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[Alexander Kogan]

Thane was one of the other characters I personally loved to hang around with next to Garrus, Wrex, Grunt, Zaeed and Legion. So yeah, I wouldn't mind saving him. But at the same time, have it as an option to cure him that way other players can have their romance how they want it.

[monima]

Alexander Kogan wrote...

Thane was one of the other characters I personally loved to hang around with next to Garrus, Wrex, Grunt, Zaeed and Legion. So yeah, I wouldn't mind saving him. But at the same time, have it as an option to cure him that way other players can have their romance how they want it.

Thats certainly only what I  ask for. An option to save him. I dont understand why that upsets some people that much. They dont have to if they dont want too, but dont take the option away from us that do.

[magelet]

Y'know even if curing him is too much to ask for, they can at least keep him alive for the duration of the games...I would even be okay with that.

[monima]

yes or leave it dubious, he has the lung transplant or something. So he may or may not live long enough to be cured.People can make their own minds up in that case.

[Sable Rhapsody]

If they DO come up with an option to save Thane, it better not be romance-dependent, like how the option to change Ash/Kaidan's mind was romance-dependent. Thane is my ManShep's bro. Even my FemShep who does not get along with Thane doesn't want him to die a slow death from Kepral's. They will be most miffed if you have to romance him in order to get the cure.

[JECWSU]

Sable Rhapsody wrote...

If they DO come up with an option to save Thane, it better not be romance-dependent, like how the option to change Ash/Kaidan's mind was romance-dependent. Thane is my ManShep's bro. Even my FemShep who does not get along with Thane doesn't want him to die a slow death from Kepral's. They will be most miffed if you have to romance him in order to get the cure.

I don't think it will depend on if you romanced him or not.  I do have two Shepards that didn't ronance him, and would still like to save him, and I have a couple. I would be very upset if he has to die in those playthroughts simply because he isn't romanced. I want him alive in all my plathhroughs. If they give us the option to save him it shoud be given to everyone.

[JECWSU]

Gnas wrote...

JECWSU wrote...

Tasha vas Nar Rayya wrote...

At the same time????

Yes at the same time. Actually I'm doing Garrus first too.

Fixed it!

:innocent: *naughty thoughts*

Very naughty thoughts.
 
Thank you for fixing it. 

[Juliaxo]

Tasha vas Nar Rayya wrote...

At the same time????

If only. Sadly, Garrus and Thane don't seem like the sharing type! [smilie]../../../../images/forum/emoticons/wink.png[/smilie]

Sable Rhapsody wrote...
If they DO come up with an option to save Thane, it better not be romance-dependent, like how the option to change Ash/Kaidan's mind was romance-dependent. Thane is my ManShep's bro. Even my FemShep who does not get along with Thane doesn't want him to die a slow death from Kepral's. They will be most miffed if you have to romance him in order to get the cure.

I hope it isn't romance-dependent, too. A relationship with Shepard wouldn't be his only reason to live. He has a son, afterall. I wish I could peek into the minds of the writers and see what they have planned for Thane in ME3. I hope there is a cure so people can choose what to do.

[Fiery Phoenix]

Sable Rhapsody wrote...

If they DO come up with an option to save Thane, it better not be romance-dependent, like how the option to change Ash/Kaidan's mind was romance-dependent. Thane is my ManShep's bro. Even my FemShep who does not get along with Thane doesn't want him to die a slow death from Kepral's. They will be most miffed if you have to romance him in order to get the cure.

To be completely honest, I can totally see it done in a way such that only a romanced Thane can be cured; it would make sense from a story perspective. As far as I could tell from my playthrough's, a romanced Thane and a non-romanced Thane are two different personalities. The former already feels like he would accept a cure; the latter seems to be at peace and is ready to "go to the deep".

Having said that, I understand how it would be rather cheap to have to romance Thane in order to cure him. I personally don't really think it is, but I understand how one would. In any event, Thane is romanced on all of my playthrough's as a female Shepard.

[Collider]

This is what I posted here:

In respect to his fans, I would like for him not to die at least until the end of ME3.

However, him being ill is part of his characterization. It shouldn't be removed as if it had never been there, imo. I believe that the best resolution to the issue is to have Thane's fate be ambiguous at the end of ME3. He's still sick, but there's a chance that a cure/life elongation may be made. There's also a chance that one may not.



In that way players can decide which fate to imagine for Thane. They can think that Thane spends his last days with Shepard together, or that he's eventually cured.



An acceptable alternative to this is one where Thane does not get cured, but his remaining lifespan is elongated.

[Fiery Phoenix]

While I understand where you're coming from, Col, you must recall that part of what makes a character successful is the completion of their story-arc at a specific point. Thane's fate being left to the player's imagination would not complete his story-arc; in fact, it would raise more questions than answers. For this reason, I would prefer him dying at the end of ME3 over his fate being left unfolded. That's not to say I want him to die, of course, but only so to speak.

[Collider]

FieryPhoenix7 wrote...

While I understand where you're coming from, Col, you must recall that part of what makes a character successful is the completion of their story-arc at a specific point. Thane's fate being left to the player's imagination would not complete his story-arc; in fact, it would raise more questions than answers. For this reason, I would prefer him dying at the end of ME3 over his fate being left unfolded. That's not to say I want him to die, of course, but only so to speak.

That would depend on whether you think his character arc hinges on dying or not. I believe, imo, that his character arc depends more on whether he "redeems" himself by doing good in the world. This can be achieved by dying for the greater good, but that is not required.

[JECWSU]

Gnas wrote...

Juliaxo you have a point, I don't think Thane is the sharing type. Oh well.... LOL

In fanfic they both are more than happy to share.

Modifié par JECWSU, 30 décembre 2010 - 03:39 .

[Fiery Phoenix]

Collider wrote...

That would depend on whether you think his character arc hinges on dying or not. I believe, imo, that his character arc depends more on whether he "redeems" himself by doing good in the world. This can be achieved by dying for the greater good, but that is not required.

I could be wrong, but I got the impression that Thane had already redeemed himself by the end of ME2, assuming his loyalty mission was successfully completed. Remember what he tells Shepard during the romance scene: "You've helped me achieve more than I thought possible...", which I believe puts more emphasis on the illness side of his character this time around.

Again, I could be wrong; that's merely my own interpretation.

[JECWSU]

Thane doesn't need to die at all. If they give the player the choice than if you feel he should die you are more than welcome to let him. If you don't they you can save him if you so choose, and who says that Bioware ever had any real intention on letting him die in the first place.

[Collider]

FieryPhoenix7 wrote...

Collider wrote...

That would depend on whether you think his character arc hinges on dying or not. I believe, imo, that his character arc depends more on whether he "redeems" himself by doing good in the world. This can be achieved by dying for the greater good, but that is not required.

I could be wrong, but I got the impression that Thane had already redeemed himself by the end of ME2, assuming his loyalty mission was successfully completed. Remember what he tells Shepard during the romance scene: "You've helped me achieve more than I thought possible...", which I believe puts more emphasis on the illness side of his character this time around.

Again, I could be wrong; that's merely my own interpretation.

You can't be wrong, because it's your opinion, and a very valid one at that.

[Fiery Phoenix]

LOL! Thanks, I guess. XD

[monima]

51ha wrote...

I think that they will cure him between the games. And everything we will hear about it in me3 is maybe him mentioning something or the whole thing will only be in codex. Because I believe that this was his story in me2. In me3 they will probably come up with something else.
Remember that Tali was on her pilgrimage in me1 in me2 she was leading research teams. Garrus was a c-sec officer then he was a vigilante. Wrex was just a mercenary now he is clan leader. And so forth.
And his illness being part of his character is imo an insult to anyone who has a terminal illness.

Amen to that last bit, Being sick doesnt define a person character. Might make someone do certain things and say things you normally wouldnt because you know you wont be able to later. However it doesnt alter your personality completely!!
I lost someone to a terminal illness, he was ALIVE until his very last breath.

[JECWSU]

Gnas wrote...

I believe its going to depend on the time line between ME 2 and ME 3. It could be an active quest or a foot note.

I would prefer an active quest. One where we could buy Thane more time or obtain a viable treatment. I would like to see Thane live until the end of the series and then have an epilogue about what happened after the final battle.

I would like to see Thane and Shepard spend more time together and possibly die with her and Kolyat present. To me, that would be honorable and understandable.

I would also want Shepard to take Thane to the final battle. If Shepard has to sacrifice herself, then Thane would come with. But that's just me.

Hopfully the timeline will only be a few weeks or maybe a couple of moths and not years.  Thane dying with Shepard and Kolyat by his side could be very good if it is well written. If they aren't going to put any effort into it and then have Shepard act like it's no big deal I would rather not see it. If he does die then I would want it to be at the end of the game.  I don't want it at the beginning or even the middle. I would like an entire game with him.

[Juliaxo]

Gnas wrote...
Juliaxo you have a point, I don't think Thane is the sharing type. Oh well.... LOL

Reminds me of the love triangle dialogue he has:
Thane: It's occurred to me that I might not be foremost in your mind.
Shepard: You're the only one I want, Thane.
Thane: That is-- I'm glad to hear that. But others on the ship need to have that made clear. When no one else competes for your eyes, I will be here.
No need to worry Thane, my Shep has eyes only for you.

51ha wrote...
I think that they will cure him between the games. And everything we will hear about it in me3 is maybe him mentioning something or the whole thing will only be in codex. Because I believe that this was his story in me2. In me3 they will probably come up with something else.

You know, I've wondered what would happen to Thane if ME3 takes place a few years after ME2.  He says he has at least a year until symptoms begin manifesting. Maybe he'll get the lung transplant between games in that case? Or the Hanar will have a breakthrough for a cure? I can see some people being annoyed by that but I'd take that over having him die between games.

Ultimately, I don't think it's going to be as easy as that though. Is it ever?  

Modifié par Juliaxo, 30 décembre 2010 - 05:16 .

[monima]

I have a hard time beliving its going to be years between ME2 and ME3. Just because there was a large gap between I and 2 doesnt mean there has to be one now.



The end of the game gave me a feeling of urgency if anything..

[Fiery Phoenix]

According to recent speculation from someone who claimed to have an inside source at BioWare, ME3 will take place "several years" after ME2. I think several generally indicates the 3-5 range.

Modifié par FieryPhoenix7, 30 décembre 2010 - 05:20 .