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Sometimes I really struggle to keep up with what is happening in a game. In some cases, it is because the developer has either failed to fill in all the gaps, and/or did so in a non-obvious way (I’m looking at you, Bethesda and BioWare). Other times, I think there is just so much sensory input that I am having a hard time processing it all. What about you?

Do you like when the player character is voiced when you select dialogue options in games, or do you prefer no voice? I see some pros and cons either way.

I’ve heard some people say they find it annoying when video game characters share their thoughts aloud, but I don’t think it has ever bothered me. I like learning more about them through their thoughts. What about you?

Are there any open world games you would want to remake as linear games instead? Likewise, are there any linear games you think would potentially work as well or better as open world games?

Is anyone here a modder? If so, can you link us to the mods you have created?

Have you ever neglected important responsibilities because of gaming? Which ones? I got low grades one year in high school because of gaming, but otherwise, it’s never been a problem for me.

Are there any games you have played that fall into the category of “so bad they are good?” What makes you see them that way?

When starting a new game, how much hand-holding do you like/dislike? How much direction do you feel is too little or too much?

I’m not sure if any of us here are parents? If you are a parent, what are your rules regarding what games your kids can and can’t play and how many hours a day they can game?

You know how some games have little DLCs you can buy with cosmetic and item upgrades for a few dollars which are not in any way essential to the game? Does anyone actually buy these things?

What game soundtracks do you listen to the most when not playing? Mine would be Skyrim and Spec Ops: The Line.

If you could spend a day as any video game character, who would you pick and why? I think I’d pick Origins-era Leliana, because I feel like I could learn from her journey toward uniting the disparate elements of her personality.

@killamch89 mentioned Bethesda owing a lot of its success to its modding community. What are some other video game publishers/devs that likewise lean heavily on modders for success?

I don't know this item/ability! Also, weird I forgot to put the White Phial on my list.

BioShock 🙂

Does anyone else ever feel this weird sense of emptiness/putting off a death after completing main quest lines in open world games that let you keep playing?

What are the dumbest video game bans by regulators you’ve heard of? I disapprove of all video game bans, but I remember reading once that a Fallout game was banned because of chems, which I thought was extra ridiculous.

I just read a report that originally, Jack in Mass Effect 2 was being written as pansexual, not straight, which makes sense given her threesome reference in dialogue, but they caved under media pressure and made her straight. Seems like such an odd choice to me given FemShep can romance Samara, Morinth, Liara, and sleep with Kelly as well--I wonder why Jack was "too much." In any case, that's the explanation, in case anyone else found this as weird/disappointing as I do.

What do you expect the next Mass Effect game/series to be like? What would you like to see happen?

How many games do you currently have installed on your console or computer? How often do you have to remove games to free up space? I have not had to do this yet, because I just don’t have that many games installed.

What are some RPGs I might enjoy as a fan of Dragon Age and Mass Effect games?

What is a fantastic game that you feel has a boring opening? I think I would fit pretty much any Bethesda game under this.

What game would you want to play if only you found it more approachable? I would want to play Dark Souls, but … nope. Too much.

What are some games that feature highly adaptive enemies?

What is the single most challenging thing about playing video games for you? For me, it is my executive function issues causing me to hit the wrong buttons when building items or switching weapons in combat.