Mass Effect forums

So I finally broke down and decided to start up a profile for the Mass Effect forum. Despite it being, quite possibly, my favorite game of all time, I didn't want to get involved with the forum for reasons I'll get into below. Since Bioware is owned by EA, the forums are pretty much the same design as the Sims forums, so if you're a fellow simmer and have an account over at Bioware, don't be afraid to hit me up!

Why did I not want to be a member of the Mass Effect forums you might ask? Well, I'm already a big geek when it comes to the ME series. I can probably start reciting obscure data from the game's codex, I have (and read) all the books and comics (except for that flaming POS Deception), I have an action figure or two, and I might have a certain favorite character's name as a license plate for my own car. So yeah.....I think I have a borderline unhealthy obsession with the game series (but really, it's kind of my generation's sci-fi adventure so that's okay right? It's like avid fans of Star Wars or Star Trek and they're pretty normal right???) and I didn't want to add "forum poster" to that list of "why I'm such a loser super cool." Sigh...


So what made me change my mind you might ask? I could go into some long-winded explanation about how I'm eager to share my Mass Effect Sims with other fans or how this is the time when Bioware is combing through the forums looking for ideas for future DLC, improvements, and suggestions for the next ME game they make, but I won't.  Instead, here's the short answer: I don't have anyone in RL to talk about Mass Effect to the same extent that I do. Sure I have friends who like the game series well enough, but they're not obsessed about it like me. And many of them are still pretty pissed off about DEM ENDINGS (but that's a topic for another day).

OH and Happy Towel Day!

Mass Effect Sims Coming Soon

So....since having a baby, I haven't had a lot of time to play my other video games in a while. I've got a large backlog of games that need to be played and some aren't even opened! However, I did finish Mass Effect 3. I love this series. It might actually be my favorite game series of all time. I've even read all the comics and books. (NERD ALERT) Anyway, it inspired me to try making all the characters from the Mass Effect games (all 3) as Sims. Since many are aliens with very different physiology, they all have to be human. Not a problem though, because as with everything I do, I'm going to make it as detailed as possible.

At the moment, I've made female Commander Shepard, Liara T'Soni, Garrus Vakarian, Tali Zorah, and Wrex.  The trouble I'm running into is whether or not to do a literal interpretation of the alien characters or just make them as "attractive" representations of themselves. It hasn't been too difficult with Liara and Tali since they're human-like anyway, but Garrus and Wrex are very challenging. I've modeled Wrex's face after Kratos from God of War. Figured that was pretty accurate if he was a human, except no scars sadly. I wish the Sims had scars to add.

Anyway, if I had chosen to go the literal interpretation route, than Wrex's eyes would be far apart and beady, his nose would be almost non-existent, he'd need a large back hump, etc. So I don't think I'll be going that route. Clothes are also pretty challenging. This game takes place in the distant future so futuristic clothes are a must. Also a lot of importance is placed on military style as well. Since there isn't a whole lot of choices for "armor" in The Sims 3 (/sarcasm), I'm currently trying to give the characters fashionable alternatives. I still want things to look futuristic and alien, but not ridiculous and cheesy.

This project should take up most of my time playing. Just bought Lunar Lakes as it would be the perfect neighborhood for these characters. And how far am I going to go with this? Pretty far. I'm planning on making ALL THE CHARACTERS. Going by this amazing work of art, 25 + Javik, EDI, Hackett, and Kai Leng. That's 29 new sims! I might even throw in Traynor or Kelly Chambers for an even 30! Haha......but seriously, this won't be easy.

I should go.  ;)