infinity on 15/5/2009 at 14:20
Quote Posted by kamyk
Why Garrett specifically? We understand him. We all have some part of him lurking in our souls.
That could be said about anyone though...
I like playing Garrett because he's out for himself in a pure-believer-in-capitalism sort of way. He's neither good nor bad, but self-interested. And I also like being reluctant to 'save the world' but having to do it every time. I think those are all attractive features. Not wanting to save the world, but have the ability. He's also not a big-mouth, but he's quiet in his superiority. These are all nice things.
Gertius on 15/5/2009 at 17:40
what I liked about being Garrett....
when I played Garrett, I did not feel very powerful. Not to be seen is not some sort of power he has over others, but more a necessary skill that helps him survive. I always felt I have to struggle to survive in that hostile world, and the sarcasm and all is kind of an act that helps Garrett keep his dignity in a way, by not admitting to himself that he is no real match for any of those guards out there (not only, but very much still).
So when I roamed the city´s streets, I always felt like needing to survive. The huge levels and multiple ways of reaching my goals and destinations were EXACTLY the right thing to emhasize that feeling. I had to be really clever not to get caught, so I looked for alternative ways (and there were lots). So in a way the hugeness of those levels gave them a sandbox feel, a sandbox for survival :)
Thief 3 ruined that feeling with small levels. Actually it all started to go down for me already when I read the box cover: "I have the power to take everything from you, including your life." That was and will never be the Garrett I identified with while playing TDP and TMA.
P.S. I have to add, sometimes I really felt powerful, once I successfully snuck up to a guard and knocked them out, or successfully sneaking past them, unseen, or finally getting the loot I was after, but that feeling was kind of nurtured with the strong contrast of being weak the rest of the time, and more like a "yes I can make it despite all the threats to my sorry life" sort of a thing...
Gertius on 15/5/2009 at 17:49
now that I think a little more about it, I am really into the "lone survivor" thing. I much rather have like 3 rounds left facing zombie hordes like in "Resident Evil" (only played part one), needing to be really clever to survive, than playing the muscular, hard-boiled soldier with ammunition-without-end like in Doom etc.
Thief I&II had a lot of that survivor-thing for me.
Garrettwannabe on 15/5/2009 at 17:53
Chicks dig me because I'm secretive :sly:, cool :thumb: , and have a BIG........
Blackjack...:cheeky:
Sorry...couldn't resist....:ebil:
Beleg Cúthalion on 15/5/2009 at 19:54
I like that I don't feel the cold he must.
Queue on 15/5/2009 at 20:01
Hard to explain, but I like the "feel" of being Garrett. It's comfortable and exhilarating to play as him, to be become immersed in his word. Somehow the character is so compelling, and interesting, that he becomes - in a sense - real.
morrisonashley on 15/5/2009 at 20:09
The "lone survivor" thing hits the mark with me too I think. That and there's just
something about the cold, dead of the night, the crisp silence of a sleeping city. This advert and monologue captures it for me...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U9I7QrpSkk)
"the tidy wives..." :cheeky:
Vasquez on 16/5/2009 at 10:17
Quote Posted by Chade
For me, it is probably the feeling of being smarter (or more competent) then the people I am sneaking past.
Not if it's a spelling contest :joke:
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Quote Posted by infinity
I like playing Garrett because he's out for himself in a pure-believer-in-capitalism sort of way.
Same here, basically the same reason I like Boba Fett from SW. They're somehow not above or below morals - they simply ignore the general rules of "good" and "bad".
Also, Garrett as a character is extremely well built. I can't even pinpoint many details why this is so (well, the voice is one thing ;) and also the immersion of
becoming Garrett) but he's just incredibly charismatic, despite - or because of - his one-man's silent anarchy.
Koki on 16/5/2009 at 13:58
Quote Posted by SneakyJack
Being morally "gay".
what?!
Oh.
