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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 17:15:45 GMT
Eh... what bugs me is the hype over him that grew to articles and vids and the devs just laugh it off like they know something we don't lol They do, but they talk like what they do know would make us even more excited. Not that we're in to be disappointed. Some of the devs practically drooled over Jaal in their tweets! Haha I know and I keep thinking... what if it's the opposite and we go wtf this guy sucks! Highly doubtful but never trust a happy dev!
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Post by elanor on Feb 20, 2017 17:17:09 GMT
I think that we don't change anything by worring too much. What is going to be it's going to be anyway. (I hope you know what I mean ) I remember I was spending a lot of time before ME3 in Joker thread. I was really hoping for him to be a LI. Insted of that we get - you know what. So I was pretty disappointed. When I think about it I still am
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 17:17:54 GMT
They need to make it up to us with Kallo!
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Post by Rynnju on Feb 20, 2017 17:17:56 GMT
They do, but they talk like what they do know would make us even more excited. Not that we're in to be disappointed. Some of the devs practically drooled over Jaal in their tweets! Haha I know and I keep thinking... what if it's the opposite and we go wtf this guy sucks! Highly doubtful but never trust a happy dev! THAT is a specific kind of teasing. Solas had a bit of that. I think someone saying that a character is "dapper af" and that it's "hard to stay professional in the face of Jaal" suggests otherwise! We're so close, lady. The home stretch is upon us. Beat off that pessimism! Beat it off with a hammer!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 17:21:16 GMT
Haha I know and I keep thinking... what if it's the opposite and we go wtf this guy sucks! Highly doubtful but never trust a happy dev! THAT is a specific kind of teasing. Solas had a bit of that. I think someone saying that a character is "dapper af" and that it's "hard to stay professional in the face of Jaal" suggests otherwise! We're so close, lady. The home stretch is upon us. Beat off that pessimism! Beat it off with a hammer! I'm trying! I think I'm just burned out from trying to keep positive vibes in this thread, on this forum and keep people's spirits high without making them hope too much only to be dispapointed. I'm just exhausted really haha
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Post by lilyenachaos on Feb 20, 2017 17:23:53 GMT
I'm just impatient for the game in general. I can't decide if not knowing much helps or hurts.
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Post by theratpack55 on Feb 20, 2017 17:25:16 GMT
I mean, none of this really gets to me too much thankfully. I've been through way too many waits for BioWare games, and this is VERY common. The coyness is always like this, and for some strange reason I tend to gravitate toward the characters they want to hide the most. That doesn't make it less irritating but I suggest we all get settled and comfy, grab some pillows and cocoa, because it'll be like this aaall the way up until the end. Even about things that really don't warrant it. I'll be here to the bitter end, if anyone cares to join me. I just made myself a hot cup of cocoa so I'm ready for the wait.
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Post by elanor on Feb 20, 2017 17:26:52 GMT
I mean, none of this really gets to me too much thankfully. I've been through way too many waits for BioWare games, and this is VERY common. The coyness is always like this, and for some strange reason I tend to gravitate toward the characters they want to hide the most. That doesn't make it less irritating but I suggest we all get settled and comfy, grab some pillows and cocoa, because it'll be like this aaall the way up until the end. Even about things that really don't warrant it. I'll be here to the bitter end, if anyone cares to join me. I just made myself a hot cup of cocoa so I'm ready for the wait. Good idea! I was just thinking about chocolate but cocoa will do too So, cocoa party?
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Post by zeowik on Feb 20, 2017 17:28:24 GMT
Random thought: I can't wait to see what Bioware does with the jungle cat thing the Angara have going on. At first I had my doubts - these are very alien-looking creatures - but their leg and nose shape, environment, and eyes check out. Space kitties? Space kitties. Bioware just wanted it to be as subtle of a resemblance as possible. It'd be so cute if Jaal had a few of the mannerisms of a cat What if he has claws for melee attacks? I would be surprised. The thing is technology and real weapons tend to outdo natural defenses. Take the Charr in Guild Wars 2 for example who despite having claws and sharp teeth favor weapons and technology. Vah Shir in EverQuest get a small hand to hand bonus but it is nothing compared to real weapons. If I recall it tends to be that way for the Khajiit of The Elder Scrolls too. I am not meaning to be a downer on fun ideas. Just realistically weapons are far better.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 17:30:02 GMT
If Jaal has any close-up attack it'll likely be those Angara melee weapons we saw.
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Post by Phoenix2M on Feb 20, 2017 17:30:57 GMT
They need to make it up with us with Kallo! Yes they do! > I'm still not over Joker ;-;
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Post by Phoenix2M on Feb 20, 2017 17:33:13 GMT
My headcanon is still Na'vi teeth for the Angara tbh (spoiler for image size) Although maybe with the same kind of mandibular canine teeth as well I'm with you! I think this kind of teeth would suit Angara the best Buuut let's try not to be disappointed if we see more human teeth - remember, it's only the heart that matters ... Oh who am I kidding.
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Post by theratpack55 on Feb 20, 2017 17:33:40 GMT
Funny thing is, I usually enjoy the last period of waiting for a game, with all the speculation and fantasizing about what the characters I'm most interested in could be like, even if I often end up just a little disappointed once I finally get to know them... but what feels bit off here is how technically we have no confirmed data on Jaal, and there's a difference between being disappointed cause I thought the character would be more XYZ, and being disappointed because they end up having two conversations and a plotline death... (I don't believe that's what's going to happen, it's just an exaggerated example! But you get my drift...)
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Post by Rynnju on Feb 20, 2017 17:33:44 GMT
They need to make it up with us with Kallo! Yes they do! > I'm still not over Joker ;-; Never forgive, never forget, still mad about the EDI salt in the wound. I think it'd be adorable if Kallo was an option! I might do it once, but the short lifespan kind of bothers me. I really hope that Angara have around the same lifespan as humans because I always think about that in regards to an Asari love interest too and it just gets...dark.
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Post by elanor on Feb 20, 2017 17:35:01 GMT
He's not carrying anything... Maybe it's something small. I don't know why but it reminds me of Garrus and: "It seems like Garrus has finally worked that stick out of his butt, but now he's trying to beat guys to death with it." Apropos melee weapons...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 17:36:08 GMT
Funny thing is, I usually enjoy the last period of waiting for a game, with all the speculation and fantasizing about what the characters I'm most interested in could be like, even if I often end up just a little disappointed once I finally get to know them... but what feels bit off here is how technically we have no confirmed data on Jaal, and there's a difference between being disappointed cause I thought the character would be more XYZ, and being disappointed because they end up having two conversations and a plotline death... (I don't believe that's what's going to happen, it's just an exaggerated example! But you get my drift...) Your squad can't die unless that was changed and they failed to tell us, so I doubt he is planned to die in the game. If he left at the end, it kind of makes the after game quests make no sense either.
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Post by elanor on Feb 20, 2017 17:37:45 GMT
They need to make it up to us with Kallo! But I'm so not into Salarians... It never rains but it pours.
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Post by Phoenix2M on Feb 20, 2017 17:40:18 GMT
Yes they do! > I'm still not over Joker ;-; Never forgive, never forget, still mad about the EDI salt in the wound. I think it'd be adorable if Kallo was an option! I might do it once, but the short lifespan kind of bothers me. I really hope that Angara have around the same lifespan as humans because I always think about that in regards to an Asari love interest too and it just gets...dark. Honestly, I even searched for mods! Then I saw someone was in fact working on one. Was. Never finished. It's just so painful ;-; If I could do mods I would sure as heck make a Joker Romance one! But yes, Kallo would be this adorable type of option. Since Salarians aren't even all that... sensual from what I know. And in all honesty I can say I wouldn't mind the short life spawn. It would be something new. Also, it could create a very bittersweet story for Kallo's romance. Me like bittersweet.
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Post by theratpack55 on Feb 20, 2017 17:40:51 GMT
Funny thing is, I usually enjoy the last period of waiting for a game, with all the speculation and fantasizing about what the characters I'm most interested in could be like, even if I often end up just a little disappointed once I finally get to know them... but what feels bit off here is how technically we have no confirmed data on Jaal, and there's a difference between being disappointed cause I thought the character would be more XYZ, and being disappointed because they end up having two conversations and a plotline death... (I don't believe that's what's going to happen, it's just an exaggerated example! But you get my drift...) Your squad can't die unless that was changed and they failed to tell us, so I doubt he is planned to die in the game. If he left at the end, it kind of makes the after game quests make no sense either. Yes, yes, I know. And it's a good thing too, or I'd be panicking way more. Let's say "having three conversations and leaving to become an Angaran hermit on an asteroid somewhere" then. (edit: like, in the future, a'la Dorian or something).
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Post by Gludipow on Feb 20, 2017 17:41:18 GMT
I don't get how people can think he is a temporary squaddie either when we have seen so much evidence pointing to him being a permanent one. I doubt Funko Pop would make a figurine of a temporary squaddie.
I mean, if he has a loyalty mission (which Jaalkins said he has) and he was shown as a squaddie in the combat video then I'm thinking he is a permanent squaddie.
But that aside, I am getting just as sick and tired of the teasing as you all are. I really hope we get Jaal's bio tomorrow and a video with him in it as a squaddie on Thursday. We have been very patient and more cordial than other character fans, let's be honest, and it would be nice if that patience and civility wasn't taken advantage of.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 17:41:47 GMT
Never forgive, never forget, still mad about the EDI salt in the wound. I think it'd be adorable if Kallo was an option! I might do it once, but the short lifespan kind of bothers me. I really hope that Angara have around the same lifespan as humans because I always think about that in regards to an Asari love interest too and it just gets...dark. Honestly, I even searched for mods! Then I saw someone was in fact working on one. Was. Never finished. It's just so painful ;-; If I could do mods I would sure as heck make a Joker Romance one! But yes, Kallo would be this adorable type of option. Since Salarians aren't even all that... sensual from what I know. And in all honesty I can say I wouldn't mind the short life spawn. It would be something new. Also, it could create a very bittersweet story for Kallo's romance. Me like bittersweet. I doubt Joker could have done anything sexual either, so it sort of works.
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Post by Salty Drell on Feb 20, 2017 17:43:19 GMT
What if he has claws for melee attacks? I would be surprised. The thing is technology and real weapons tend to outdo natural defenses. Take the Charr in Guild Wars 2 for example who despite having claws and sharp teeth favor weapons and technology. Vah Shir in EverQuest get a small hand to hand bonus but it is nothing compared to real weapons. If I recall it tends to be that way for the Khajiit of The Elder Scrolls too. I am not meaning to be a downer on fun ideas. Just realistically weapons are far better. You're right, they would never compare to guns and swords and such, but unless your enemy were to physically remove them, you would always have a weapon with you, even when captured. And if the enemy doesn't know about them and you wear gloves like Jaal does you've got the element of surprise on your side. That would make them pretty deadly.
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Post by Phoenix2M on Feb 20, 2017 17:43:59 GMT
Honestly, I even searched for mods! Then I saw someone was in fact working on one. Was. Never finished. It's just so painful ;-; If I could do mods I would sure as heck make a Joker Romance one! But yes, Kallo would be this adorable type of option. Since Salarians aren't even all that... sensual from what I know. And in all honesty I can say I wouldn't mind the short life spawn. It would be something new. Also, it could create a very bittersweet story for Kallo's romance. Me like bittersweet. I doubt Joker could have done anything sexual either, so it sort of works. Don't underestimate the power of the best pilot in the galaxy . . . Ishouldgo
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 17:44:59 GMT
I just realized tomorrow makes it 1 month exactly until the game comes out. Having his bio go up then would be good timing.
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Post by Salty Drell on Feb 20, 2017 17:46:26 GMT
I just realized tomorrow makes it 1 month exactly until the game comes out. Having his bio go up then would be good timing. I'm gonna check the dev's Twitters to see if they're teasing anything.
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