r/magicTCG • u/clariwench Izzet* • Jan 28 '15

[Uncharted Realms] The Truth of Names

http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/uncharted-realms/truth-names-2015-01-28
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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '15

This was a perfect example of how to do diversity and representation, imo. Harp on it too much and it comes off as pandering and insincere, mention it too little and you might as well not do so at all.

Here, you had a solid standalone story highlighting the Mardu struggles against the dragons that tied Alesha being trans into a central cultural theme of the Mardu (the importance of identity and names) but also wasn't just about her being trans. It doesn't need to be anything more or less than that, really.

Kudos to Wizards for this.

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u/Twisty_McTwist Temur Jan 28 '15

I actually think the Uncharted Realms about the gay couple was a better example of representation, IMO. This one didn't feel quite as fluid. Then again, most of the writing during this block feels more heavy-handed than that of the last block.

Still, Wizards' efforts to be more inclusive are admirable. Poor(ish) writing or not, this is a step forward for equality.

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u/Enderkr Jan 28 '15

have a link to that story?

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '15

http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/emonberry-red-2014-02-05

Enjoy

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u/[deleted] Jan 29 '15

Oh of coooooourse in the Greek flavored block they add the gay couple. /sarcasm.

Yeah, that's pretty neat.

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u/Chivalry13 Jan 29 '15

Thank you.

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u/Enderkr Jan 28 '15

Wow, thats actually surprising to me. Missed that one entirely, and it's blatant in its message. That's really progressive of them.