So I just cheated on Liara

[JayDub147]

I "cheated" on Ashley with Miranda. I was considering staying faithful, but that encounter on Horizon, "Screw you too, *****!" Plus, she's Yvonne Strahovski; Sarah, from Chuck; anyone?

...although, I can't say I wasn't tempted by Tali. While I really didn't much care for her in the first game, like a lot of people apparently did, I really did feel for her in ME2.

Damn you Bioware and your tough choices!

 

[Tears of Blood]

What is the world coming to, we even cheat in games now...=P (yes yes, we use cheat codes too, nothing new...)

But seriously, what is it with Bioware insisting on giving your character a sexual life? I remember a simpler time, when games were about blowing the brains out of every single member of an MC club because they owed your mob boss money. A time when the most personal choice you'd make was which gun you'd bring to the shootout, AK47 or M4A1. Back when aliens were evil and your gun went "pew". And I think "heck, why do we say games were better before?"...

I think that could be a fun discussion, "personal relationships" in video games. Do we want this, and in which forms will they show up in the future? But I'm guessing someone already did this, so I'll just argue with myself in my own petty mind^^

It isn't forced on you or anything. It's just an option. Most people go for it, though. No real reason not to.

 

[Mushroomfreak111]

It isn't forced on you or anything. It's just an option. Most people go for it, though. No real reason not to.

No doubt^^. People think like that in real life all the time. "Hey it's just another chick, no reason not to!"

 

[nin_ninja]

So I just cheated on Liara with Tali in Mass Effect 2. Bioware boasted I would cheat but looking at Miranda e.t.c. was just boring. Then the emotional impact of Tali's story won me over.
Perhaps I will restart to correct my soul but I might stick with it as it's quite intense.

There have been a couple of threads on WILL you cheat, but in hindsight I am asking: Did you cheat?

In the first game, I found all the love interests kinda boring. But I loved Tali. Mabye its the suit that makes her so appealing.

 

[Programmed_For_Damage]

I stayed loyal to Ashley, none of the new characters did anything for me and I really can't picture my paragon Shepard cheating on her. For her it's been two years since Shepard died, but for Shepard it's only been a matter of weeks, if even. He'd still feel loyal, a bit betrayed, but loyal. Shepard's a romantic like that!

Next character however I'll certainly give it a shot. Wanna be able to see the 'love triangle' scenario in ME3 after all!

I was all set to remain faithful to Ashley and then she was like "you're with Cerberus now, fvck off".
Now I'm torn between Kelly and Miranda. Kelly is more fun and flirty, but Miranda is genetically engineered sweetness. I'm still holding out for a crack at Aria, given I reckon she'd ride you into next week.

Mind you the rate Garrus is going with his well-timed wise cracks and allround likeability I might actually go gay for him.

 

[ParadiseOnceLost]

I cheated on Ashley, but I too went running into Tali's embrace. I don't know how you get to be with Miranda. I had all the conversation you could have with her and got nothing. Then Tali started throwing herself at me and I decided a sex scene would be better then chasing Miranda and not getting anything in return. I don't know maybe I was too nice or something like that.

 

[Zedzero]

I stayed loyal to Ashley, none of the new characters did anything for me and I really can't picture my paragon Shepard cheating on her. For her it's been two years since Shepard died, but for Shepard it's only been a matter of weeks, if even. He'd still feel loyal, a bit betrayed, but loyal. Shepard's a romantic like that!

Next character however I'll certainly give it a shot. Wanna be able to see the 'love triangle' scenario in ME3 after all!

Yes who will win, the sexy Miranda or lionheart Ashley. PLACE YOUR BETS HERE!

 

[Tears of Blood]

No doubt^^. People think like that in real life all the time. "Hey it's just another chick, no reason not to!"

I dunno' about all that. People. I suppose it is true, but in this case there truly is little reason while in real life there are plenty. I would like to think most resonable people realize that. Well, most of them out of their wild years anyway.

 

[Knight Templar]

Well Ashley kinda turned her back on me, so I didn't feel loyal to her anymore.

Yeah I cheated.

 

[Jandau]

So I just cheated on Liara with Tali in Mass Effect 2. Bioware boasted I would cheat but looking at Miranda e.t.c. was just boring. Then the emotional impact of Tali's story won me over.
Perhaps I will restart to correct my soul but I might stick with it as it's quite intense.

There have been a couple of threads on WILL you cheat, but in hindsight I am asking: Did you cheat?

You didn't cheat. Liara blew you off to chase the Shadow Broker. Also, you were gone for two years and it's fairly obvious that her "friend" (whose death got her to hunt the Shadow Broker) was more than just a friend. You got dumped, sir, regardless of what you may or may not think about Liara. So, no cheating there.

 

[The Madman]

Kinda surprised so many people are pissed at Ashley/Kaidan. I mean how would you react if two years after the person you loved had died, they show up again at the scene of a violent battle working for a group notorious for evvvvviiiiilllllllll. Hell, I'd be pissed and confused too!

No one remember the Cerebus quest-line from Mass Effect 1 where it's revealed they'd been experimenting on Alliance soldiers turning them into mindless Husks? How they killed the commander who went after them and tried multiple times to kill you to?

Sure, Shepards back! But on the other hand you've been dead two years and unlike Liara, Ashley/Kaidan didn't even know what really happened to you. If you play with Femshep in the email from Kaidan he says that his friends had just convinced him to move on and try dating again before you showed up again. Similar story with Ashley.

So yeah, I'm not angry. It'd be much more out of character if they were to simply leap into your arms and act as though nothing had ever happened after all. Besides, we all know they'll be back for the conclusion.

 

[Omikron009]

My first character didn't have a romance with anyone in me1, but in me2 he did with Tali, who had some adorably awkward dialogue written for her character who clearly has had very little experience with romance. My second character is going to cheat on Kaidan with...Garrus? Sounds odd, but those two always got along swimmingly.

 

[Thaius]

I cheated on Ashley for Miranda. Ashley said she had moved on, and I didn't really see any hope for that. But really, I wish I didn't go with Miranda. That wasn't romance, that was lust. It was stupid. Next playthrough I'm going for Jack: her story showed real potential for an amazing character change. Looking forward to seeing how that turns out.

 

[Fappy]

My main Shep cheated on Liara with Tali... he's a more realistic paragon. Female Shepard is faithful to her... and well.... my renegade Shepard... yeah he just used Ash for her body anyway and will be enjoying some sweet genetically modified Miranda ass when I get around to it.

 

[Cowabungaa]

I cheated on Liara with Jack. That girl needs the hard approach, but I thought she'd see through me "Ah fuck it, lets have sex" bluff so early in the game (I haven't even got my team together) and call me out on it or something. Weeeeell she didn't.

 

[JourneyThroughHell]

Well I never played ME1, but I boned all 3 of the girls in 2, so yes.

I think there are 4, not 3.
Not quite sure though.

 

[Vrex360]

Kinda surprised so many people are pissed at Ashley/Kaidan. I mean how would you react if two years after the person you loved had died, they show up again at the scene of a violent battle working for a group notorious for evvvvviiiiilllllllll. Hell, I'd be pissed and confused too!

No one remember the Cerebus quest-line from Mass Effect 1 where it's revealed they'd been experimenting on Alliance soldiers turning them into mindless Husks? How they killed the commander who went after them and tried multiple times to kill you to?

Sure, Shepards back! But on the other hand you've been dead two years and unlike Liara, Ashley/Kaidan didn't even know what really happened to you. If you play with Femshep in the email from Kaidan he says that his friends had just convinced him to move on and try dating again before you showed up again. Similar story with Ashley.

So yeah, I'm not angry. It'd be much more out of character if they were to simply leap into your arms and act as though nothing had ever happened after all. Besides, we all know they'll be back for the conclusion.

Yeah, I kind of have to agree with this.
In fact you can add this to the many points now why I remain faithful.

EDIT: That and I just found out that if you sleep with one of the female love interests.... the sex kills you. So yeah, not going to happen anytime soon.

EDIT 2: Plus after the confrontation you get an email from Ashley/Kaiden apologising for some of their actions and more or less confirming that they still have strong feelings for you, that too makes them quite redeemable.

 

[KidGalaxy]

Cheated on Ashley with Jack. Hey, when I met Ashley again she was a plain biznatch. And Jack is just so poor and innocent (sarcasm). I don't feel bad about it.

 

[Comic Sans]

I left Liara and got with Tali. I always liked Tali better anyway, and Liara wasn't who she used to be. Wasn't much of an emotional thing or deep thought process, I simply like Tali better. I hope it carries on in the third as well. Her awkwardness is adorable, and I hope to get to see her face next time.