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Post by yan on Aug 10, 2016 6:31:36 GMT
Another year, ANOTHER run from this serie =p Anyway, I only play with male shep, except once, I played with a woman and dated Liara. But I'm sick of playing with lesbians, I always do that, boring. Now im playing with a new femshep (the one from my avatar) Question: Kaindan or Garrus? Why? Searching the internet, Garrus is more popular, but Kaidan´s fans are more fanatical. I am a man straight, so do not care about the appearance. I just want to know which of the two romances is the most developed. And no this does not serve. I want to be faithful = p thanks
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Post by opuspace on Aug 10, 2016 6:51:34 GMT
That's a tough one. I guess it depends on your Femshep's story. Both have at least one game in which you can't really romance them but it's relevant and essential to continue all the way through the trilogy (Garrus MUST be on your team in ME1 to romance in 2, and Kaidan of course, you have to be loyal to him in 2). Garrus' is a good story about friends who grow close together through thick and thin. He's available to fight alongside through the entire trilogy and though nothing seems to happen in the first, 2 will ramp things up after recruiting him at Omega and 3 will end with him proposing to Femshep at the end. Kaidan will start right off with an attraction to Shep in ME1, go through a hardship in 2 where their relationship, or whatever is left of it, is strained but by 3, will overcome the difficulties of trust and come out stronger by the end. It may help if you're roleplaying your Shepard's personality. Is she diplomatic, butting heads with Garrus but always respectful despite their disagreements? Or is she blunt as a maul, readily agrees with Garrus' any means to an end motto? The same goes for Kaidan. Do they share that similar view of thinking things over carefully before proceeding or is Kaidan that moral anchor for a rash, take no quarter Shep? I suppose if you want to take it further, does her class compliment a sentinel or an infiltrator more? I do rather love yin yang class differences between couples.
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Post by yan on Aug 10, 2016 7:15:42 GMT
The basic: paragorn/Colonist girl/war hero/engineer
her personality? Let´s see (unfortunately, IMHO, the game do not have much room to roleplay) = patient, extremely respectful with the authorities and she tries to play by the rules, when it is possible. sweet girl, but if one step on her toes, revenge comes on horseback. She chides Garrus for wanting to be a space Dirty Harry, but she thinks he has a valid point, and that she may have to come to cross some limits in the future. Overall, she just wants to save lives and do a good job, but she is aware that some heads may roll in the process.
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Post by Panda on Aug 10, 2016 7:59:17 GMT
Garruses romance is pretty friendship based, like bffs that got married. It doesn't have drama, but if you don't find awkward stuff funny/endearing it's not probably for you.
Kaidan's romance is probably more romantic (only romanced him in ME3 though, not all way through), has drama if you romance him all way through trilogy.
I'm more into Garruses personally, but I think it's up to what you like. I guess you could just go based on who you like as character more?
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Post by Beregond5 on Aug 10, 2016 8:41:45 GMT
Tough choice, really, since they both have their merits and can be gratifying for different reasons. With Kaidan, you play out a story where you get romantically involved because there's good, undeniable chemistry between the two, but they go for it under the agreement that it shouldn't complicate things in the Normandy (rules of fraternisation apply). Then they get separated under bad circumstances, and finally, with the air cleared and having a better understanding between them, they get together and stronger. With Garrus, things play out rather differently. At first, Garrus sees Femshep as a badass soldier With whom they've been fire-forged together in taking down Saren, and that's it. The fact that she shows interest in him catches him completely off-guard. It's awkward in a cute way as Garrus tries to find his stride, sort of speak, but he gets better and the relationship keeps building up till they have a good, solid bond. With that said, I prefer Kaidan. But that's just me.
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Post by yan on Aug 10, 2016 13:21:42 GMT
Cool posts girls. One last question before I choose. I see Garrus' scene in the Citadel DLC (dance scene) and it's awesome. Without spoilers, Kaidan's exclusive romance scene in this DLC is good too?
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Post by Obliviousmiss on Aug 10, 2016 13:31:28 GMT
Cool posts girls. One last question before I choose. I see Garrus' scene in the Citadel DLC (dance scene) and it's awesome. Without spoilers, Kaidan's exclusive romance scene in this DLC is good too? Nope. It's more mushy and chill than fun. both scenes equally sexy in their own way.
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Post by Babar Guy on Aug 10, 2016 13:58:12 GMT
I've heard good things about Jacob.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2016 14:01:08 GMT
Garrus's romance is like a bromance, so I've always thought it would be great for guys playing femShep who don't want anything too mushy and girly.
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Post by Beregond5 on Aug 10, 2016 14:08:03 GMT
I've heard good things about Jacob. I'll let Joker speak for me.
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Post by yan on Aug 10, 2016 15:01:07 GMT
Garrus's romance is like a bromance, so I've always thought it would be great for guys playing femShep who don't want anything too mushy and girly. good point. Come to me Garrus you sexy alien.
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Post by saberchic on Aug 14, 2016 23:20:19 GMT
Garrus's romance is like a bromance, so I've always thought it would be great for guys playing femShep who don't want anything too mushy and girly. good point. Come to me Garrus you sexy alien. Good choice!
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Post by yan on Aug 15, 2016 3:02:10 GMT
To tell the truth , I started talking to Alenko and I liked the way the whole thing was playing out and I ended up with him. Sorry. =p
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Post by Shinobu on Aug 15, 2016 3:53:22 GMT
Well, you can always change your mind after Horizon. Both are good romances, so you can't really go wrong. I prefer Garrus, but YMMV.
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Post by saberchic on Aug 15, 2016 3:54:58 GMT
To tell the truth , I started talking to Alenko and I liked the way the whole thing was playing out and I ended up with him. Sorry. =p You may change your mind along the way, especially depending on how ME2 plays out for you. Either romance you choose, you have some good times coming. It's a win/win no matter who you pick. Personally, I like both of them, but for me, Garrus was just better. Keep telling us what you think! edit: Ninja'd by Shinobu
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Post by Nayawk on Aug 15, 2016 4:03:34 GMT
Kaiden is hard to resist
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Post by Shinobu on Aug 15, 2016 4:29:08 GMT
Question: Kaindan or Garrus? Why? Searching the internet, Garrus is more popular, but Kaidan´s fans are more fanatical. I am a man straight, so do not care about the appearance. I just want to know which of the two romances is the most developed. And no this does not serve. I want to be faithful = p thanks I don't consider romancing Garrus in ME2 after romancing Kaidan in ME1 to be "cheating," given the circumstances. In any event, if you romance both of them, don't worry about potential drama in ME3. They are professionals and will accept whatever decision Shepard comes to, eventually. Which worked out well for me as I took both on away missions routinely. As for which romance is better, I guess it depends on whether you prefer the order of the relationship to be 1) love leading to true friendship or 2) friendship leading to true love.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2016 8:56:24 GMT
this does not serve. I want to be faithful = p I don't consider romancing Garrus in ME2 after romancing Kaidan in ME1 to be "cheating," given the circumstances. In any event, if you romance both of them, don't worry about potential drama in ME3. They are professionals and will accept whatever decision Shepard comes to, eventually. Which worked out well for me as I took both on away missions routinely. As for which romance is better, I guess it depends on whether you prefer the order of the relationship to be 1) love leading to true friendship or 2) friendship leading to true love. Agreed, Kaidan essentially dumps Shep on Horizon. It's a big slap in the face and very hurtful, so it's reasonable for her to move on. It's not cheating, it's a whole new relationship. I'd rather move on than have her hurt and pining for him all thru ME2. He doesn't deserve it. (tho I will do a Kaidan-mance one day)
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Post by SpiritVanguard on Aug 15, 2016 9:16:30 GMT
Question: Kaindan or Garrus? Why? Searching the internet, Garrus is more popular, but Kaidan´s fans are more fanatical. I am a man straight, so do not care about the appearance. I just want to know which of the two romances is the most developed. ... I don't consider romancing Garrus in ME2 after romancing Kaidan in ME1 to be "cheating," given the circumstances. In any event, if you romance both of them, don't worry about potential drama in ME3. They are professionals and will accept whatever decision Shepard comes to, eventually. Which worked out well for me as I took both on away missions routinely. As for which romance is better, I guess it depends on whether you prefer the order of the relationship to be 1) love leading to true friendship or 2) friendship leading to true love. Hm. I suppose that is true. Which is odd because I usually prefer the friend first lovers later thing, but I like Kaidan over Garrus. I still see Garrus as just a friend, slow and steady. Whereas I see Kaidan as the relationship that changed and deepened. I have a Shep for both romances, but I favor Kaidan because I like the evolution and challenge that makes it feel like they reach a stronger relationship. **I just want to say that there are differences in Kaidan's continued ME3 romance depending on whether or not you hook up with someone in 2. The game seems to reward a "faithful" Shep. I just had to do Thane that time.
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Post by SpiritVanguard on Aug 15, 2016 9:20:24 GMT
I don't consider romancing Garrus in ME2 after romancing Kaidan in ME1 to be "cheating," given the circumstances. In any event, if you romance both of them, don't worry about potential drama in ME3. They are professionals and will accept whatever decision Shepard comes to, eventually. Which worked out well for me as I took both on away missions routinely. As for which romance is better, I guess it depends on whether you prefer the order of the relationship to be 1) love leading to true friendship or 2) friendship leading to true love. Agreed, Kaidan essentially dumps Shep on Horizon. It's a big slap in the face and very hurtful, so it's reasonable for her to move on. It's not cheating, it's a whole new relationship. I'd rather move on than have her hurt and pining for him all thru ME2. He doesn't deserve it. (tho I will do a Kaidan-mance one day) I think not being able to understand his feelings or perspective is the similar to him not understanding Shepard's feelings or perspective. A guy can't make a mistake? Besides, he sends an apology message.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2016 9:32:49 GMT
Agreed, Kaidan essentially dumps Shep on Horizon. It's a big slap in the face and very hurtful, so it's reasonable for her to move on. It's not cheating, it's a whole new relationship. I'd rather move on than have her hurt and pining for him all thru ME2. He doesn't deserve it. (tho I will do a Kaidan-mance one day) I think not being able to understand his feelings or perspective is the similar to him not understanding Shepard's feelings or perspective. A guy can't make a mistake? Besides, he sends an apology message. Lol, I get it. He's had 2 years of mourning, but he never even gives Shep a chance to explain. He just makes huge assumptions. It was my first ever ME run and I'd romanced him, I was eager to meet him again and then boom. A kick in the guts. You've got to admit it was shoddily done. Luckily Garrus was now available and I much preferred him anyway.
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Post by SpiritVanguard on Aug 15, 2016 9:43:08 GMT
I think not being able to understand his feelings or perspective is the similar to him not understanding Shepard's feelings or perspective. A guy can't make a mistake? Besides, he sends an apology message. Lol, I get it. He's had 2 years of mourning, but he never even gives Shep a chance to explain. He just makes huge assumptions. It was my first ever ME run and I'd romanced him, I was eager to meet him again and then boom. A kick in the guts. You've got to admit it was shoddily done. Luckily Garrus was now available and I much preferred him anyway. It does feel shitty, but I'm generally very forgiving so it didn't bother me overmuch. I didn't trust Cerberus anymore than he did. I was so happy to see him again in 3 and then they made me wait half the game to reconnect.
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Post by natureguy85 on Aug 15, 2016 22:02:10 GMT
I haven't done either romance but just from the characters themselves, Kaidan is harmed by being largely absent from ME2 and the first half of ME3 and being an annoying ass in both.
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Post by Shinobu on Aug 16, 2016 2:09:07 GMT
I don't consider romancing Garrus in ME2 after romancing Kaidan in ME1 to be "cheating," given the circumstances. In any event, if you romance both of them, don't worry about potential drama in ME3. They are professionals and will accept whatever decision Shepard comes to, eventually. Which worked out well for me as I took both on away missions routinely. As for which romance is better, I guess it depends on whether you prefer the order of the relationship to be 1) love leading to true friendship or 2) friendship leading to true love. Hm. I suppose that is true. Which is odd because I usually prefer the friend first lovers later thing, but I like Kaidan over Garrus. I still see Garrus as just a friend, slow and steady. Whereas I see Kaidan as the relationship that changed and deepened. I have a Shep for both romances, but I favor Kaidan because I like the evolution and challenge that makes it feel like they reach a stronger relationship. **I just want to say that there are differences in Kaidan's continued ME3 romance depending on whether or not you hook up with someone in 2. The game seems to reward a "faithful" Shep. I just had to do Thane that time.I didn't import a Kaidan only save, so I can only comment on the lines he says to a "non-faithful" Shepard. In a nutshell: they didn't convince me to go back to him. I do like him, though.
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Post by SpiritVanguard on Aug 16, 2016 2:17:09 GMT
Hm. I suppose that is true. Which is odd because I usually prefer the friend first lovers later thing, but I like Kaidan over Garrus. I still see Garrus as just a friend, slow and steady. Whereas I see Kaidan as the relationship that changed and deepened. I have a Shep for both romances, but I favor Kaidan because I like the evolution and challenge that makes it feel like they reach a stronger relationship. **I just want to say that there are differences in Kaidan's continued ME3 romance depending on whether or not you hook up with someone in 2. The game seems to reward a "faithful" Shep. I just had to do Thane that time.I didn't import a Kaidan only save, so I can only comment on the lines he says to a "non-faithful" Shepard. In a nutshell: they didn't convince me to go back to him. I do like him, though. Well, it was more of a note to the poster. Me? I only ever wanted Kaidan. The romance with a "faithful" Shep has some subtle differences as well as some different lines and altered scenes (like when he requests to rejoin the Normandy -- I'm sure some know what I mean.) You really are rewarded for sticking with him.
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