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Post » Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:19 pm

never cared, but at end of some npc conversations, what's with the "..."
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Phillip Hamilton
 
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Post » Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:31 pm

never cared, but at end of some npc conversations, what's with the "..."


I surmise that they forgot to record certain lines for voice actors and it was too late to call them back. I also think this is the reason why Sarah from Vault 21 has two voices.
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Post » Fri Jul 29, 2011 4:45 pm

I surmise that they forgot to record certain lines for voice actors and it was too late to call them back. I also think this is the reason why Sarah from Vault 21 has two voices.


i can't tell if you're serious, or just joking. :icecream:

It's a writing device that conveys a sort of unspoken moment of irritation, dismissal, or grim response-by-non-response. Example:

Evacuation worker: "The boat will only hold 10 people."

Police Officer: "Load it and get going."

Evacuation worker: "But what about the other people showing up soon? There's no more transport left! They'll die!"

Police Officer: "..........."

Evacuation Officer: "All right. I'm on it."
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Post » Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:46 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellipsis#In_writing
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Post » Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:10 am

i can't tell if you're serious, or just joking. :icecream:

It's a writing device that conveys a sort of unspoken moment of irritation, dismissal, or grim response-by-non-response. Example:

Evacuation worker: "The boat will only hold 10 people."

Police Officer: "Load it and get going."

Evacuation worker: "But what about the other people showing up soon? There's no more transport left! They'll die!"

Police Officer: "..........."

Evacuation Officer: "All right. I'm on it."


Well you do have to admit that I was at least right about Sarah. :P
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