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Post by witchcocktor on May 28, 2021 17:09:38 GMT
I don't know, is it? You'd think Bioware would be great about romances, diversity and inclusion or whatever you want to call it, but MEA took a steaming pile of dump on gay male content and it was so badly received that they had to add more content post-release. You'd think that wouldn't happen in a Bioware product that was released after DA:I but it did lmao. MEA had exactly same amount of gay male romances as ME3. I never saw what the problem was personally. Other than some guys being disappointed they couldn't bang aliens. - No squadmate romance (everyone else had one) - No explicit sex scene (everyone else had one) - No alien romance (everyone else had one) - Least amount of options (everyone else had more, albeit the extra options were flings) - The male bisexual romance had much better animations for the female counterpart - The gay male character was easily the most unimportant character in the entire ship, shoved way way back into the ship and had the least amount of screen time. He was barely present for the group conversation, and if he was present in the group at all, he was shoved way way back and you could barely see him. - The gay male character had zero importance overall in the plot. I think there's only one story mission that he briefly makes a cameo in. Otherwise he was a complete ghost. - His plot is basically his best friend coercing him to give her his sperm so they can continue the human species and start a family together. Why is the sole gay male character given this horrid personal story? - If you romance him, you get to third wheel on this plot line by deciding to co-parent the baby and become fathers together. This makes absolutely no sense anyway whatsoever because you barely know the guy, you humped him once and suddenly you are deciding to be parents together? - If you disagree on having a baby together, the rest of the romance he has not much else to talk about except his best friend still becoming pregnant and him becoming an uncle. If you're really gonna sit there and tell me '' this is fine '' then I don't know what to tell you.
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Post by witchcocktor on May 28, 2021 16:02:16 GMT
Not to be that guy, but is this even a big issue for Dragon Age? Every game has LGBT romance options in some form, and that is not likely to change in DA4. Barring complete romance removal, at most they are just going to make every companion bi like they did with older titles so they can leave PCs to be whatever sexuality they want and not be locked out of certain romance options. So....what's the issue? Out of all rpg games, Dragon Age seems like one of the least likely candidates to just ditch gay content. Granted, its not one the biggest features in dragon age games, but its still there. I don't know, is it? You'd think Bioware would be great about romances, diversity and inclusion or whatever you want to call it, but MEA took a steaming pile of dump on gay male content and it was so badly received that they had to add more content post-release. You'd think that wouldn't happen in a Bioware product that was released after DA:I but it did lmao.
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Post by witchcocktor on May 28, 2021 12:06:07 GMT
What game am I describing? I dunno, Ecco the Dolphin? Since you seem so intent to find romantic wish fullfillment in what is essentially an action game, yeah. This isn't a genre that lends itself to this kind of stuff, no matter what orientation. Unless you're really into cringe. Okay, tell me if I'm too blue-eyed for this but which game in the past couple years that had romances and blank slate protagonists didn't have any bi- or homosexual options? I'm willing to learn on this issue. Just because you can't relate to Dorian's dilemma doesn't mean plenty of other players can't. Considering his popularity, he really seems to have hit a spot. Besides, Bull has none of the issues you cite. It's a roleplaying game.
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Post by witchcocktor on May 27, 2021 2:44:18 GMT
Everyone is biased on what they want out of DA4, though some disguise their bias as some kind of objective truth that needs to happen to ensure DA4 will be good, thus also invalidating other opinions through quasi-gaslighting. '' What, you couldn't be that dumb as to not want this because otherwise the game and the story will be inferior! ''
I personally hope Inquisitor is not coming back because I don't want old romances dragged along and I'd prefer a clean slate where you explore Thedas from a new perspective. Also some personal story about revenge just sounds boring and I can't get immersed into that. The less Solas and the less forced personal involvement with Solas, the better. Dude doesn't deserve the whole game to himself.
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Post by witchcocktor on May 26, 2021 18:50:27 GMT
So you think some nobody would have been able to turn Vader good as opposed to his son, or that the story would be just as good and have no extra context or weight behind it? At the very least the story would have been very different but personally I agree with you, Luke (or Leia) was the only one who could do this. Vader would never have tried to save some random guy from Palpatine; it was seeing the suffering of his child and hearing his plea for assistance that returned him to the light. But is Solas and Vader comparable in any way. Like are we really going there?
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Post by witchcocktor on May 26, 2021 18:48:53 GMT
I don't see why not? Obviously familial ties will always add context, but whatever ties Inquisitor has with Solas varies in their depth from player to player. To an extent sure, but Bioware has it where there is always at least some sort of bond there, even just as comrades who know a lot about each other. There is always enough that stops Solas from simply turning the Inquisitor to stone or killing them even after they tell him to his face they will stop him. Any new PC won't have that, and Solas not immediately killing them would be a far larger MacGuffin or Deus Ex Machina than would exist with the Inquisitor. But it doesn't matter. Bioware made their choice, so now the only thing I can do is hope they change it or voice my disapproval the only way they'll listen: not purchasing their product. It still won't matter, but that's all I can do. Ahh '' POWER OF FWENSHIP AND WUV 👉👈 '' now that's lovely. I mean that's what it'll all boil down to and even you recognized it. Yeah, the 70 bucks you'll be keeping in your wallet won't matter much.
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Post by witchcocktor on May 26, 2021 18:24:32 GMT
I mean sure why not, when one person disrupts the balance of a society, the world, the whole universe, a lot of '' random nobodies '' are involved in that and any of them would have a very understandable motive to stop whoever is doing all the disrupting. And sometimes the disruptor has sick god powers that make it incredibly hard for those people closest to them to get involved without McGuffins or Deus Ex Machina. Though I'm sure whatever the story of DA4 is, there will be plenty of McGuffins and Deus Ex Machina. So you think some nobody would have been able to turn Vader good as opposed to his son, or that the story would be just as good and have no extra context or weight behind it? I don't see why not? Obviously familial ties will always add context, but whatever ties Inquisitor has with Solas varies in their depth from player to player.
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Post by witchcocktor on May 26, 2021 18:07:06 GMT
Personally, I can only see Luke Skywalker, after losing his best friend and his hand to Darth Vader, at the end of Empire being followed up with him retiring and drinking Pina Coladas at Mon Cala. "Some random person can either turn my father back to the light side or stop him. I'm sure Vader will listen to them despite no connection." I mean sure why not, when one person disrupts the balance of a society, the world, the whole universe, a lot of '' random nobodies '' are involved in that and any of them would have a very understandable motive to stop whoever is doing all the disrupting. And sometimes the disruptor has sick god powers that make it incredibly hard for those people closest to them (who would probably have the clearest and biggest motivation) to get involved without McGuffins or Deus Ex Machina. Though I'm sure whatever the story of DA4 is, there will be plenty of McGuffins and Deus Ex Machina.
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Post by witchcocktor on May 26, 2021 16:41:16 GMT
Some people reach levels of condescension and pretentiousness that I can only aspire to. Not for lack of trying, mind you. But I'm also, usually, dishonest when I do. Usually trying to hit a nerve, or draw a reaction. Some people mean it. Gives me something to think about. You are doing pretty good with this comment though.
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Post by witchcocktor on May 26, 2021 16:39:55 GMT
Let's face it, BioWare/EA will want to sell DA4 to as many gamers as possible, and I think most people prefer to jump into a game's story without having to understand a bunch of important references to an almost ten years old predecessor. I started the DA series with Inquisition and let me tell you, just jumping in without any former knowledge is a very confusing experience. The in-universe codex is really not much help in explaining all these factions and concepts to a complete newbie. This is a lore heavy world but that's the beauty of it. People who don't care about story and world will probably still enjoy the gameplay but Bioware is alienating those that put importance on such things. (Like, you know, the iron base of the fandom, the people that care, the people that do cosplay, fanart, fanfiction and whatnot. The ones who keep the world alive between installments.) Ask Bioware that as they are the ones to make Solas the implied main villain of DA4. They put themselves into a corner that way. The proper way out is a consequent continuation of the story without changing the hero midway through. I'm an avid book and independent comic reader. Time between installments means nothing to me Oh I laugh. This '' iron base '' of the fandom you reference will definitely be tuning in for DA4, Inquisitor or no Inquisitor. They might have their opinion on how Inquisitor's role was handled in DA4, but all these threats about alienation is just childish, especially when it makes the assumption that the '' iron base '' of the fandom's bottom line is Inquisitor and Solas' relationship and it's continuity. The minute DA4 promo starts rolling in, we get to know more about the protagonist and the new NPCs, the story, the gameplay, pretty sure all this commotion will be thrown out the window. People will be excited about starting a new journey and feeling like the first time they launched DAO, DA2 and DAI all over again.
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Post by witchcocktor on May 12, 2021 20:05:46 GMT
Better yet, we should be able to choose darkspawn as our race.
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Post by witchcocktor on Mar 18, 2021 19:20:03 GMT
If the map/world system is the same or similar as in Dragon Age Inquisition, then I'd say that the world needs more NPCs as quest givers and lore dumps. You barely talk to anyone in Inquisition and there's like 2-3 people you talk to each different place. Hinterlands was successful in bringing a lot of people to talk with, even if a lot of them were there for some menial quest. But at least Hinterlands felt alive, and there were four different bigger hubs with plenty of NPCs to talk to, for quests, lore and otherwise story progression, and even in between these hubs there were a few NPCs laying about.
Less quests that are initiated by notes, interacting with an object or by investigating a new place, and more NPCs please.
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Post by witchcocktor on Mar 7, 2021 23:03:35 GMT
I voted no change. I always assumed that DA4 would be a SP game so this article confirming that didn't change my expectations at all really. What I will say about the recent news is that development for this game seems to have been an absolute shit show so far (from my tinfoil hat, armchair critic, fandom lurker perspective) 2 reboots, multiple departures, constantly changing project scope behind the scenes... doesn't look like its going well. I also reckon that DA4 will release in 2023 at the latest (as of late EA have them on a release schedule of 1 game every 2 years) so DA4 will likely be rushed, even though it will be almost 10 years since DAI came out. I expect DA4 to be a bit better than DAI & thats about it. Sounds like a GOTY then.
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Post by witchcocktor on Mar 3, 2021 20:58:56 GMT
I always, always pick the American voice these days, even when I make a really pretty, slightly androgynous male character, there's no doubt about it, I pick the American voice. It just resonates with me better, it's a bit more subtle and a whole lot more effective. I often play elves for the sole reason of subverting expectations of what people expect out of elven characters. Plus I don't really like how thick and buff the men of the rest of the races are. Elves are closer to what I personally prefer to play as, though elves are too skinny as well, but that's nothing a good big armor doesn't fix, for most of the game anyway. In general though I like interracial relationships the most in fantasy games. I'm not sure what it is, maybe it's just that there's a lot of conflict in western RPGs between races, so it adds some tension into an interracial romance. Although I rarely roleplay any romances where two characters have a big rift in their ideals. Sounds like a magnificent setup, and I think it'll work perfectly with Bull! One little hint, during the last bedroom scene with Bull, the last dialogue choice, go for the '' 1. We're together to the end '' option if you can. That option is so crucial for the romance imo, because it's one of the only times Bull really shows off his sensitive side that aches for the Inquisitor. Unless of course the other options seem more fitting for the character you roleplay. Bull's romance, while fun, can be a bit devoid of the romantic aspects, so if you are wanting a bit more from Bull, that is definitely a necessary option to pick to really see how much Bull cares for you! Anyway, here's my current canon Inquisitor and his man! They look great together! I love your Lavellan's rugged good looks; I can almost hear Jon Curry's voice. And I'm with you on interracial relationships. So far, Isabela/fHawke in my second world state is my only same-race ship in DA (and maaaaaybe Josie x fTrevelyan if I don't change my mind). I'm just really fascinated by race dynamics in Dragon Age?? So interesting. And then piling class issues (in both the sociopolitical and magic/melee sense....), culture clash, etc. There are just so many potential stories to tell. And I like to challenge my characters and their love interests and push them out of their comfort zone a little while also having a lot in common, and I find that pairing them with someone they never thought they'd end up with but who shares similar values is 👌🏼👌🏼 MY JAM And thank you for the tip re: his dialogue. Those little bits make all the difference, tbh. I felt so much more invested in my romance with Leliana when I tried to dump her out of nowhere before the final battle - as an in-character thing, like my Warden was pushing Leli away in that moment to protect her heart, but Leliana's response is so perfect - "exCUSE me, we're not throwing away our LoVE because of fEAR" - or choosing the exact specific lines to get Zevran to confess how much his Warden means to him and propose. Or how you can bring up getting married to Sera in the base game, she'll call you a looney with a fond smile and then turn around and propose in Trespasser.... and you can call her a looney back (affectionately. Lol, it's a YES answer). Suffice to say..... I'm trash for all those little things that make a love story more complete and satisfying. It is definitely surprising how choosing the right dialogue options can make the romance feel that much better for you. I discovered that one option with Bull because I was playing a character who wasn't a HUGE romantic, and I thought the option would be pretty neutral, but it ended up being the most romantic line you could pick out of the three and really makes Bull showcase this vulnerable side that you otherwise don't really see from Bull! I hope that DA4 continues with a race selection, because choosing different races with different romances really helps with the longevity of the game. I didn't play 1000~ hours of DA:I for nothing, nah, I've exhausted all my race, class and romance possibilities with Bull and Dorian
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Post by witchcocktor on Mar 3, 2021 20:25:31 GMT
Yeah I don't really see the issue with Varric wanting to keep Hawke out of another big mess. I'm not even sure that Hawke had any interest whatsoever in what's going on until Corypheus revealed himself.
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Post by witchcocktor on Mar 3, 2021 19:57:18 GMT
Oh Champion would work as well. Champion or Reaver, I'm not sure about Templar and how Bull reacts to that. But in general warrior gives you one extra dialogue option in Trespasser with Bull, s'all. Right, there's definitely the whole Qun thing, but in terms of aesthetic, it probably doesn't work for all or they are more interested in the size difference between, well, any race except qunari and Bull. I generally like making an elf with Bull, but like a strong, manly elven brute dude warrior who doesn't subject himself to Bull's dom kink just like that and puts up a good fight in their battle for dominance in the bedroom and otherwise! I feel like Bull needs a challenge, and regardless of what race I pick, I always play a character who likes to '' one up '' Bull and generally be competitive with him. I gotcha. Funnily enough, Lavellan's my other favorite choice. (Probably because Sera/Adaar has me weak for elf/qunari ships. If we get to sweep that qunari lady off her feet in DA4, I might just roll an elf for her too. And I think, in another life, Bull and Fenris would find they have a lot in common I ship it). I was gonna use the American voice (I've heard people say it doesn't "fit" elves but Fenris has a deep voice, and the British one is a little too posh for me?? So ye), make him a practical hunter type who chooses a lot of direct and a fair amount of snarky responses. I feel like they'd vibe, just wouldn't get the same friction as some other combinations. Which can be a good or bad thing depending on how you like your romances. I always, always pick the American voice these days, even when I make a really pretty, slightly androgynous male character, there's no doubt about it, I pick the American voice. It just resonates with me better, it's a bit more subtle and a whole lot more effective. I often play elves for the sole reason of subverting expectations of what people expect out of elven characters. Plus I don't really like how thick and buff the men of the rest of the races are. Elves are closer to what I personally prefer to play as, though elves are too skinny as well, but that's nothing a good big armor doesn't fix, for most of the game anyway. In general though I like interracial relationships the most in fantasy games. I'm not sure what it is, maybe it's just that there's a lot of conflict in western RPGs between races, so it adds some tension into an interracial romance. Although I rarely roleplay any romances where two characters have a big rift in their ideals. Sounds like a magnificent setup, and I think it'll work perfectly with Bull! One little hint, during the last bedroom scene with Bull, the last dialogue choice, go for the '' 1. We're together to the end '' option if you can. That option is so crucial for the romance imo, because it's one of the only times Bull really shows off his sensitive side that aches for the Inquisitor. Unless of course the other options seem more fitting for the character you roleplay. Bull's romance, while fun, can be a bit devoid of the romantic aspects, so if you are wanting a bit more from Bull, that is definitely a necessary option to pick to really see how much Bull cares for you! Anyway, here's my current canon Inquisitor and his man!
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Post by witchcocktor on Mar 3, 2021 18:38:35 GMT
If you want the most out of Iron Bull, as in dialogue options, then roll a qunari Reaver, which can be kind of lame if you enjoy the opposite attract kind of thing. Regardless, that'll give you the most extra content if I remember correctly. I'm leaning towards just that! Or a Champion, 'cause I also like his dialogue with them (it's not as sexy + heartwarming as his Reaver convo though, I'll give you that. That one's just..... 😳) I only know this stuff because my indecision leads me to spoilery places in search of tie-breakers, lol. I think even a Reaver Qunquisitor/Bull relationship still works as an opposites attract kind of thing, since you're culturally so different and Bull has so much Tal-Vashoth baggage. You basically get to bond over looking like dragons and having boners for dragons which, honestly.... goals 👌🏼 Oh Champion would work as well. Champion or Reaver, I'm not sure about Templar and how Bull reacts to that. But in general warrior gives you one extra dialogue option in Trespasser with Bull, s'all. Right, there's definitely the whole Qun thing, but in terms of aesthetic, it probably doesn't work for all or they are more interested in the size difference between, well, any race except qunari and Bull. I generally like making an elf with Bull, but like a strong, manly elven brute dude warrior who doesn't subject himself to Bull's dom kink just like that and puts up a good fight in their battle for dominance in the bedroom and otherwise! I feel like Bull needs a challenge, and regardless of what race I pick, I always play a character who likes to '' one up '' Bull and generally be competitive with him.
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Post by witchcocktor on Mar 3, 2021 18:07:57 GMT
As for the Hawke abandoning their friends and/or love topic, yeah I didn't like that either. Then again there's no part of DAI Hawke I did like, they were handled so poorly. I don't think Hawke was handled poorly at all. I think the game exposed what is a logical consequence of being involved with Hawke. When things get ugly, Hawke runs right to the center of it. That can't be easily for his friends, family, or love interest. I do think it shattered a lot of people's expectations of what would become of Hawke's romance, specifically. But it actually felt true to the character as it broke my heart. Are there any characters (or rather PCs) in this game who wouldn't sacrifice themselves '' for the greater good '' because they wouldn't want to hurt their loved ones by dying even if it meant something probably positive would come of it? It seems like everyone is ready to die at all times! And for what? For Thedas!? Place is a shit hole that doesn't get fixed no matter how many heroes emerge and sacrifice themselves heroically. Can't wait to see what heroic sacrifices land on Inquisitors feet in DA4!
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Post by witchcocktor on Mar 3, 2021 17:53:15 GMT
Headgear Tiaras, crowns, earrings, and circlets. I know we loooooove our realism but I just want some magical pretty headgear. There's literally no reason to not hide helmets in DA:I. All the helmets are just ATROCIOUS, even more atrocious than the armors! That cannot continue when we enter the world of Tevinter and it's very much practical fashion! /s
Animals No more mabari. No more nugs. I mean they can exist I'm not saying kill all mabari and nugs, just that I'd like some diversity in the pool of (domesticated?) animals that exist in Thedas. Still a bit sad we didn't get Dorian's monkey animal companion like in his concept art. More diverse animals wildlife in general and new pets, please.
Romance/NPCs Can we get a freaking dwarf dude who loves the dudes FINALLY?! There are literally zero non-PC dwarf dudes in the entire Dragon Age universe who are shown to like manloving, correct me if I'm wrong though. It's a disgrace and I won't have it. Fix it in DA4, even at the cost of a Harding romance, yeah, there, I said it, and I'm not ashamed.
Airship I fucking love airships. I'm not holding my breath but... sky pirates, hell yeah.
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Post by witchcocktor on Mar 3, 2021 16:15:12 GMT
I've determined that THIS is the year I'll commit to playing all those playthroughs of DAI that I've been intending to do, but never quite got around to. Currently romancing Dorian as my slightly grumpy, slightly Cloudcuckoolander dwarven assassin, but BULL. YOU'RE NEXT. He's one of my favorite DA characters of all time, but because he's soooo (deliberately) easygoing and doesn't have a ton of race-specific dialogue, I don't have an immediate "YES THAT" like I do with other characters and ships. So I feel the pain of other posters in this thread. Someday, Bull. SOMEDAY. If you want the most out of Iron Bull, as in dialogue options, then roll a qunari Reaver, which can be kind of lame if you enjoy the opposite attract kind of thing. Regardless, that'll give you the most extra content if I remember correctly.
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Post by witchcocktor on Feb 26, 2021 7:34:02 GMT
The fact that a MP Dragon Age 4 was ever on the table and anyone supported that idea is worrisome on it's own. But I guess this news is... reassuring? Outside of it feeling like DA4 has been in development hell and there has been no clear vision for what DA4 actually is.
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Post by witchcocktor on Feb 21, 2021 21:21:47 GMT
Should've been able to romance your not-cousin in the end. Would've made the final choice more interesting.
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Post by witchcocktor on Feb 10, 2021 16:58:09 GMT
Bisexual Male Warrior Human- The masculine, kinghtly, princely bland KISA to relieve all the blue balls that the homos have had since it was revealed that Cullen doesn't want any homosexual loving.
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Post by witchcocktor on Feb 6, 2021 23:22:45 GMT
It's a shame I never got into DAO because half the list is literally '' WHO?? '' but anyway.
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Post by witchcocktor on Feb 6, 2021 20:31:45 GMT
I don't know, I just feel like this whole buttshot thing reeks of a marketing gimmick. Maybe closer to the release Bioware will be like '' we heard from our players, and decided to preserve the buttshot! How awesome are we!? '' So stupid. And if they are going through with this change, I don't really wanna hear Bioware talk about '' well we just wanted to preserve the game like it was, because we really care about the nostalgic value the game has as it was when people first played it! '' or whatever. So you are fine removing things, but adding this is off the table? Okay. it generally is easier to destroy then create in the first place. And i get nostalgic over a great many things but Mirandas butt ain't one of them. Yep, but I'm also sure many don't feel nostalgic over Male Shepard not being able to visit the sausage shop until Mass Effect 3, especially considering the very unsavory statements Bioware staff made during that time. And I really don't think many players' nostalgia would be ruined if Male Shepard could join the village people starting from ME1. I'm not saying I don't understand why things aren't changed to that magnitude, it obviously takes time and money, but I just don't want to hear about '' nostalgia '' or '' preserving the game as is '' as a counter-argument or an explanation because 1) you have seemingly no issue making changes if it means removing or altering things and 2) some changes would certainly make the game better for more players and the nostalgia angle is such a huge cop-out and marketing speech for '' we don't have money or time '' and I'd rather they just say that instead of trying to play it with a nostalgia angle. Though maybe I'm just overreacting to comments by devs I just glanced over without thinking much. I do that a lot lol.
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