BruceVC

No I really enjoy Bioware games, that's why I play them There's nothing preposterous about that. Again, you're describing standard video game NPC structure. The problem with plugging romances into that template is that the reaction itself never seems to feel right or organic. More to the point: It is not unusual to do a good deed for someone (or a few good deeds) and then they react by becoming your friend. But it DOES feel odd to do that same good deed(s) and suddenly they react by falling in love with you. You are operating under the false notion that "love" or "romance" is no different from any other kind of interpersonal bonding. But the fact of the matter is that it's TONS different. Especially in a video game. If a romance in a video game is to feel anything other than 'tacked on', it must advance past the superficial flirting and friendship level. There has to be much, much more.... More time to develop, more situations, more discussion, more emotion, more focus on the '1 + 1 = Us' theme, etc. And not even Bioware has the budget for all that. Nor can an RPG do all this and remain an RPG. Otherwise, it's best that they save money and time and just implement decent casual sex that is based on implied physical attraction, like the Witcher games do, because at least those can succeed based on both human nature and logic. Not to mention eye-candy appeal <ahem>. Funny enough Stun I was reading an interesting article that discusses how attraction and love are just pheromones. So in other words you can literally " just fall in love with someone on day 1 " with the right pheromone combination So just because Romance\Love happens "quickly" in a RPG it doesn't necessarily mean its unrealistic

http://www.msn.com/en-my/money/other/russia-losing-dollar140-billion-a-year-as-sanctions-and-falling-oil-prices-hit-moscow/ar-BBfAPPv So Russia is set to lose $140 Billion a year, this is due to the falling oil price and Western sanctions and there is a real risk of a recession I feel sorry for the Russian people but Putin's aggression and interference in Ukraine has brought this on himself. Hopefully he will stop with his ambitions of this grand Russian hegemony in Eastern Europe?

Why do you hate being around people who drink alcohol ? Bad experiences I assume You should hang around with me when I drink, we will have loads of fun

http://www.pcgamer.com/sex-and-bioware/ Here is a good read around Romance in Bioware games, it also discusses the importance of same sex relationships and why Bioware should continue to provide them. The article makes loads of sense

http://www.pcgamer.com/sex-and-bioware/ Here is a good read about the relevance and importance of Romance in Bioware games I'll post this in the Romance thread as well

I support the idea of you investing in a whiskey business, its Tennessee after all. I imagine you guys were drinking whiskey when you came out the womb?

http://www.pcgamer.com/far-cry-4-review/ Nice review of Far Cry 4, I loved the last one so I'll be getting this one definitely

That was a raccoon. Oh you right, it is a racoon. Still very cute

That bird is very cheeky, good video

Oh no I'll be Romancing from my first play through for sure. If I don't follow the provided Romance arcs I would feel something is missing from my RPG experience in DA:I Also there are many games that don't have Romance so I want to take full advantage of DA:I

That fat cat rolling down the corridor must be one of the cutest things I've ever seen

This is the type of feedback I appreciate, its made by someone who has actually played the game and is done in way that is reasonable and objective By the way Indira have you experienced any Romance arcs? I know this is relatively unchartered RPG territory for you so I'm keen to see what you think? There is nothing objective about this. People that enjoy things are always going to be praising over the top and people that hate things are always going to be bashing over the top. At best you can believe people that you know enjoy same kind of things as you do. I disagree because there is also criticism about what is not ideal, so its not all "praising over the top" You can also be objective and say something is very good.

So are you suggesting that its not possible to be competitive or play in MP game without saying you will rape someone? Because the issue isn't about competitiveness or the concept of what defines a MP game but rather the usage of certain words.

Sure, I also can believe that he didn't mean he was going to actually rape the women. It was more about absolutely defeating her in the game But we need to draw an unequivocal line when it comes to acceptable comments. And even if this seem harsh this is more about the principle

Okay I see what you were saying, the funny thing is most people won't eat something like Chitterlings because of the smell or the thought of eating intestines But its more of a mental block. For the last 10 years or so I have always tried to eat more unusual food if it is available, like tripe or sweetbread And I have never been disappointed. Also if you see what the various celebrity chefs recommend they also say this type of food is generally under appreciated but very delicious So if the likes of Anthony Bourdain say its good then I believe it

That's good news, frankly I don't care what country someone lives in but if they don't understand that saying you will rape someone is unacceptable then they deserved to be banned

Yeah I am, I love Pork. Anything Pork related I am a big fan of. I didn't know what Chitterlings were. So I checked, its definitely different ( intestines ? ) but something I would eat without a doubt If you ever watch Bizarre Foods America this is something that Andrew Zimmerman always likes to find and snack on

http://www.thediningroom.co.za/menu/ This weekend we have booked at this specialised and seasonal restaurant called The Dining Room It offers a 6 course menu for a very reasonable price, take a look at the menu. Its gastronomic heaven

This is the type of feedback I appreciate, its made by someone who has actually played the game and is done in way that is reasonable and objective By the way Indira have you experienced any Romance arcs? I know this is relatively unchartered RPG territory for you so I'm keen to see what you think?

Yeah welcome back Woldan How have you been with the whole depression episode that you were experiencing?

I also have Gaming Involved installed, I must see what benefits it gives me

Well so these are volunteers supplied by weapons from Russsia Government? that sound like invasion to me Yes you are correct, also Russia has been directly involved in supporting the separatists against the Ukrainian government on numerous levels. You don't need Russia to be sending actual troops to see that they are deeply involved in interfering in the crisis

That is an interesting story and relatively pertinent but Europe also hasn't the degree of mass shootings, or easy access to firearms, that the USA has had. So the USA police are understandably under different pressures and will react differently

Who's bashing women? Now if you'll excuse me I have to post pictures of scantily clad young ladies in KaineParker's thread.

And if the gun was real and he was waving it around, would the police have been justified in shooting him then? Because he ignored there instructions and it appears they did follow proper training. Also its easy for you to say " the Police are heavy handed " because you live in one of the safest countries in the world and you probably haven't experienced much gun violence