StaceyPowers

What’s the worst thing you ever did to someone in a game (that you’ll admit to)? For me, it was selling out one of my friends to another regarding stolen resources. I promptly quit the game after that and seriously re-evaluated my priorities.

As someone who has had some awfully dramatic and stupid experiences in MMOs (especially when they led to OOC situations), I don’t even know where to start with this one. So I’ll just ask the rest of you, what is the worst thing anyone ever did to you in an MMO?

So many of my favorite games have tragic endings, I almost expect them by default. What are some games with happy endings?

If you play games with romantic themes, what are the most rewarding romances you have played through? For me, it was Hawke and Anders in Dragon Age II, though I was weird and was okay with Anders’ decision.

Do you have any gaming-related décor in your gaming area? I have no wall space, but am putting presentation board over my never open blinds on my window above my monitor so I can put BioShock-related art up.

I know that one particular character can die if you cheat on them in the Mass Effect series, but are there awful consequences of cheating on any of the others?

As a completionist, I find it funny how absolutely hard it is for me to just quit on an optional quest or area until I have totally finished it, even if it is excruciatingly dull. Anyone else have this problem?

Good call. Creepy cute is most definitely a thing.

I lost a settlement with no warning/attack phase in RDR Undead Nightmare. Does anyone know what triggers this bug and/or how to fix or avoid it?

What games do you think do a good job building a case against real-world ideologies? I think all three BioShock games do well with this, especially the first one (against capitalism and Objectivism taken to extremes) and Infinite (against American exceptionalism and Christian fundamentalism). They take a “show, don’t tell” approach to demonstrate how the ideologies in question could have adverse results.

I am glad you are discovering his weird and wonderful prose and stories! I was really into his work a couple decades back when no one knew who I was talking about (his works were classics even then, but they seemed to appeal to a narrow niche), and now he is a household name =D All it took was his works entering public domain.

What percentage of games you own do you think you bought used vs. new? Originally, 100% of my game collection was used, but I’ve snapped up so many digital deals online it is now probably around 50/50.

What video games do you think have done the best job tackling issues of racism?

What games offer the most in terms of the cuteness factor, i.e. adorable critters or characters or such?

No spoilers please. Is it better to play Lair of the Shadow Broker before or after the suicide mission in Mass Effect 2?

Amazing post as always, thank you so much for sharing such detailed thoughts. And kudos on reading Lovecraft. Are there any Lovecraft-themed games you recommend as a fan of his writing?

What are some games similar to TLOU in terms of gameplay, etc? I’ve heard Innocence: A Plague Tale recommended, but no others.

What are the most thankless roles you can perform in MMOs? I think any sort of “head of novices” or newbie helper tends to qualify.

What are some quests you can remember having the biggest letdowns in terms of rewards?

Do you ever abandon quests permanently, and if so, why? Usually I do this if finishing the quest would break with my character’s ethics.

What to you are some of the most memorable vaults in Fallout games? For me, 11 and 22 stand out.

What rewards motivate you most in games? Items? Abilities? Story content?

How do you feel about followers teleporting? I think it leads to some weird immersion-breaking moments, but it’s still more convenient than what Skyrim does (making your followers physically walk around to catch up with you).

Who are your favorite followers in any video games you have played, and why? Mine are still Ellie in TLOU and Elizabeth in BioShock Infinite, who seem so real and natural to me I forget they are following me.

I've been curious about this game for a while now.