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Post by cmdrshep2183 on Oct 23, 2018 2:27:15 GMT
The Mass Effect original trilogy was heavily inspired by Babylon 5, BSG, Star Trek, and Star Wars. How would you feel if the developers of the next Mass Effect took influence from other sci fi stories such as The Culture?
What would you think of a Mass Effect game set in the far future where the Council races have become a civilization much like the Culture where the Spectres have become an organization like Special Circumstances? Would it be fun to play as a Spectre who has to discover new alien civilizations and decide how to work with the political factions of each? In one novel the Culture infiltrates another alien civilization and starts a civil war that kills billions.
Would you want a moral choice that causes an alien civilization to erupt into a civil war?
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Post by dmc1001 on Oct 23, 2018 19:29:06 GMT
No...
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Post by griffith82 on Oct 24, 2018 8:54:07 GMT
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Post by Phantom on Oct 25, 2018 0:21:22 GMT
the better question, "Should I make popcorn for this shitshow?"
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Post by SwobyJ on Oct 25, 2018 3:27:07 GMT
I don't like your example exactly, but I'm willing to explore such ideas.
I would be cautiously intrigued at the idea of a centuries-old post-war and benevolent MW society deciding it knows what's good for a more hopefully good Andromeda (Ai) society. This sparks conflict within Andromeda and blows up the relationship between Andromeda and MW.
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Post by Blast Processor on Oct 25, 2018 4:39:10 GMT
Oh hi..... cmdrshep.
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Post by dmc1001 on Oct 25, 2018 6:44:50 GMT
the better question, "Should I make popcorn for this shitshow?" Yes... |
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Post by Phantom on Oct 25, 2018 18:46:48 GMT
the better question, "Should I make popcorn for this shitshow?" Yes... *makes popcorn for everyone* |
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Post by griffith82 on Oct 26, 2018 1:44:34 GMT
*makes popcorn for everyone* Yum. |
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Post by Link"Guess"ski on Oct 26, 2018 9:03:41 GMT
Mass Effect had an extensive foundation with ME1. It literally opened up millions of possibilities to look for inspiration inside of itself!
The last thing needs is BioWare once more looking to other pop-culture flicks to appropriate their Mass Effect brand into it. Only corporate hacks do that.
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Post by griffith82 on Oct 30, 2018 1:15:36 GMT
Tbh I dobt even know the book he's referencing.
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Post by Son of Dorn on Oct 30, 2018 1:20:55 GMT
the better question, "Should I make popcorn for this shitshow?" So long if it's served with asari brains. We love the taste of asari brains. |
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Post by dmc1001 on Oct 30, 2018 20:05:29 GMT
Could have sworn I read some of his books but looking over what he's published I don't recognize anything. Unfortunately, he died a few years back. My "no" was just because I don't think ME needs any further influences (it has B5 and maybe BSG, but in turn influences The Expansion). |
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Post by Link"Guess"ski on Nov 3, 2018 23:17:17 GMT
Mass Effect should not redefine itself anymore than it already has. It has a setting with specific lore and a certain mood set in stone. Capitalize on it instead of going by what's popular or has-been.
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Post by SwobyJ on Nov 4, 2018 1:15:16 GMT
I don't mind following trends or seeking new inspiration.
But too often franchises decide to chase trends and attempt to become their inspirations.
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