I mean, tbh, as someone who played the first LIS in her mid 20s, having my own trauma and having had my own Chloe and Rachel in my life in my teens I could relate a lot. And I did like Chloe and Max together even though I have to say they were toxic, just as Rachel and Chloe were. And while I was initially excited for Reunion, I hadn't played DE at this point.
And then I did. And I realized that I had changed. Because I've found my Amanda. And I vibes more with her. And I just feel like the option for Max staying with Amanda would have been a good one. I understand that Chloe has changed but it felt like Max made 10 steps back in Reunion. And it was so obvious that they were so trauma bonded. Especially a bay Max.
I just think it's funny (or lazy) got broken up with by Chloe and broke up with Amanda because of her powers. Because both were afraid of her rewinding time. When Amanda has not actually seen Max do that.
I get her powers might have been an Obstacle... But not the main reason. Yet there is a whole well of angst at the bottom of Arcadia bay of Safi's shape shifting abilities and what it could cause between Amanda and Max. I love Safi. And I am here for unrequited love Safi fucking them over (a little bit).
Okay, I have a lot things to say! Lol
As someone who was there when LiS 1 came out, I remember everything. The popularity that snowballed after each new episode dropped. The way the fandom grew. The theories between waiting for the next new episode. All the takes everyone had. I remember so many people thinking Max was boring which was wild to me because I LOVED MAX (still do) I related to her so much.
So I remember all the OG ships. Pricefield, Chasefield, Marshfield, Grahamfield. People who shipped Warren and Nathan and Dana and Juliet, of course Amberprice too. All of it. I wrote for all the f/f ships. I stand by the fact that each ship has its own special “thing.” To each their own.
As I’m older, I see Pricefield as platonic soulmates now. And older Chloe is such a nice refresher.
Reunion, to not to be here all day, was a rushed game through and through, and did almost everything a disservice. From story, characterization, technical standpoint, plot and continuity. Even regressed Max and Chloe’s story to the same point it started. On the road, different paths, now what?
I don’t see Max leaving Caledon at all. Not after all her dialogue of saying it’s her new home, she’s so glad to be back and denying Safi how many times? To leave?
Again. Lazy and bad writing.
I ship Safield too! I don’t think it’s unrequited whatsoever, I don’t like that narrative lol Max was mischaracterized in Reunion as well. She has next to no emotion for anyone except Chloe. Max definitely has enough tells for that love to be reciprocated, we just never got the chance as players to properly explore that. Like, why does Safi mention to Chloe that Max is such a hugger and yet in Reunion… not one hug? For Safield? Dude.
I adore everything that is Thomfield. Especially was showed in Double Exposure. It represents a healthy relationship, with a healthy person, green flags and the most peaceful energy. Most people who have never experienced that consider it “boring.”
Yeah well. Relationships shouldn’t be a constant rollercoaster with no security. You should feel relief when being with your partner. Not stress.
I love Amanda for Max and I will defend that hill forever. She’s GREAT for Max. I’m so glad you have your Amanda. They will forever change your view of relationships and you’ll never engage with relationships the same way ever again. It’s like seeing a new color for the first time and never forgetting it.
I’m on the side of wish I knew what the original DE2 was supposed to be. We missed out on a lot.
