Same-sex Relationships Mass Effect 3
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Will Garrus be an option? That's all I care about 
In all seriousness, I'm glad they finally added the option. Surprised it hasn't been there from the start.
In all seriousness, I'm glad they finally added the option. Surprised it hasn't been there from the start.
awesome! i dont think im going to use that option, but im glad its there.
one thing i wonder, though, is if we'll be allowed deeper, more platonic relationship options for the in-game crushes. my Shep stuck it out until the Lair of the Shadow Broker DLC, so that left me want to talk to and learn more about the characters on my crew, and then running into a wall as soon as they got shot down.
You aren't twelve, youre a member of a super-elite, near-suicidal team bent on saving an entire galaxy. so i dont wub yoo. suck it up, ya fuckin sissy, and tell me what your political inclination is!
one thing i wonder, though, is if we'll be allowed deeper, more platonic relationship options for the in-game crushes. my Shep stuck it out until the Lair of the Shadow Broker DLC, so that left me want to talk to and learn more about the characters on my crew, and then running into a wall as soon as they got shot down.
You aren't twelve, youre a member of a super-elite, near-suicidal team bent on saving an entire galaxy. so i dont wub yoo. suck it up, ya fuckin sissy, and tell me what your political inclination is!
Though I am happy for same-sex gamers to at last have more options then Liara or the Consort in ME, I am somewhat concerned that said same-sex gamers, and even straight gamers, might jump to the conclusion that many of the previously introduced or core characters will suddenly become Bi-Sexual when there was never any indication that they were. Frankly, due to a higher quality level of writers over Dragon Age and greater level of expectation, BioWare is without a doubt going to avoid making the same mistakes it made with Origin's sequel. In other words, Kaiden suddenly being down for Man on Man action is highly unlikely.
Tali is also a popular option, but frankly, with all due respect, the same sex community was always grasping at straws. Tali's dialogue to a F!Shepard was more familial then romantic; to Tali, F!Shepard was like a heroic big sister. Yes, there was the cut/file hidden dialogue, but the fact that said dialogue was never used in-game none the less establishes the orientation of the character. The argument of the linking suits is defeated by the fact that Tali's aunt, as well as other Quarians, link suits as not *just* a sign of intimacy in the romantic sense, but as a sign of close friendship, family love, and trust. Tali even confirms that in dialogue with both sexes, though with a M!Shepard she obviously goes a bit further.
Given that Casey mentioned that the game would be trying to avoid new Romances, I think it's quite likely that the same sex LIs will be a mix of the two new characters (possibly) and non-squadmate NPCs. An example of the later being the Consort, Investigator Parasini, Shiala, etc. Given that Mass Effect 3 is meant to be the culmination of a highly immersive, somewhat serious, action adventure epic, suddenly making non-same sex characters Bi-Sexual would break said immersion and reduce the narrative of character development to an almost cliche, tongue and cheek status.
That said, these are just my opinions and observations. If said views turn out to be incorrect I will still feel quite happy for same sex gamers and will still enjoy ME3 in a big way. I just don't want to see folks getting their hopes up simply because of the concessions made in DA2 which were, frankly, poorly implemented.
Tali is also a popular option, but frankly, with all due respect, the same sex community was always grasping at straws. Tali's dialogue to a F!Shepard was more familial then romantic; to Tali, F!Shepard was like a heroic big sister. Yes, there was the cut/file hidden dialogue, but the fact that said dialogue was never used in-game none the less establishes the orientation of the character. The argument of the linking suits is defeated by the fact that Tali's aunt, as well as other Quarians, link suits as not *just* a sign of intimacy in the romantic sense, but as a sign of close friendship, family love, and trust. Tali even confirms that in dialogue with both sexes, though with a M!Shepard she obviously goes a bit further.
Given that Casey mentioned that the game would be trying to avoid new Romances, I think it's quite likely that the same sex LIs will be a mix of the two new characters (possibly) and non-squadmate NPCs. An example of the later being the Consort, Investigator Parasini, Shiala, etc. Given that Mass Effect 3 is meant to be the culmination of a highly immersive, somewhat serious, action adventure epic, suddenly making non-same sex characters Bi-Sexual would break said immersion and reduce the narrative of character development to an almost cliche, tongue and cheek status.
That said, these are just my opinions and observations. If said views turn out to be incorrect I will still feel quite happy for same sex gamers and will still enjoy ME3 in a big way. I just don't want to see folks getting their hopes up simply because of the concessions made in DA2 which were, frankly, poorly implemented.
I'll admit, that made me laugh.Phlakes said:
In a similar vein; Tali, get ready for some lovin', cos I am totally going to hit that.
You can be lesbian in Mass Effect 1, as Asari don't take gender into account in terms of matting, but that's about it.Radeonx said:
Yay, this is exactly like the same-sex marriage debate - freedom for people who want it, and a choice that doesn't affect me whatsoever.
YaAAA Another 60-80 hours of entirely too much focus on sex. The earth is being fubar'd, and yet we have time to worry about which guy would look better in assless chaps?!?!
Bioware, please quit with this cramming sexuality down our throats garbage. We get it, you want to make a legitimatized dating sim. Then why not make it already.
Bioware, please quit with this cramming sexuality down our throats garbage. We get it, you want to make a legitimatized dating sim. Then why not make it already.
Don't worry, they're sure to have some sort of input port...Poptart Invasion said:
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FemShep + Tali/Jack pairing please. It'd be nice to have a decent female romance option(yeah I don't have any intrest in Garrus).
Tali totally had the hots for FemShep in ME2 and Jack was in at least one threesome......
Although it'll take some explaining to make me believe Ashley is bi, Kaiden I could see because his dumb ass turned down a threesome with my FemShep and Liara. Thane could swing both ways, Garrus does idolize Shepard regardless of gender, rule of sexy states that ManShep and Jacob will both take off their shirts and cuddle, the same way FemShep and Mirande must be naked together at some point.
Tali totally had the hots for FemShep in ME2 and Jack was in at least one threesome......
Although it'll take some explaining to make me believe Ashley is bi, Kaiden I could see because his dumb ass turned down a threesome with my FemShep and Liara. Thane could swing both ways, Garrus does idolize Shepard regardless of gender, rule of sexy states that ManShep and Jacob will both take off their shirts and cuddle, the same way FemShep and Mirande must be naked together at some point.
isn't that romance thing totlly optional? It was im ME1 and I'm pretty sure it was also so in ME2.viranimus said: