I understand what you are saying just fine. It's how you say it that I have a problem with. I'm leaving it there.
I didn't speak it with a condescending tone or anything.
It's easy to understand your posts. Oftentimes they're about policing the opinions and views of others.
I happen to share many of your opinions, but a word of advice: you come across as abrasive. Especially when you go defensive and say "Maybe if you kept an open mind and quit with the criticism and paranoia you might see actual truth."
Friendly tip.
I know it's easy because I aim them to be as clear as possible. Sometimes I manage it, sometimes I do not. I believe that happens to the best of us anyways. And it's really interesting how a lot of people think these are my opinions or anyone's for that matter. Most of the time I don't talk using opinions. Maybe it's the tone part, but I still don't see it as an excuse to be attacked. And that's the reason why I replied with the quote you used there because I feel attacked where I am TRYING hard to say something so someone doesn't get offended. But truth is the world doesn't evolve around those people and nor does it around me. We can only strive to be at the center of it all so we can maintain an objective opinion (if we try to express opinions).
And yes, thank you for the advice. You are one of the few people I respect here and I am glad that you speak your mind.
Anyways, on topic: I like the mask...like a lot. That counts into my point about the stylization of the game itself. I love the world, the art style could use a bit of polish in my opinion but still looks good. The weapons, the technology and the game's optimistic goals. That is what makes a studio shine in my eyes. Even if I don't enjoy the game all that much I am still going to love the style it tries to take for itself.
The mask will always have a special place in my heart. It's well constructed, yet doesn't seem to use expensive material. It has it's functions but overall it's design is what strikes me the most. It might be kept together very well but it looks like it's falling apart. A metaphor perhaps? *HINT* *HINT* All and all the amount of work and dedication the development are putting into Dishonored is amazing (as it should be) and I enjoy their views on what makes a great game. Keep it up guys!