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Post by yeah rip on May 19, 2017 18:22:42 GMT
Thanks for all the support you guys. Her name was Liza. We "ordered" a kitty from our aunt when her cat got knocked up and put dibs on her when she was a couple of days old. She lived her first few months at my aunt's place until mom and I completed the moving process to our new flat (at that time). My aunt had a lot of cats in her lifetime, but she always said that Liza was the WORST, as in the most mischevious She was super playful and every day she would knock over a plant, spill flour all over the kitchen floor, steal a piece of food from someone's plate etc. She once kicked a young german shepherd's ass as a kitten (nothing serious as all, he mostly got away with a scare, poor thing) She got more mellow as she got older, but still found ways to be naughty sometimes. She was also always super cuddly. If you petted her once, you would have to keep petting her until she got bored with it because she would keep nuzzling you for more for ages after. Her favourite place to sleep was on my clothes, on my chair, on my lap, on/in my bag or just on me when I went to bed. She absolutely hated being carried around though and hated big crowds (took after me in that too). Everyone who knew her remembers her fondly now. And I was her favourite since we first got her when I was 8, so that's probably the thing I'm most proud of in my life :ulikeit: Sorry for this obituary, guys, but she was an awesome cat and I wanted people to know, heh. theratpack55 , @sarar I'm sorry about what you had to go through. We pet owners are blessed and cursed with the opportunity to give our pets a quick and painless end (sorry for waxing poetic). Alright, Jaal things. I romanced Jaal very slowly this time. I did not take the friendship tone when we met. I tried to ask him about himself and he cut me off. After Havarl he was annoyed, but let me talk a bit more. Once I earned Evfra's trust we talked again about random things, but nothing personal about him. After I saved the Moshae I said he was an asset instead of taking the friendship tone, and talked about him more personally, then on Aya I mentioned his eyes with the final friendship tone. During his gift scene I took the heart, saying he was great, which made him awkwardly blush. Once we escaped the flagship I tried what yeah rip did and after he told me to be free with my feelings, I asked if we could get to know each other better. That caused him to send the email that starts the relationship. Much later I completed his LM and then he asked me to be with him. When I got the Aya message, I let it be for now and did other things. I got him telling me he was offered a new position, but he wanted to stay. I took the Aya offer after that. Once the love scene was over, it was time to prepare for the return to the Remnant City. This pacing worked for me. Ooh, good to know that you can get his trolling bit with the new job before the Aya scene! Works much better if you get it when their relationship is still "younger", imo, because my Sara would never actually believe that he would just be like "Oh hey, I got a promotion and was about to start packing" after he had sex with her and asked her to take him with her wherever she went.
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Post by fadburger on May 19, 2017 18:24:49 GMT
Well, that's not good O_O I've actually had very few errors until this moment, but uh... Losing a planet is a big one. xD Yeeeahhh I think that'd definitely count as a "game breaking bug"
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Post by Onecrazymonkey1 on May 19, 2017 19:14:31 GMT
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Post by Onecrazymonkey1 on May 19, 2017 19:22:35 GMT
Jaal really does remind me of royalty and he sure treats Sara like a princess! I'd love a dance scene between them in a DLC. Even if it's a simple nod to Garrus' tango. Hey with a little luck maybe the romance outfit will have something to do with a DLC that gives us a similar situation.
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Post by kestrel on May 19, 2017 19:29:13 GMT
Meh, I could do without the 'treat a woman like a princess' narrative and go for a 'Jaal takes you to the shooting range or helps you create your own modified rifle' instead.
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Post by Onecrazymonkey1 on May 19, 2017 19:34:15 GMT
Meh, I could do without the 'treat a woman like a princess' narrative and go for a 'Jaal takes you to the shooting range or helps you create your own modified rifle' instead. I really have to get going but I had to sign back in because I wouldn't mind this scenario at all, as I actually love going to the shooting range. Well both, dancing and the shooting range for me I guess. Alright, take care all. be good.
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Post by fadburger on May 19, 2017 19:37:54 GMT
Meh, I could do without the 'treat a woman like a princess' narrative and go for a 'Jaal takes you to the shooting range or helps you create your own modified rifle' instead. I love it in fanfics when they are modding their weapons/building/tinkering with things together
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Post by yeah rip on May 19, 2017 19:38:05 GMT
Meh, I could do without the 'treat a woman like a princess' narrative and go for a 'Jaal takes you to the shooting range or helps you create your own modified rifle' instead. In my Jaal/NPC!Sara AU (that only exists in my head, Jaal wants to give her a gift like he did with other squadmates after she joins the crew, but since he's already kinda crushing on her, he got carried away and gave her his old (but in perfect state) Isharay sniper rifle with modifications that he built in based on what Scott (or Alec) had said about her fighting style. Sara was speechless and thought it was the sweetest gift ever
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Post by fadburger on May 19, 2017 19:40:05 GMT
Meh, I could do without the 'treat a woman like a princess' narrative and go for a 'Jaal takes you to the shooting range or helps you create your own modified rifle' instead. I really have to get going but I had to sign back in because I wouldn't mind this scenario at all, as I actually love going to the shooting range. Well both, dancing and the shooting range for me I guess. Alright, take care all. be good. As long as it's not both at the same time...
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Post by beholderess on May 19, 2017 19:50:56 GMT
Who's that? The angara from Havarl? Our boi Evfra! Looking grumpy as ever!
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Post by kestrel on May 19, 2017 19:51:01 GMT
Meh, I could do without the 'treat a woman like a princess' narrative and go for a 'Jaal takes you to the shooting range or helps you create your own modified rifle' instead. I love it in fanfics when they are modding their weapons/building/tinkering with things together I find that way more romantic than any of the conventional ideas, personally.
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Post by beholderess on May 19, 2017 19:52:45 GMT
Oh and I remember long ago someone asked if Aya had nighttime and it does. An Angara who was excited to be there was being told by another that they'll love the stars when they see them, and on Elaaden a rare eclipse occurs that cause nighttime for a week. I'd have loved to see both in-game! Also since I finally saw movie night, Jaal would be a horrible spy! He gets so into the idea of seducing and having dinner with the target, then he says not to spoil the evening by attacking them haha Oh yes, this is so funny. And yes, Jaal would be a horrible spy, for a number of reasons
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Post by fadburger on May 19, 2017 19:52:51 GMT
I love it in fanfics when they are modding their weapons/building/tinkering with things together I find that way more romantic than any of the conventional ideas, personally. I agree, as nice as mushy stuff can be sometimes, it's not very realistic and makes you wonder what brought these 2 people together. Sharing an actual passion for something and/or a hobby is much more demonstrative of actual chemistry between the characters.
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Post by kestrel on May 19, 2017 19:54:38 GMT
I agree, as nice as mushy stuff can be sometimes, it's not very realistic and makes you wonder what brought these 2 people together. Sharing an actual passion for something and/or a hobby is much more demonstrative of actual chemistry between the characters. Yah, exactly. I feel like a lot people tend to forget that, especially in the context of fanfic, and I am just too exhausted to be constantly correcting them haha.
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Post by beholderess on May 19, 2017 19:59:51 GMT
Jaal's backseat driving also made Sara finally snap on Elaaden lol Everybody in the squad is backseat driving But considering that Jaal thinks that the ride is too smooth, he really isn't the one to talk. I kind of wonder what would happen if you'd let him drive for once Somehow, I think that Cora and Vetra are the only safe drivers in the party. Ryder is officially terrible, Liam - no, too reckless, Peebee - no, too distractable, Drack - HELL NO
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Post by PenDev0us on May 19, 2017 20:08:37 GMT
So just a little personal update I'd like you all to read: First off, my sickness is over. Second, it seems I'm the source of all the drama here and if you don't want me in this thread anymore to keep things peaceful, I can go at anytime. You all matter to me and don't deserve being dragged into things that happened. If any of you don't like me anymore, I don't blame you. All I can do is say I'm sorry for everything and hope I can be forgiven someday. OI! U AIN'T GOIN NOWHERE
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Post by yeah rip on May 19, 2017 20:15:13 GMT
the talk about spy!Jaal makes me think of this
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Post by theratpack55 on May 19, 2017 20:17:53 GMT
Meh, I could do without the 'treat a woman like a princess' narrative and go for a 'Jaal takes you to the shooting range or helps you create your own modified rifle' instead. I have to say, I personally long for this kind of old-fashioned "princess" romance, it seems to be all but extinct in modern media, and video games especially. I do kinda get why that is and even agree with it and the new, more equal approach to some extent, but I'd still like to have the option to go for this kind of relationship. Not sure if I'm getting my point across here, but what I mean is that while I very much enjoy playing badass ladies, I may still prefer to be able to have a romantic storyline where the man takes the initiative and dotes on my character, and where she can in turn act like a lady and not immediately one-up him on everything he does to impress her cause "modern sensibilities!". It's just my personal preference tho. So just a little personal update I'd like you all to read: First off, my sickness is over. Second, it seems I'm the source of all the drama here and if you don't want me in this thread anymore to keep things peaceful, I can go at anytime. You all matter to me and don't deserve being dragged into things that happened. If any of you don't like me anymore, I don't blame you. All I can do is say I'm sorry for everything and hope I can be forgiven someday. Don't go, Lady C! It's not you. If anything, it's other people targeting you. My personal opinion is that it's best to ignore bait posts, and even posts with legitimate opinions that are nevertheless obviously inflammatory. I do believe there are some issues with MEA, but those should be discussed in dedicated threads (of which there are plenty) and nothing excuses attacking posters for enjoying aspects of the game that someone else finds unsatisfying. So I say - don't give in, keep liking what the game offers and ignore the haters. If you don't feel comfortable you can leave of course, but only for your own comfort. There's absolutely nothing to forgive!
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Post by MarilynRobert on May 19, 2017 20:17:56 GMT
Oh yes, this is so funny. And yes, Jaal would be a horrible spy, for a number of reasons I used to actually think he was one and just good at pretending, but he blows it the moment he confesses Evfra wanted him to be cautious. As soon as Jaal admitted he was no good at being cautious, he wouldn't talk to me for a while, since he knew that was the only way he could keep from talking too much. He really isn't cut out for spy work at all, if he has to talk to someone. BTW, Jaal could stand to use a better whitening tooth paste and mouthwash.
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Post by beholderess on May 19, 2017 20:19:50 GMT
Oh yes, this is so funny. And yes, Jaal would be a horrible spy, for a number of reasons I used to actually think he was one and just good at pretending, but he blows it the moment he confesses Evfra wanted him to be cautious. Yes, I love that moment, when he basically says that he is terrible at being cautious. He does try his best, definitely, and he is reasonably good for someone who sucks at it He is a good observer, infiltrator and judge of character, so I imagine gathering information is something he is actually good at. There is a reason Evfra agreed to send him, after all. But being cautious and keeping secrets - not his talent. At all. But, again, it was a valiant try And I think that the reason he was that stand-offish at the beginning is because he was overcompensating so hard in an attempt to do something so against his nature. He is extremely uncomfortable with the situation, and not even as much with the crew as with his own role in all this. Keeping distance does not come naturally to him and annoys him a lot.
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Post by beholderess on May 19, 2017 20:23:20 GMT
Everybody in the squad is backseat driving But considering that Jaal thinks that the ride is too smooth, he really isn't the one to talk. I kind of wonder what would happen if you'd let him drive for once Somehow, I think that Cora and Vetra are the only safe drivers in the party. Ryder is officially terrible, Liam - no, too reckless, Peebee - no, too distractable, Drack - HELL NO I was driving in the middle of the desert and he asked if I knew what I was doing, so she snapped and told him to drive, which he refused, saying he didn't know the controls lol Ok, now I have a mental image of Liam trying to teach him to drive the Nomad, and angry Gil chasing them both with a wrench for denting his precious, as if crazy Ryder driving is not enough
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Post by fadburger on May 19, 2017 20:25:41 GMT
I agree, as nice as mushy stuff can be sometimes, it's not very realistic and makes you wonder what brought these 2 people together. Sharing an actual passion for something and/or a hobby is much more demonstrative of actual chemistry between the characters. Yah, exactly. I feel like a lot people tend to forget that, especially in the context of fanfic, and I am just too exhausted to be constantly correcting them haha. Too much wish-fulfillment not enough character exploration...
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Post by beholderess on May 19, 2017 20:26:05 GMT
I used to actually think he was one and just good at pretending, but he blows it the moment he confesses Evfra wanted him to be cautious. As soon as Jaal admitted he was no good at being cautious, he wouldn't talk to me for a while, since he knew that was the only way he could keep from talking too much. He really isn't cut out for spy work at all, if he has to talk to someone. BTW, Jaal could stand to use a better whitening tooth paste and mouthwash. Exactly. I really like how he overcompensates for his lack of caution. Poor guy! "I'll just go sulk in a corner - that's the only way to be sure"
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Post by Gwyvian on May 19, 2017 20:26:37 GMT
Another sad cat update. Warning: it's sad. Sorry for getting OT. Well, today also happens to be the day when we finally put our sick cat to sleep. Our vet gave her an extra shot yesterday and said that if she gets better after that, then she will live for some more time, but if not, then there's no point in delaying the euthanasia because she is only going to suffer longer. She didn't get better immediately. We wanted to give her a week to see how she would be doing, but she got worse today - she got a wrong-looking tilt to her head, vomited out all the food she had recently eaten, started stumbling while walking and her legs got a little shaky. As hard as it was to put her to sleep on my birthday, it was ultimately a good thing. It would wreck me to keep seeing her like this for any longer. I think we've already waited too long and she got from "not that terrible" to the "suffering" point - this is the only thing I regret about this whole thing. I told myself that I won't make her suffer by waiting too long and I failed. But she's resting in the Kitty Heaven now and doesn't feel painful or confused or unsafe anymore. She was a sweet and hilarious cat, and a little shit until the very end. A picspam from when she was still healthy because it's my birthday and I do what I want. I'm camera-shy and she took after me, so naturally, whenever I properly got her face on the pictures, she looked like she would slit my throat in my sleep. Sorry about my face getting on the picture The floofy derp is her Sister from another Mister (and another mother). They didn't like each other much so them lying so close to each other was wow, huge. *hug* I'm so sorry. If you want to share memories or leave it be, either way we're here for you.
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Post by kestrel on May 19, 2017 20:26:59 GMT
Yah, exactly. I feel like a lot people tend to forget that, especially in the context of fanfic, and I am just too exhausted to be constantly correcting them haha. Too much wish-fulfillment not enough character exploration... Well, my fanfiction will remain refreshingly feminist at all times, no fear.
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