The language of Destiny and fate in Marathon


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The language of Destiny and fate in Marathon

Posted By: Blayne Date: 12/8/05 7:22 a.m.

I was reminded today of a topic that's interested me for some time:: The language of Destiny in Marathon.
We know from the Marathon:Infinity end screen that the player (to the speaker, presumably Durandal) is capital 'D' "Destiny". How does the rest of the trilogy, and in particular 3rd party scenarios like Rubicon, treat the topic of predestination, fate, and other events that are slated by the Jjaro to happen?
In writing WMaiD, I've come across this many times - how does one (and how did Bungie?) get around fate influencing the marine, and in turn, the marine influencing the destine events dictated by fate? It involves some chicken/egg logic, which is why I find it so perplexing.
Since the topic sounds like a philosophy paper thesis, I'd appreciate some intellectual responses on the issue if people have time. :)
Regards,
-Blayne

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: I was reminded today of a topic that's interested me for some time: The : language of Destiny in Marathon. : We know from the Marathon:Infinity end screen that the player (to the : speaker, presumably Durandal) is capital 'D' "Destiny". How does : the rest of the trilogy, and in particular 3rd party scenarios like : Rubicon, treat the topic of predestination, fate, and other events that : are slated by the Jjaro to happen? : In writing WMaiD, I've come across this many times - how does one (and how : did Bungie?) get around fate influencing the marine, and in turn, the : marine influencing the destine events dictated by fate? It involves some : chicken/egg logic, which is why I find it so perplexing. : Since the topic sounds like a philosophy paper thesis, I'd appreciate some : intellectual responses on the issue if people have time. :) : Regards, : -Blayne

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The language of Destiny and fate in Marathon	Blayne	12/8/05 7:22 a.m.
Re: The language of Destiny and fate in Marathon	Steve Levinson	12/8/05 10:03 a.m.
Re: The language of Destiny and fate in Marathon	Forrest of B.org	12/8/05 3:00 p.m.
Re: The language of Destiny and fate in Marathon	Shadowbreaker	12/8/05 10:01 p.m.
Re: The language of Destiny and fate in Marathon	Ender	12/11/05 2:16 p.m.



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