Back Alley Brawler dies
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Posted on: 2011-12-12 20:59 in CoH and CoV General Discussions
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Well, I'm sure the African American part of the fanbase and just about everyone who gives a care about diversity would have chance of caring...
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Originally Posted by Venture
What makes you think anyone will care, or even notice, what happens in this game?
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Sorry, spoilers are up already and it looks like Statesman is dead. . . Why they told us the ending?!?!?
I still hold onto to the fact he wont be the only one to go.
http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showt...75#post4029275
Survey says...
Nope!
(damn, thedarkone beat me to it)
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Anyways, they're not killing off Statesman because Matt secretly hates Jack.
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It's a question that shouldn't have to be asked and if it was one that shouldn't have to be answered as it's insulting to the devs, as it's basically accussing them of terrible things.|
Originally Posted by Scarlet Shocker
Perhaps... but there's generally a lack of ethnic diversity in comics - and if Paragon killed off the most significant African-American signature hero, there would a justification for asking why they felt that was necessary.
It's a question they don't want to have to answer and so it isn't an option and will not happen. |
That said, I agree. It's what keeps BABs safe imo. Nevermind how they could make it the most awesome and sad and basically the best story ever told, and it would still leave them with feedback asking for them to defend themselves on the choice.
Basically killing BABs would likely have the forums and the devs PMs filled with flaming posts, and likely some new TV Trope that gets worse than Miss Liberty's death.
It's a sad state of affairs, but judging by the forums just how it would be.
Sooo...if I was going to bet, I'd say BABs is safe.
Still thinking Positron or Manticore. For Synapse to go out, I think it'd be a disservice to have him go out by anything other than a huge Crey Industries threat to the city type of storyline.
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And it looks like I was wrong. And still feels like a cop out of "Let's get rid of Jack for good" |
Originally Posted by Quasadu
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No really, no matter what they do, they're not going to make the player character truely feel like they're taking up Statesman's place.
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Looks like I better start buying stuff now. Thanks for heeding my deal, Paragonians.
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Originally Posted by Turgenev
I will pay $1000 US in Paragon Market swag if they promise to kill off Statesman.
Thank you. |
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Aha!
So, THAT PERSON dies in part five of the seven part story. The surprise death comes in the middle(ish) instead of at the end.
The last two stories would have us picking up the pieces then, dealing with the consequences?
Interesting ...
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Originally Posted by Venture
What makes you think anyone will care, or even notice, what happens in this game?
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Originally Posted by Mattwo7
Well, I'm sure the African American part of the fanbase and just about everyone who gives a care about diversity would have chance of caring...
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How about letting Paragon Studios tell their story the way they want? You may not like how the story progresses or ends, but that doesn't mean it's wrong.
We all know now that States is going to die. I had that feeling after Episode 3... but I don't think he will be the only hero death from Episode 5-7.
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What if they hit us with a mag 1,000,000,000,000 Immobilize the moment we try to teleport into IP?
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Originally Posted by BrandX
No really, no matter what they do, they're not going to make the player character truely feel like they're taking up Statesman's place.
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This is what's known as pulling a "Harold Camping." 
I have no problem with posing hypothetical theories, but when someone does so with absolute conviction, to the point where they are basically saying, "You'll be sorry when I'm right," and they end up wrong? I can't help but think, "You set yourself up for that."
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As far as the other half of the equation. Who will replace Statesman? I have two theories. One is Desdemona. She's the heroic face of Going Rogue, she has recently been given major power in one of the incarnate trials, thus giving her great power and leadership.
My second guess is, funnily enough, Back Alley Brawler. They recently made a specific push to distance him from the Freedom Phalanx. Many people thought he was a member, or a reserve member, or something like that. They've even done patches that specifically remove references of him being a part of the Freedom Phalanx. And yet, he has been specifically included as part of the Who Will Die storyline as one of the Surviving Eight, and in one of the teasers with his broken glove.
I think being in charge of the Carnival of Light and the Freedom Phalanx would be too much for Des.
Recluse replaces Statman
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"People who care about diversity" don't even know this game exists. Moot point now, but there's less than zero chance of some media firestorm being provoked by BAB getting greased.
| Well, I'm sure the African American part of the fanbase and just about everyone who gives a care about diversity would have chance of caring... |
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I love how extreme and off base your reasoning is |
Originally Posted by Venture
"People who care about diversity" don't even know this game exists. Moot point now, but there's less than zero chance of some media firestorm being provoked by BAB getting greased.
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As you were saying?|
Originally Posted by DumpleBerry
What the crap. THAT'S your secret evidence? I think you SERIOUSLY overestimate the amount of "everyone hates Jack Emmert" going on in the world.
Paragon Studios is doing this for a lot of reasons, but a made up, sad, petty grudge-match is NOT one of them. |
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So now that the truth is out, which I already proved since SSA 1, go ahead everyone. Bow, wave giant leaf's of green, and continue to sit in awe of my brilliance. I like grapes without stems, pomegranate slices, and throw in some strawberries lightly dusted by sugar.
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Can I be the one worthy of putting grapes all up in your mouth?
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Originally Posted by Lulipop
As you were saying?
I like my '' Mistress, you're so awesome! '', '' We worship your logic for always being correct! '' and, '' Oh lawd r u a wizard? LOL w0w pwn'd '' 's to be said with a certain flair, especially from someone who doubts my intellect's prowess. So now that the truth is out, which I already proved since SSA 1, go ahead everyone. Bow, wave giant leaf's of green, and continue to sit in awe of my brilliance. I like grapes without stems, pomegranate slices, and throw in some strawberries lightly dusted by sugar. Dumple, my feet cramp when I hammock swing so I'll put you as my trusted masseuse. |
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Originally Posted by Lulipop
As you were saying?
I like my '' Mistress, you're so awesome! '', '' We worship your logic for always being correct! '' and, '' Oh lawd r u a wizard? LOL w0w pwn'd '' 's to be said with a certain flair, especially from someone who doubts my intellect's prowess. So now that the truth is out, which I already proved since SSA 1, go ahead everyone. Bow, wave giant leaf's of green, and continue to sit in awe of my brilliance. I like grapes without stems, pomegranate slices, and throw in some strawberries lightly dusted by sugar. Dumple, my feet cramp when I hammock swing so I'll put you as my trusted masseuse. |
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If you do it nice and slow, sure. I have a habit of biting fingers, my hubby is even scared to get carried away.
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Originally Posted by CrazyJerseyan
Can I be the one worthy of putting grapes all up in your mouth?
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