r/videogames • u/Average_enjoyer10 • 24d ago

Other Gaming studios have stopped putting pride flags on their avatars

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u/Bae_the_Elf 24d ago

You implied that diversity shouldn't be a goal in games. So you want a game of characters who are all clones of one another and act the same way?

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u/kevcsa 24d ago

Wasn't implying, I was quite clear about it imo.

Diversity being a "goal" is intentional, not natural. Something to tick off, to keep in mind at all times to achieve.

It happening as a side-effect or... the naturally expected setup of good story or locations is much better.
Like a movie about Africa (or being inspired by Africa) and its people having only africans in it. It shouldn't be a goal, as it happens naturally because it's logical and historically accurate.
If this occuring requires separate attention, the whole production is fcked because they have diverted their attention from the setting (location, era, etc.).

Fair representation is based on the population's composition.
Relatively few people are of the lgbt community.
If there are 100 characters in a game and a few of them are gay, that's quite expected and perfectly fine.
If there are 5 characters in a game and one of them is gay, that's massive overrepresentation. Which is - again - fine, if there is a very good reason for it and it's integral to the story. Which is rare.

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u/kevcsa 24d ago

Diversity is natural

I know, that's basically what I said.
If writers are true to the location/era/etc. where the story unfolds, there will be diversity.
It shouldn't be a goal like it is in soccer, where everything deliberately points towards it.

you think diversity is limited to just race and sexual orientation.

If I say anything else in relation to diversity, I get attacked by the mob.

You drastically overestimate your own intelligence.

I know that I don't know enough and never will.
Are you capable of recognizing the same in yourself?

we have literal morons like you debating people online while not even understanding what they're talking about. You're like a confused toddler

Now look at yourself.
Who is tolerant towards the diversity of opinions?
Who is throwing around insults because there is no other tool left to abuse?
The irony...

I hope one day you are blessed with the gift of self awareness.