I'd like to be spoiled on something, so I can plan my evil party properly. She is a romance option, have you guys had enough time to check if it's available for male or female character (or both).
I'd like to be spoiled on something, so I can plan my evil party properly. She is a romance option, have you guys had enough time to check if it's available for male or female character (or both).
I'd like to be spoiled on something, so I can plan my evil party properly. She is a romance option, have you guys had enough time to check if it's available for male or female character (or both).
I'd like to be spoiled on something, so I can plan my evil party properly. She is a romance option, have you guys had enough time to check if it's available for male or female character (or both).
I'd like to be spoiled on something, so I can plan my evil party properly. She is a romance option, have you guys had enough time to check if it's available for male or female character (or both).
I'd like to be spoiled on something, so I can plan my evil party properly. She is a romance option, have you guys had enough time to check if it's available for male or female character (or both).
She's a lesbian.
So shes actually lesbian, not bisexual like Dorn?
Yes.
Aww... lame.
I think it's awesome. Wish they would add an actual gay character too.
I'd like to be spoiled on something, so I can plan my evil party properly. She is a romance option, have you guys had enough time to check if it's available for male or female character (or both).
She's a lesbian.
So shes actually lesbian, not bisexual like Dorn?
Yes.
Aww... lame.
I strongly disagree. I'm not 100% sure about this, but wouldn't this make her the first exclusively gay romance option in a crpg? I think there might have been one in Dragon Age 2, but if not...
...in either case, hats off to the devs and writers for not making a character's sexual orientation bend to the whim of the player.
Far from it. In this political correct world it is now standard. Half of the new npcs are gay for example. In dragon age it was even more so.
The new norm
I said *exclusively* gay, you know, like in real life. If you wan't to talk about political correctness, making every character have whatever sexuality the player wants them to certainly isn't PC.
But to address the main tone of your comment: acceptance of and inclusiveness toward people regardless of their sexual orientation is the new norm. It logically follows that we would see that in games as well.
@Messi: From what I've seen, Dorn actually has "Schrodinger's Sexuality" - if you romance him as a woman, he's straight, and vice-versa.
He's definitely bi. In BG:EE, he says Kryll is a former lover, and in BGII:EE, there is a conversation that references his attraction to men. This all happens regardless of the PC's gender.
Far from it. In this political correct world it is now standard. Half of the new npcs are gay for example. In dragon age it was even more so.
The new norm
I said *exclusively* gay, you know, like in real life. If you wan't to talk about political correctness, making every character have whatever sexuality the player wants them to certainly isn't PC.
But to address the main tone of your comment: acceptance of and inclusiveness toward people regardless of their sexual orientation is the new norm. It logically follows that we would see that in games as well.
50% of new npcs gay and even more than that in dragon age. It is nothing short of pleasing the political correct lobbying.
This is the new norm as seen by the fact that the new games are like this.
It represents political correctness more than life in general or the gaming world.
Far from it. In this political correct world it is now standard. Half of the new npcs are gay for example. In dragon age it was even more so.
The new norm
I said *exclusively* gay, you know, like in real life. If you wan't to talk about political correctness, making every character have whatever sexuality the player wants them to certainly isn't PC.
But to address the main tone of your comment: acceptance of and inclusiveness toward people regardless of their sexual orientation is the new norm. It logically follows that we would see that in games as well.
50% of new npcs gay and even more than that in dragon age. It is nothing short of pleasing the political correct lobbying.
This is the new norm as seen by the fact that the new games are like this.
It represents political correctness more than life in general or the gaming world.
You don't find anything ironic in the fact that what you call PC(probably one of the most meaningless terms these days) seems to annoy you to no end?
Far from it. In this political correct world it is now standard. Half of the new npcs are gay for example. In dragon age it was even more so.
The new norm
I said *exclusively* gay, you know, like in real life. If you wan't to talk about political correctness, making every character have whatever sexuality the player wants them to certainly isn't PC.
But to address the main tone of your comment: acceptance of and inclusiveness toward people regardless of their sexual orientation is the new norm. It logically follows that we would see that in games as well.
50% of new npcs gay and even more than that in dragon age. It is nothing short of pleasing the political correct lobbying.
This is the new norm as seen by the fact that the new games are like this.
It represents political correctness more than life in general or the gaming world.
Yeah, I don't want to derail the thread so this will be my last comment on the matter:
Having options for LGBTQI players is not political correctness, it's good business sense. There is no such thing as a gay lobby, only a gay civil rights movement that has made significant gains in our culture and society. Those gains have been reflected in our media, and not just in RPGs - Dumbledore was gay, for chrissake.
There are some people who throw around "political correctness" like it's a dirty word when what they're really lamenting is the visibility and empowerment of those for whom they feel intolerant. When Star-Trek showed the first interracial kiss on TV, I'm sure there were plenty of people who didn't like it. And when it started happening more often, I'm sure they decried the "political correctness" and "lobbying" that they thought was behind it.
History remembers those people as (because I don't know what the forum rules for profanity are)...jerks.
And before you get your underwear in a twist, I'm not saying that you're intolerant or bigoted. But you might want to ask yourself why the presence of gay, lesbian, and bisexual characters in video games bothers you so much.
Let's keep this to the topic, please; any further argument or discussion about the merit or political correctness of NPCs' orientations will be removed.
Back on topic, I think Hexxat's writing and voice acting are top-notch (the plot-twist was fun too!)
The new gameplay mechanics that her character brings to the table are also interesting, but I had to leave her behind on my goody-two-shoes playthrough. It'll be really interesting to see how some plot choices play out with her along, though.
And devs, you were right: the name totally works once you know about the character/backstory. Well done
I must admit, that this far I'm very disappointed with her... She's squishy, does close to 0 dmg, and her voice bugs me... Does anything special happen later on or something? o.0 Also, still trying to locate that tomb she keeps ranting on about... No luck so far
[EDIT] Oh well, Found the Tomb... let's see what happens next :P
I must admit, that this far I'm very disappointed with her... She's squishy, does close to 0 dmg, and her voice bugs me... Does anything special happen later on or something? o.0 Also, still trying to locate that tomb she keeps ranting on about... No luck so far
Poke around the graveyard district. You'll know once you find it, and things get much more interesting from there
It looks like she'll rage quit if you don't do it for a while anyway, but doing Hexxat's subquest seems to be pretty mandatory if you want to keep her in your party because
it will fix her stat and annoying voice problems.
It's also a well-made quest arc and interesting character so far.
As far as her orientation, I approve of the decision and second the request for a gay male character. And if you're feeling really ambitious, throw a transgender romance in there too (Edwina doesn't count!)
Also, that clicking sound you hear? That's the sound of a thousand male PCs looking up the item code for the Girdle of Masculinity/Femininity.
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I need the genderbending belt!
...in either case, hats off to the devs and writers for not making a character's sexual orientation bend to the whim of the player.
The new norm
But to address the main tone of your comment: acceptance of and inclusiveness toward people regardless of their sexual orientation is the new norm. It logically follows that we would see that in games as well.
It is nothing short of pleasing the political correct lobbying.
This is the new norm as seen by the fact that the new games are like this.
It represents political correctness more than life in general or the gaming world.
But i suppose anyone who sees the absurd for what it is annoying to you (oh the irony)
Having options for LGBTQI players is not political correctness, it's good business sense. There is no such thing as a gay lobby, only a gay civil rights movement that has made significant gains in our culture and society. Those gains have been reflected in our media, and not just in RPGs - Dumbledore was gay, for chrissake.
There are some people who throw around "political correctness" like it's a dirty word when what they're really lamenting is the visibility and empowerment of those for whom they feel intolerant. When Star-Trek showed the first interracial kiss on TV, I'm sure there were plenty of people who didn't like it. And when it started happening more often, I'm sure they decried the "political correctness" and "lobbying" that they thought was behind it.
History remembers those people as (because I don't know what the forum rules for profanity are)...jerks.
And before you get your underwear in a twist, I'm not saying that you're intolerant or bigoted. But you might want to ask yourself why the presence of gay, lesbian, and bisexual characters in video games bothers you so much.
Back on topic, I think Hexxat's writing and voice acting are top-notch (the plot-twist was fun too!)
The new gameplay mechanics that her character brings to the table are also interesting, but I had to leave her behind on my goody-two-shoes playthrough. It'll be really interesting to see how some plot choices play out with her along, though.
And devs, you were right: the name totally works once you know about the character/backstory. Well done
Does anything special happen later on or something? o.0 Also, still trying to locate that tomb she keeps ranting on about... No luck so far
[EDIT] Oh well, Found the Tomb... let's see what happens next :P
As far as her orientation, I approve of the decision and second the request for a gay male character. And if you're feeling really ambitious, throw a transgender romance in there too (Edwina doesn't count!)
Also, that clicking sound you hear? That's the sound of a thousand male PCs looking up the item code for the Girdle of Masculinity/Femininity.
(It's BELT05)