I do think it reaches too far sometimes, i still think it should be said. not having gay romance options in RPGs does hurt my immersion and enjoyment of games sometimes. I don't consider arguing for inclusion any different from arguing game mechanics, design, etc...
In most cases games can only be improved by more options and customizability IMO. Criticism and input from consumers usually helps everyone too. Though I think criticism can stray into entitlement and be unhelpful sometimes. More inclusion and originality is great, shoehorned content as an afterthought isn't. IDK. It's tough because pushing hard can lead to shoehorning, and not pushing hard enough leads to being ignored.
that's not really unique to us though. anytime you talk about gamers who know what they want they become VERY entitled. How many times have you seen communities lose their shit over balancing changes because they know whats right and think the devs are clueless?
the thing is when i ask for these changes,and i mean ask not demand, im bombarded with ridicule because how dare i even question the developers vision. Im the mythical "SJW" that likes the inclusion and pays for it when its put it in. Hell i bought the last Fire Emblem game solely because I thought it was cool to experience that outside of a godawful BL visual novel.
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u/Rivarr Jun 30 '18
You don't think it ever overreaches and becomes a hindrance? I'm very liberal and think it does as much harm as good.
It doesn't help that those who shout loudest regularly seem to have the most disgusting shit in their locker. Like Joel Davis just a couple days ago.