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Post by Kimberly on Feb 25, 2017 3:12:45 GMT
Wow I love Liam, but I keep forgetting about him lol We got a video with him today at least! I don't think we've seen a huge amount of Cora either honestly, mostly just Peebee. I want the basics on everyone, even the elusive crew members.
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Post by nikkuhlee on Feb 25, 2017 3:13:57 GMT
Goodnight, various people!
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Post by feainn on Feb 25, 2017 3:16:42 GMT
I'm off too. My peepers are burning. Night guys
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Post by Salty Drell on Feb 25, 2017 3:18:07 GMT
But really I should get some sleep. Night people. 🙂
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Post by Oleander on Feb 25, 2017 3:19:50 GMT
I've learned a lot about different sexualities since being at the old bsn..Natashina summed up 2 in the romance thread pretty well. Okay, the most likely way that BioWare would approach an asexual romance is through demisexuality. Demisexuality is like asexuality, but with a difference. Asexuals traditionally experience romance, but zero sex drive. They can get married, have kids, be in love and have no interest in sex. Demisexuals, on the other hand, do experience sex interest when they are deeply emotionally invested in someone but not otherwise. For example, an asexual can see an attractive person and never see them sexually. A demisexual is the same, only they do get turned on looking at their partner. An asexual romance would not likely involve sex at all, rather leading to cuddling or otherwise just talking. You can have a romance arc without the sex, and you can make the romance lines more about getting comfortable with holding each other or just being intimate in general. Also, having a character like that, who's got little-no-sex drive that's human, would be a nice change of pace for some players. Merrill's romance from DA2 would have fit that perfectly except for it was confirmed that she was indeed bisexual by David Gaider. Otherwise, kinda think along those lines. Heavy on the romance, very light with any aspect of overt sexual desire. Just a quick note as this is mostly correct but asexuality is pretty complex and a broad thing. It means different things to different people, and a large amount of differences can fall under it. All you need to be ace is to not feel sexual attraction, it's not that you don't have a sex drive. Although there are aces that are like that! There are also ace people that are sex repulsed and some who are indifferent. I feel like a better way to think of it is not as a separate sexuality itself but as a modifier on how you approach and feel about relationships. Also you can be bi and also be asexual. (i'm pan and ace) Sorry kinda off topic just wanted to throw it out cause I feel like asexuality is really complex and can actually be approached in many different ways. There is no one way to be ace. ^^ ontopic: I managed to catch up on this thread at a reasonable time but I'm so busy today!! No Jaal bio still Liam's voice is very nice but I'm sorry I have no interest in humans... edit: and yet I'm still the slowest ever!! went up two pages while typing this and everyone went to bed. xD
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Post by Rynnju on Feb 25, 2017 3:26:40 GMT
This is so funny It's like this guy is me. If I was a guy and a BioWare dev. The fact that the last one was Waluigi of all characters made it so much funnier.
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Post by Little_Miss_Trancy on Feb 25, 2017 3:36:14 GMT
No I can totally see Ryder cuddled up on Jaal's lap and them cuddling. He's so huge! I'm into the size difference.I love it because I think of all the animation potential Think about it, if Ryder makes the first move, she's got to tippy-toe to kiss him! Or jump up and wrap her arms around his neck, maybe even pull on his cape to make him lean over. And Jaal can totally scoop her up in his arms with little effort...and,and... *trails off* SO CUTE
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Post by kissed by fire on Feb 25, 2017 3:44:01 GMT
Boy, I hate my long commute from work. It makes catching up that much harder. I just got here and everyone is going to bed!
Well, looks like it was a quiet day for news, other than going gold, specs being released, and the video with Liam. Both good things! My computer *should* play it, although it's not quite at minimum specs. The CPU is just barely under, though, but would probably be fine. However, I am armed with my tax return, and I'm going to throw money into upgrading my CPU, GPU and RAM. I already have everything picked out, just gotta go see my computer guy and get his opinion on it. I could in theory do it myself, but I'm afraid of replacing my CPU by myself... but changing out my GPU and adding RAM shouldn't be hard. Anyways, I'll see what the guy says....
Oh, if anyone is playing on PC, feel free to add me -- just let me know you're from the Jaal thread. Origin screen name is Starlilica. I'm sure my boyfriend and I will be up to playing MP after we've finished the main game -- or during, if I understand the way MP is connected to SP.
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Post by Gludipow on Feb 25, 2017 3:52:49 GMT
This is so funny It's like this guy is me. If I was a guy and a BioWare dev. The fact that the last one was Waluigi of all characters made it so much funnier. I swear, that guy is my spirit animal...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2017 4:13:05 GMT
Tom Taylorson @taylorson There just....there aren't words. Ian S. Frazier @tibermoono.O
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2017 4:21:36 GMT
I'm hesitant to generalize but I've noticed this too. I think it's part of the reason why some on Reddit seem almost hostile toward him. Because they know a lot of women are going nuts! It's just kind of strange and it happens with every female fan favorite. I noticed a similar reaction to characters like Cullen. Somewhat to Solas too, but there's more that goes into that (like the fact that he all out wrecked the protagonist power fantasy). Yeah I'm a bit surprised! They don't even know him yet and are saying they won't even bother with him because he looks weak. Pssst... Suvi's (Science Officer) voice actor was just revealed by Caroline so we are getting closer! Good morning everyone. I really wish I would sleep more than 6 hours a night but no can do, I wake up in ass crack of the dawn. I've noticed this trend too, a long time ago. Characters meant to be LI's for females are generally disliked by male gamers. Not by all, but it is very common. Of course they don't admit it, they just say he is "weak" or (my fave) "a whiner". Kaidan was a whiner, Carth Onasis was a whiner, Thane was a whiner, this and that character was a whiner. If the dude is bi/gay-LI, it ofc gets even worse because now he has a lepre too. It's pathetic. I say this as a (trans)man: There are too many men who have huge problems with their masculinity, and they are projecting. The supposed weakness they see all around them in other men, is their own weakness. We need several more generations before this will not be an issue anymore. Not long ago I read a blog-post from one guy who was adamant in his opinion that Adam Jensen is a total pussy, because you know, he shows some feelings now and then, and he had a girl friend in the beginning of DE:HR. I didn't know if to laugh or cry.
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Post by JayKay on Feb 25, 2017 4:26:37 GMT
Hey guys I was just looking for more stuff on Jaal and noticed something. Straight guys outside of our forum seem to feel almost threatened by him, calling him a chick's sci-fi wet dream fanfic lol I'm hesitant to generalize but I've noticed this too. I think it's part of the reason why some on Reddit seem almost hostile toward him too. Because they know a lot of women are going nuts! It's just kind of strange and it happens with every female fan favorite. I noticed a similar reaction to characters like Cullen. Somewhat to Solas too, but there's more that goes into that (like the fact that he all out wrecked the protagonist power fantasy). When the game comes out, I predict Jaal fans will get their share of ridicule. I've been around the block too many times to think otherwise. I do frequent the ME subreddit and I can't say I've seen any down-right hostility -- a little bit of "really?", sure, but that usually ends with a "well that's the ME fandom for you" or "you do you, fam." Also, to be fair, Cullen and ESPECIALLY Solas has some aspects that are at least unsavory enough for fans to be hostile about. I am quite honestly surprised that Jaal has the most active character thread. Like, no other character thread is close to it. I mean, it's great you guys are excited for someone completely new. I just did not expected it to be this big and active. I know -- it speaks volumes that the only way I was finally able to catch up with the thread was because everyone was going to bed! About these loyalty missions... will we get everyone's on the squad? Or with this new system we might get just with the ones whose "trust" we gain? Bet on the second I think it's going to be different, but not THAT hard. They have said that it is possible to have all your companions 100% trust you, it just takes some work. My guess is that it'll be about the same as Dragon Age Inquisition. None except jaal of course for one, then all but jaal for a second one, just to see what would happen < I love Javik's citadel dlc scene, probably the most beautiful thing to exist, though I've never personally gotten is as my playthroughs with shepard start out with intent then silently the space raptor begins to worm into view and all original intentions were out the window... Javik VS. Blasto was the best thing about that DLC! The whole script was like a Michael Bay b-movie! Every once in a while I will get one particular line from that scene, "Oh now, it's Soverign's half-brother, Sluggard!" stuck in my head and I'll start to giggle. Suaimhneas Here you can see it better! Females are skinnier but they also seem attached. I apologize in advance if it looks like I'm trying to ruin him for some of you, but from this angle, from this facial expression, all I can think of is this: Just wait 'till everyone starts changing their names to various body-parts of characters... "Jaal's monocle" "Peebee's belly-button" "Drak's quad" Thanks for the ideas! So here's a thought. Do you think Jaal with give Ryder a nickname? I loved that Thane called Shepard "Siha" and since it would be weird for all the characters to call you Ryder, I can see Jaal giving you a name in his language. I could definitely see something like that. Like, if Ryder does the main path of the story that really helps the Angaran people, Jaal might give you a name that means "Defender of the People" or something along those lines. And, of course, if you romance him, he calls you something that roughly translates to "my heart." I want Ryder to sit on Jaal's thighs. Is that pervy? I feel like it's pervy. I don't even mean it quite that way, they're just...so THICK! They look nice to sit on. No I can totally see Ryder cuddled up on Jaal's lap and them cuddling. He's so huge! I'm into the size difference. I think that's part of a lot of interests in these squadmates -- I know a lot of the Vetra thread has had people going, "I'mma climb that turian like a tree!"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2017 4:30:08 GMT
While I'd love Jaal to be a romanceable by Scott, I'm honestly not super worried if he isn't as I'm genuinely excited about being his friend, he seems like a really captivating squadmate. I don't want another Garrus, I want to taste him Or another Thane. The frustration was real.
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Post by Davrin's boobs on Feb 25, 2017 4:55:20 GMT
I don't want another Garrus, I want to taste him Or another Thane. The frustration was real. Don't get me start talking about Thane because I remember those unused dubbed lines fro Bro!Shep and my heart is sadder It's 5:40 a.m here and I'm in Tumblr spamming about MShenko out of frustration about this whole situation xD
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Post by JayKay on Feb 25, 2017 5:15:19 GMT
I don't want another Garrus, I want to taste him Or another Thane. The frustration was real. Just drop some acid, that apparently yields the same result.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2017 5:36:01 GMT
Or another Thane. The frustration was real. Don't get me start talking about Thane because I remember those unused dubbed lines fro Bro!Shep and my heart is sadder It's 5:40 a.m here and I'm in Tumblr spamming about MShenko out of frustration about this whole situation xD Ex-K-pop-blogger here, lol. I can still make a mean gif, but I don't do tumblr anymore, not for any reasons. It is a stressful place, or I'm just too introverted (or old) for it.
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Post by The Elder King on Feb 25, 2017 5:36:36 GMT
Tom Taylorson @taylorson There just....there aren't words. Ian S. Frazier @tibermoono.O I wonder if this count as a tease/hint for the romance.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2017 5:37:35 GMT
Or another Thane. The frustration was real. Just drop some acid, that apparently yields the same result. We will never know
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2017 5:42:09 GMT
Tom Taylorson @taylorson There just....there aren't words. Ian S. Frazier @tibermoono.O I wonder if this count as a tease/hint for the romance. I didn't think about that...OMG. Now I'm all over the place. If Jaal is Bi, I promise to rethink my status as a believer in a reincarnation and thank God on my knees.
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Post by Obiwancomeblowme on Feb 25, 2017 6:15:34 GMT
I was away binge watching The Good Place (excellent show by the way, highly recommend). Did I miss anything? 15 pages have been added since I last looked. My body wants good news.
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Post by Davrin's boobs on Feb 25, 2017 6:22:36 GMT
Obiwancomeblowme nothing new as far I know. ps. I f*cking love your nickname XDDD
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Post by Obiwancomeblowme on Feb 25, 2017 6:25:56 GMT
Obiwancomeblowme nothing new as far I know. ps. I f*cking love your nickname XDDD Thanks! I am sad now though. ;-; rip Jaal feels Attachments:
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Post by Panda on Feb 25, 2017 6:35:02 GMT
So I figured out what Jaal smells like: soap and hunger Don't worry it's not scientific graph about his sweat. Just generator: herosmellslike.com/
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Post by Jaal Ama Darav (Kierro) on Feb 25, 2017 6:50:02 GMT
Its someone who doesn't experience sexual attraction. Also astronomy is my favourite part of all science. Astronomy is so much more interesting than physics, *Cassandra disgusted-noise*, I guess that's why we all like Mass Effect Although I thought you'd be more of a biology person, since you like..."investigating" Jaal's abs Ehh... I'm not too into abs, not personal Wishful . I'm more into personallity than looks, like 70/30. Yeah cliché but still.
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Post by gaycaravaggio on Feb 25, 2017 7:11:54 GMT
Tom Taylorson @taylorson There just....there aren't words. Ian S. Frazier @tibermoono.O I wonder if this count as a tease/hint for the romance. I actually interpreted this as Frazier being weirded out by it. I've never seen someone use the "o.O" or "O.o" emoticon as a positive reaction.
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