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Post by Elsariel on Feb 24, 2017 16:31:05 GMT
Spoilered because it's a bit off topic, concerning EA and gay male squad romances: Different fanbase, definitely. Don't quote me on this, but I think when the final numbers were released, something like twice as many people play female characters in Dragon Age than Mass Effect? What exactly number of female characters and female players has to do with decisions on gay male romances? Sure some women play it but it's minority, just like guys playing FemSheps and going for lesbian romances. Statistically, with heavily male-dominated franchise you would also have much increased number of gay & bi men playing which actually should result in even higher focus on male/male romances than Dragon Age lol, not the opposite I dunno.... I mean, you could be right but I just know that there are a lot, A LOT, of women who enjoy m/m romances. Some, almost exclusively.
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Post by fialka on Feb 24, 2017 16:31:11 GMT
Spoilered because it's a bit off topic, concerning EA and gay male squad romances: Different fanbase, definitely. Don't quote me on this, but I think when the final numbers were released, something like twice as many people play female characters in Dragon Age than Mass Effect? What exactly number of female characters and female players has to do with decisions on gay male romances? Sure some women play it but it's minority, just like guys playing FemSheps and going for lesbian romances. Statistically, with heavily male-dominated franchise you would also have much increased number of gay & bi men playing which actually should result in even higher focus on male/male romances than Dragon Age lol, not the opposite More just a general sense that it's (straight) dude-bros who like pew pews and sci-fi and blue space babes that play ME, versus the more diverse player base that the DA series has always had. Also, the general perception that female players won't take issue with LGBT characters, regardless of gender, where straight male players might. At least from EA's perspective. And that that's who they're marketing the game to, even now, when they're trying reel in a new audience. Again, it's just my theory, and recent decision's on EA's part with other games seems to support it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 16:31:21 GMT
From the twitter thread - just a neat little gameplay mechanic regarding our relationships with the squad. Not an approval system, but, something similar. Not really a spoiler, but it came from a post-embargo article, so tagged just to be safe: "There is a whole section of the menu dedicated to your crew and detailing your relationship with each one, allowing you to keep track of where you stand. To demand a section of the menu means that relationships are a huge focus in Andromeda." sourcePretty cool stuff! Oooohhhh, this is awesome! Thanks fialka ! Gives me a little less stress!😊 If I recall in DAI I only knew if things were alright if I had more dialogue options or a companion quest activated. This is much easier!
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Post by Mintty on Feb 24, 2017 16:33:02 GMT
From the twitter thread - just a neat little gameplay mechanic regarding our relationships with the squad. Not an approval system, but, something similar. Not really a spoiler, but it came from a post-embargo article, so tagged just to be safe: "There is a whole section of the menu dedicated to your crew and detailing your relationship with each one, allowing you to keep track of where you stand. To demand a section of the menu means that relationships are a huge focus in Andromeda." sourcePretty cool stuff! Yeah it sounds great and necessary given that trust seems to be such a big thing now. It was a French site, I believe, that said its virtually impossible to gain the loyalty of all the characters (due to strong friendships/enmities). But I'm gonna try my hardest !! THEY WILL LOVE ME *cough*
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Post by feainn on Feb 24, 2017 16:34:29 GMT
From the twitter thread - just a neat little gameplay mechanic regarding our relationships with the squad. Not an approval system, but, something similar. Not really a spoiler, but it came from a post-embargo article, so tagged just to be safe: "There is a whole section of the menu dedicated to your crew and detailing your relationship with each one, allowing you to keep track of where you stand. To demand a section of the menu means that relationships are a huge focus in Andromeda." sourcePretty cool stuff! Yeah it sounds great and necessary given that trust seems to be such a big thing now. It was a French preview I believe that said its virtually impossible to gain the loyalty of all the characters (due to strong friendships/enmities). But I'm gonna try my hardest !! THEY WILL LOVE ME *cough*
Same! They WILL love me! We WILL have group hugs because we all love each other!!!!
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Post by Petroshenko on Feb 24, 2017 16:35:02 GMT
I dunno.... I mean, you could be right but I just know that there are a lot, A LOT, of women who enjoy m/m romances. Some, almost exclusively. That's anecdotal evidence though, just as the stereotype that all straight guys are universally crazy for hawt lesbian action. Sure, many like it, but that didn't push number of FemSheps vs. mSheps higher than 20%.
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Post by feainn on Feb 24, 2017 16:36:24 GMT
Happy B-Day Salty Drell ! Yeap... I had another excuse to draw Jaal for today... Jaal's just chilling. Awesome. Happy birthday, Jaal'sabs I feel like I'm wishing a happy bday to actual abs LOL
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Post by feainn on Feb 24, 2017 16:38:53 GMT
Well folks, I'm off to work. Hopefully when I get back they'll be some Juicy Jaal Jerky to enjoy ....... wait.
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Post by Kymira on Feb 24, 2017 16:39:08 GMT
Jaal's just chilling. Awesome. Happy birthday, Jaal'sabs I feel like I'm wishing a happy bday to actual abs LOL Well Jaal's abs DO deserve a Birthday! They need some cake on them too. ..Okay, I need a latte or something.
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Post by Obliviousmiss on Feb 24, 2017 16:40:08 GMT
From the twitter thread - just a neat little gameplay mechanic regarding our relationships with the squad. Not an approval system, but, something similar. Not really a spoiler, but it came from a post-embargo article, so tagged just to be safe: "There is a whole section of the menu dedicated to your crew and detailing your relationship with each one, allowing you to keep track of where you stand. To demand a section of the menu means that relationships are a huge focus in Andromeda." sourcePretty cool stuff! If you've ever played "Until Dawn" they had a standing system quite like that. And my two cents on EA: Hey. Bioware has a HUGE female fan base, more so than any other video game developers if I'm not mistaken. They know this. I see more female gamers playing Bioware games than I do ANYWHERE else.
Now, granted. I'm not one of them, but I know that there are lots of women who find male on male quite hot.
It's just a dumb marketing move on EA's part.
End rant!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 16:41:22 GMT
So here's a tip now that some of you are excited about romancing Jaal. Work at it. Seriously. They said this guy is hard to get close to, so if you blow it, you blow it. That romance tracker will come in handy for sure now!
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Post by relay314 on Feb 24, 2017 16:42:04 GMT
Happy B-Day Salty Drell ! Yeap... I had another excuse to draw Jaal for today... Jaal's just chilling. Awesome. PAPA BLESS
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Post by Salty Drell on Feb 24, 2017 16:44:15 GMT
What exactly number of female characters and female players has to do with decisions on gay male romances? Sure some women play it but it's minority, just like guys playing FemSheps and going for lesbian romances. Statistically, with heavily male-dominated franchise you would also have much increased number of gay & bi men playing which actually should result in even higher focus on male/male romances than Dragon Age lol, not the opposite More just a general sense that it's (straight) dude-bros who like pew pews and sci-fi and blue space babes that play ME, versus the more diverse player base that the DA series has always had. Also, the general perception that female players won't take issue with LGBT characters, regardless of gender, where straight male players might. At least from EA's perspective. And that that's who they're marketing the game to, even now, when they're trying reel in a new audience. Again, it's just my theory, and recent decision's on EA's part with other games seems to support it. Yeah both lesbians and straight guys love to see lesbian romances, but in general only gay guys wanna see gay romances. In general, straight guys either aren't bothered by gay romances so aren't vocal about it, or they hate it and think it's disgusting and are very vocal about that unfortunately. I'm not saying this applies to everyone though.
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Post by Kymira on Feb 24, 2017 16:44:55 GMT
So here's a tip now that some of you are excited about romancing Jaal. Work at it. Seriously. They said this guy is hard to get close to, so if you blow it, you blow it. That romance tracker will come in handy for sure now! Challenge accepted. Him being hard to get makes perfect sense. I'm going to monitor the trust system like a hawk. I like the direction they're taking with this sort of stuff in MEA. Less formulaic INDEED.
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Post by Salty Drell on Feb 24, 2017 16:46:07 GMT
Jaal's just chilling. Awesome. Happy birthday, Jaal'sabs I feel like I'm wishing a happy bday to actual abs LOL Only on this thread can you wish happy birthday to abs. Best thread ever.
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Post by theratpack55 on Feb 24, 2017 16:46:48 GMT
So here's a tip now that some of you are excited about romancing Jaal. Work at it. Seriously. They said this guy is hard to get close to, so if you blow it, you blow it. That romance tracker will come in handy for sure now! I feel I'm going to have one hand on the controller and another on my keyboard, checking guides every step of the way...
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Post by JewlieGhoulie on Feb 24, 2017 16:48:18 GMT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAAL'S ABS!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 16:48:26 GMT
So here's a tip now that some of you are excited about romancing Jaal. Work at it. Seriously. They said this guy is hard to get close to, so if you blow it, you blow it. That romance tracker will come in handy for sure now! Challenge accepted. Him being hard to get makes perfect sense. I'm going to monitor the trust system like a hawk. I like the direction they're taking with this sort of stuff in MEA. Less formulaic INDEED. I love what the guy said in the vid! Jaal's reply to Sara's flirting: "I have deep, complicated feelings about this situation"
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Post by Obliviousmiss on Feb 24, 2017 16:48:39 GMT
So here's a tip now that some of you are excited about romancing Jaal. Work at it. Seriously. They said this guy is hard to get close to, so if you blow it, you blow it. That romance tracker will come in handy for sure now! Multiple saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaves
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Post by avokinelsam on Feb 24, 2017 16:48:42 GMT
Happy Birthday!!!!
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Post by Salty Drell on Feb 24, 2017 16:54:20 GMT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAAL'S ABS! Thank you. I bless you with thy abs.
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Post by maskedbird on Feb 24, 2017 16:57:22 GMT
Oookay, just finished playing catch up, Happy birthday Jaal's abs!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 16:59:01 GMT
Finally decided to make an account just for this thread because all you guys seem really great lol... Seriously still hoping that Jaal is an m/m option too for my and others sake but if he isn't I've kind of begrudgingly made my peace with it. Though he is always gonna be my m!Ryder's canon romance. Just like Garrus was my m!Shep's.
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Post by Salty Drell on Feb 24, 2017 17:00:02 GMT
Oookay, just finished playing catch up, Happy birthday Jaal's abs! Bless you too child.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 17:00:52 GMT
More just a general sense that it's (straight) dude-bros who like pew pews and sci-fi and blue space babes that play ME, versus the more diverse player base that the DA series has always had. Also, the general perception that female players won't take issue with LGBT characters, regardless of gender, where straight male players might. At least from EA's perspective. And that that's who they're marketing the game to, even now, when they're trying reel in a new audience. Again, it's just my theory, and recent decision's on EA's part with other games seems to support it. Yeah both lesbians and straight guys love to see lesbian romances, but in general only gay guys wanna see gay romances. In general, straight guys either aren't bothered by gay romances so aren't vocal about it, or they hate it and think it's disgusting and are very vocal about that unfortunately. I'm not saying this applies to everyone though. I take it you are not familiar with M/M-romance novels and yaoi? Both are mainly aimed for women. M/M-romance novels are mostly written by women, and most readers are women. This is from Amazon (as I read that stuff a lot, I had this in my bookmarks lol): EvidenceThere is also erotica in M/M-romance genre, totally written by women. And those tamer romances have sex in them too, very graphical. Sometimes too much, I would say. This stuff is more popular than you can imagine. In fan fiction M/M-pairings are pretty common too. Fan fiction is mostly written by females. General feeling from my channel is that most comments I get are from women. On my channel, 68% of viewers are females. I do mainly gay-romances. I've done only two het romances, one of them having lots of views but it is over 3 years old and hardly affects to my views anymore.
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