The Elcor are a symbol of humanity. It's one of the ways we may show emotion or act fake but in reality have nothing to say at all or don't feel anything. Through the Elcor race, Mass Effect is teaching us a little about ourselves in a subtle way.
Yes, it teaches kids playing games today that present day humans are too shallow/stupid to understand sarcasm, humor, irony or anything else unless it's perfectly explained to them well in advance (like the Elcor does).
Ok. In the games it's explained that the Elcor understand each other better since they have the ability to emit and register their own pheromones while communicating, thus making their language more colorful than just through verbal communication.
@gamefreak8635 So you are assuming that because a Mass Effect character is featured in a gameplay video I posted, said character is the character created by the person who posted the video? Is that it? Because, if so, you're wrong.
I'm surprised at how many people have said they're the best species, I thought I was a scarce lover of the Elcor :-P. I really like how they look so massive and animalistic, yet they're always depicted as civil and intelligent. I also like how they seem more genuinely accepting of humans than pretty much all the species aside from the asari (though being accepting is their main purpose, so it doesn't seem as significant) and maybe the Hanar (though their culture is so dictated by etiquette).
Since their monotones can lead to misunderstandings with other species, the elcor go out of their way to clarify when theyr are angry, pleased, or scared.
That elephant-like alien is an elcor. Since they originated on the high-gravity world Dekuuna, they have become acclimated to high-pressure atmospheres. They explain what they're about to say because it is a trait that all elcor possess. If this was a playable character in Mass Effect 2 or 3, it would be badass, because elcor are really strong and can carry really powerful weapons.
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Shockingly disgusted: You are the ugliest man I've ever seen, Commander Shepard.
Nerolus 1 month ago
Looks like someone shaved and ape, put a toupee on his head and drew some eyebrows and stache on. Holy shit.
Nerolus 1 month ago
Good god that is the ugliest shep of all sheps.
Nerolus 1 month ago
can you imagine playing poker with an elcor? "bluffingly: all in"
MasterGouken 1 month ago
Judgmental opinion: That moustache looks like someone took a marker and drew a straight line across your face.
XenoAlbedo 2 months ago
The Elcor are a symbol of humanity. It's one of the ways we may show emotion or act fake but in reality have nothing to say at all or don't feel anything. Through the Elcor race, Mass Effect is teaching us a little about ourselves in a subtle way.
Iwatchtrek 2 months ago
@Iwatchtrek
Yes, it teaches kids playing games today that present day humans are too shallow/stupid to understand sarcasm, humor, irony or anything else unless it's perfectly explained to them well in advance (like the Elcor does).
Ok. In the games it's explained that the Elcor understand each other better since they have the ability to emit and register their own pheromones while communicating, thus making their language more colorful than just through verbal communication.
McLarenMercedes 1 week ago
"Erotic implication: I'm going to slip into something a little more comfortable"
NeDeR96 3 months ago
I can totally imagine an Elcor criminal saying:
"With murderous intent: I am going to kill you."
MettanAtem 6 months ago 3
the Elcor walk too slow and speak in a negative way. They are emotionless. That's why they are so damn inferior compared to other races.
CoreyStudios2000 6 months ago
@CoreyStudios2000 With outraged frustration: You humans are all racist ;_;
SinDawg030 3 months ago
Elcor: The Brian Posehn of the universe.
British1500 7 months ago
Chastising Rebuke, you suck, Angrily Udina : I
dualblade14 7 months ago
Humorous remark: one person did not understand the humour in the Elcor way of speaking.
ldskzz 8 months ago
@ldskzz Spiteful response... dislike jokes are not funny anymore, for the love of god stop using them ._.
LordManda2 6 months ago
They should make Elcor a race in ME:3 that help you fight and are like tanks.
DrummerLordProdigy 10 months ago
My name is Calen and it's pronounced that way : D
Calenthedestroyer 10 months ago
Dramatic declaration: luke, i am your father. Horrified denial: noooooo.
woodledoodledoodle 11 months ago 6
am i only one who wants to have hanar squad memeber in me3
you can mount weapon on them and shoot
they are like apc
JetAge96 11 months ago
WTF, he is sooo ugly (and I don't mean the elcor)...
MarcelSerbassen 11 months ago
You don't want to hear drunk elcor sing
S1deshowRobP5 1 year ago
reminds me ofa gentler kinder HK-47 mixed with a ithorian and a ....gorillawhale :3 this is becomeing one of my fav alien races<3
TheHarryMason 1 year ago
that is one ugly Shepard
silverX404 1 year ago 2
elcor speech should be a standard in chat rooms xD
setpsistariasbaniou 1 year ago
Mocking remark: This could possibly be the worst custom created Shepard in the history of Mass Effect.
Solidus1086 1 year ago 66
@Solidus1086 I know, right? What a fag.
iamturdrocket87 1 year ago
@Solidus1086 Snappy retort: Your mother.
LostEnzeru 5 months ago
I love the Elcor, they are like bipedal manatees. lol Does anyone else agree with me on that analysis and opinion?
hopecandecieve 1 year ago
@hopecandecieve Yea. Really gentile and kind. I want one as a friend ^^
bandman232 1 year ago
well i was just saying that that guy thought ur characters face was ugly
gamefreak8635 1 year ago 7
@gamefreak8635 I understand. Sorry.
iamturdrocket87 1 year ago
0:14
gamefreak8635 1 year ago 3
@gamefreak8635 So you are assuming that because a Mass Effect character is featured in a gameplay video I posted, said character is the character created by the person who posted the video? Is that it? Because, if so, you're wrong.
iamturdrocket87 1 year ago 2
@iamturdrocket87 why you getting so all defensive brah
StarlightDragon 5 months ago
The Elcor seem like they'd fit in the Ringworld universe for being so alien like. Next to the Hanar.
Jimkaider 1 year ago
Impressed observation: the elcor rule.
kevlonk 1 year ago 4
I LOVE THE ELCOR!!!!!!!
vjmartinez88 2 years ago 2
thats is the most ugly shepard I have ever seen
cunnelatio 2 years ago 12
@cunnelatio Oh you have no idea...
Feaisian 2 years ago
I love the Elcor. Awesome creatures indeed. But my personal fave is the Krogan, so much more lore
kingcustard444 2 years ago
ELCOR SPECTRE
QuarianPaladin 2 years ago 14
Matter-of-factly: I am going to shoot you in the face bitch
remorsefully: I am sorry
Iggytheman 2 years ago 4
I'm surprised at how many people have said they're the best species, I thought I was a scarce lover of the Elcor :-P. I really like how they look so massive and animalistic, yet they're always depicted as civil and intelligent. I also like how they seem more genuinely accepting of humans than pretty much all the species aside from the asari (though being accepting is their main purpose, so it doesn't seem as significant) and maybe the Hanar (though their culture is so dictated by etiquette).
PitKnight13 2 years ago 12
holy shit that is one ugly ass shepard wtf is your problem why would you make that I HAVE ALL 1050 GS IN MASS EFFECT
corncornrocks 2 years ago 2
Mother of god. You looked at that face through the entire game?
Ginger ninja with a porno moustache to boot.
xWoudox 2 years ago 76
Who are you talking to?
iamturdrocket87 2 years ago
@iamturdrocket87 hes talkin about ur characters face
gamefreak8635 1 year ago
@gamefreak8635 MY character's face? Really...? That's troubling because nowhere in this video is MY character ever viewable.
iamturdrocket87 1 year ago
ROFL !!!!! to the Nth degree!
DreadRaptor85 2 years ago
@xWoudox Whoops, I accidentally voted your comment down, but I too thought that was one ugly mother fucker.
ILoveDeseApples 1 year ago
Elcor FTW! Best species in Mass Effect.
commandershadebetter 2 years ago 8
default shephard is turning over in his future grave
mike92085 2 years ago 7
Those are the coolest aliens in the game.
TheNilvarg 3 years ago 4
I hear in mass effect 2 bioware is making a sex scene between shepard and a girl elcor!!! HOT!!
corncornrocks 3 years ago 3
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R055HP 2 years ago 4
you think so? i never thought of that...i just assumed they are all male. perhaps your right, that would be pretty cool.
corncornrocks 2 years ago
oh lawdy
Odst171 2 years ago
Ever seen an elcor rapper? They can bust off some sick rhymes.
BLARGHALT 3 years ago 8
"Aggressive statement. Imma 'bout to bust yo face."
jadedstu 2 years ago 7
My voice is remarkably similar to the elcor.
BayHarborButcher 3 years ago
holy shit that shephard is ugly as fuck
myzko 3 years ago 7
Gah. That Shepherd hurts my eyes.
Hehe. I think its cute that the Elcor says what its feeling out loud. :)
floppydisk909 3 years ago 5
Since their monotones can lead to misunderstandings with other species, the elcor go out of their way to clarify when theyr are angry, pleased, or scared.
MysticVulture 3 years ago 2
the Elcor are awesome!!!!!!
phxsns1 3 years ago 4
my god..... the pencil mustache has returned!!!
AScann3rDarkly 3 years ago
lol! he looks a bit like John Waters
griffin123987 3 years ago 2
lmao french pornstar shepard
creoltein 3 years ago 3
If I was there I'd sit that volus on my lap and give him a good talking too >:(
Appule69 3 years ago
I think the elcor is a remarkable - and fairly original - alien concept. That said, they must really suck at parties.
bobknowsall 3 years ago 58
@bobknowsall yeah, but never ever play one at poker
fizzlefist 11 months ago
@fizzlefist Elcor playing Poker: Excited: I raise. Others: Fold!
MrPaulorico 10 months ago
@bobknowsall
Humorous remark: what is up with airplane food?
BLACKIESBOY 9 months ago
This game is Mass Effect, dumbass.
MysticVulture 3 years ago
That elephant-like alien is an elcor. Since they originated on the high-gravity world Dekuuna, they have become acclimated to high-pressure atmospheres. They explain what they're about to say because it is a trait that all elcor possess. If this was a playable character in Mass Effect 2 or 3, it would be badass, because elcor are really strong and can carry really powerful weapons.
MysticVulture 3 years ago 3
That Volus is an ass!
AlexKidd5000 3 years ago 6
Tell me about it. If the game would let me do it, I'd get a minigun, if the game had one, and put some caps in that midget's ass!
MysticVulture 3 years ago 3
Spaniard Shepard!!!
DEADDARIN 3 years ago 6
Pencil mustaches FTW!
CornyCotton 3 years ago 5
This is the worst Sheppard I have seen to date.
Er3n1 4 years ago 10
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Daan013 4 years ago
WOw shepard looks retarded there
D3ad1te 4 years ago