#bioware

Hello :)

What I’m about to say is not in hopes of getting free stuff, praise, or self gain. I just want people to be happy, that’s all I want. All I’ve ever wanted. I have grown up being told I am different, special, dimwitted, and simple minded, among other things I will not give power to by mentioning them here. So at great risk to myself, I’ve got something to say.

It’s easy to get lost in the minutia of things, especially things that you love. You love it, so you want it to be perfect. That’s understandable; it’s when those thoughts give birth to negative emotions that the problems begin. An example of this is the game Mass Effect Andromeda. The recent controversy surrounding Mass Effect is beginning to go to a place that’s not beneficial to anybody. It’s beloved by many, so naturally when things are not as expected, you’re upset. You think you’ve been deceived, taken advantage of, made the fool. However we must remember those who created the franchise, and those who have a hand in its new stories love it as much as we do, if not more. I know this, because I too create stories, and I can see the same emotion in their eyes that I feel in my heart for my own creations. I know mistakes have been made, but it’s not going to help things if we attack Bioware or each other. Let us give into peace, and respect one another. Sometimes a whisper can be louder than a scream.

On Nov. 17 2016 my nephew Darius Brown was murdered. He was 17 years old. My last conversation with him was about God, and how much he wanted peace. He told me how much he admired my capability to love even those who hurt me. So that’s what I’m going to continue to do. Life is too short to waste on hate, and negativity. Life is a gift, why taint it by causing others pain? I’m clinically depressed, and some days (most days) are a fight for survival, but I fight. Not people; for life. I fight for my husband (who’s love freed me), I fight for my two daughters (who taught me a new level of love), I fight for my nephew who gave me 17 years of wonderful memories. I fight for his mother (who needs me now more than ever), I fight for my aunt (who survived cancer, and is now trying to survive the loss of her first grandchild), I fight for my parents (who fuel me with love, and support ), I fight for every person who feels alone, bullied, different or that they don’t matter (you do matter), I fight for love, and the hope of a better tomorrow.

I digress. My nephew and I shared a love for video games. We both wished to travel to the different realities games can take you to. After he died, I lost interest in many things, games included. Two games in particular managed to help me pull myself out of this rut of despair. Dragon Quest Builders, and Mass Effect Andromeda. I feel a need to be among the stars, Andromeda lets me do this. I wish to make new friends, Andromeda has many people to make friends with. I adore romance, and we know Andromeda has this. I love seeing new worlds, and the ones that Andromeda have provided already look breathtaking (from the little I’ve seen). I am grateful for the ideas, for the art, for the hard work I know they put into this. Let’s believe in BioWare, let’s believe in the love they have for this game, and for their fans. Let’s form our own opinions, free from the influence of others. Lets spread kindness towards them, and even if it doesn’t turn out the way you expected, still be thankful. Because we must take chances on the unknown to learn, and to grow. Someone will still be inspired by this game no matter what the masses say. This may spring forth ideas that will birth masterpieces. For that we should be grateful. They have given their time, and made many sacrifices to see this through. Please be respectful.

I thank you for every time you’ve answered me good people of BioWare. I thank you for your dedication, your will to move forward, and for your love. Thank you.

Thank you to the people who went through the effort of reading all of this. I love you, even if I don’t know you. I wish you nothing but the best of what life has to offer. Be safe. Be patient, Be kind.

God bless

sofreshsales:

• “Bears. So many bears.“ 
• “I gnawed it off, and I was STILL stuck in the claw trap!“ 
• “Not much to eat in the Western Approach.“ 
• “I arm-wrestled Cassandra Allegra Portia Calogera Filomena Pentaghast.” (Cassandra Disapproves) 
• “Madame de Fur told me asymmetry is in fashion.” (Vivienne Slightly Approves) 
• “My friend needed it. For a thing.“ 
• “Phylactery creation gone wrong.“ 
• “Three words. Voluntary. Blood. Sacrifice." 
• "My arm? OH FUCK MY ARM!" 
• "I tore it off and used it to beat the last idiot who couldn’t mind their own business.”
• “Oh don’t worry, I’m all right now."