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I’m sorry for any issues. But if I read that right, if we don’t agree we can’t voice out thoughts on it, even if it was in polite, non offensive manner where no one person was called out. We should just shut up and keep to ourselves? our thoughts don’t matter if they are not for it? As for this NPC being easily avoidable is not the issue. The fact that it is in the game is troubling. Not everyone is going to agree with it should be here and will only breed conflict, weather or not it is easily avoidable is irrelevant.
It depicts your character in a quick conversation with a person who has made a major life change. You ask why, they tell you, & you’re polite and kind in response. It’s an NPC whose ‘political’ message amounts to, ‘Be nice, and respect other people’s choices.’ I just don’t see that as ‘troubling.’
Most importantly – far more importantly – if a transgendered person hears about or comes across this NPC, it may be a ‘good feeling’ moment for them, a moment that says they’re included. That might mean a great deal to someone. That seems worth it, imo.
Yes you get to interact with the npc, but the only convo choice you get is to accept and praise. What if you don’t agree? Do just walk away? What if you are a perfectionist and can’t walk away from something unless it is completed? There for you have the conversation, and force to to praise despit what you may think. The convo is just one sided. Even if they just added at “oh. I see.” response that will still let you finish the convo if that is your personality quirk. And yes. I do know people like this. If we are to aim for equality and fairness to all, it should extend to everyones thoughts including those that don’t agree with it. As humans we are all different, with different morals, beliefs, religions, and ways of life. Respect one means respect for all, weather you agree or not.
I see. I did read the message more than once. To me it didn’t seem respectful really.
“If you feel negatively towards the presence of this NPC, this optional, easily-avoided, easily-ignored NPC, please avoid her in the game and please consider not posting in this thread unless you can do so with respectful and constructive comments.” The reiteration of the presence of the NPC being avoided brought to mind that we were being belittled for any thoughts that were not in favor of the NPC. From this I feel my opinion is completely unwanted. That it doesn’t matter. Because from there it will not be considered constructive.
I’m sorry for any issues. But if I read that right, if we don’t agree we can’t voice out thoughts on it, even if it was in polite, non offensive manner where no one person was called out. We should just shut up and keep to ourselves? our thoughts don’t matter if they are not for it? As for this NPC being easily avoidable is not the issue. The fact that it is in the game is troubling. Not everyone is going to agree with it should be here and will only breed conflict, weather or not it is easily avoidable is irrelevant.
Personally I liked the game better when sexual preference was left out of the game entirely. Why use it to promote or push one agenda or another. In doing so you offend someone. Leave it to the imagination of the player. Sylvari don’t reproduce like normal humanoids so it made sense. Anet said when they made the Sylvari couple they were not pushing the gay agenda, that it wasn’t going to be an issue. Then there was Kas and Jory , and I thought it was cute. But then it got overly gushy and gross. And now this. I don’t care what you identify as, your genetics say who you are. Tossing it into a game where you come to escape reality and the trouble blasted on tv, only to find it here now. Everyone has their own opinions. I’m entitled to mine. And as I said, I feel it would have been better left out, and keep what they had as soft underlying things, instead of blaring, obvious promotion of current events. All this will do is cause a stir in the current gaming population. I’m afraid that is exactly what Anet is trying to do.
I am also having this issue now. the game worked last night.