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Post by Revan Reborn on Jul 27, 2017 21:16:59 GMT
I guess, I see the point. Not just Shepard, but also the Trooper. I can see how folks would want something distinctively different, since the protagonist is unlikely to have a strong identity, so it would be "so, my Shepard put he suit on..." but then, well, maybe these secret cross-overs/bridges are actually not a bad thing since so many really, really are attached to Shepard... in in terms of morally ambiguos, I actually do not like that, I like clear cut choices with clear consequences. What I liked in SWTOR was that I can play different characters in the same world so I saw different PoV and was able to see both the republic and the empire, etc. But each of these chars had clear moral choices. And each of those chars was all mine with tons of customization, including the ability to create both a male and a female, depending on my mood. And each story was compact and focused. So, that's why W games are not really for me, with the ambiguity, the extreme focus on OW, very long game, no choice but to play Geralt, no support cast characters that immediately appeal, and the been there, done that medieval setting with inequality of genders built in and highlighted by the presentation. in terms of KOTOR1vs 2, it's simply dialogue and cast that won my heart in the second, but was nothing spectacular in the first. I did play the second with restored content mod, so, I am sure it was better than released version. Yeah, it may be silly, but I strongly prefer the games where there is a support cast member that i can totally fall digitally in love with. And most games don't really offer much selection of male chars of power, awesomeness, handsomeness and charisma since, you know, that's what your PC is. CDPR threw around the idea that they might be interested in doing a Witcher MMO, which would presumably let you choose your gender, race, class, etc. CDPR is also currently working on Cyberpunk 2077, and you can choose your gender and customize your character in it. BioWare definitely needs to do a better job of providing likable and engaging male companion love interests for straight female protagonists. They've done a rather stellar job for straight male protagonists, with great characters such as Miranda, Liara, Leliana, Morrigan, Isabela, etc. I'm a bit less enthusiastic with the choices in DAI and MEA (didn't care for Cassandra or Josephine, but I did like Cora), but it's a matter of personal taste.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2017 21:23:20 GMT
I guess, I see the point. Not just Shepard, but also the Trooper. I can see how folks would want something distinctively different, since the protagonist is unlikely to have a strong identity, so it would be "so, my Shepard put he suit on..." but then, well, maybe these secret cross-overs/bridges are actually not a bad thing since so many really, really are attached to Shepard... in in terms of morally ambiguos, I actually do not like that, I like clear cut choices with clear consequences. What I liked in SWTOR was that I can play different characters in the same world so I saw different PoV and was able to see both the republic and the empire, etc. But each of these chars had clear moral choices. And each of those chars was all mine with tons of customization, including the ability to create both a male and a female, depending on my mood. And each story was compact and focused. So, that's why W games are not really for me, with the ambiguity, the extreme focus on OW, very long game, no choice but to play Geralt, no support cast characters that immediately appeal, and the been there, done that medieval setting with inequality of genders built in and highlighted by the presentation. in terms of KOTOR1vs 2, it's simply dialogue and cast that won my heart in the second, but was nothing spectacular in the first. I did play the second with restored content mod, so, I am sure it was better than released version. Yeah, it may be silly, but I strongly prefer the games where there is a support cast member that i can totally fall digitally in love with. And most games don't really offer much selection of male chars of power, awesomeness, handsomeness and charisma since, you know, that's what your PC is. CDPR threw around the idea that they might be interested in doing a Witcher MMO, which would presumably let you choose your gender, race, class, etc. CDPR is also currently working on Cyberpunk 2077, and you can choose your gender and customize your character in it. BioWare definitely needs to do a better job of providing likable and engaging male companion love interests for straight female protagonists. They've done a rather stellar job for straight male protagonists, with great characters such as Miranda, Liara, Leliana, Morrigan, Isabela, etc. I'm a bit less enthusiastic with the choices in DAI and MEA (didn't care for Cassandra or Josephine, but I did like Cora), but it's a matter of personal taste. I am aware of Cyberpunk, and will take a look once it's released to see if CDPR make something with me in mind. W-setting is not interesting to me & I am done with MMO till I can retire or get laid off anyway. Bio did okay by me since KOTOR for leading men, even though I had to be a woman enough to play a man to get my man in DAI, so I hope they continue in the same vein in Anthem with brighter, more ambitious/powerful males.
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Post by Revan Reborn on Jul 28, 2017 4:10:43 GMT
I am aware of Cyberpunk, and will take a look once it's released to see if CDPR make something with me in mind. W-setting is not interesting to me & I am done with MMO till I can retire or get laid off anyway. Bio did okay by me since KOTOR for leading men, even though I had to be a woman enough to play a man to get my man in DAI, so I hope they continue in the same vein in Anthem with brighter, more ambitious/powerful males. I'm assuming you went for Dorian, if I understood you correctly? A lot of straight female gamers seemed really happy with Cullen, who ironically wasn't even supposed to be a romance in the game. He came later after DAI was delayed a year, and the writing team decided to add another romance. I'd love to see interesting, unique, and compelling characters on all sides, male and female.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2017 12:24:16 GMT
I am aware of Cyberpunk, and will take a look once it's released to see if CDPR make something with me in mind. W-setting is not interesting to me & I am done with MMO till I can retire or get laid off anyway. Bio did okay by me since KOTOR for leading men, even though I had to be a woman enough to play a man to get my man in DAI, so I hope they continue in the same vein in Anthem with brighter, more ambitious/powerful males. I'm assuming you went for Dorian, if I understood you correctly? A lot of straight female gamers seemed really happy with Cullen, who ironically wasn't even supposed to be a romance in the game. He came later after DAI was delayed a year, and the writing team decided to add another romance. I'd love to see interesting, unique, and compelling characters on all sides, male and female. Heh, then I am not like most females. and, yeah, hear, hear for a cool support cast in Anthem.
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Post by Revan Reborn on Aug 2, 2017 21:30:31 GMT
That depends on whether or not you are willing to fit the bill for EA.
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Post by linksocarina on Aug 4, 2017 11:26:09 GMT
Sick of seeing Hale and Meer pop up in BioWare games. They aren't good at it and I just want them to go away. BioWare don't seem to have great directors anyway. Dialogue in their games generally ranges from subpar to cringeworthily bad. I mean, they even managed to make Troy Baker phone it in and sound like an awful VA in ME3. And he's amazing. Bakers good but he did get the character with the least amount of personality in mass effect 3. I don't blame the voice directors for that I blame the script. As for the rest...bioware always had the feel of a "stock company" with the voice actors they used. What I mean is they like someones performance they bring them back. They become major characters or cameos or npcs, whatever it is.a lot of movie directors do that, like quentin tarentino working with Samuel l Jackson all the time. I am ok with that. It shows connectivity to the Bioware canon in a way, that they utilize the same talent when they can.
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Post by patriciachr34 on Aug 23, 2017 21:40:23 GMT
She sounds more like the VO for Vetra to me.
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