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Old 06-27-2025, 10:49 AM   #21
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Ethically i cant see it from Maelle's perspective. I mean psychologically i get how SHE arrives there but i cant remotely justify it. Its like telling an aged Christopher Robin that he doesnt need to leave the 100 Acre Woods. Or Peter Pan shouldnt leave Neverland. This place gave you comfort when you needed it, sure. Its time to face the real world. Your family needs you. Your life needs you. To side with Maelle is to side with immaturity and fear. To romanticize being irresponsible.

I love that they allow you to choose though.
Agreed.

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In a way, I can also see it since Alicia's life was ripped apart in various ways. Like you said, the comfort of it is the main allure. And wouldn't most of us choose blissful ignorance if given the opportunity? The way it makes the player reflect is incredible, even more if the player has in any way dealt with great suffering /loss. I do still wonder about the "real world" and the relationship between the painters and writers. I hope they release DLC and/or another title exploring this side of things as well. Perhaps it would explain more about why things are the way they are.
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