Is BSN biased against black characters?

Well, shit...this is different. Generally it's people calling out BioWare.

Carry on, man.

I like Liam because he acts kind of goofy. I liked Jacob alright but I didn't find him as interesting as other characters and I generally didn't like Vivienne because I didn't like her attitude but I liked that she was in the game (not all characters are meant to be liked).

I suppose "race" could always be a motivating factor for some? However, I do think there are some valid reasons not to like these characters due to some of their actions and beliefs.

Vivienne is easily the most unlikable, given her views on mages, the Circles, the Chantry, and how Thedas should "work." If you don't share her very stringent, conservative, and narrow-minded perspective on certain politics, you aren't likely going to get along with her. That being said, I actually found her personality, otherwise, to be quite refreshing and I enjoyed her witty insults at the other companions. She had a special kind of charm and condescension that I found amusing and pleasant at times.

With regard to Jacob, I actually enjoyed his character in ME2. I've heard some had issues with him if they played as FemShep, as he apparently comes off a little strong (I do not know). I've only played as Sheploo, but what I can say is I found Jacob to be interesting, albeit somewhat stale at times. I think the reason many may dislike him in ME3 is due to the whole "infidelity" story BioWare threw in. It's not an issue for Sheploos, but it is an issue for FemSheps who romanced Jacob in ME2. Regardless of whether you romanced him or not, he will always go with a new woman, who also happens to be pregnant. That's less of an issue of the character and more of a blunder on BioWare's part, however.

As far as Liam is concerned, he's impulsive, reckless, and a bit silly. His antics get the crew in a lot of trouble, even though he really does want to do the right thing. I don't really have too much of an issue with him (he also has the best loyalty mission by a landslide). I can definitely see why those who take the mission far more seriously would have issues with Liam. Of course, those same individuals should also take issue with Peebee, as she's no better.

I don't think it really has anything to do with their race (for most players) at all. I think it's just a matter of character flaws that make the companions unappealing for some.

Anderson is easily one of the most liked and best characters in the entire Mass Effect franchise.

They are just badly written characters.  What more needs be said? 


Ah I get it now, doing a little fishing are we? :smh:

Jacob was boring and stand-offish, and his romance ark was super creepy.

Liam was a liability to my crew and my efforts as pathfinder (and I could not call him out on it).

LOVED Vivienne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Liam is fun, I loved his loyalty mission and Viv is one of my fav characters in DAI. The only one out of that list I dislike is Jacob but then I disliked most of the ME2 cast so he wasn't singled out. I thought his writing was poor, his visual design was painful (dear god that body suit), none of which has anything to do with race.... the only thing which might count was the fact I find his voice actor was grating, so its possible what I am actually bias against is american accents

THIS!  All, day long, this. Anderson was my all time favorite NPC in the ME series.  Total bad-ass, stayed behind on earth to fight reapers.  I cried like a baby at the end of ME3 when he was sitting there with Shep, looking out over the battle, and bleeding out.
Sorry to get off topic...I don't get enough opportunity to gush about Anderson.

I didn't shed a tear but that final scene with Anderson punched me right in the feels. 

He might be my favorite character that wasn't on the squad as well. I'd have to give it some thought. He's definitely my favorite Alliance character not named Shepard.

Others have already said it, but Anderson is easily one of the most liked and Iconic figures of the MET. It's not skin color, it's bad writing.

Irrelevant comparison.  Vivienne is a chantry supporter, while Morrigan and Flemeth are outsiders who could give a shit about the chantry. That right there is a HUGE difference, especially in the mind of players who were really into the mage stuff. The only BIAS for most folks there is a religious/political one, NOT a racial one.

I personally liked Vivienne for the very reasons you state (she was smart and not afraid to show it), but alot of folks do not because she, as Morrigan would say, allowed herself to be imprisoned and actually glorifies in an establishment that does that to mages. Sure, she was successful as a prisoner, but I doubt Morrigan would consider her anything more than yet another chained mage.

Well let's see... Jacob is that guy that I had to keep having to rez in a fight because his "Good Stuff" wasn't really all that good. Not to mention that trying to talk to him was a chore. Just felt like he didn't want to be bothered by anyone. I didn't care for Vivienne's character that much at all. And because there were more companions to choose from in DAI I simply didn't have to choose her.Having said that I didn't care for Morrigan's attitude all that much either, but it made for some fun party banter. Liam is ok. I've taken him questing as much as my other companions. So I honestly could not say if it's a BSN thing, but I think it's more about how that character is written and how many companions they have to compete against for my attention.

People love to hate Vivienne. She's fine.

The problem with Liam and Jacob is that they're written by a certain person who has trouble writing dialogue that makes sense, especially when it comes to black men. I feel like my IQ drops every time I talk to Liam, he is that awful.