Kolya on 30/12/2007 at 17:09
So do we accept SHODAN as a person of sorts? Or is she a malfunctioning program? Is she in need of therapy or a hard reset?
WCarnation on 31/12/2007 at 10:49
I think SHODAN is an it, an AI, that is just self-aware of its self. I don't think SHODAN sees what it does as bad and is mostly just angry with people's attempts to stop it.
In System Shock 2 SHODAN seemed to be poised as an example of something that is fully drowned in self-importance and the problems that come with that, and it was against The Many who were for removing all self-importance from people. Goggles/The Player is caught between these two extremes.
At least that's how I interpreted it.
DiegoCyborg on 4/1/2008 at 19:14
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I think SHODAN is an it, an AI, that is just self-aware of its self ...
Yeah, I guess SHODAN was especially designed this way. What I mean is, software regulary just fits its purpose. It does what it has been programmed for. But when you imagine an AI, finding its own solutions, that would be the most powerful software you can think of. Well, in SS something within that kind of construction seems to trigger personality and some kind of "feelings", so they created those "ethical constraints". I guess Diego just knew about the powerful spirit SHODAN would develop, if he would just let her/it run on its own. So SHODAN, in my opinion, became something of a real personality, with real (strange) feelings. She/it became totally insane, mostly felt superior, angry and sometimes she even seemed to fear you! I remember, the closer you get to the bridge section, the more nervous SHODAN would sound when sending you messages :cheeky: On the other hand, SHODAN just taunted you as an "insect", when you where just crawling around the lower decks.
ZylonBane on 4/1/2008 at 20:38
Quote Posted by WCarnation
In System Shock 2 SHODAN seemed to be poised as an example of something that is fully drowned in self-importance and the problems that come with that, and it was against The Many who were for removing all self-importance from people.
I have no idea what you're trying to say here.
How about a simpler explanation-- SHODAN: If you're not for her, you're against her!
cacka on 5/1/2008 at 15:41
shodan is a bit of a milf
catbarf on 5/1/2008 at 16:35
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shodan is a bit of a milf
Rule 34.
MSX on 8/1/2008 at 21:31
Quote Posted by catbarf
Rule 34.
*sniff* Kids are learning rule 34 earlier and earlier.
Louis Cypher on 9/1/2008 at 11:09
I hate you all for sparking my curiousity on if SHODAN has been Rule 34'ed, and what do you know....
HOW they turned her into pedo bait... UGH. I feel unclean.
AxTng1 on 9/1/2008 at 18:18
So to sum up, SHODAN is a Sentient AI with errors comparable to mental illness. With tentacles.
catbarf on 9/1/2008 at 19:57
Quote Posted by MSX
*sniff* Kids are learning rule 34 earlier and earlier.
Nah, I'm just the stereotypical internet nerd kid.
