You want more games like Baldur's Gate 3? A game that has some of the best acting and writing in video game history? You want more shows like Arcane? One of the most beautiful animations ever made? Then support real people. Support artists and actors and humans. FUCK AI.
Game studios using AI instead of real art, Valve allowing Steam to publish AI games, Sag-Aftra signing away rights of actors to have their voices AI generated and AAA studios like Square Enix leaning into AI while the industry suffers from massive layoffs is fucking depressing.
Extremely disappointed in
@BloomsburyBooks
for using AI on the most recent cover of Sarah J Maas’ book. Using adobe stock created by an AI generator that steals from hard working artists, while also avoiding paying a real illustrator is abhorrent.
Watching Baldur's Gate 3 fans support the strike and then advertise AI voice mods is wild to me. Do you support actors and the right for them to protect their own performance or not ???????
Absolutely hate this new girlboss era where "women falling in love is bad actually" is seen as female empowerment.
Romance novels are the most popular genre, by far. People love romance and there's no shame in loving it either.
Genuinely tired of gamers mad that some gamers don't want to play hard video games? I'm disabled, gaming is hard on my hands, even if it wasn't why does my playstyle effect you? I use cheats to make Baldur's Gate 3 extremely easy because I'm there to kiss companions, not struggle
Larian Studios giving the fans exactly what we've been asking for is refreshing. They're constantly updating the companions and romances, and now we're getting an epilogue party. They're adding replayability, fans will replay an entire game for 1 new kissing scene.
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I think part of what makes Baldur's Gate 3 so good is that it really feels like it was made for an adult audience. They didn't shy away from the mature story themes, the sexuality in the romances, the horror, and most importantly, the dark sides of humanity.
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Baldur's Gate 3 was apparently supposed to have a halfing Werewolf bard named Helia. Data mined files have been found of recorded audio which is presumed to be Helia, who was cut some time ago. Would love a Werewolf companion and play as a Werewolf & Vampire myself
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The video game industry is changing and we've already seen some studios fire people in favor of using AI as a replacement to save money. I will NEVER purchase a game that has used AI. I will NEVER support a company that replaces devs with AI. Period.
Fandoms becoming so puritanical and authorative is why I avoid them. This over correction of "problematic" content in the name of fake fictional characters is wild. These people are okay hurting real people because a fake character is evil. Unhinged behavior.
media literacy is really dead im seeing people sending death threats to artists about merch w cazador on it bc they’re “supporting SA and they’re going to beat them to death on sight” Jesus fucking Christ
My *favorite* thing about Baldur's Gate 3 is that it let's you design your own love interest. And then you can hear their thoughts because your minds are connected??? That is some fanfic level romantic stuff and I am absolutely obsessed.
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If you enjoy Astarion's romance, I highly recommend playing a Dark Urge where you're resisting. His romance here feels so much deeper it almost feels like this is the best route for his romance. The scenes and dialogue are so good.
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I saw Larian Studios talk about making more future content for Baldur's Gate 3, and I sincerely would love a DLC where we just go off with our companions and have a little 20 hour party. Just vibes, cutscenes and kissing. Mass Effect Citadel DLC style.
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I... I finished Baldur's Gate 3. It was good, but *slight spoilers... Every game like this should have the option to speak to your companions after everything, and I think BG3 really needed that.
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Baldur's Gate 3's Epilogue Party is a reminder that fan service can be good. Fan service that serves the characters and story alongside the fans will always be popular. We need more games with parties, more romance, more friendships, more connections. ♥️
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Fuck this. No AI generated bullshit will ever compare to the handcrafted characters and stories created by real people with real stories to tell. I hate watching writers, actors and devs being seen as lesser than with more industry crushing moves by money hungry CEO dipshits.
Genuinely cannot imagine Dragon Age and especially Varric without Mary Kirby's amazing hard work shaping the character and world. How will Varric exist without her? I don't want a Varric that doesn't have the hilarious quips or emotional depth Mary gave him.
BioWare laid off Varric's creator, Mistress of the Qunari, Writer of the Chant, who was there since Dragon Age's inception. How incredibly sad.
I'll echo others saying that any studio in need of narrative expertise should snap her up immediately. Mary is amazing, full stop.
With Baldur's Gate bear... situation, I'm gonna need BioWare to step it up and get weirder. Mass Effect lets you romance actual aliens, so Dragon Age needs to let me romance the demons and werewolves.
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🎮 Big News! Netflix is discussing a live-action Baldur’s Gate project. Could this be their next fantasy hit? 🐉
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The final Mass Effect reveal. It's either our new protagonist, or Shepard. Definitely not Liara. Either way, the armor looks sleek and *new*
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While I love Baldur's Gate 3 and am liking Starfield, I am also seriously missing a fully voiced and animated protagonist. Nothing beats Commander Shepard and the life that Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer brought to that amazing character.
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Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077 has become one of my all time favorite characters. He was hilarious and endearing and charming and a total mess and I love him dearly😭
Baldur's Gate 3 endings are interesting because Astarion and Karlach's feel unfinished to me? Good Astarion ending has him unable to be in the sun and Karlach's good ending has her having to go fight Zariel in Avernus. These feel like there's more to their stories.
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I am very excited for Dragon Age Dreadwolf news, but I also want to make sure that we remember the devs who worked on this very project and were recently laid off and have not been paid severance. The world of Dragon Age wouldn't be what it is without them, especially Mary Kirby.
I finished Cyberpunk 2077... I...... I.... I'm dead inside, no feelings, just empty 9/10, but also WHAT THE FUCK ??? Finishing the main game, Phantom Liberty and Edgerunners today was a lot. I'm gonna go cry, a lot! 😃
I'm very excited to play Starfield, but... the whiplash going from Baldur's Gate 3 and wanting to kiss every single very attractive companion, to Starfield is jarring. Everyone looks so normal, it's unappealing. 😭
Media moving away from romance as a central plot as if women being in love is anti-feminist is such a wild and prevalent thing now. I'm so tired of it. Romance is the largest selling book genre. Romance is good. Lean into it you cowards.
Luke Kristjanson worked at BioWare for 26 years and wrote for several titles, including their first RPG Baldur's Gate 1, and Mary Kirby worked at BioWare for 17 years, working on every single Dragon Age title. I hope they both get scooped up for amazing opportunities.
Astarion could have very easily been every cliché and stereotype possible, but his story, his character, and his interactions were handled so carefully and really gave him such nuance and complexity. What an extremely well written character. This game is so good. ♥️
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It's so weird to see Baldur's Gate 3 pitted against BioWare titles. The success of BG3 is good for both rpg fans and for studios wanting to create single-player RPG games. I love seeing how successful Larian Studios is and can't wait to see Dragon Age Dreadwolf succeed too!
Synopsis for Thunderbolts
'A team of supervillains is sent on what turns out to be a suicide mission. They weren't supposed to come back alive. When they realize this, they team up to destroy the person who sent them to die'
I completely forgot about the animated Mass Effect art by Wei723, I would kill for a series in this style, it's beautiful (Hope the artist is okay, they haven't updated in a long time)
How amazing would an animated Mass Effect series with the original cast be? Maybe alternate universes dwitching between femshep and maleshep every ep. Or they could do short stories of the companions, or explore Pre ME3. A Castlevania art style would be amazing.
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It's really nice and refreshing to see Larian Studios genuinely listen to so much fan feedback and criticism and not only listen, but also implement changes that players have asked for. Patch 2 is addressing a lot of issues even I personally had, very awesome.
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Love that Cyberpunk 2077 rewards you for slowing down and appreciating the visuals and music in Phantom Liberty. This was one of my favorite moments. 🪽
I'm genuinely obsessed with Cyberpunk 2077. The world building, the character designs, the voice acting and the story are so well done. I'm not finished yet, but so far, it's a 9/10.
Can't get over what a perfect DLC Phantom Liberty was. The story, the characters, the world, the gameplay and the music, all 10/10. If you haven't played Cyberpunk 2077, now is the time!
I try to be really positive about stuff, but seeing one of Varric's major writers being let go in the EA layoffs that effects BioWare breaks my heart. I really hope the devs effected by the layoffs can find good opportunities and know that we all greatly appreciated their work ♥️
Can't sleep cause I'm thinking about how good Johnny Silverhand's writing is, especially if you show him trust and kindness and how Cyberpunk 2077's music is honestly perfect, I'm obsessed, help 🫠
actually baldur's gate 3 implemented an incredible mechanic in gaming that every rpg forward should implement and its asking for a wittle kissy from ur romanced character whenever u want
I'm not a fan the current video game trend where all the characters look like hyper realistic people and lack any stylization. This makes their animations and features fall into uncanny valley territory imo. I think Dragon Age Inquisition perfectly balances realism & stylization.
I love Mass Effect 2 and 3, but there is something so uniquely perfect to Mass Effect 1. From the cinematics to the sound effects. There's just something so special about it. The opening gives me chills every time. Happy birthday to this perfect game.
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Happy 16 years to Mass Effect, a series that has changed my life in the best way possible. Commander Shepard is unforgettable and unmatched. I can't wait to see where the series goes next. 🫡
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Still devastated about the BioWare news yesterday because those layoffs include writers who literally built those worlds from the ground up. Seeing this happen to devs whose lives were spent at a company who discarded them like nothing. How. HOW? Disgusting.
Inspired by Commander Shepard, Garrus Vakarian, Liara T'Soni and the Systems Alliance, along with accessory items available for all players at no cost.
Live today in Destiny 2.
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Happy 12th birthday to Mass Effect 3, my favorite in the series. A game with some of the most emotional and memorable moments in gaming, and even though the ending is controversial, the emotional impact is undeniable.
Can't wait to see where the future takes Mass Effect 🫡
I sincerely hope Dragon Age Dreadwolf and Mass Effect 5 do so well that they can help reestablish BioWare while also paving the way for these two franchises to flourish. BioWare games have always been special and I hope to see them at their best again!
@Swordroll
@BloomsburyBooks
Bloomsbury is one of the major publishing houses. They CAN afford to hire real illustrators instead of purchasing Adobe stock, which is where this AI content is from. Generating AI content using a program built on theft of real artists does not make you an artist.
I saw people saying their Mass Effect playthroughs are 15-30 hours?? Hello?? How?? Do you not exhaust every dialogue option and go spend 50 hours alone talking to your love interest? 5 hours is how long I spend on just the Citadel DLC 😭
Mass Effect 2's opening is so unbelievably bold. Having to helplessly watch Commander Shepard fight to save the crew and then die while saving Joker was a powerful way to set up the weight of the game. 10/10.
Shipping is fun. Who cares if the characters never met or if they're not even in the same universe. I want them to kiss. They're not real. It's not that serious. No real people were harmed in the shipping of fictional characters. Unclench your buttcheeks and go outside.
Emily Wong should have been the reporter aboard the Normandy. Her VA was originally schedule to be in ME3, but plans were changed on the writers side and she was instead killed while reporting on the reaper invasion on earth. Booo. She was way better than Allers.
I cannot express how much I hate this. I want stories and characters created by real people. This fucking sucks, especially when developers are being laid off and discarded by studios who care more about profit than people.
Xbox has struck a partnership with Inworld to bring AI-powered characters, stories, and quests into games.
This includes a system that Xbox developers can use to create detailed scripts, dialogue trees, quest lines, and more through AI.
This whole Mass Effect thing around Miranda's ass is absolutely wild... The scene was changed to fit the tone of the writing. Miranda was having a heart to heart about her life, it didnt need to show her ass. It's pretty simple. Stop being fucking weirdos.
The biggest failure of Star Wars was making people think that characters need a powerful lineage to be powerful. It's extremely reductive and takes away agency from characters. Not everyone needs to be a Skywalker or a Palpatine. Rey was enough, all on her own.
Jennifer Hale's performance as Commander Shepard is single handedly the most powerful performance I've ever experienced. It changed me. The strength, the power, and the emotion Hale gives to Shepard is unbelievable. Thank you and I hope you return to Mass Effect! ♥️🚀
@jhaletweets
When commissioning an artist to paint your OC, please remember that a painting of an already designed character is different than asking an artist to actually design your character AND paint it. Design is a separate process, if you need your character designed, then pay more.
This character committed many atrocities and killed many people? Ok, but are they sexy? Do they have a tragic back story? Is their voice sexy? Yes? OK, then they're innocent. Duh. 🥰
I don't think it's a secret that Mass Effect was originally marketed towards a male audience, and it shows at times, like most games back then. So, to see Mary Demarle become the Senior Narrative Director of the next story and to see a female N7 makes me so happy.
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Important to note here that they were laid off by Keywords, not BioWare. These titles are intentionally misleading. Everyone can make their own decisions, but the laid-off devs are still supporting Dreadwolf.
I know for a fact that these 3 new pieces of Mass Effect 5 concept art are not from Andromeda. I see ties to Illium, Omega and the Citadel. We have to be returning to the original trilogy. The real question is, what year is it?
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Personally, seeing BioWare shift focus to Mass Effect and Dragon Age exclusively excites me. We know Dragon Age is going to have a single player focus, so I hope the studio shifts to what they’re best at, single player RPGs. I can’t wait to see Dreadwolf when it’s ready!
I sincerely love the women in Baldur's Gate 3. Karlach, Shadowheart, Lae'zel, Jaheira, Isobel, Minthara and Aylin (my favorite). I'm pretty critical of how female characters are handled, and I genuinely love them all. ♥️
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