Out of the 4 times I've done this quest now, the only time I felt any emotion was the second time - and realistically it was probably because I was overtired from playing for 12 hours straight lol.
I mean, in theory the story is sad - but it's not executed well enough, and yeah the Cora sniffles just ruins it - because Cora doesn't strike me as the type to sniffle at things, even though I dislike her, I don't think she'd crack like that, totally not Asari Commando material.
@lagruej wrote:
Out of the 4 times I've done this quest now, the only time I felt any emotion was the second time - and realistically it was probably because I was overtired from playing for 12 hours straight lol.
I mean, in theory the story is sad - but it's not executed well enough, and yeah the Cora sniffles just ruins it - because Cora doesn't strike me as the type to sniffle at things, even though I dislike her, I don't think she'd crack like that, totally not Asari Commando material.
Just because someone knows how to fight - doesn't mean they can't have a heart.
@Nykara360 wrote:
@lagruej wrote:
Out of the 4 times I've done this quest now, the only time I felt any emotion was the second time - and realistically it was probably because I was overtired from playing for 12 hours straight lol.
I mean, in theory the story is sad - but it's not executed well enough, and yeah the Cora sniffles just ruins it - because Cora doesn't strike me as the type to sniffle at things, even though I dislike her, I don't think she'd crack like that, totally not Asari Commando material.
Just because someone knows how to fight - doesn't mean they can't have a heart.
I liked it as just a sad little quest you get to feel a little better about finishing at the end. I'm not having to choose between bad or worse, it tells a little story, and I don't have to kill anyone. I wish there were more of these and less of the others actually.
You can still get wet eyes at funerals, national anthems, and olympic ceremonies and be hard as nails. You ever want to see a bunch of guys sniff at a movie like a bunch of teenage girls watching the Hallmark channel try 'Saving Private Ryan' at the "tell me I'm a good man" scene.
@jpcerutti1 wrote:
@Nykara360 wrote:
@lagruej wrote:
Out of the 4 times I've done this quest now, the only time I felt any emotion was the second time - and realistically it was probably because I was overtired from playing for 12 hours straight lol.
I mean, in theory the story is sad - but it's not executed well enough, and yeah the Cora sniffles just ruins it - because Cora doesn't strike me as the type to sniffle at things, even though I dislike her, I don't think she'd crack like that, totally not Asari Commando material.
Just because someone knows how to fight - doesn't mean they can't have a heart.I liked it as just a sad little quest you get to feel a little better about finishing at the end. I'm not having to choose between bad or worse, it tells a little story, and I don't have to kill anyone. I wish there were more of these and less of the others actually.
You can still get wet eyes at funerals, national anthems, and olympic ceremonies and be hard as nails. You ever want to see a bunch of guys sniff at a movie like a bunch of teenage girls watching the Hallmark channel try 'Saving Private Ryan' at the "tell me I'm a good man" scene.
I love the little things that have heart personally. Stuff that shows that while our characters can kick some * - they are still just people trying to survive. I get some people do prefer to play as a full renegade hard * but that wasn’t an option really in this game, I never play renegade anyways and I would love to see more 'moments' of my char being effected by what has been thrown at them. Even though they still go on and do whats required - alone on the ship or with a friend they should still be able to have a meltdown once in a while !
P.S. also why I wasnt bothered with Liam's meltdown - he was on the ship, he is human and entitled to one now and then!
I have passed 3 times to this mission. The third time, I still wondered how much more they could fail to sway me. Of course, that's a personal input only. I felt more sorry for making my horse come to me from the other side of the world in Witcher 3 than with that story.
*broods with pile of books*
@Nykara360 wrote:
@lagruej wrote:
Out of the 4 times I've done this quest now, the only time I felt any emotion was the second time - and realistically it was probably because I was overtired from playing for 12 hours straight lol.
I mean, in theory the story is sad - but it's not executed well enough, and yeah the Cora sniffles just ruins it - because Cora doesn't strike me as the type to sniffle at things, even though I dislike her, I don't think she'd crack like that, totally not Asari Commando material.
Just because someone knows how to fight - doesn't mean they can't have a heart.
That wasn't the implication at all. But Asari Commandos don't crumble under pressure. Did you see Cora cry when Alec died, somebody she actually knew? What about when she found out about her mentor, did she cry then?
No. Because it's not Cora's character, simple enough.
@lagruej wrote:
@Nykara360 wrote:
@lagruej wrote:
Out of the 4 times I've done this quest now, the only time I felt any emotion was the second time - and realistically it was probably because I was overtired from playing for 12 hours straight lol.
I mean, in theory the story is sad - but it's not executed well enough, and yeah the Cora sniffles just ruins it - because Cora doesn't strike me as the type to sniffle at things, even though I dislike her, I don't think she'd crack like that, totally not Asari Commando material.
Just because someone knows how to fight - doesn't mean they can't have a heart.That wasn't the implication at all. But Asari Commandos don't crumble under pressure. Did you see Cora cry when Alec died, somebody she actually knew? What about when she found out about her mentor, did she cry then?
No. Because it's not Cora's character, simple enough.
It is believable for her character to cry under the correct circumstances. I can see the death of a soldier being different from the death of a civilian. Dying in line of duty vs. a child dying from an illness and a father using that child's voice in his recordings.
I think the poor execution of it makes it less understandable for her to react that way.
@PretzleMe wrote:
@lagruej wrote:
@Nykara360 wrote:
@lagruej wrote:
Out of the 4 times I've done this quest now, the only time I felt any emotion was the second time - and realistically it was probably because I was overtired from playing for 12 hours straight lol.
I mean, in theory the story is sad - but it's not executed well enough, and yeah the Cora sniffles just ruins it - because Cora doesn't strike me as the type to sniffle at things, even though I dislike her, I don't think she'd crack like that, totally not Asari Commando material.
Just because someone knows how to fight - doesn't mean they can't have a heart.That wasn't the implication at all. But Asari Commandos don't crumble under pressure. Did you see Cora cry when Alec died, somebody she actually knew? What about when she found out about her mentor, did she cry then?
No. Because it's not Cora's character, simple enough.It is believable for her character to cry under the correct circumstances. I can see the death of a soldier being different from the death of a civilian. Dying in line of duty vs. a child dying from an illness and a father using that child's voice in his recordings.
I think the poor execution of it makes it less understandable for her to react that way.
Cora was flat out mad at Sarissa. They would of been tears of anger if there were any. There's some time between planetside and you waking up she could of used for tears. She also wants to be strong for you when they break the news - that's how the military usually handles informing next of kin.
It probably could of been better written, but the guy is carrying around a recorded message that reminds him of a dying daughter he left behind that he plays over, and over, and over. Just the idea of him not being able to let go and rewarding/punishing himself with it is sad.
