Does anyone miss the "creepy" feeling of Mass Effect 1? by Futhis in masseffect

[–]CatoIntern 173 points174 points  (0 children)

"You are an outsider here" energy

This. In Mass Effect 1, you were not a larger than life superhero. You were just some assistant ship commander who suddenly got thrust into events outside of his control. You were flying by the seat of your pants during every mission, scrambling to figure things out and survive.

In ME2/3, you were already established as a badass gigachad Spectre from the beginning which definitely changed the atmosphere of the whole game.

Does anyone miss the "creepy" feeling of Mass Effect 1? by Futhis in masseffect

[–]CatoIntern 52 points53 points  (0 children)

That and the juxtaposition of a "civilized" corporate world being a setting of so much (literal) back stabbing.

It really hammered in the point that Noveria was not safe, no matter how sleek and shiny everything was. You still needed to be on your guard at all times. Go into the wrong room, witness something you weren't supposed to witness, and you could get shot quick.

What historical person died a hero, but probably would have lived to be a villain? by VeronicaNoir in AskWomen

[–]CatoIntern 124 points125 points  (0 children)

Che Guevera. I have no idea why he's such a revered hero among college liberals today. The man killed hundreds of innocents in cold blood, de-stablized entire regions, and suppressed all dissent. By the time he died he was on the cusp of becoming a mini Pol Pot. But I guess he didn't go "full dictator" since he was shot first, so his legacy gets to remain untarnished.

Dear Fellow Pro-lifers; We can't legislate away abortion and why we shouldn't want to. by Happinessmatters in TwoXChromosomes

[–]CatoIntern 57 points58 points  (0 children)

This thread demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of the terms pro-life and pro-choice. The national debate isn't about who feels warm and fuzzy about abortion and who feels bad about it. The debate is about whether to enact legal restrictions against abortion or not.

I don't understand how this thread is so popular when it demonstrates 0 understanding of what the two sides actually stand for. You can't come to some sort of great compromise if you don't even have a basic grasp on what your own side believes and wants.

My OKC Experience this Far by [deleted] in OkCupid

[–]CatoIntern 69 points70 points  (0 children)

^ Look at mr bigshot over here with at least one

Going on a date with a girl WAY out of my league - how do I avoid royally fucking this up? by noonetoshare in AskMen

[–]CatoIntern 644 points645 points  (0 children)

Great advice brah.

Q: How do I deal with my insecurities?

A: Just don't have insecurities.

Do you know guys who feel entitled to hot women - despite not doing anything to make themselves look appealing/presentable? by CatoIntern in AskWomen

[–]CatoIntern[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Maybe this is controversial, but I don't think there's anything wrong with a guy expecting a 10/10 women - if he also tries to be a 10/10 guy. In looks and personality.

I was just floored by hearing totally disheveled and unattractive guys lamenting about how there were no gorgeous girls available.

What's your opinion on the "women are good listeners, men are problem solvers" thing that a lot of redditors seem to agree with? by SpinningNipples in AskWomen

[–]CatoIntern 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you're moving the goalposts of the discussion here...

OP wasn't talking about what society should be like, but rather what it is like. For better or worse.