Brink, which side will you choose?

[AJax_21]

I don't think I'll be getting the game (too MP centric), but if you are trying to gauge people's philosophical leanings from their chosen side, then I go with "Security".

I don't know the details of the story yet, but the other guys seem to be portrayed as "Anarchists" by a different name. I value Forced Stability over pointless Freedom.

Well, I wouldn't exactly call it pointless. From what I understand, They're just trying to get in contact with the outside world because the "Ark" is running out of resources and the Security are struggling to maintain peace on the island.

Ot: Security. Fighting the good fight.

And is there a perfectly good, informed reason for the Security to keep them from doing so? If not, this debate loses a lot of value because it turns into a one-sided argument instead of an interesting moral Dichotomy.

Also, Welcome to the Escapist.

I don't know the exact reason they're trying to stop the resistance other than the "stopping them from wrecking shit" one but it's not as black/white as it appears. I do remember watching one of the Dev. diaries were the writer explains that the story isn't your typical "freedom-fighting underdogs vs. evil, oppressive government forces", both sides think they both have justifiable reasons to do what they are doing. I guess we'll find out more in 4 days. can't wait!

Oh, and glad to be here.

 

[Hisshiss]

Security to start with, but of course Im playing the hell out of both because, I mean why skip half of the game.

But I do prefer the security sides outfits and gun skins and whatnot more, so their campaign gets first grabs.

 

[MasterOfWorlds]

I don't think I'll be getting the game (too MP centric), but if you are trying to gauge people's philosophical leanings from their chosen side, then I go with "Security".

I don't know the details of the story yet, but the other guys seem to be portrayed as "Anarchists" by a different name. I value Forced Stability over pointless Freedom.

Well, I wouldn't exactly call it pointless. From what I understand, They're just trying to get in contact with the outside world because the "Ark" is running out of resources and the Security are struggling to maintain peace on the island.

Ot: Security. Fighting the good fight.

And is there a perfectly good, informed reason for the Security to keep them from doing so? If not, this debate loses a lot of value because it turns into a one-sided argument instead of an interesting moral Dichotomy.

Also, Welcome to the Escapist.

From what I read, the Ark government has been dishing out reduced rations to feed 50,000 people when it was only really suppose to hold 5,000. The Resistance want to take over the government and hand out rations the way they think it should be done because they're not buying the "We only have enough resources to last us X amount of time." argument that the government is using.

Of course, I could have misinterpreted what I read, but you can wiki it if you want.

 

[MasterOfWorlds]

Oh come on, this is just another Alliance or Horde situation. We all know that the very second one side does better everyone sprouts wool and starts "Bahh"ing at everyone, then moves there like they're being led by an unseen force. You might as well have asked, "which side do you think will be better?".

...Or, people could choose one side over the other because of idealogical similarities. Have you failed to notice how many people say that they want to join the Resistance because they lean more towards anarchy whereas some of the people that want to be Security want to joing them because of their leanings towards order?

 

[fearofthemind]

Which ever side has the best looking gas mask!

But seriously, the Security, most likely. Order in my opinion is better than anarchy.

 

[Kathinka]

we will see who has the neater clothing
* <== fashion whore*


seriously though, we have the choice between diehard facist state security and crazy irresponsible anarchists..sounds like fun^^

hey OP, why no poll? seems to me that security is outnumbering the rebels about three to one.

 

[Jon Shannow]

Security, no amount of justification can overcome my love of clean shirts

 

[Justin Gooch]

Definitely going resistance. I like the ideals that they are typically fighting for. And hey, I don't mind causing a bit of mayhem every now and then.

 

[Ironic Pirate]

You can't play both? Fuck, that was annoying in MAG...

Not sure as of yet. I'm tempted to play Resistance because they seem outnumbered and I'd feel like a bad ass, but I'll wait to see which one gets the better guns. Although if you can only pick one, I might end up choosing neither.

 

[pyramid head grape]

Who ever weres a suit wins.

 

[Tsaba]

let me just say

Spoiler

WHAT?

is that a "r" or a "c"

 

[Conn1496]

Oh come on, this is just another Alliance or Horde situation. We all know that the very second one side does better everyone sprouts wool and starts "Bahh"ing at everyone, then moves there like they're being led by an unseen force. You might as well have asked, "which side do you think will be better?".

...Or, people could choose one side over the other because of idealogical similarities. Have you failed to notice how many people say that they want to join the Resistance because they lean more towards anarchy whereas some of the people that want to be Security want to joing them because of their leanings towards order?

No, I just realised that most of the gaming industry is out to take your money, so as soon as they bring out the faction change option, we all know everyone will migrate instantly to the better side because no-one likes losing... If you haven't played WoW, you probably don't understand how whiny some people are. Now I'm sure some people mean their reasons legitimately, but we all know the very second that one side gets the "Golden skull headband +5" that makes your character look 200% cooler, most people will jump sides faster than Bill Gates can blow half of is money on that next new thing for Microsoft to spew onto our faces. Because the cooler looking side wins.

 

[Thespian]

(This should be a poll, I'd be interested in the results)

Security. I think Resistance might be a real n00by choice.

 

[NestorES]

I like being the bad guy but it sounds like most of you are going Security so I'll just have to turn the Resistance in the bad guys...

 

[sheah1]

Well I like to play as the good guys but, due to the lack of a clear morality, I'm going Resistance, I want a slim, fast mover which makes more sense with the ragtag threads.

 

[Soulgaunt]

I'm playing Security first, mainly because I like their clothes. Just look at The Shield and The Look.

 

[The Wykydtron]

Whichever team my friends pick after we argue it out. I'd go for resistance though, free-running, molotov throwing policemen really doesn't look right...

 

[JUMBO PALACE]

Probably Resistance the first time. I like they're dirty, ripped, and haggard gear and clothing. And I mean come on, everyone hates cops.

 

[lordlillen]

security beause im going to be the big mothet fucker wearing a tank that yust wont DIE!

 

[JdaS]

Provided the game is any good when it comes out (Bethesda has yet to make/publish a game I like, not flaming here people just one of those things) I'll be Resistance all the way.