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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2017 3:22:35 GMT
OMG I thought that Scientist I save was missing the bottle he was drinking due to bad animations, but he's actually pouring it on his head and shaking it off like trying to snap out of how he's feeling!
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Post by yeah rip on May 17, 2017 4:07:50 GMT
If you pick another option during the movie night, Ryder will come up with an elaborate plan - something involving sabotage and taking hostages - and Drack will say that he tried it all and it's not as exciting as it sounds. Also, Drack shows Lexi some of his scars, I think, but I don't know if it's related to that option or if he always does that.
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Post by Gwyvian on May 17, 2017 4:24:27 GMT
I just got the Snakes & Ladders banter in my current game. Cracks me up every time. Jaal's genuine horror at the game is hilarious. And then of course Vetra: "In what world do ladders only go one way?" Poor Cora. But he is perfectly fine with telling children horror stories to make them obey and doesn't get what everyone finds so funny about that. Aliens . Somebody must have taken the tame option who can tell us... Yeah, I picked that option first time and never looked back, it's just too awesome. I don't remember any details, but Ryder comes up with an elaborate plan how to handle the situation. Professional Pathfinder even during movie night, I guess. I have to try this for science. Then reload and go for seduce the enemy.
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Post by Hanako Ikezawa on May 17, 2017 6:01:32 GMT
Regarding the other option during Movie Night:
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2017 6:48:06 GMT
Been thinking and I left 3 times already, came back to try again and just feel more upset each time I return. Things have become hostile in other places here, and I can see now why BW closed their forums long ago. People here are horrible and cruel and I find myself getting close to starting fights with them as I hate almost everyone outside of this lovely thread with the best people ever (though today's incident sort of sealed this for me)! I wake up everyday to another bash MEA thread and it's disgusting, as well as those who have suddenly decided to bash Jaal though once were part of this thread. Their choice, but it makes me sad. I'm just not having fun anymore. This place feels cold and empty now with just a few of us contributing. Will I return? Maybe late Summer or early Fall (many don't like me, so I might just not return at all), but Gwyn I am going to read your fic because I love it already, so don't worry! Enjoy Jaal everyone and take care.
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Post by Obiwancomeblowme on May 17, 2017 7:04:46 GMT
I haven't seen any Jaal hate, so I have no clue what she means. It is obvious she means m/m fans because who else would leave this thread? *shrugs*
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Post by Onecrazymonkey1 on May 17, 2017 7:10:46 GMT
I haven't seen any Jaal hate, so I have no clue what she means. It is obvious she means m/m fans because who else would leave this thread? *shrugs* no it's not m/m fans. I was in this thread when uhh someone made a comment towards her that a mod deleted and she was feeling down. Trust me it was not m/m fans at all. That's all I'm going to say though, because I don't like to gossip but if you go back a few pages you'll get some idea. EDIT: and LC you will be missed in this thread but you have to do whats best for you. Please take care of yourself.
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Post by Obiwancomeblowme on May 17, 2017 7:17:28 GMT
I haven't seen any Jaal hate, so I have no clue what she means. It is obvious she means m/m fans because who else would leave this thread? *shrugs* no it's not m/m fans. I was in this thread when uhh someone made a comment towards her that a mod deleted and she was feeling down. Trust me it was not m/m fans at all. That's all I'm going to say though, because I don't like to gossip but if you go back a few pages you'll get some idea. EDIT: and LC you will be missed in this thread but you have to do whats best for you. Please take care of yourself. Her post doesn't make a lot of sense if it was just Javik drama though, but I will take your word for it. If that fight was enough to break LC down, that's sad, and I feel bad for her.
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Post by ninaskye on May 17, 2017 9:08:23 GMT
Makes me wonder if the Jardaan will have any knowledge of, or anything in common with, the Protheons. EDIT: Miss you, LC . Take care of yourself, and I hope things'll be better when you return. I can't stand all this drama and vitriol being thrown around either.
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Post by PenDev0us on May 17, 2017 11:34:10 GMT
I just got the Snakes & Ladders banter in my current game. Cracks me up every time. Jaal's genuine horror at the game is hilarious. And then of course Vetra: "In what world do ladders only go one way?" Poor Cora. How dare they insult snakes and ladders!! :wtf: LOL I was just fighting an enemy and combined biotic with tech and formed my own combo and Jaal said at that moment "I must learn how to do that!" Also when my shields broke and my health was low Jaal ran over to me and said "Let me help you!" Gahh guess I gotta be more reckless in battle if I want Jaal to come to my rescue.... but I'm playing on insanity... so I'd probably be dead before he notices! OMG I thought that Scientist I save was missing the bottle he was drinking due to bad animations, but he's actually pouring it on his head and shaking it off like trying to snap out of how he's feeling! Wait what??? What scientist? Where?? The only weird npc idle animation I've seen all game was that one woman on Eos, stumbling around like she was drunk... or possibly on the verge of collapsing from the heat. Or maybe she just ate some of the weird cherries~
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Post by PenDev0us on May 17, 2017 11:42:49 GMT
3. BAD (POSSIBLY DRUNK) POETRY AT THE VORTEX It's official - this game needs more bad poetry! I wonder if Kallo sings like Mordin~ If we're going on the bad poetry route, WE NEED MORE CRINGE Side note: I was veeery embarrassed when I was listening to the Turian in the Vortex reciting poetry, then felt sad after he finished. It would take me aaaages to sit through a bad poetry recital, maybe 3-4 attempts before I could properly contain myself! Hell, it took me a couple of times to sit through Jaals confession and sex scene because I flipped out in embarrassment/excitement each time and missed a LOT So yes, MORE BAD POETRY!!!
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Post by beholderess on May 17, 2017 12:03:21 GMT
Just realized when Jaal says he's starting with the Asari, you check in later and he's at the Elcor, than Geth (inadvertently Quarians) and then humans, he's not playing favorites with the Asari, but going in alphabetical order. Wow, you can pick out a good amount of details. I wonder how long it would have taken me to notice ? I'm really happy about this revelation and he's not nearly as crazy about Asari as we once thought. Such nerd I wonder just why he couldn't be a good student with Moshae? He is obviously curious, smart, has techie talents and is ridiculously diligent. So what exactly didn't work out? Oh I know! He didn't learn how his eyes work. Right! And thats exactly what makes him react with such bitterness to Ryder "showing off"
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Post by beholderess on May 17, 2017 12:05:55 GMT
Heh, I was like "Are you speaking from personal experience here?" That guy. He knows he's handsome Bet he wished, but he didn't really do a good job as alien Don Juan when he first came on board. Pouting in the shadows during the first meeting, calling Ryder pathetic just because he felt lectured- that wasn't exactly seductive. Modesty seems not to be his strong suit either, he was definitely talking about himself in that scene despite of his initially... improvable flirt skills. Such nerd I wonder just why he couldn't be a good student with Moshae? He is obviously curious, smart, has techie talents and is ridiculously diligent. So what exactly didn't work out? I headcanon he regularly fell asleep during her lessons. That's why she knows he talks in his sleep. Ha, yes, he'd wish! And now I want to show him some James Bond movies
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Post by beholderess on May 17, 2017 12:09:17 GMT
If you pick another option during the movie night, Ryder will come up with an elaborate plan - something involving sabotage and taking hostages - and Drack will say that he tried it all and it's not as exciting as it sounds. Also, Drack shows Lexi some of his scars, I think, but I don't know if it's related to that option or if he always does that. Yes, I usually pick that option, because my Ryder is a mad scientist in the making, whose mind works faster than their common sense. And then Drack is like "been there, done that, did not get a t-shirt"
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Post by beholderess on May 17, 2017 12:12:12 GMT
It's official - this game needs more bad poetry! I wonder if Kallo sings like Mordin~ If we're going on the bad poetry route, WE NEED MORE CRINGE Side note: I was veeery embarrassed when I was listening to the Turian in the Vortex reciting poetry, then felt sad after he finished. It would take me aaaages to sit through a bad poetry recital, maybe 3-4 attempts before I could properly contain myself! Hell, it took me a couple of times to sit through Jaals confession and sex scene because I flipped out in embarrassment/excitement each time and missed a LOT So yes, MORE BAD POETRY!!! Of course he sings! Salarian opera is forever in my headcanon. As for bad poetry - now we need to get both Gil and Jaal drunk at 2am, and watch the logs
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Post by PenDev0us on May 17, 2017 12:47:08 GMT
Of course he sings! Salarian opera is forever in my headcanon. As for bad poetry - now we need to get both Gil and Jaal drunk at 2am, and watch the logs YES! ALL OF THIS! After hearing Jaal say Liam allegedly married Suvi and Kallo through an Angaran folk song, I can't help but feel like I missed out on the chance to hear Kallo sing~ I was so close, so so close!
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Post by ninaskye on May 17, 2017 12:52:25 GMT
If it's anything like Mordin's song in ME2, I'm keen to hear it Also, Jaal serenading Sara please, Bioware!
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Post by yeah rip on May 17, 2017 12:57:26 GMT
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think I found a fic where Jaal and Sara's romance is too mushy. Didn't think that would be possible, but there. Not saying anything bad about the fic itself, it seems well-written (haven't gotten too far yet), but the way their relationship is portrayed there is not exactly how I personally imagined it. Sure, their romance is pretty mushy in the game too, but it can also be fun and there's some joking around and it's not all cheese. But that's just how I see it. About the Salarian opera - I'm trying to imagine what a Salarian coloratura soprano would sound like. It would probably be ultrasonic for humans
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Ok, so I am still thinking about the appropriate Tarot motifs. Here's a revised version, incorporating some of the suggestions from this thread. Also, Gwyvian I am still waiting for your expert Tarot opinion The Fool – Ryder. The picture should probably feature default Sara on the bridge of Tempest, facing the multiple suns with wonder in her eyes. The Fool represents new beginnings, innocence (as in “lack of knowledge of what you are getting into, not necessary a character trait) and risk-taking, it is all about facing the unknown with hope (and not enough preparation) – something that applies to the Pathfinder regardless of how they are played. New journeys, uncharted territories, development, and dangers to the unwary. It is also said sometimes that the Tarot represent The Fool's journey through life, so The Fool would represent the main character of the story, by definition. The Magician – SAM. It is associated with skill, logic and capability, and SAM is a trick up the Pathfinder's sleeve. Tech and data whiz. Hidden abilities, doing the impossible. SAM is a “space magic” explanation with his near-clairvoyance. Unlike The Fool that gets a lot done through sheer guts and luck, The Magician is, first and foremost, a face of resource-fullness – but also of being an unexpected. I've got a trick up my sleeve. Other ideas: - my original suggestion for The Magician was Reyes – it would also incorporate the charm and deceit that is sometimes present in the card, plus it would play well with his Charlatan persona. The High Priestess – Moshae. That one is pretty obvious, I think – knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Spiritual leadership. And also – knowledge hidden and secret not yet revealed. Wise old lady who knows much more than she tells. The Empress – Cora. This is a tough one to assign, but I eventually decided on Cora, because of the card's strong association with earth/gardens/growth, and because it's negatives are dependence on authority and waiting for guidance. Placing too much trust in others. Plus it's association with Demeter/Core The picture would probably feature Cora in battle armor, but presiding over a garden. The Emperor – Alec. Father figure, rigidity and determination, control and experience, initiative, leadership, willingness to do everything to protect the loved ones. Alec's leadership was what made this whole mess possible, and he can be considered the progenitor of the whole Initiative. The card would probably depict him in his Pathfinder glory, staring at the charts. Hierophant – Akksul. Unbending belief, charismatic leadership of a fanatical cause, tradition and group bonds, status quo and righteous causes. And Hierophant always has acolytes. Lovers – Jaal and Ryder. That one is pretty obvious. As many people in this thread expressed, their romance seems significant to the plot in the way the others aren't. It is about more than their personal destinies, it is about Lovers card representing choices and unions of people and ideas on a grander scale. Chariot – Tempest. To boldly go, being at the driving wheel of your destiny. Determination and wheel. Ideally, should be depicted powering through Scourge in a ring of fire. Although Nomad climbing up a steep hill – or hurtling from one – would also qualify. Strength – Drack. This is also one of the more obvious ones. The picture should probably represent Drack in full armor with all the guns, with baby Kesh clinging to his head – like the typical pictures usually have a woman petting a lion. Strength is both about physical strength and power, and compassionate/protective side. Badass Grandpa Drack, unstoppable and loyal, is exactly what the card is about. Hermit – Peebee. Among the Remnant ruins, with her omni-tool as a lantern. Isolation and search for knowledge, uncovered secrets and commitment issues. Isolation and self-absorbtion, but also discovery. Wheel of Fortune – Kadara, with Sloane and Reyes facing each other. Wheel of Fortune is revolutions and opportunities, and karma being a bitch that would bite you in the backside. Chasing fortune, changing fortune, making fortune and breaking it. Justice – Evfra. With a dagger, because Justice always carries a blade. Also one of the obvious ones. Fairness, being called to account and judged by your actions. Proving your worth. Swift decisions, and impossibility of lying. Also, victory. Hanged Man – Ryder sibling, in their cryo pod, upside-down. Suspension in time, sacrifice, things postponed and waiting. Standstill, a butterfly in chrysalis, awakening transformed when least expected. Death – Jaal. With his sniper rifle at the ready. With the pictures of various revelations that got thrown at him at the background. Transformation, endings and beginnings. Nothing is how it was before. Temperance – Vetra. With her hand on Sid's shoulder. Caution, mediation, groundedness, something to check impulsiveness, perseverance, adaptation and good judgment. Also, finding balance between different perspectives, and difficulty of doing so. Necessity of compromise. Devil – Archon. Another pretty obvious one, since domination, corrupting influence and being held against one's will is what the card is about. “You've taken slaves like ocean waves, now feel the ocean seethe”. Also, having that one idea you are hellbent on stuck in your head, obsession. Tower – Remnant Monolith. The one at Habitat 7, struck by lightning. Matches the iconic Tower image exactly. Disaster, upheaval, sudden change, revelation. And a disaster it is – both a testament to whatever happened to the Remnant, and the moment when it all went wrong for the Initiative. Ambitions built on false premises, that come crashing down. Also, fall. This is where the Pathfinder fell, and everything went to pieces, with the depth of our false premises revealed. Star – Suvi. Hope, faith and spirituality, reaching for the stars. Open mind and generous spirit. Other ideas – Jaal would also qualify, because of transformative experiences and, especially, finding confidence aspects. But who would be the Death then? Moon – Vederia, Avitus or Hajyer. Any new Pathfinder. I'd go with Vederia because she would look better at the card – mysterious maiden, facing the moon. The Moon is about uncertainty and illusions, insecurity and self-doubt. Potential that does not realize itself yet. Also, shining with a reflected light, saddled with a legacy too big to fill. The way is lost but might be found again. And the dreamers will still follow their dreams. Sun – Liam. He is one rain of sunshine. Warm and carefree. Giving it everything you've got. Positive attitude and enthusiasm. Also, bad ideas, and being in dire need of a reality check. Judgement – Akksul and Jaal stand-off. Dire need of self-examination, epiphany. Realization that you've been wrong, being condemned by your own actions. World – Meridian restored. Completion, end-game in literal and figurative senses. Integration, things made whole. Accomplishment, everything you were striving for coming together. Promises fulfilled. New roads are now open, and the journey continues, because business of The World is never finished. Thoughts?
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Post by PenDev0us on May 17, 2017 14:42:42 GMT
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think I found a fic where Jaal and Sara's romance is too mushy. Didn't think that would be possible, but there. Not saying anything bad about the fic itself, it seems well-written (haven't gotten too far yet), but the way their relationship is portrayed there is not exactly how I personally imagined it. Sure, their romance is pretty mushy in the game too, but it can also be fun and there's some joking around and it's not all cheese. But that's just how I see it. About the Salarian opera - I'm trying to imagine what a Salarian coloratura soprano would sound like. It would probably be ultrasonic for humans TOO mushy? I'm with you in thinking that should be impossible, I HAVE TO READ IT
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Post by Onecrazymonkey1 on May 17, 2017 14:47:11 GMT
beholderess It's been so long since I remember any of the Tarot deck meanings, so my judgement on it probably doesn't mean much. I only really know about the Death card in detail but that's because it shows my bias in that house scorpio is ruled by the death card. But I will say from my perspective your choices look really solid and I"m really loving the hermit card for peebee. You make me want to take out my old Tarot book again! Gwyvian, I'm still waiting for your tarot explanation as well!
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Post by PenDev0us on May 17, 2017 14:47:24 GMT
Ok, so I am still thinking about the appropriate Tarot motifs. Here's a revised version, incorporating some of the suggestions from this thread. Also, Gwyvian I am still waiting for your expert Tarot opinion The Fool – Ryder. The picture should probably feature default Sara on the bridge of Tempest, facing the multiple suns with wonder in her eyes. The Fool represents new beginnings, innocence (as in “lack of knowledge of what you are getting into, not necessary a character trait) and risk-taking, it is all about facing the unknown with hope (and not enough preparation) – something that applies to the Pathfinder regardless of how they are played. New journeys, uncharted territories, development, and dangers to the unwary. It is also said sometimes that the Tarot represent The Fool's journey through life, so The Fool would represent the main character of the story, by definition. The Magician – SAM. It is associated with skill, logic and capability, and SAM is a trick up the Pathfinder's sleeve. Tech and data whiz. Hidden abilities, doing the impossible. SAM is a “space magic” explanation with his near-clairvoyance. Unlike The Fool that gets a lot done through sheer guts and luck, The Magician is, first and foremost, a face of resource-fullness – but also of being an unexpected. I've got a trick up my sleeve. Other ideas: - my original suggestion for The Magician was Reyes – it would also incorporate the charm and deceit that is sometimes present in the card, plus it would play well with his Charlatan persona. The High Priestess – Moshae. That one is pretty obvious, I think – knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Spiritual leadership. And also – knowledge hidden and secret not yet revealed. Wise old lady who knows much more than she tells. The Empress – Cora. This is a tough one to assign, but I eventually decided on Cora, because of the card's strong association with earth/gardens/growth, and because it's negatives are dependence on authority and waiting for guidance. Placing too much trust in others. Plus it's association with Demeter/Core The picture would probably feature Cora in battle armor, but presiding over a garden. The Emperor – Alec. Father figure, rigidity and determination, control and experience, initiative, leadership, willingness to do everything to protect the loved ones. Alec's leadership was what made this whole mess possible, and he can be considered the progenitor of the whole Initiative. The card would probably depict him in his Pathfinder glory, staring at the charts. Hierophant – Akksul. Unbending belief, charismatic leadership of a fanatical cause, tradition and group bonds, status quo and righteous causes. And Hierophant always has acolytes. Lovers – Jaal and Ryder. That one is pretty obvious. As many people in this thread expressed, their romance seems significant to the plot in the way the others aren't. It is about more than their personal destinies, it is about Lovers card representing choices and unions of people and ideas on a grander scale. Chariot – Tempest. To boldly go, being at the driving wheel of your destiny. Determination and wheel. Ideally, should be depicted powering through Scourge in a ring of fire. Although Nomad climbing up a steep hill – or hurtling from one – would also qualify. Strength – Drack. This is also one of the more obvious ones. The picture should probably represent Drack in full armor with all the guns, with baby Kesh clinging to his head – like the typical pictures usually have a woman petting a lion. Strength is both about physical strength and power, and compassionate/protective side. Badass Grandpa Drack, unstoppable and loyal, is exactly what the card is about. Hermit – Peebee. Among the Remnant ruins, with her omni-tool as a lantern. Isolation and search for knowledge, uncovered secrets and commitment issues. Isolation and self-absorbtion, but also discovery. Wheel of Fortune – Kadara, with Sloane and Reyes facing each other. Wheel of Fortune is revolutions and opportunities, and karma being a bitch that would bite you in the backside. Chasing fortune, changing fortune, making fortune and breaking it. Justice – Evfra. With a dagger, because Justice always carries a blade. Also one of the obvious ones. Fairness, being called to account and judged by your actions. Proving your worth. Swift decisions, and impossibility of lying. Also, victory. Hanged Man – Ryder sibling, in their cryo pod, upside-down. Suspension in time, sacrifice, things postponed and waiting. Standstill, a butterfly in chrysalis, awakening transformed when least expected. Death – Jaal. With his sniper rifle at the ready. With the pictures of various revelations that got thrown at him at the background. Transformation, endings and beginnings. Nothing is how it was before. Temperance – Vetra. With her hand on Sid's shoulder. Caution, mediation, groundedness, something to check impulsiveness, perseverance, adaptation and good judgment. Also, finding balance between different perspectives, and difficulty of doing so. Necessity of compromise. Devil – Archon. Another pretty obvious one, since domination, corrupting influence and being held against one's will is what the card is about. “You've taken slaves like ocean waves, now feel the ocean seethe”. Also, having that one idea you are hellbent on stuck in your head, obsession. Tower – Remnant Monolith. The one at Habitat 7, struck by lightning. Matches the iconic Tower image exactly. Disaster, upheaval, sudden change, revelation. And a disaster it is – both a testament to whatever happened to the Remnant, and the moment when it all went wrong for the Initiative. Ambitions built on false premises, that come crashing down. Also, fall. This is where the Pathfinder fell, and everything went to pieces, with the depth of our false premises revealed. Star – Suvi. Hope, faith and spirituality, reaching for the stars. Open mind and generous spirit. Other ideas – Jaal would also qualify, because of transformative experiences and, especially, finding confidence aspects. But who would be the Death then? Moon – Vederia, Avitus or Hajyer. Any new Pathfinder. I'd go with Vederia because she would look better at the card – mysterious maiden, facing the moon. The Moon is about uncertainty and illusions, insecurity and self-doubt. Potential that does not realize itself yet. Also, shining with a reflected light, saddled with a legacy too big to fill. The way is lost but might be found again. And the dreamers will still follow their dreams. Sun – Liam. He is one rain of sunshine. Warm and carefree. Giving it everything you've got. Positive attitude and enthusiasm. Also, bad ideas, and being in dire need of a reality check. Judgement – Akksul and Jaal stand-off. Dire need of self-examination, epiphany. Realization that you've been wrong, being condemned by your own actions. World – Meridian restored. Completion, end-game in literal and figurative senses. Integration, things made whole. Accomplishment, everything you were striving for coming together. Promises fulfilled. New roads are now open, and the journey continues, because business of The World is never finished. Thoughts? Have you thought about Kesh/Tann/Kandros/Addison for a few of them? Wouldn't have a clue where to put them, but it might reduce doubling up on characters~ *cough* Kallo and Suvi for the chariot *cough*
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Post by avokinelsam on May 17, 2017 14:49:09 GMT
Ok, so I am still thinking about the appropriate Tarot motifs. Here's a revised version, incorporating some of the suggestions from this thread. Also, Gwyvian I am still waiting for your expert Tarot opinion The Fool – Ryder. The picture should probably feature default Sara on the bridge of Tempest, facing the multiple suns with wonder in her eyes. The Fool represents new beginnings, innocence (as in “lack of knowledge of what you are getting into, not necessary a character trait) and risk-taking, it is all about facing the unknown with hope (and not enough preparation) – something that applies to the Pathfinder regardless of how they are played. New journeys, uncharted territories, development, and dangers to the unwary. It is also said sometimes that the Tarot represent The Fool's journey through life, so The Fool would represent the main character of the story, by definition. The Magician – SAM. It is associated with skill, logic and capability, and SAM is a trick up the Pathfinder's sleeve. Tech and data whiz. Hidden abilities, doing the impossible. SAM is a “space magic” explanation with his near-clairvoyance. Unlike The Fool that gets a lot done through sheer guts and luck, The Magician is, first and foremost, a face of resource-fullness – but also of being an unexpected. I've got a trick up my sleeve. Other ideas: - my original suggestion for The Magician was Reyes – it would also incorporate the charm and deceit that is sometimes present in the card, plus it would play well with his Charlatan persona. The High Priestess – Moshae. That one is pretty obvious, I think – knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Spiritual leadership. And also – knowledge hidden and secret not yet revealed. Wise old lady who knows much more than she tells. The Empress – Cora. This is a tough one to assign, but I eventually decided on Cora, because of the card's strong association with earth/gardens/growth, and because it's negatives are dependence on authority and waiting for guidance. Placing too much trust in others. Plus it's association with Demeter/Core The picture would probably feature Cora in battle armor, but presiding over a garden. The Emperor – Alec. Father figure, rigidity and determination, control and experience, initiative, leadership, willingness to do everything to protect the loved ones. Alec's leadership was what made this whole mess possible, and he can be considered the progenitor of the whole Initiative. The card would probably depict him in his Pathfinder glory, staring at the charts. Hierophant – Akksul. Unbending belief, charismatic leadership of a fanatical cause, tradition and group bonds, status quo and righteous causes. And Hierophant always has acolytes. Lovers – Jaal and Ryder. That one is pretty obvious. As many people in this thread expressed, their romance seems significant to the plot in the way the others aren't. It is about more than their personal destinies, it is about Lovers card representing choices and unions of people and ideas on a grander scale. Chariot – Tempest. To boldly go, being at the driving wheel of your destiny. Determination and wheel. Ideally, should be depicted powering through Scourge in a ring of fire. Although Nomad climbing up a steep hill – or hurtling from one – would also qualify. Strength – Drack. This is also one of the more obvious ones. The picture should probably represent Drack in full armor with all the guns, with baby Kesh clinging to his head – like the typical pictures usually have a woman petting a lion. Strength is both about physical strength and power, and compassionate/protective side. Badass Grandpa Drack, unstoppable and loyal, is exactly what the card is about. Hermit – Peebee. Among the Remnant ruins, with her omni-tool as a lantern. Isolation and search for knowledge, uncovered secrets and commitment issues. Isolation and self-absorbtion, but also discovery. Wheel of Fortune – Kadara, with Sloane and Reyes facing each other. Wheel of Fortune is revolutions and opportunities, and karma being a bitch that would bite you in the backside. Chasing fortune, changing fortune, making fortune and breaking it. Justice – Evfra. With a dagger, because Justice always carries a blade. Also one of the obvious ones. Fairness, being called to account and judged by your actions. Proving your worth. Swift decisions, and impossibility of lying. Also, victory. Hanged Man – Ryder sibling, in their cryo pod, upside-down. Suspension in time, sacrifice, things postponed and waiting. Standstill, a butterfly in chrysalis, awakening transformed when least expected. Death – Jaal. With his sniper rifle at the ready. With the pictures of various revelations that got thrown at him at the background. Transformation, endings and beginnings. Nothing is how it was before. Temperance – Vetra. With her hand on Sid's shoulder. Caution, mediation, groundedness, something to check impulsiveness, perseverance, adaptation and good judgment. Also, finding balance between different perspectives, and difficulty of doing so. Necessity of compromise. Devil – Archon. Another pretty obvious one, since domination, corrupting influence and being held against one's will is what the card is about. “You've taken slaves like ocean waves, now feel the ocean seethe”. Also, having that one idea you are hellbent on stuck in your head, obsession. Tower – Remnant Monolith. The one at Habitat 7, struck by lightning. Matches the iconic Tower image exactly. Disaster, upheaval, sudden change, revelation. And a disaster it is – both a testament to whatever happened to the Remnant, and the moment when it all went wrong for the Initiative. Ambitions built on false premises, that come crashing down. Also, fall. This is where the Pathfinder fell, and everything went to pieces, with the depth of our false premises revealed. Star – Suvi. Hope, faith and spirituality, reaching for the stars. Open mind and generous spirit. Other ideas – Jaal would also qualify, because of transformative experiences and, especially, finding confidence aspects. But who would be the Death then? Moon – Vederia, Avitus or Hajyer. Any new Pathfinder. I'd go with Vederia because she would look better at the card – mysterious maiden, facing the moon. The Moon is about uncertainty and illusions, insecurity and self-doubt. Potential that does not realize itself yet. Also, shining with a reflected light, saddled with a legacy too big to fill. The way is lost but might be found again. And the dreamers will still follow their dreams. Sun – Liam. He is one rain of sunshine. Warm and carefree. Giving it everything you've got. Positive attitude and enthusiasm. Also, bad ideas, and being in dire need of a reality check. Judgement – Akksul and Jaal stand-off. Dire need of self-examination, epiphany. Realization that you've been wrong, being condemned by your own actions. World – Meridian restored. Completion, end-game in literal and figurative senses. Integration, things made whole. Accomplishment, everything you were striving for coming together. Promises fulfilled. New roads are now open, and the journey continues, because business of The World is never finished. Thoughts? I was actually looking for a post like this!!!!
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Post by yeah rip on May 17, 2017 14:59:32 GMT
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think I found a fic where Jaal and Sara's romance is too mushy. Didn't think that would be possible, but there. Not saying anything bad about the fic itself, it seems well-written (haven't gotten too far yet), but the way their relationship is portrayed there is not exactly how I personally imagined it. Sure, their romance is pretty mushy in the game too, but it can also be fun and there's some joking around and it's not all cheese. But that's just how I see it. About the Salarian opera - I'm trying to imagine what a Salarian coloratura soprano would sound like. It would probably be ultrasonic for humans TOO mushy? I'm with you in thinking that should be impossible, I HAVE TO READ IT Here ya go Again, I'm not saying the fic is bad, it's just not entirely my thing. Just a heads-up, the fic is Scott-centric so it's not Jaal/Sara scenes only.
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