Jaal Ama Darav (Official Thread)

My issue with a Krogan-mance is that, based on ME's track history, we'll likely only get 3 or 4 fully fleshed out romances with male LIs. And with those limited resources, I'd hate for one of those few precious options to be dedicated to something so niche, which will almost surely be played largely for the 'LOL' factor. I don't really see the comparison to Iron Bull being an apt one - size aside he's essentially still a gray human with horns on his head. Other than having two arms and legs, there is nothing remotely human looking about a Krogan. I just don't see very many players going for it. Not judging people who want it, but if it's there hopefully it's just a fling or something. So the resources toward a fully developed romance can be with a male turian or even a different human option instead.

JewlieGhoulie we decided we're going to post info blasts every ten pages so everyone can always catch up by going to the closest 10th page

I reckon we won't get much for the next two days either, since its Sunday and Monday.

Buuut Tuesday's Valentines Day and it seems they might drop something, maybe even the gameplay video, if not that should drop later in the week.

This is awesome!! Thanks to whomever thought it up! Do we know which page it will be on? Like will it be on the 10s? (pg 210 for instance, then 220, etc.)

Yep. So page 200, 210, 220, etc. First one will be on 190.

I certainly hope so.

It's understandable to an extent that this week has been fairly dry, I mean, they are working extremely hard to get the game as polished as they can so it can go Gold. 

But yes ideally next week the Marketing Machine boots up again, and my Hype Levels can get rejuvenated 

The creators were just as unsure about making Garrus an LI for similar reasons. He is not very human looking at all and yet I want to say he was one of the most popular LIs? But I would agree that the Krogan probably wouldn't garner as much attention as Garrus or any turian for that matter. 

 I'm the sort of person that if I was in charge, pandering to the majority only goes so far. Sometimes you have to branch out and make people think outside the box, whether they want to or not. Maybe we are too spoiled by our choices?

One thing that I will knock Bioware for in the ME series - it is always the human lead and two human companions, male and female, that make up the core group of importance. This is the safe route because there is this notion that as we are humans we will relate best to human characters and the aliens are simply an afterthought. I maintain that if the game is well-made and fun to play, it will not matter if a larger focus is placed on your alien companions and that proper story telling will eliminate any potential for not being able to relate to those characters. 
 
It has a very contrived feel to it. I understand wanting to make everyone feel like they get something out of it, but I think there are ways to do that without using the same template over and over again. 

I've never personally experienced a situation where I couldn't relate to a character because they were Alien. I've not been able to relate because of bad writing and other reasons. But a well written, interesting character ? Species is, and should be irrelevant to your ability to relate. Quality of character is what's more important. 

I agree, that is a nice change of pace. I am just biased in that I love turians and wanted another male turian around for me to shamelessly fawn over, which at present there doesn't appear to be one. Ah well, maybe Bioware is keeping mum so that will be more of a surprise. 

I would say his personality, words and mannerisms would probably be the best way to judge how he's written. And a romance with a male Shep is the best way to take notes because she created that Kaidan. ME1 wanted to make him bi, but they didn't go through with it, so I find he sort of came off like those hot guys in school that chase after the girl who has better things to do then go out on dates. Also I found him a bit more... gentle in ME3, even when he and Shep were having trust issues. The hospital scene especially as friends is sweet and I love buying him a gift to make him feel better. His reaction is adorable!

Get some rest and feel better soon Little_Miss_Trancy I am just recovering from being sick too!