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[Dracotamer]

Yeah, some DLC to cure him would be cool!



/signed

[Chimervera]

Hello Thane fans! Just dropping in to show my support for Thane; he's a fascinating character, and the Kepral's syndrome make his story so poignant. Plus a little shameless plugging:

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[Pacifien]

That does bring up an interesting idea if the developers decide they don't want a certain character to be in ME3: provide them with a DLC as a final goodbye.

Still think Thane would make a viable squadmate in ME3 even if he's not cured. As I've said before, his estimate on his own time of death was based on when he had no reason to live and no desire to prolong his life. That changes in ME2, and even if he's not cured, he'd at least seek treatment and that could prolong his life by a few years at least.

[Homebound]

Pacifien wrote...

That does bring up an interesting idea if the developers decide they don't want a certain character to be in ME3: provide them with a DLC as a final goodbye.
Still think Thane would make a viable squadmate in ME3 even if he's not cured. As I've said before, his estimate on his own time of death was based on when he had no reason to live and no desire to prolong his life. That changes in ME2, and even if he's not cured, he'd at least seek treatment and that could prolong his life by a few years at least.

I dunno...Storywise, a decision like that really takes away from the character..I honestly don't see any good reason why Bioware would write Thane getting better. Its like re-telling Shawshank redemption except this time everybody in the prison escapes on unicorns. Its a happy ending, but it doesn't fit.

I expect Thane's true badassery to surface the closer he is to dying from his illness.

Modifié par Just_mike, 27 juin 2010 - 04:49 .

[Pacifien]

Just_mike wrote...
I dunno...Storywise, a decision like that really takes away from the character..I honestly don't see any good reason why Bioware would write Thane getting better. Its like re-telling Shawshank redemption except this time everybody in the prison escapes on unicorns. Its a happy ending, but it doesn't fit.

To be clear, I've never advocated Thane getting a cure, simply that he could seek treatment to prolong his life. He gives his life expectancy as being another 8-12 months, but this is a timeframe chosen when he's pretty much resigned to death. I've seen people who have been given a life expectancy of another 2 weeks who then lasted another 6 months.

[RPGmom28]

Lately I've been suffering from I-Like-Too-Many-Squadmates-And-Only-Have-Room-For-Two-Siggies Syndrome. But if you think about it, that's really a huge compliment to the creators of Mass Effect in general. There are so many characters that I am afraid will disappear in ME3. Thane is at the top of that list because he's dying. But he did say that the problem was being worked on by greater minds, so maybe there is hope, am I right?

Right now I'm romancing Thane again, so I thought I would drop in to see what's new on this thread- I haven't posted in it in ages. Got him on my Android phone as wallpaper currently.

[Fiery Phoenix]

Just_mike wrote...

Pacifien wrote...

That does bring up an interesting idea if the developers decide they don't want a certain character to be in ME3: provide them with a DLC as a final goodbye.
Still think Thane would make a viable squadmate in ME3 even if he's not cured. As I've said before, his estimate on his own time of death was based on when he had no reason to live and no desire to prolong his life. That changes in ME2, and even if he's not cured, he'd at least seek treatment and that could prolong his life by a few years at least.

I dunno...Storywise, a decision like that really takes away from the character..I honestly don't see any good reason why Bioware would write Thane getting better. Its like re-telling Shawshank redemption except this time everybody in the prison escapes on unicorns. Its a happy ending, but it doesn't fit.

I expect Thane's true badassery to surface the closer he is to dying from his illness.

Actually, if a female Shepard romances Thane, his point of view completely changes. It's like he doesn't want to die anymore. I wonder what that means for ME3, if at all.

[Epantiras]

FieryPhoenix7 wrote...
Actually, if a female Shepard romances Thane, his point of view completely changes. It's like he doesn't want to die anymore. I wonder what that means for ME3, if at all.

I think that FemShep will need to see an analyst. Joking aside, maybe Thane's point of view may change, but if he's meant to die he'll die. It would be sad/lame if only a romanced Thane gets the cure.

I'm also wondering... are Thanemancers meant to be the only ones who won't get a happy ending? Or is it a clue that EVERY Shepard will get a tragic ending in ME3 (Thanemancers being the most obvious ones)?

[Fiery Phoenix]

Epantiras wrote...

FieryPhoenix7 wrote...
Actually, if a female Shepard romances Thane, his point of view completely changes. It's like he doesn't want to die anymore. I wonder what that means for ME3, if at all.

I think that FemShep will need to see an analyst. Joking aside, maybe Thane's point of view may change, but if he's meant to die he'll die. It would be sad/lame if only a romanced Thane gets the cure.

I'm also wondering... are Thanemancers meant to be the only ones who won't get a happy ending? Or is it a clue that EVERY Shepard will get a tragic ending in ME3 (Thanemancers being the most obvious ones)?

Why would you think that? I actually think it's more likely that a romanced Thane gets cured, despite it being a lame idea, so to say.

[Fiery Phoenix]

Wanting to edit your post but mistakenly quoting yourself instead. I know what that feels like, Mash.

[Fiery Phoenix]

I see. Your Shepard, she's cute, by the way.

And incidentally, I posted a couple of pictures of mine on the previous page. Check her out. She's crazy about Thane.

[kaimanaMM]

I still believe that an all out cure for Thane is probably unlikely.  I know, sci-fi universe, anything can happen, true.  But, it needs to at least have a toe in the realm of being believable.  I've never been an advocate of magic-ing a cure-all for him.  But there's no reason for anyone to believe that should Thane undergo treatment (and we don't know what the program the Hanar have been working on entails nor do we know if Thane has sought treatments of any kind nor do we know what kinds of breakthroughs the hanar might  have stumbled on to while Shep and Co. were out doing their thing) that he wouldn't at least live another few months to a few years.  Or, at least long enough for the events of ME3.

The thought that ultimately an unhappy ending is coming for Shepard is one I can see happening, but not without the fluffy flowery happy ending being possible as well.  I don't think that Thanemancers are asking for tragedy or should be singled out to have a more 'emotionally engaging' experience than say the Miranda fans.  Everyone wants their happy ending and everyone should be able to get it somehow, if it's even an option to begin with.

We all talk about a romanced Thane, but really, he's a pretty awesome brogan even if you just remain friends.  Working with Shepard and his/her team introduces him to new faces, takes him out of his element and gives him a reason to fight / live again.  Even if you didn't romance him, I can see Thane actively seeking treatment of his illness for Kolyat's sake, or for the sake of being part of a team, or for the sake that something big is coming and the fight with the Reapers will make taking out the Collectors look like a walk in the park.

[Homebound]

Remember when Thane was in the trailers?







Too bad he cant be like THAT in the game..

[Homebound]

Epantiras wrote...

FieryPhoenix7 wrote...
Actually, if a female Shepard romances Thane, his point of view completely changes. It's like he doesn't want to die anymore. I wonder what that means for ME3, if at all.

I think that FemShep will need to see an analyst. Joking aside, maybe Thane's point of view may change, but if he's meant to die he'll die. It would be sad/lame if only a romanced Thane gets the cure.

I'm also wondering... are Thanemancers meant to be the only ones who won't get a happy ending? Or is it a clue that EVERY Shepard will get a tragic ending in ME3 (Thanemancers being the most obvious ones)?

Im not a Thanemancer but I do respect the DaVinci of killing.  I think that Thane is going to die in Mass Effect 3. Honestly, critically looking at the option of a dues ex machina cure, it would belittle him as a character.  Thane should die in ME3, yes its tragic, but once you really get to know Thane, would you really want it any other way?  If he lives, he will just be another forgettable, background character suffering a fate like or worse than Jacob's.

[Shiakazee]

Just_mike wrote...

Epantiras wrote...

FieryPhoenix7 wrote...
Actually, if a female Shepard romances Thane, his point of view completely changes. It's like he doesn't want to die anymore. I wonder what that means for ME3, if at all.

I think that FemShep will need to see an analyst. Joking aside, maybe Thane's point of view may change, but if he's meant to die he'll die. It would be sad/lame if only a romanced Thane gets the cure.

I'm also wondering... are Thanemancers meant to be the only ones who won't get a happy ending? Or is it a clue that EVERY Shepard will get a tragic ending in ME3 (Thanemancers being the most obvious ones)?

Im not a Thanemancer but I do respect the DaVinci of killing.  I think that Thane is going to die in Mass Effect 3. Honestly, critically looking at the option of a dues ex machina cure, it would belittle him as a character.  Thane should die in ME3, yes its tragic, but once you really get to know Thane, would you really want it any other way?  If he lives, he will just be another forgettable, background character suffering a fate like or worse than Jacob's.

Screw thane, give us Kolyat!  He's raiden from mgs but a Drell.  Kolyat FTW.  Lets just hope he doesnt bring his high heels:blush: into the game.  

[Collider]

I have to disagree completely, Just_Mike. Although the dying part is part of his character, he's not going to fall into the background and disappear and become a forgettable character if he survives. His entire character does not hinge solely on the fact that he's dying. There's more than that. And that's coming from someone who isn't a Thanemancer ("Talimancer" here ).

[Homebound]

Collider wrote...

I have to disagree completely, Just_Mike. Although the dying part is part of his character, he's not going to fall into the background and disappear and become a forgettable character if he survives. His entire character does not hinge solely on the fact that he's dying. There's more than that. And that's coming from someone who isn't a Thanemancer ("Talimancer" here ).

well im not the one to argue against keeping someone alive so I hope that Thanes resolution will be a powerful and memoriable one. Live or die.

And he needs to do those backflips and barrel rolls he does in the old ME2 trailers.

[MementoMori]

Shiakazee wrote...
Screw thane, give us Kolyat!  He's raiden from mgs but a Drell.  Kolyat FTW.  Lets just hope he doesnt bring his high heels:blush: into the game.  

no. just no.
no offence, but I HATE it when people say Kolyat should replace Thane in ME3. for one you're talking about replacing a highly trained proffesional who has been killing since he was 12, with some one who has never killed in his life and doesn't seem to grasp that the whole point of an assassination is to kill quietly ( watch, as he ever-so-stelthily screams at Talid before attempting to shoot him)
  Seccondly, the whole point of Thane's loyalty mission is to make sure Kolyat DOESN"T kill anyone. So recruiting him to join you in killing tons of mercs/pirates/whatever across the galaxy would just be pissing on Thane's (proverbial) grave.
  Sorry, and again no offence, but I would literally march to Bioware head office and punch Casey Hudson in the mouth if we wind up recruiting Kolyat in ME3.
 /endrant



Also, to contribute to the Thane live/die discussion that was happening here, I've been kind of thinking of ways Thane could live without envoking too much of a Deus ex Machina or *ss Pull. one way I thought of is to have him die BUT then have him get Lazarus'd. One scenario could potentially be someone like the Shadow Broker trying to bring him back and use him for himself. I don't know 100% how it could work but it's an interesting Idea at least right?

...........I'm just going to stop talking and go to bed. 

Modifié par MementoMori, 29 juin 2010 - 04:00 .

[Shiakazee]

MementoMori wrote...

Shiakazee wrote...
Screw thane, give us Kolyat!  He's raiden from mgs but a Drell.  Kolyat FTW.  Lets just hope he doesnt bring his high heels:blush: into the game.  

no. just no.
no offence, but I HATE it when people say Kolyat should replace Thane in ME3. for one you're talking about replacing a highly trained proffesional who has been killing since he was 12, with some one who has never killed in his life and doesn't seem to grasp that the whole point of an assassination is to kill quietly ( watch, as he ever-so-stelthily screams at Talid before attempting to shoot him)
  Seccondly, the whole point of Thane's loyalty mission is to make sure Kolyat DOESN"T kill anyone. So recruiting him to join you in killing tons of mercs/pirates/whatever across the galaxy would just be pissing on Thane's (proverbial) grave.
  Sorry, and again no offence, but I would literally march to Bioware head office and punch Casey Hudson in the mouth if we wind up recruiting Kolyat in ME3.
 /endrant



Also, to contribute to the Thane live/die discussion that was happening here, I've been kind of thinking of ways Thane could live without envoking too much of a Deus ex Machina or *ss Pull. one way I thought of is to have him die BUT then have him get Lazarus'd. One scenario could potentially be someone like the Shadow Broker trying to bring him back and use him for himself. I don't know 100% how it could work but it's an interesting Idea at least right?

...........I'm just going to stop talking and go to bed. 

Well you have a point there he is a little inexperienced but youre wrong about him killing people, he did in fact kill people, replay that loyalty mission, Bailey specifically says "your son shot some people" and im pretty sure he killed that krogan that was with the taurian politician at the end of thanes loyalty quest.  

[hanar05]

Shiakazee wrote...
 Well you have a point there he is a little inexperienced but youre wrong about him killing people, he did in fact kill people, replay that loyalty mission, Bailey specifically says "your son shot some people" and im pretty sure he killed that krogan that was with the taurian politician at the end of thanes loyalty quest.  

Krogans are pretty hard to kill....
I don't think he did.

Modifié par hanar05, 29 juin 2010 - 07:42 .