Living in a game of your choice.

[Casual Shinji]

Definately the Mass Effect universe.

Space adventures galore. And if the Asari go for Krogan they'll go for anyone, right?

 

[Padwolf]

You may think me insane but quite possibly Fallout 3. That game has my heart.

Though I would love to live in the Harvest Moon world or Rune Factory. Harvest Moon is really peaceful, Rune Factory is more fantasy and I get to have a pet wolf. However I think too much peace will annoy me eventually. The Pokemon world is another choice. Ever since I was young I've wanted to live in that world. There's so many worlds to choose from.

 

[blazearmoru]

Star Ocean Universe.

 

[Jamous]

Okami would be pretty cool. Learning the Celestial Brush techniques would be awesome. There's also Minecraft because BUILD STUFF WOOOO. Finally Borderlands. Because fuck it. It'd be hilarious. Also respawn stations!

 

[rob_simple]

Crackdown. I would love to spend my day jumping around rooftops, collecting orbs that made me jump higher and beating up criminals to get stronger so I could pick up a bus for no real reason other than it was there.

 

[Keith K]

-Pokemon certainly seems like a rad universe to be in. (Seriously, where's the MMO?)
-The worlds in F-Zero and WipEout are also pretty cool.
-Mass Effect would be awesome but clearly not the safest option. In much the same way, the Metroid universe and Star Wars universe seem like cool but unsafe options.
-The Megaman universe seems pretty awesome between bouts of rogue robot apocalypse. The Battle Network series would be particularly cool.
-Ivalice
-Spira during the calm
-10000 BC in Chrono Trigger

 

[IronMit]

Pokemon!

 

[BoredAussieGamer]

One of my Sim City 4 saves where I cheated my ass through to give myself crap tons of money.

There would be practically no problems. And if there are any, they would be sorted out in seconds. Not to mention all the cool shit and clean energy there would be. And taxes would be incredibly low.

 

[Mylinkay Asdara]

Yeah... overall I think the loss of immortality thing was a little bit like the smallpox and other diseases that killed off natives in the New World when it got discovered - unintentional, but devastating and no one took appropriate steps to try to limit the damages - which makes it almost seem intentional, but it isn't actually. Something close to that.

I dunno, how was anyone, ANYONE suppose to know that Humans cause Elves to loose their immortality, and at the same time how are they suppose to stop an infectious mortality? I mean, in the grand scheme of things I'd say mortality isn't such a bad thing. It gives reason to not be an idiot, breeding becomes more needed than EVER, and imagine having people in the 12th century still alive today...yeah forward thinking requires newer brains. So yeah, I have always been interested in finding out whether or not the Elves may have done something first to cause the Humans to be dicks. I'm kind of sick of Humans always being the dickbags in, well most genres to be honest, but especilly in RPGs. That's why I liked Mass Effect because while Humans were shown as over eager a majority of our society (bar Cerberus) was able to intergrate into the whole council races citadel comission buddies panel (and it only took them 30 or so years(which was spent fighting the Turians but both sides have moments where they were being the dick)). So yeah, personally I also wouldn't wanna live in the DA universe (I just find it boring with only one sort of unique race(Kossith(Qunari))), and while I accept that it is VERY debatable to which game universe contains more prejudice I (and I think most people agree with me here) like the idea of 10 unique intelligent races living together and how they interact.

Well, no of course they couldn't know - but neither did the Europeans know that germs were killing natives as they hadn't developed solid germ-theory yet even for themselves.

The mortality of the Elves being spun on a positive is... a stretch for me. They were walking around with new people and those from the ancient days all together - the extreme elderly would sleep when they were tired of life or needed to make room for new growth and their wisdom would be preserved with them but they would move out of the way. Also - their society would have been much different for their longevity than a mortal society would function in terms of holding office, governing, titles etc. I'm sure.

I am curious if the humans were provoked or not - but it doesn't seem as though they were from what we know now - more that they were an expanding population and did what expanding populations with sufficient military (or magical) strength do and encroached on the territory of others to continue expanding and progressing. My suspicion is that the Tevinters wanted some magic the Elves had and refused to share that we haven't heard about, but that's pure speculation.

 

[bug_of_war]

Well, no of course they couldn't know - but neither did the Europeans know that germs were killing natives as they hadn't developed solid germ-theory yet even for themselves.

The mortality of the Elves being spun on a positive is... a stretch for me. They were walking around with new people and those from the ancient days all together - the extreme elderly would sleep when they were tired of life or needed to make room for new growth and their wisdom would be preserved with them but they would move out of the way. Also - their society would have been much different for their longevity than a mortal society would function in terms of holding office, governing, titles etc. I'm sure.

I am curious if the humans were provoked or not - but it doesn't seem as though they were from what we know now - more that they were an expanding population and did what expanding populations with sufficient military (or magical) strength do and encroached on the territory of others to continue expanding and progressing. My suspicion is that the Tevinters wanted some magic the Elves had and refused to share that we haven't heard about, but that's pure speculation.

As for Elves loosing their mortality, I always saw their anger (in both DA and TES) as more a hissy fit, like when a child gets their favourite toy taken away (I know extended lifespan is more than just a toy, but that's my analogy). I really think the Elves in DA dealt with it better than the Elves in TES though, as they don't exactly go to war against Human kind for something that literally was their fault, whilst in TES it is speculated that the gods are the reason for the Elves' mortality, and the Altmer are pissed as all hell (but the Dunmer see it as a test of character so I guess there is at least a section of 'pure' Elves that have a similar reaction to the Elves in DA). I really think that the Elves being pissed of for something that happened thousands of years ago and to a generation so far back to be a little fickle. I understand their anger for the slavery, that's totally valid but the whole, "Damn it, my species use to be immortal 1000s of years ago" always seemed like something not worth being angry at. It's like if we were constantly angry at the fact that we use to be able to climb trees really well, or were stronger, or use to be able to use our appendix, it's so long ago that it doesn't matter. You would think that (in both universes) a creature that is born knowing that they are not the first, but actually one of billions to be mortal would not care, but (again, in both universes) it seems as though they get indoctrinated into believing that it is something they HAVE to have back.

I really just don't like how either universe has dealt with how the Elves and Humans came into conflict as I feel as though we're never getting the full story. In TES the most information we get is that Elves got scared that the Humans breed fast and "divide and conquer" the land, and in DA we get told that Humans and Chantry are assholes. So basically, I would prefer to get the Elves side of the story in TES, and the Humans side of the story in DA.

 

[Mylinkay Asdara]

Well, no of course they couldn't know - but neither did the Europeans know that germs were killing natives as they hadn't developed solid germ-theory yet even for themselves.

The mortality of the Elves being spun on a positive is... a stretch for me. They were walking around with new people and those from the ancient days all together - the extreme elderly would sleep when they were tired of life or needed to make room for new growth and their wisdom would be preserved with them but they would move out of the way. Also - their society would have been much different for their longevity than a mortal society would function in terms of holding office, governing, titles etc. I'm sure.

I am curious if the humans were provoked or not - but it doesn't seem as though they were from what we know now - more that they were an expanding population and did what expanding populations with sufficient military (or magical) strength do and encroached on the territory of others to continue expanding and progressing. My suspicion is that the Tevinters wanted some magic the Elves had and refused to share that we haven't heard about, but that's pure speculation.

As for Elves loosing their mortality, I always saw their anger (in both DA and TES) as more a hissy fit, like when a child gets their favourite toy taken away (I know extended lifespan is more than just a toy, but that's my analogy). I really think the Elves in DA dealt with it better than the Elves in TES though, as they don't exactly go to war against Human kind for something that literally was their fault, whilst in TES it is speculated that the gods are the reason for the Elves' mortality, and the Altmer are pissed as all hell (but the Dunmer see it as a test of character so I guess there is at least a section of 'pure' Elves that have a similar reaction to the Elves in DA). I really think that the Elves being pissed of for something that happened thousands of years ago and to a generation so far back to be a little fickle. I understand their anger for the slavery, that's totally valid but the whole, "Damn it, my species use to be immortal 1000s of years ago" always seemed like something not worth being angry at. It's like if we were constantly angry at the fact that we use to be able to climb trees really well, or were stronger, or use to be able to use our appendix, it's so long ago that it doesn't matter. You would think that (in both universes) a creature that is born knowing that they are not the first, but actually one of billions to be mortal would not care, but (again, in both universes) it seems as though they get indoctrinated into believing that it is something they HAVE to have back.

I really just don't like how either universe has dealt with how the Elves and Humans came into conflict as I feel as though we're never getting the full story. In TES the most information we get is that Elves got scared that the Humans breed fast and "divide and conquer" the land, and in DA we get told that Humans and Chantry are assholes. So basically, I would prefer to get the Elves side of the story in TES, and the Humans side of the story in DA.

Well, but, y'see, the Elves in DA believe (rightly or wrongly, we're not entirely sure) that they can regain their immortality by living apart from humans again, so it isn't quite as "gone forever" as the gods granted grace of TES. The Dalish assistant keeper will say that Dalish live much longer than their city elf counterparts by remaining isolated from as much human contact as possible - Zathrian aside of course who had that whole curse-link thing happening. So rather than an act of 1,000 years ago, it's an ongoing suppression of immortality they still possess by making them live co-mingled with humans so they don't "revert" to worship of their own gods - and thus stunt the goals of the Chant of Light coming from all corners, yadda yadda, see previous discussion of Chantry goals and intentions.

 

[bug_of_war]

Well, but, y'see, the Elves in DA believe (rightly or wrongly, we're not entirely sure) that they can regain their immortality by living apart from humans again, so it isn't quite as "gone forever" as the gods granted grace of TES. The Dalish assistant keeper will say that Dalish live much longer than their city elf counterparts by remaining isolated from as much human contact as possible - Zathrian aside of course who had that whole curse-link thing happening. So rather than an act of 1,000 years ago, it's an ongoing suppression of immortality they still possess by making them live co-mingled with humans so they don't "revert" to worship of their own gods - and thus stunt the goals of the Chant of Light coming from all corners, yadda yadda, see previous discussion of Chantry goals and intentions.

I didn't think the Elves in the cities were put there because of the Chantry wanting them to keep them mortal, more more because the Humans in general just wanted them there for the sake of free labour. I missed the section in talking to the Dalish because my ever lasting love of the badassery that is Werewolves made me choose them over the Dalish (Kind of hilarious seeing as how my character was a Dale), so I never got the info saying that the Dales live longer. Theoretically it could be because of the stress and work load that the city Elves go through as compared to the Dales that really don't do much other than hunt, patrol, eat, fuck, and sit around a campfire, so it could be argued that the life of the Dales is easier and thus allows them to live longer because they're not forced to be rape dolls/free labour/breath and eat shit. In TES series the Elves still have extended lifespans compared to the Humans and yet they, unlike the Elves in DA flat out say that they're the best race ever. Unlike the DA Elves whom use to be immortal and may possibly regain their immortality, the Elves in TES have no chance of getting back their immortality (which was not stolen from the by another mortal race) and yet claim that they are the most advanced and best race in TES universe. So at least in DA the Elves while not wanting to live with the Humans, they do not stand up and say, "We're better than the Dwarves, Humans, and Kossith". The Elves in DA seem more humble than the Elves in TES, in fact ALL species in DA (except for the Qunari) seem to have more humility than ANY species in TES.

 

[Fijiman]

For me it's mostly between the world of Minecraft and the world of Saints Row. Both could be really fun, especially if you have a friend or two. My back up choice would be the world of Fallout New Vegas.

 

[Gunjester]

Dragon Age if I could be a super-powerful apostate, like Hawke. Or possibly the main character in the upcoming one. Not a grey warden, since they die young.

If not, I'd become Arisen from Dragon's Dogma, it's a world where you don't bother to understand things, are able to use any ability, magical or physical, with enough training and can crush even the largest and most feared opponents.

 

[Mylinkay Asdara]

Well, but, y'see, the Elves in DA believe (rightly or wrongly, we're not entirely sure) that they can regain their immortality by living apart from humans again, so it isn't quite as "gone forever" as the gods granted grace of TES. The Dalish assistant keeper will say that Dalish live much longer than their city elf counterparts by remaining isolated from as much human contact as possible - Zathrian aside of course who had that whole curse-link thing happening. So rather than an act of 1,000 years ago, it's an ongoing suppression of immortality they still possess by making them live co-mingled with humans so they don't "revert" to worship of their own gods - and thus stunt the goals of the Chant of Light coming from all corners, yadda yadda, see previous discussion of Chantry goals and intentions.

I didn't think the Elves in the cities were put there because of the Chantry wanting them to keep them mortal, more more because the Humans in general just wanted them there for the sake of free labour. I missed the section in talking to the Dalish because my ever lasting love of the badassery that is Werewolves made me choose them over the Dalish (Kind of hilarious seeing as how my character was a Dale), so I never got the info saying that the Dales live longer. Theoretically it could be because of the stress and work load that the city Elves go through as compared to the Dales that really don't do much other than hunt, patrol, eat, fuck, and sit around a campfire, so it could be argued that the life of the Dales is easier and thus allows them to live longer because they're not forced to be rape dolls/free labour/breath and eat shit. In TES series the Elves still have extended lifespans compared to the Humans and yet they, unlike the Elves in DA flat out say that they're the best race ever. Unlike the DA Elves whom use to be immortal and may possibly regain their immortality, the Elves in TES have no chance of getting back their immortality (which was not stolen from the by another mortal race) and yet claim that they are the most advanced and best race in TES universe. So at least in DA the Elves while not wanting to live with the Humans, they do not stand up and say, "We're better than the Dwarves, Humans, and Kossith". The Elves in DA seem more humble than the Elves in TES, in fact ALL species in DA (except for the Qunari) seem to have more humility than ANY species in TES.

Well, let me clarify: the City Elves aren't kept in the cities, as such - for suppression of their Immortality or any other specified reason. However, they are expected to live amongst, and not apart from, humans and to embrace the Chanty's teachings the same as everyone else. It was living apart, in the Dales and trying to reconnect with their own culture and gods that brought the wrath of the Chantry down upon them with the Exalted March of the Dales and since then they have not been granted any lands to call their own or permitted to create any all-Elf settlements. The Dalish defy this and so they are harassed and have no real protection under the law from that harassment. Free / cheap labor (depending on the state of servitude or slavery) is the economic reason to keep the Elves in cities and oppress them with second class citizenship and curtailed rights. They have no representation in any government and aren't allowed to institute their own either.

It could be stress, poor living conditions, bad diet, overwork, high violent crime rates of the ghetto etc. that cause the life span discrepancy - The wild and living as subsistence hunter gatherers isn't an easy lifestyle either, mind. I get the impression that's not the case, as the First in question says we are talking about double to triple life-span or better in that bit of dialog. Ten - fifteen years, sure maybe conditions - double or triple is something else I think.

Elves in DA certainly do not have a superiority complex - even the Dalish are not really on a superiority kick so much as they are bitter and disgusted about the plight of their people being ignored, both by the humans and the elves who have accepted the yoke of city living. They seem peaceful about the idea of preserving as much as can be preserved until the eventual day when Elves are given a fair shake again and can revitalize their culture. When they got the Dales they didn't start the conflict with the Chantry, they just didn't want to worship Andraste and her Maker because they believed she as a great lady who had helped them, but not a god and not one of their gods. Again, the First covers this - they honor Andraste for helping them be free from slavery under the majority of the Tevinter, but they don't actually worship her or her Maker. Merrill goes into it some too - she says the Chant is pretty but she doesn't need to borrow another story to explain the world, her people already have one.

TES Elves - some are very haughty some are not. Technically I believe all Mer (non Men) are a strain of Elves from antiquity that diverged according to Mythic forces (gods, deadra, etc.) interacting with and still tinkering on the world. I'm not 110% sure on that one though - we need a TES lore expert; I'm much more up on my DA lore than my TES lore although I am not sure I'd say expert in either because I don't engage in the extra-game materials like the novels the comics and so on, which sometimes become additions to the canon and sometimes operate semi-independently. I stick to what's in the games as much as possible, with some supplemental knowledge from having been a denizen of the Bioware DA boards for some years and reading author/producer comments there.

 

[NinjaSniperAssassin]

Persona 4 - sleep during school, chill with cute girls or fight monsters after school and do homework in 5 seconds in the evening. Plus, doing well in school actually makes you popular! What's not to like?

 

[uzo]

I'm surprised no one's mentioned it yet:

The Sims because flooboodah hippup hippledee kwawlow kwinter huripiter sofbaf dee HAHAHA! Sassutah?

But seriously ... hrmm ... howsabout Chronicles of Valkyria / whatever it's called ?

Besides the whole Imperial invasion/WWII thing, and the Jew-like oppression of the Darukusu-jin (sorry - only played the Japanese version so don't know the name in English), Gallia looked like a lovely place to live.

I could very much imagine myself seeing Welkin Gunther drawing his pictures on my way to town to visit Alicia's bakery; hearing Rosie singing in the club as myself and Largo stumble drunkenly from pub to pub. After the war of course.

Don't want to get run over by one of those fucking tanks like (too) many of my squadmates.

I also dig the uniforms and the quirky-Japanese-imagination-of-Old-World-innocence - like being in a desperate struggle for your homeland, yet still worrying about a flying pig (instead of just turning it into bacon). Squad mascot? Jessh. We've got Edelweiss for that!

 

[TallanKhan]

Bring on the Mass Effect universe for me.

 

[Mossberg Shotty]

Dark souls, because I love a good challenge! :3

That would be great, assuming you were one of the lucky(?) few who had the dark sign, otherwise....

Dark Souls: One Life Mode.