage, 15 novembre 2010 - 06:31 .

[JECWSU]

Tentura wrote...

Yeah, I agree - the love triangle drama is not something I prefer, either.  I went back and re-played ME a couple times to create non-romanced characters (which I didn't have before ME2) just so I could have a non-cheater romance with Thane and Garrus.  Ugh, I really hate calling it "cheating."  Those Sheps 'moved on.'  They didn't cheat!  Back to the love triangles, since I already did a couple cheater playthroughs before I went back to create the new saves, I'll probably sate my curiosity and see what happens with at least one (probably the Garrus one)... might as well see what happens, eh?  But, my favorite playthrough will be one where Shep didn't romance anyone in ME.

This is exactly what I did. I went back and played ME1 when I really didn't want to, but I felt Garrus and Thane should have at least on unromanced Shepard. I will try the love triangle though. I'm wondering if you will different reaction to Garrus than Thane since he knows Garrus.

[JECWSU]

ravenimage wrote...

I agree, I hate calling it cheating. My first reaction when Kaidan rebuked me on Horizon was, '...wait, did you just break up with me?' Oh, and then he sent me an email detailing how he's moved on and dated a doctor. Thanks, brah. I understand his perspective, but still. It is not cheating in my book. 

Horizon didn't bother me that much, but I do expect an apology for the way he acted. My shepard on the other hand will not be apologizing, because she did nothing wrong. I don't get why some people think Shepard needs to apologize . No she doesn't. The email didn't help at all because he sounds indecisive.

Modifié par JECWSU, 15 novembre 2010 - 09:20 .

[ravenimage]

Yeah, unfortunately he is an indecisive character. My Shep doesn't have time for indecisive people on a suicide mission. Of course, Kaidan is dead in my latest playthrough -- but still.



Completely agree that Shep has nothing to apologize for.

[JECWSU]

ravenimage wrote...

I don't like men who can't tell me what they want. I guess that's why I love Thane so much. He says straight to your face that he cares about you, and in his letter he says very bluntly that he loves you. Thank you for not confusing the crap out of me, Thane.

I agree with this. Thane knows what he wants and is not afraid to go after it. He's not afraid to tell Shepard how he feels about her. There is a chance that Shepard could reject him, but he doesn't let fear stop him from tell you how he feels. Thane is also the one to say I love you first with the letter. He may not be sure if Shepard loves him, but he wants you to know that he loves you.

[Tasha vas Nar Rayya]

Goodness gracious! I sleep, and then there is a whole page of posts to reply to!!

@Hainkpe, I don't have live at the moment, but when I finally get it, I will be sure to add you! And damn those pre-emptive strikes... *Drops to the floor, unconscious*

*Gets back up again* welcome tentura! I totally agree that Kaidan's reaction on Horizon suggested that the relationship was over. And his message was very indecisive, he didn't seem like he wanted to get back together. So that's why I felt is was fine to move on. No love triangle whatsoever. I couldn't cheat on people in a game, even though it isn't real!

@ ravenimage and JECWSU my shep resented that cerberus saved her, but she was still glad that she was given another chance to live, she had no choice about following TIM'S orders, so I agree, she has nothing to apologise for. She can galavant around and 'bow-chicka-bow-wow' with whoever she pleases! Thane included

And once again, I must express my non-brotherly love for Garrus. He is amazing and has been through so much, so I will give him that happiness. But I do have a playthrough for Thane lovin'. I can see why Garrus is seen as a bro, but he's the one for me. Prob why I will never get married, I'm just too fussy! My boyfriend (well, it's complicated at the mo) was my best friend, so I can see where you're coming from with that Hainkpe.

Thane's assassination techniques:

Women: Stylishly drop from the vent and kill everyone in the room in a heartbeat.

Woman: Melts into a pool.

[Fiery Phoenix]

I am stuck in a love triangle. I have no intentions in going back to ME1 to have a non-romance playthrough for Thane, though I kind of wish I never romanced Kaidan since I didn't do it for anything other than to experience romance as a female Shepard. I'm going to keep it this way.

[JECWSU]

FieryPhoenix7 wrote...

I am stuck in a love triangle. I have no intentions in going back to ME1 to have a non-romance playthrough for Thane, though I kind of wish I never romanced Kaidan since I didn't do it for anything other than to experience romance as a female Shepard. I'm going to keep it this way.

I didn't want to go back and play ME1 either, but I didn't really want a love triangle. I also wanted Thane and Garrus to have a non-romanced Shepard. I wish that I had made some playthroughs where I didn't romance anyone the first time around so I wouldn't have go back and play ME1 again.

[Fiery Phoenix]

I doubt it will be too much of a consequence anyway. Take LOTSB; from what I've heard, if you've cheated on Liara with someone else, she just outbursts when you talk to her about it, at which point you have the option to either go back to Liara and reignite the relationship or just tell her it's all good and stick to your current relationship.

Basically, it's just dialog.

[JECWSU]

Tasha vas Nar Rayya wrote...

And once again, I must express my non-brotherly love for Garrus. He is amazing and has been through so much, so I will give him that happiness. But I do have a playthrough for Thane lovin'. I can see why Garrus is seen as a bro, but he's the one for me. Prob why I will never get married, I'm just too fussy! My boyfriend (well, it's complicated at the mo) was my best friend, so I can see where you're coming from with that Hainkpe. 

It took me a while to warm up to the idea of romancing Garrus, but once I did I enjoyed it. I even went back to play ME1 and make him his own Shepard. I do look forward to seeing what happens with these two characters and their relationship with Shepard in ME3. Although I don't really worry to much about Garrus being in the game. I do however worry about Thane.

[Tasha vas Nar Rayya]

I worry about them both! They are the two that I want to see most in the game.

[JECWSU]

There will be a lot of unhappy people if they are not in the game. Myself being one of them.