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[ravenimage]

*dies from lawling*

[Tasha vas Nar Rayya]

@ raven image, my favourite is 'you have been poked by harbinger I KNOW YOU FEEL THIS!!!' Hahaha! Online legions online is funny too, as are the ads and little comments on the side. I wish my facebook profile looked like that, but sometimes, it is is scarily similar...

I am a bit of an alien fanatic actually, I'm very curious, and I have different aliens in the book I'm writing. Including a shapeshifter who is loosely based on Thane!

Jacks changed profile picture to look more 80s reminded me of Thane's shades in the alternate appearance pack!

[Tentura]

Tasha vas Nar Rayya wrote...
linky

Hahaha.... OMG where to start... so funny.  Poor Garrus.  And the Poke.  I love the iterations of Legion - reminds me of this, which maybe you've all seen.

And now, I have completely steered this off-topic.  Apologies.  *sits in corner*

[ravenimage]

I can't stop laughing now. I'm going to ruin this shirt...

[Tasha vas Nar Rayya]

Just read that comic strip! That is soooo ridiculously awesome! I bet femshep felt it! And according to Engineer Donnelly, the collectors do have daddybags....

*Steers an imaginary wheel to bring the topic back on course*

I have another question to pose for you all: Is it merciful, or cruel to romance Thane?

[ravenimage]

Thane's Medical Report From Dr. Chakwas says...
Therapy and Care: At this time, Mr. Krios should continue getting regular cardiovascular exercise in order to stimulate lung movement and prevent or delay the stiffness that causes lack of oxygen transport. While physical stimulation may also be beneficial in keeping tissue flexible, any injury at this point will dramatically impact Mr. Krios' body and cause rapid degeneration. It is unclear how much longer Thane will be able to serve in direct action. Thane should continue to wear loose clothing that leaves his chest uncovered to prevent moisture buildup that could worsen the problem.

This suggests that what is best for Mr. Krios currently is to continue to remain active and engage with other team members (*coughShepardcough*) in order to stay mentally and emotionally stimulated.

Merciful.

/innocent

Why I actually say "merciful" is otherwise, Thane would die alone and unloved whereas as Shepard's partner he's going to die knowing someone believed he was worth his salt and loved him. Also, he's likely to live just slightly longer than expected due to this, though I don't know if BioWare will take that into account.

Modifié par ravenimage, 15 novembre 2010 - 10:09 .

[Tasha vas Nar Rayya]

Tentura wrote...

Tasha vas Nar Rayya wrote...
linky

Hahaha.... OMG where to start... so funny.  Poor Garrus.  And the Poke.  I love the iterations of Legion - reminds me of this, which maybe you've all seen.

And now, I have completely steered this off-topic.  Apologies.  *sits in corner*

Never seen that before, it's brilliant!!! I always wondered...
As to Hainkpe's response, I agree, Thane is irresistable, but I shall play devil's advocate  (yes, mainly because I wanted to use that smily, but anyway...) Thane had resigned himself to death, he was content and had accepted his fate, looking forward to rejoining Irikah (or so his religious thoughts led me to believe.) But then he falls in love, again. He has someone and something for live for, and just when he had resigned himself to death, he is agonised, knowing that is imminent death will be extremely painful for them both. He even uses the 'l' word! So now he wants to make femshep happy, but knows that his death will only bring him pain. He now constantly worries about the end.
For me, this just adds to the appeal, but just exploring both sides

[abnocte]

ravenimage wrote...

Thane's Medical Report From Dr. Chakwas says...
Therapy and Care: At this time, Mr. Krios should continue getting regular cardiovascular exercise in order to stimulate lung movement and prevent or delay the stiffness that causes lack of oxygen transport. While physical stimulation may also be beneficial in keeping tissue flexible, any injury at this point will dramatically impact Mr. Krios' body and cause rapid degeneration. It is unclear how much longer Thane will be able to serve in direct action. Thane should continue to wear loose clothing that leaves his chest uncovered to prevent moisture buildup that could worsen the problem.

This suggests that what is best for Mr. Krios currently is to continue to remain active and engage with other team members (*coughShepardcough*) in order to stay mentally and emotionally stimulated.

Merciful.

/innocent

Why I actually say "merciful" is otherwise, Thane would die alone and unloved whereas as Shepard's partner he's going to die knowing someone believed he was worth his salt and loved him. Also, he's likely to live just slightly longer than expected due to this, though I don't know if BioWare will take that into account.

Bioware was never going to take that into account....simply because they had no real intention of killing him due to his illness.

Right Bioware? Riiiiiiiiiiight? 

[Tasha vas Nar Rayya]

ravenimage wrote...

Thane's Medical Report From Dr. Chakwas says...
Therapy and Care: At this time, Mr. Krios should continue getting regular cardiovascular exercise in order to stimulate lung movement and prevent or delay the stiffness that causes lack of oxygen transport. While physical stimulation may also be beneficial in keeping tissue flexible, any injury at this point will dramatically impact Mr. Krios' body and cause rapid degeneration. It is unclear how much longer Thane will be able to serve in direct action. Thane should continue to wear loose clothing that leaves his chest uncovered to prevent moisture buildup that could worsen the problem.

This suggests that what is best for Mr. Krios currently is to continue to remain active and engage with other team members (*coughShepardcough*) in order to stay mentally and emotionally stimulated.

Merciful.

/innocent

Why I actually say "merciful" is otherwise, Thane would die alone and unloved whereas as Shepard's partner he's going to die knowing someone believed he was worth his salt and loved him. Also, he's likely to live just slightly longer than expected due to this, though I don't know if BioWare will take that into account.

I was posting while you posted this. But this is a really good point. All this 'bow-chick-abow-wow' (to use your appropriate phrase ravenimage ) between Thane and femshep is good for his health. As is taking his clothes off. A good point, and I would not hesitate to lengthen his life expectancy if this is all it takes!

[Tentura]

Hainkpe wrote...
It is totally merciful to romance Thane. Merciful for Shepard, put her out of her misery of being so close to his smexiness. She would go insane if she didn't romance him. Poor girl.

LOL you so crazy!

No, I will endeavor to be serious this time, since I was bad and posted a Leeg comic.

Answer: no way is it cruel.  Even if I knew he was going to die at the beginning of ME3 (God I hope not ), I would still do the romance.  Sure, she gives him reason to want to live, and maybe there will be no cure, but it's still a gift.  That he can value and savor every second he has left.  We all wish we could live longer, and have more time with loved ones.  Heck, In the ME universe, with the Reapers on the way, life could be very short for any and everyone.  It's out of their hands, in many ways.  What is valuable if not one's happiness and enjoying what time we have to the fullest.  And Shepard loves him - and we know he loves her - so how could he enjoy it more?  Fighting to save the galaxy with the woman he loves... aww.

Or, we could just fall back on Tennyson, who can say it far better and simpler than I: "'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all."

[ravenimage]

You got a point there and admittedly when I first romanced Thane and he came to Shep's quarters, I felt a little apologetic that she dragged him into a relationship when he was so bent on fading away.

On a personal note, if I was dying of something terminal I find comfort in thinking that I would gladly die knowing people honestly loved me even if I had to feel all the pain and fear beforehand, than to die and be content with it.

Edit: This was in response to Tash's post, lol. We all seemed to have posted at the same time!

Modifié par ravenimage, 15 novembre 2010 - 10:23 .

[Tasha vas Nar Rayya]

I agree with you guys that it is a merciful thing to allow Thane to live his last days happy and with a companion who will value him for who he is. I just wanted to hear your opinions. In reality, it would be a tough thing though, to knowingly fall in love with someone who is terminally ill. And tentura, I believe Tennyson has answered it far better than we could. I love that quote. I had better find love before I am lost!! *Note to self, then stop scaring guys away with your geekiness*

Even though I guess Thane has already loved and lost. But he is grateful for the experience nevertheless

[abnocte]

Tasha vas Nar Rayya wrote...
*snip*
I have another question to pose for you all: Is it merciful, or cruel to romance Thane?

Neither. 

My Shepard didn't romance Thane out of pity or because she was bored and wanted some action with a smexy alien...

I mean, you can't control when/who you fall in love with. But I think it's better to speak your feelings than shutting them deep down. And If the other person feels the same, well, that's just wonderful. Even if its for a short time. 
After all you don't really know what's going to happen tomorrow, but at least you both have today...

Modifié par abnocte, 15 novembre 2010 - 10:37 .

[ravenimage]

Liara (another reason I love 'er) tells Shep that she's experiencing what asari do with a shorter-lived spouse. You learn not to fear the end, but to value every moment you have with them. I can appreciate that explanation. And in any case, with the life Shep leads she could very well die before Thane -- stray bullet, hull breach, explosion, etc. Hell, she tackled a Spectre out a window. Thank God all asari have biotics.

[Tentura]

Tasha vas Nar Rayya wrote...
*Note to self, then stop scaring guys away with your geekiness*

No, no, no... you just need to find the right guy to appreciate your geekiness.  It's a plus, baby.

[ravenimage]

Hell yeah. Why would you want a non-geek anyway? They're so boring. Embrace your geekiness.

[ravenimage]

Speaking of fanvids, can any of you suggest a good video capture software? Fraps doesn't seem to like recording long scenes and CamStudio doesn't like Full Screen.

[JECWSU]

abnocte wrote...

ravenimage wrote...

Thane's Medical Report From Dr. Chakwas says...
Therapy and Care: At this time, Mr. Krios should continue getting regular cardiovascular exercise in order to stimulate lung movement and prevent or delay the stiffness that causes lack of oxygen transport. While physical stimulation may also be beneficial in keeping tissue flexible, any injury at this point will dramatically impact Mr. Krios' body and cause rapid degeneration. It is unclear how much longer Thane will be able to serve in direct action. Thane should continue to wear loose clothing that leaves his chest uncovered to prevent moisture buildup that could worsen the problem.

This suggests that what is best for Mr. Krios currently is to continue to remain active and engage with other team members (*coughShepardcough*) in order to stay mentally and emotionally stimulated.

Merciful.

/innocent

Why I actually say "merciful" is otherwise, Thane would die alone and unloved whereas as Shepard's partner he's going to die knowing someone believed he was worth his salt and loved him. Also, he's likely to live just slightly longer than expected due to this, though I don't know if BioWare will take that into account.

Bioware was never going to take that into account....simply because they had no real intention of killing him due to his illness.

Right Bioware? Riiiiiiiiiiight? 

RIGHT. 
There is no real reason to think that they intended to let him die. They could have just added the illness for drama. Although I wish they had found something else.  I just hope they give us a chance to save him.

[ravenimage]

Hainkpe wrote...

ravenimage wrote...

Speaking of fanvids, can any of you suggest a good video capture software? Fraps doesn't seem to like recording long scenes and CamStudio doesn't like Full Screen.

When you say, long scenes, how long are you trying to record? And at what size are you capturing?

50 FPS at half-size. Preferably, I want to record a full scene: Thane's romance dialogue, Mordin's song, Grunt "greeting" Shepard when he first wakes up, etc. But Fraps, whether full size or half-size (I'm not familiar with how it works), only records about two minutes of a scene. Not sure if there's an option or switch somewhere I'm not aware of.

I'd love to make a Thane / Shep fanvid, or at least record their "relationship" so I don't have to repeat the game or make a ton of saves to see it. 

I'm also in the process of making a Thane / Shep screensaver, which has only been half-successful so far.

Modifié par ravenimage, 16 novembre 2010 - 02:06 .

[ravenimage]

Hainkpe wrote...

I consulted with my husband and the best he is able to do is lower the FPS to 30 and at half size that should sqeek you out 3 minutes. Or his suggestion you can try Playclaw. 

http://joinpgn.com/c...aps-vs-playclaw

http://www.playclaw.com/

When I used FRAPS, I just let FRAPS continuously record as I played then I went back with Premier and edited the clips back together if I needed. Worked wonderfully. Of course, it also resulted in about 500 gigs of recording. Had to buy a 2 tera external hard drive to contain my vids.

Don't know if this was of any help.

Thank you -- and Mr. Hainkpe -- for the suggestions, I will try them out. :>

EDIT: When I figure out the settings Playclaw is definitely the better software. That watermark on the free trial is annoying as hell though.

Modifié par ravenimage, 16 novembre 2010 - 06:54 .