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Mass Effect just surprised me and I'd like to share my thoughts (Spoiler and NSFW)
Tubatic | 11:49 PM on 06.21.2008 6 comments


So I'm playing through Mass Effect on 360, and the game has just presented me with a unique experience. Gets Spoilery after the image, though there's a video payoff at the end.


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*********Spoiler*********I've now taken the time to really talk to me crew after Noveria mission, my 2nd big on after picking up T'Soni. Anyway, I'm talking to Ashley about her family, and now, I'm presented with this line of dialog:

Ashley: That's not a problem with you, is it? That I believe in God.

And I have just been completely caught off guard.

So now, my Shepard is faced with a question on how he regards theology on his ship, and I'm left with the question "How does my character feel about religion?". Up to this point, I hadn't even considered the acknowledgement of Terrestrial religion in the game, let alone that belief would be any reasonable point of contention. Why is she so nervous about disclosing her belief? Why is that a problem in this universe?

After 26 years of contact with aliens, I guess that could shake the fundamental tenants of even the Christian faith. Certainly flies in the face of creation theory, at least in that it seemingly mocks the idea of "created in His image". The implication is either the decline of religious belief in this universe, or a military value of don't-ask, don't-tell for a soldier's spiritual belief.

And I guess this further catches me off guard, because sci-fi usually operates devoid of real world religious connection.

I haven't chosen yet, but I was really surprised by the situation. Impressed even. This could very well be one of my own personal memory card moments. :P
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Now to STFUAJPG. They've just been staring at each other for minutes . . . this has got to be awkward for them . . .

This video is your reward for viewing my musing. Enjoy (audio is clean classic fun. video NSFW)


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Alasdair Duncan's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/22/2008 01:58
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It's something that threw me off guard too; here in this very typical science fiction universe in the far future, there was a person who has been exposed to all this alien culture, the geth and the idea that evolution is a recurring cycle overseen by a mechanical intelligence, yet still has faith in God. It's a thing like this that I feel lift Mass Effect from just being a sci-fi/rpg.
Brahms's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/22/2008 02:42
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Unfortunately, when I hear statements like this, the next thing I expect to hear is "Do you accept Jesus Christ into your heart as your personal savior?" But that's just the Southern Baptist brainwash I grew up with.

The moment in question certainly did raise my eyebrows though- and it certainly should raise a debate. But honestly, the Vatican has stated that it's perfectly acceptable to believe in aliens without compromising your identity as a Christian. Even if Williams is a Protestant, the Roman Catholic church has always held rather conservative views comparatively.
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/22/2008 04:49
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There's more of those 'make you think about real life' moments in there! you'll see ;-)

God I loved that game !
Eschatos's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/22/2008 10:04
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I didn't think much of it. I just told her I didn't care who she worshipped. Also, remember the jellyfish type alien in the Citadel who preaches his religion?
kawitchate's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/22/2008 23:09
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maybe it didn't catch me completely off guard, but it did sort of come from nowhere, and i liked that. it surprised me, and while i didn't give my response too much thought, it did give me pause. very few games give me pause.
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