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Post by kestrel on May 22, 2017 21:57:44 GMT
Taavos is another interesting character I'd like to explore more in fic, just because he's another whose whole world was upended so suddenly and drastically by the Pathfinder, and we see so little of how his mental state changes and develops as a result. Yes, he went very quickly from "you've just shot all my friends" to "we can work together". Seriously, poor guy. I cannot imagine, having a day like that, and I want to know how he adjusts Plus, he suddenly has a past life where he was a prominent member of angaran society, and was a woman when no one knew that figure was a woman in the first place. His head is probably spinning. I'm going to put it on my massive to-do list, so hopefully I can get to it in June, once I finish a couple real big, exciting things.
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Post by beholderess on May 22, 2017 21:59:20 GMT
Yes, he went very quickly from "you've just shot all my friends" to "we can work together". Seriously, poor guy. I cannot imagine, having a day like that, and I want to know how he adjusts Plus, he suddenly has a past life where he was a prominent member of angaran society, and was a woman when no one knew that figure was a woman in the first place. His head is probably spinning. I'm going to put it on my massive to-do list, so hopefully I can get to it in June, once I finish a couple real big, exciting things. Please, please do it!
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Post by beholderess on May 22, 2017 22:14:49 GMT
Yes, he went very quickly from "you've just shot all my friends" to "we can work together". Seriously, poor guy. I cannot imagine, having a day like that, and I want to know how he adjusts Plus, he suddenly has a past life where he was a prominent member of angaran society, and was a woman when no one knew that figure was a woman in the first place. His head is probably spinning. I'm going to put it on my massive to-do list, so hopefully I can get to it in June, once I finish a couple real big, exciting things. Honestly, during this quest I always feel extremely guilty for everything Ryder put poor Taavos through. He isn't nearly mad enough, all things considered. And, yeah, "we just wanted to ask about your past life's expert opinion about some Remnant stuff so we went and KILLED OFF YOUR ENTIRE SQUAD (granted, they shot first, but still), now have a good day". He should at least get to punch Ryder, and I would definitely let him
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Post by beholderess on May 22, 2017 22:15:33 GMT
*sigh* I feel so depressed lately though I try to fight it. Going to log off for the night. Take care guys... Take care, and stay strong. I know how it is
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Post by PenDev0us on May 22, 2017 22:15:38 GMT
*sigh* I feel so depressed lately though I try to fight it. Going to log off for the night. Take care guys... *hugs* take care, hope you feel better soon!
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Post by ashkevronangel on May 22, 2017 22:23:38 GMT
I'm gay and most of the m/m romance I enjoy and prefer have been written by women, be it in manga or in romantic fantasy. I would have loved to have been able to enjoy Jaal's sweet-natured and earnest romance too. Finding out that it was exactly the sort of romance that I've starving for after finding out that I wasn't allowed to take part in it really stung. We never get that kind of romance in a game. Who is in your avi? *eyelashes flutter* lol Vanyel Ashkevron from Mercedes Lackey's Last Herald-Mage trilogy! One of the earliest if not the first unambiguously heroic gay central protagonists in a mainstream fantasy novel. Those books may really show their age now but they were critically important for young-and-scared!me; reading it honestly saved my life. And he's that pretty in the books themselves too. I think the cover artist was told to use the guy from Robin of Sherwood as the model. I really find it painful to think about how poor the choices are for gay players, both gay and lesbian. Gay men get hardly any story or they get someone who is "flashy" and "dresses well" and is a bit of a player, though I have to say Gil doesn't fit those molds as far as I know (based on his dialogue with female Ryder - but his story is still lacking!) OR as lesbians they get something that is completely geared towards the male gaze. Again, I don't know about the Suvi romance because I haven't spoiled myself by watching the romance scenes for other characters so I'm hoping that's more romantic than "girl on girl". I know all of this has been said before so I will not say much more on this except that I really, really, really, REALLY want to share the Jaal romance and have more people that like this sort of romance get to have it. Partly to share the gush , but also because that would be awesome and would be such a breath of fresh air to have that kind of KISA romance available to all players. I wouldn't even mind flashy and well-dressed (actually I could quite like it) as long as the person wearing it was a stand-up guy. And yes, absolutely would be joining in on the gushing. I haven't watched Suvi's romance material but I think I've heard positive things? I believe I've heard it hits the marks better than Peebee's but there just isn't as much there,quantity-wise.
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Post by lilyenachaos on May 22, 2017 22:50:52 GMT
Who is in your avi? *eyelashes flutter* lol Vanyel Ashkevron from Mercedes Lackey's Last Herald-Mage trilogy! One of the earliest if not the first unambiguously heroic gay central protagonists in a mainstream fantasy novel. Those books may really show their age now but they were critically important for young-and-scared!me; reading it honestly saved my life. And he's that pretty in the books themselves too. I think the cover artist was told to use the guy from Robin of Sherwood as the model. I really find it painful to think about how poor the choices are for gay players, both gay and lesbian. Gay men get hardly any story or they get someone who is "flashy" and "dresses well" and is a bit of a player, though I have to say Gil doesn't fit those molds as far as I know (based on his dialogue with female Ryder - but his story is still lacking!) OR as lesbians they get something that is completely geared towards the male gaze. Again, I don't know about the Suvi romance because I haven't spoiled myself by watching the romance scenes for other characters so I'm hoping that's more romantic than "girl on girl". I know all of this has been said before so I will not say much more on this except that I really, really, really, REALLY want to share the Jaal romance and have more people that like this sort of romance get to have it. Partly to share the gush , but also because that would be awesome and would be such a breath of fresh air to have that kind of KISA romance available to all players. I wouldn't even mind flashy and well-dressed (actually I could quite like it) as long as the person wearing it was a stand-up guy. And yes, absolutely would be joining in on the gushing. I haven't watched Suvi's romance material but I think I've heard positive things? I believe I've heard it hits the marks better than Peebee's but there just isn't as much there,quantity-wise. I have so many Mercedes Lackey books. One of my favorite authors from my late teens/early 20's. The Mage Winds trilogy is my favorite.
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Post by ashkevronangel on May 22, 2017 22:51:57 GMT
Thanks for the support guys! It's been rough this year, but joining this forum was a way to help escape my depression. Now that is sadly the opposite sometimes, and people who I thought were friends have stopped talking to me here (and it hurts so much), so it's hard to be here sometimes, but I'll take a day or two to relax and get away, then come back and hopefully "soon" we'll have new things to talk about when the big patch is released! ashkevronangel you are such a sweetheart! I hope the m/m improvements let you get your wish to romance Jaal! Take care all! Thanks! Hoping all goes well for you as well.
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Post by PenDev0us on May 22, 2017 22:57:59 GMT
Hooookay! Just finished the Eos vault, there wasn't anything that changed by using professional/logical responses. But I did push Peebs off me this time and she barrel-rolled away which was funny Oh and my Ryders hair looks incredibly doofy when going down a gravity well I'm gunna call it quits for tonight though, it's getting late~ Laters!
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Post by ashkevronangel on May 22, 2017 23:04:08 GMT
Vanyel Ashkevron from Mercedes Lackey's Last Herald-Mage trilogy! One of the earliest if not the first unambiguously heroic gay central protagonists in a mainstream fantasy novel. Those books may really show their age now but they were critically important for young-and-scared!me; reading it honestly saved my life. And he's that pretty in the books themselves too. I think the cover artist was told to use the guy from Robin of Sherwood as the model. I wouldn't even mind flashy and well-dressed (actually I could quite like it) as long as the person wearing it was a stand-up guy. And yes, absolutely would be joining in on the gushing. I haven't watched Suvi's romance material but I think I've heard positive things? I believe I've heard it hits the marks better than Peebee's but there just isn't as much there,quantity-wise. I have so many Mercedes Lackey books. One of my favorite authors from my late teens/early 20's. The Mage Winds trilogy is my favorite. So many (frighteningly powerful) Lisa Frank horses... Those books are a huge part of why I'm looking forward to the Blue Rose RPG revival.
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Post by janalilith on May 22, 2017 23:49:28 GMT
Who is in your avi? *eyelashes flutter* lol Vanyel Ashkevron from Mercedes Lackey's Last Herald-Mage trilogy! One of the earliest if not the first unambiguously heroic gay central protagonists in a mainstream fantasy novel. Those books may really show their age now but they were critically important for young-and-scared!me; reading it honestly saved my life. And he's that pretty in the books themselves too. I think the cover artist was told to use the guy from Robin of Sherwood as the model. I really find it painful to think about how poor the choices are for gay players, both gay and lesbian. Gay men get hardly any story or they get someone who is "flashy" and "dresses well" and is a bit of a player, though I have to say Gil doesn't fit those molds as far as I know (based on his dialogue with female Ryder - but his story is still lacking!) OR as lesbians they get something that is completely geared towards the male gaze. Again, I don't know about the Suvi romance because I haven't spoiled myself by watching the romance scenes for other characters so I'm hoping that's more romantic than "girl on girl". I know all of this has been said before so I will not say much more on this except that I really, really, really, REALLY want to share the Jaal romance and have more people that like this sort of romance get to have it. Partly to share the gush , but also because that would be awesome and would be such a breath of fresh air to have that kind of KISA romance available to all players. I wouldn't even mind flashy and well-dressed (actually I could quite like it) as long as the person wearing it was a stand-up guy. And yes, absolutely would be joining in on the gushing. I haven't watched Suvi's romance material but I think I've heard positive things? I believe I've heard it hits the marks better than Peebee's but there just isn't as much there,quantity-wise. OMG I didn't recognize Vanyel!!! I read that trilogy and still have those books sitting on my shelf. I BAWLED reading that first book and very similarly the 3rd for different reasons. Since you read those, you probably know both reasons. I'm glad there was eventually a happy ending. The other thing with reading those books, I'd always feel exhausted for him because he was always traveling and would say how exhausted he was lol. I love that series. I eventually want to read her other books and own a few. Yeah I think from what I've heard about Peebee's romance seen it is rather distastefully done. Suvi' just very sweet and spiritual so I would imagine her ronance would carry through on those feelings. Not that I dislike Peebee - I actually adore her but again, male gaze >.>
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Post by janalilith on May 23, 2017 0:02:54 GMT
Plus, he suddenly has a past life where he was a prominent member of angaran society, and was a woman when no one knew that figure was a woman in the first place. His head is probably spinning. I'm going to put it on my massive to-do list, so hopefully I can get to it in June, once I finish a couple real big, exciting things. Honestly, during this quest I always feel extremely guilty for everything Ryder put poor Taavos through. He isn't nearly mad enough, all things considered. And, yeah, "we just wanted to ask about your past life's expert opinion about some Remnant stuff so we went and KILLED OFF YOUR ENTIRE SQUAD (granted, they shot first, but still), now have a good day". He should at least get to punch Ryder, and I would definitely let him God yes! I found killing his squad so awful. I agree with him - my Ryder and co were murderers
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2017 0:13:41 GMT
Decided to start over and not leave again, but block those who deserve it and enjoy my time here like I did in the beginning. This gal is here to stay!
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Post by beholderess on May 23, 2017 0:20:09 GMT
Honestly, during this quest I always feel extremely guilty for everything Ryder put poor Taavos through. He isn't nearly mad enough, all things considered. And, yeah, "we just wanted to ask about your past life's expert opinion about some Remnant stuff so we went and KILLED OFF YOUR ENTIRE SQUAD (granted, they shot first, but still), now have a good day". He should at least get to punch Ryder, and I would definitely let him God yes! I found killing his squad so awful. I agree with him - my Ryder and co were murderers And Ryder acts uncharacteristically dismissive about the whole thing, either coldly demanding information in Professional reply or telling him to cut the drama already in Casual. Seriously? WTF, writers And then he gets hit with the whole reincarnation thing. Poor Taavos deserves a break
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Post by janalilith on May 23, 2017 0:21:59 GMT
So far, this Ryder has: - Ignored Scotts busted cryo pod - Abandoned the survivors at Habitat 7, leaving Greer to be cut open by the Kett - Not bothered to scout ahead like a recon specialist should, causing Papa Ryder to get mad - Baited Tann, then ignored Kesh/Addison/Kandros and went straight to Eos 10/10 worst Ryder, but she looks good in the athletic gear. I'll let you guys know if anything interesting happens~ Your Ryder looks great!
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Post by JewlieGhoulie on May 23, 2017 0:41:01 GMT
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Post by Gwyvian on May 23, 2017 0:41:01 GMT
Catching up random blurt time: ROMANCES! Yeah, so with Garrus that whole reach and flexibility seemed more like a one-time blowing off steam kind of thing, so I never considered it off putting in that sense... whereas Thane, yeah, that was a bit much. Not the reason I disliked his romance generally speaking, but the amount of attention that he put into it was a little much. Jacob, though, he is my favorite person to hate! I have so many problems with that romance, wow. Although, I did love yelling at him in ME3 (I tried all the major romances for science). *gasp* Ooooh that sounds intriguing! I will try it. Thank you for suggesting it! I've been doing a lot of online courses and stuff but I'd really love to complete an actual full program, if I could get accredited even better (though I'm fine with just learning it for myself); at any rate, as soon as I figure the chaos out in my life right now I'm going to check this out and dig in. So, about this - it confused the hell out of me, but I had to progress right up to Vehn Terev and finding the datapad before the final part of Jaal's mission launched for me, that was the trigger or requirement or whatever; is that where you are at? Both times I've played to that point I got the email seconds after getting the datapad, I think that's how it's supposed to go. But maybe Jaal is just more whimsical in your game. Oh, gods, that contagion quest just... the sheer stupidity of the whole thing, bringing someone with an incredibly dangerous disease like that, aaaah. I hate that quest in many ways.I still wonder - did the Initiative vet the people who join, at all, in any way? It is so ridiculous. I mean, duh, I had to do a full medical checkup and background check before being allowed to go abroad for studies I wondered about this a lot. It's not the first faux pas the Initiative has shown in terms of vetting, but I think that in this case the nephew was clever and forged her medical scans and stuff - but for something this monumental, the minimum is that they have multiple tests to make absolutely sure this doesn't happen. This was a huge oversight, someone carrying such a deadly disease getting on board is absolutely inexcusable. But then... with all the crazy shady stuff going on, who knows what else was missed? (*ahem* Benefactor...) I don't really know how the Jaal's e-mail was triggered, it came in the middle of nowhere when I was searching for that "contagion" problem in deep space. Do these ships have unlimited fuel ? she went through 5 systems before ending where she was. And the end of the quest was strange, she died in mine but Ryder says that she will put the body in that capsule and bring it back to the Nexus, but then she does nothing, the body just lays there... and who would be mad enough to bring back the corpse of a highly contagious woman to the Nexus??? to contaminate everyone? o_o I got the scene with the mothers of Jaal asking him to save his brothers and sisters from Akksul. Does Jaal also says "you're always ready to help, that's what I love about you" (something like this, does he say that even is it's Scott ? (as it is not a flirting option or anything) I want to say that seems like a bug? I mean, I've only gotten that far in two PT's, but both times they triggered on the dot after I picked up the datapad. (Or, yeah, Jaal is being his troll self. ) As to the contagion quest - I think the reason why they wanted to do it that way was to make sure that no one susceptible would accidentally stumble on her and to keep any information out of Roekaar hands, that part makes sense that way... but yeah, leaving her lying around is kind of ridiculous that way. I know you don't see everything done on-screen in games, in my case she was alive and I let the Roekaar go, but even so I just left her standing there... confused and delirious... in a Roekaar-claimed building... for someone to come pick up. Makes perfect sense! QUARIANS. Orev! (The sniper guy!! ) I finally found where he is last night after you recruit him at the base, I have a screenshot. Taavos, yes... The guy on Havarl at the pipes... Pretty much angara NPC's in general? But in all seriousness, I'd love to be able to have a longer chat with some of the antagonists, too, like a Roekaar or something. For science. Speaking of, I've been having such fun listening to way more banter. I thought I had the bug because I kept taking Drack with me, then I realized they just ran out of things to say. My whole read on some of the character relationships is quite different now that I have had time to listen to them properly and pay attention and all that. I'll write my observations later, I gotta dash now, but I just wanted to say - a lot of the 'flirting' Jaal does I really don't see as flirting at all, it's simply a question of different boundaries in different cultures. More later! So that's where Orev is! Thanks for the screenshot. Definitely want to see more of him - such a chill guy And yes, that guy with the pipes, he had me at the "that went well" comment at the end of the conversation. Really, Ryder should stop pestering random people That's just so adorable when he says that... And to add to the conversation: Taavos is super interesting (not just because Javik ), that whole subplot is so fascinating!! I want waaaaaay more information than what we've got so far. DLC, PLZ. And quarians. I want my quarians!! So far, this Ryder has: - Ignored Scotts busted cryo pod - Abandoned the survivors at Habitat 7, leaving Greer to be cut open by the Kett - Not bothered to scout ahead like a recon specialist should, causing Papa Ryder to get mad - Baited Tann, then ignored Kesh/Addison/Kandros and went straight to Eos 10/10 worst Ryder, but she looks good in the athletic gear. I'll let you guys know if anything interesting happens~ I am so curious!!!
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2017 0:47:53 GMT
I'm planning a playthrough where I will only do Priority, Loyalty and Email related missions, and ones that happen without my triggering them. Less hectic and more enjoyable.
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Post by Gwyvian on May 23, 2017 0:54:47 GMT
Not a negative in my book. :oki: The same! Although I wish there was an option for the PC to be a dom:) Zevran is the closest I've seen who is willing to sub for the PC, but unfortunately, it remains a flirty banter joke. One day... Wait, what about IB? In my Bull romance playthrough he asked me if I would prefer to be dom rather than sub, he assumed that sub would be more a thing for someone with such power during the daytime (as a kind of release of responsibility), but he gives you the option to switch. I didn't take the option for that character so I don't know how that plays out, but I'm pretty sure that you can be a dom with him.
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Post by Gwyvian on May 23, 2017 1:03:00 GMT
As much as I hate the dead ex trope and how they all talk about it, Thane was probably one of the few I was forgiving of when it came to this. It probably had to do with the fact that he couldn't help not bring it up, since drell have their prefect recall memory. Also with the fact that if you turn him down he says something quite beautiful; when shep tells him she wouldn't be able to replace Irikah he says "You wouldn't have, you can love more than one in a lifetime, I'll respect your wises. I hope it wont offend you if I carry you in my heart." Sorry, I just had a gush moment as he was my guy but for the most part I agree with with you. Hearing about past relationships might always be an unfortunate side effect of drell romances though. That Thane line Not that I would ever get it in any of my games though Also, "When no-one else competes for your eyes, I will be here" *fans self* Back to Jaal and Akksul - I don't think they ever hated each other, they may have had a rivalry thing going on, a la Sasuke and Naruto early on. Though I don't think they were ever "buddies" either. Jaal does feel bad for him about what he went through with the Kett, and I think he is understanding about his reasons for resenting the Resistance. He also admires Ryder's courage if s/he wants to reason with Akksul. And it's just my headcanon, but I don't think the whole martyrdom thing was the only reason Jaal didn't want to kill Akksul - he may have just felt genuine sympathy for the guy. My gods how much Sasuke irritated me. I agree with this read on Akksul and Jaal's relationship. I don't see them as enemies in that way at all, apart from the Roekaar being inherently a violent group that pits itself against aliens and against him for being a "traitor" - but Akksul is mostly careful to avoid going against other angara, he's not an "enemy" in that sense. Plus, the more I'm researching Akksul for fic reasons the more I get the impression that Jaal sees what I'm seeing, ...which I'm actually not going to share because... fic reasons. OK I totally walked into that. But yeah! I think they rubbed each other the wrong way, I can totally see a rivalry thing between them, as you say. Jaal doesn't even speak of him as an enemy that way, he only really gets riled up when Akksul potentially has Jaal's siblings' lives in his hands, which he doesn't trust for a second. It's a little live and let live until you push it kind of a thing, until suddenly Akksul kind of makes it personal by recruiting his family members. (I still wonder if he recruited them knowing they were Jaal's siblings or not.)
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2017 1:04:48 GMT
Gwyvian did you know Fisher is Sasuke?
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Post by Gwyvian on May 23, 2017 1:07:22 GMT
Gwyvian did you know Fisher is Sasuke? Uh... no? I'm confused.
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Post by Hanako Ikezawa on May 23, 2017 1:07:34 GMT
Did someone say Sasuke?
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