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[QuiqueST]

*checks Smashboards*
*checking posts*
"Pyra and Mythra like this"

Ngl, that confused me at first until I realized what happened.

 

[Cyn]

"Hinata New Coke"?

That would involve some modicum of snark.

nc = "name change".

 

[Deleted member]

Hey, I have a question.

I can get a game on my Switch as of now. What should it be?

 

[PsySmasher]

i am this close to shelling out my 3 jahcoin for this dumb forum just to get a bigger sig and a pretty little title

Me too tbh.

I've been thinking about getting my name changed for the longest time, b/c I'm really not feeling this name like I did a year ago.

But I think you have to be premium to get a name change, so my broke college *** ain't gonna get that done anytime soon.

 

[Noipoi]

Well it'd probably make you drop all inhibitions at the very least. I think Ed was unstoppable because he's Ed

Damn, you’re right.

I’d probably just sleep all day.

 

[Wademan94]

Before we move off the topic, as someone who’s working on his own narratives and potentially interested in tackling these topics, I wanted to ask: under the assumption that the characters themselves are prioritized first, what ways would you guys think would be necessary to respectfully execute showing a person is gay, lesbian, bi, trans, non-binary, asexual, etc.? Especially if said media was along the lines of an animated series?

 

[Diem]

Hey, I have a question.

I can get a game on my Switch as of now. What should it be?

What do you have?

 

[Zinith]

Hey, I have a question.

I can get a game on my Switch as of now. What should it be?

You know what my answer would be

 

[Hinata]

Let this be a lesson to you all.

I am the genuine article. Accept no substitutes.

 

[Cyn]

Hey, I have a question.

I can get a game on my Switch as of now. What should it be?

Depends on what you already have. Depends on what you like.

 

[Noipoi]

Hey, I have a question.

I can get a game on my Switch as of now. What should it be?

Tropical Freeze is rad

 

[Deleted member]

What do you have?

Smash Ultimate, Eevee, Pikachu, Star Allies, Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, BoTW and Mario Odyssey.

 

[Cyn]

Smash Ultimate, Eevee, Pikachu, Star Allies, Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, BoTW and Mario Odyssey.

There is so much you can get.....I refuse to make this choice for you.

 

[Deleted member]

Smash Ultimate, Eevee, Pikachu, Star Allies, Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, BoTW and Mario Odyssey.

Final Fantasy IX or Xenoblade 2, since that's some of this thread's current game at the moment. That is, if you're down with RPGs.

Either that or Celeste.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Before we move off the topic, as someone who’s working on his own narratives and potentially interested in tackling these topics, I wanted to ask: under the assumption that the characters themselves are prioritized first, what ways would you guys think would be necessary to respectfully execute showing a person is gay, lesbian, bi, trans, non-binary, asexual, etc.? Especially if said media was along the lines of an animated series?

just make the character is all I can say. Like, they dont need to be special, just make them, you know, like everyone else. It also helps if said character doesnt always have to remind the reader/watcher they are the thing they are

 

[Deleted member]

Goodness, there is so much games I want. On my PS4 Pro, Switch and Steam.

I am going to go back to my Hardcore Adventure before I have an existential crisis...

 

[KMDP]

Also, while on the topic, I'll admit it's sometimes not easy to clearly show that a character is trans in the work itself, especially if it's a setting where such terminology doesn't exist. Sometimes I wonder what would be the best way to handle these sort of reveals in a casual way since my story isn't focused on LGBT themes even if the entire main cast is LGBT, and it's easier to handle sexuality because attraction is something that can come up naturally in friendly conversations or due to the character having a partner.

My Hero Academia actually has two trans characters.

One of them is somewhat obvious (Mag-Née of the League of Villain), while the other isn't, except in hindsight (Tiger of the Wild, Wild Pussycats).

I'm pretty sure Horikoshi confirmed both were trans in either an Q&A page or an interview.

 

[Deleted member]

Before we move off the topic, as someone who’s working on his own narratives and potentially interested in tackling these topics, I wanted to ask: under the assumption that the characters themselves are prioritized first, what ways would you guys think would be necessary to respectfully execute showing a person is gay, lesbian, bi, trans, non-binary, asexual, etc.? Especially if said media was along the lines of an animated series?

1) Don't fall into stereotypes. Some of those are true because people like that do exist but if your representation is solely based around stereotypes than that's not good
2) Don't make jokes from their sexuality or gender identity at their expense.
3) For trans/enby characters: do NOT deadname them
Pretty sure there's more I could say but it'd go on a case-by-case basis

 

[Noipoi]

1) Don't fall into stereotypes. Some of those are true because people like that do exist but if your representation is solely based around stereotypes than that's not good
2) Don't make jokes from their sexuality or gender identity at their expense.
3) For trans/enby characters: do NOT deadname them
Pretty sure there's more I could say but it'd go on a case-by-case basis

The frick is a deadname?

 

[Hinata]

Smash Ultimate, Eevee, Pikachu, Star Allies, Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, BoTW and Mario Odyssey.

If you're that stuck for something to buy...

Spoiler

I can certainly give a few suggestions.

 

[Shroob]

In my country we greet each other with a hearty,

"Babba doop?"

 

[Zinith]

*coughcough* @ShinyLegendary

You know what my answer would be

 

[Blargg888]

How many of you here know what my old username was?

It was literally just Kingofphantoms47.

Ya just removed the number.

 

[Deleted member]

If you're that stuck for something to buy...

Spoiler

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I can certainly give a few suggestions.

Does your Switch have googolplex terabytes?

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Im so tempted to ****ing buy Blazblue but im saving money

 

[Hinata]

The frick is a deadname?

The name a transgender person went by before they transitioned.

For example, when I became solidified in my identity as a transgender girl, I changed my name to Katherine. That means my birth name (which I won't tell you) is now my "deadname".

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

Smash Ultimate, Eevee, Pikachu, Star Allies, Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, BoTW and Mario Odyssey.

Tropical Freeze is a ****ing Masterpiece if you haven't played it already.

 

[Diem]

Final Fantasy IX or Xenoblade 2, since that's some of this thread's current game at the moment. That is, if you're down with RPGs.

Either that or Celeste.

Celeste is actually on sale right now until Sunday, so if you like platforming games, you should definitely get it @ShinyLegendary

 

[DaybreakHorizon]

Hey what's up youtube, it's ya blade Pyra here

@TOASTERBRAINS NO

WHY DID YOU HAVE TO LEAVE US?!

Also Hinata can now be @'d.

Nice.

 

[Noipoi]

The name a transgender person went by before they transitioned.

For example, when I became solidified in my identity as a transgender girl, I changed my name to Katherine. That means my birth name (which I won't tell you) is now my "deadname".

Huh, the more you know.

Thanks.

 

[Hinata]

Also Hinata can now be @'d.

Nice.

Feels good.

Huh, the more you know.

Thanks.

No problem, mate~

 

[Deleted member]

Celeste is actually on sale right now until Sunday, so if you like platforming games, you should definitely get it @ShinyLegendary

Here is the thing about Celeste.
I plan on getting that in Steam.
Same with Stardew Valley. I like the Switch, but my computer is far better when it comes to gameplay and graphics.

 

[Shroob]

@TOASTERBRAINS NO

WHY DID YOU HAVE TO LEAVE US?!

Also Hinata can now be @'d.

Nice.

It's up to me now to become the un-@able.

jk no one ever @'s me

 

[Deleted member]

Shroob
One person has tagged you before.

 

[DaybreakHorizon]

Celeste is actually on sale right now until Sunday, so if you like platforming games, you should definitely get it @ShinyLegendary

Is @ShinyLegendary asking for Switch game suggestions?

Celeste. It's not even a question. It's on sale, it's incredibly accessible because you can alter the difficulty, has a great story, an amazing soundtrack, tight controls and gameplay, and is overall an amazing game.

It's easily one of my Top 5, if not Top 3 favorite games of all time.

No, none of this is joking.

 

[Noipoi]

@ShinyLegendary get Undertale

Experience Sans

 

[Cyn]

Smash Ultimate, Eevee, Pikachu, Star Allies, Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, BoTW and Mario Odyssey.

I change my mind. Get Hollow Knight. All the DLC is available for it now, environment is rich and beautiful, NPCs are interesting, combat is smooth and sharp, and dear God the exploration is crazy. The game is challenging, yet fun. That is my recommendation.

Edit: an I've read the musical score is great. I can not comment on that, though.

 

[KMDP]

For trans/enby characters: do NOT deadname them

But what if you're having a character deadname the trans character for narrative purposes (like, say, to show that they are not a good person, or that the person who has known the trans character for years is having trouble adjusting and called them by their old name out of habit).

Honestly, Shish, saying "Do NOT deadname them" is pretty much exactly what Hinata was talking about.

 

[Zinith]

Someone's gotta stick up for Crafted World

 

[Wademan94]

just make the character is all I can say. Like, they dont need to be special, just make them, you know, like everyone else. It also helps if said character doesnt always have to remind the reader/watcher they are the thing they are

1) Don't fall into stereotypes. Some of those are true because people like that do exist but if your representation is solely based around stereotypes than that's not good
2) Don't make jokes from their sexuality or gender identity at their expense.
3) For trans/enby characters: do NOT deadname them
Pretty sure there's more I could say but it'd go on a case-by-case basis

Any advice on ways of executing how I could tactfully and clearly bring those aspects of them up without sounding forced or having to bring it up too often?