Quetzzz
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Like I said in another reply, I don't believe in true altruism. She does get something out of it. It could be validation by having Linda and the MC hook up, the satisfaction of having done something for two friends, or like you mentioned before, fearing the worst and not wanting the feeling of having done too little. Or any other driving force that motivated her.
You're right. I agree.
But that she knows the MC well, has been there for him, and gave him a needed kick in the pants, doesn't mean she can't be putting the cart in front of the horse now.
Yeah, that shoe fits. I'm a fairly private person.
But, about inserting values on the MC, I have to disagree... At least to the extent that the game allows me to avoid it.
I never said my MC dislikes Vicky. I said I (the player) dislike her. If I was pushing my values onto the MC, I wouldn't be making that distinction.
I'll be the first to admit that I don't have the bandwidth to remember every minute detail and compile that into an overarching theory of everything. For that matter, I'm sure I've missed many details or interpreted facial expressions, words and actions differently than (most) others. But, I'm certain the developer is aware of this possibility, since it's by design that this MC doesn't share his thoughts and feelings with the player. The player is the one responsible for noticing details and interpreting them, not the MC.
Do my own experiences color how I interpret what's happening in the story? Absolutely. I don't think anyone who tries to make thoughtful decisions can say otherwise.
I don't think this is fair. I made 1 (one!) remark about Vicky, and others started a discussion. I never replied to someone first to ask, "why do you like Vicky? This is what I think ..."
Everyone is entitled to their opinion and interpretation. I might prod their perspective a bit to see where they're coming from, but I've been nothing but respectful to other people's point of view... But that doesn't mean I have to accept their perspective at face value either.
I'm often wrong, don't always keep the big picture in mind, and often learn things through these discussions, but I'm not drawing my own conclusions out of thin air. My replies should indicate that I have given it thought and consideration.
No.
We do agree on that... Aren't we just arguing semantics?
I don't think Vicky can do anything that makes my MC hate her, except for cheating on Ben or something ridiculous like that.
When Vicky yelled out to stop flirting, I assumed my MC realized she was setting them up and playing a game, that's why he kept things neutral. My impression of the MC is that he's humble, someone who likes to go unnoticed, who doesn't like surprises or be in the spotlight. He's also averse to Vicky making a big thing out of nothing, as his conversation with Ben about the special place suggests.
Is he shooting himself in the foot by answering neutrally? Most likely, time will tell. I won't complain if Linda never finds the confidence to speak with him again.
