To All the Fake Pro-LGBTQ Posts

[Necrophoria]

You guys do know what a consort is right? Any five second google should give you the confirmation that you want. If anything, the fact that Miquella's obession with Radahn isn't explicitly stated as homosexual, and in fact not called out as anything would ideally be what the community wants no? Nobody questions it, and everyone accepts them together.

Now, if you are saying it's good representation, I don't know about that. After all, we are all debating whether or not Radahn even consented. . . LOL.

Reminds me of growing up and being shown firsthand what women go through when I went to gay clubs and events as a straight person. From harassment, to unwanted physical contact, I've sadly met men who don't know what "No" means. . . All men are created equal, from gay to straight in being too "direct" and "thirsty". . .And ngl, Miquella reminded me of that. If anything, we can interpret Miquella as being a predator.

Please note that I do consider myself an ally, so no hate on that group. I think predatory behavior is found in all orientations/identities. This topic understandably is controversial though, but dare I say I do not think it's taboo or out of topic to relate in game events to IRL stuff? If anything lock the thread if it's not a topic for discussion.

Also, as hard as it may be, please be civil in the comments. I think this is an interesting topic to debate/discuss so please don't bicker and lead it to being locked for that reason at least.

[zmanbuilder]

Remember when they turned IT into a gay icon for some reason?

[Necrophoria]

Originally posted by zmanbuilder:

Remember when they turned IT into a gay icon for some reason?

Same with the babadook. I guess we all want to resonate with something. . .

[Akemua]

It's literally for attention, that's it. It's the same ♥♥♥♥ corporate companies have done since 2012, they just want people to buy into their products and it costs them almost nothing to do so.

[ErikTheRed]

I miss when politics didn't invade on media pre-2016 election era. Like why can't we all just enjoy a game and not obsessively care about whether or not it aligns with our politics

[Lord Griswold]

I mean, Godfrey was Marika's consort and had children with her. Radagon was also Marika's consort and had children. Seems like consort has romantic implications in the world of Elden Ring

[Necrophoria]

Originally posted by Lord Griswold:

I mean, Godfrey was Marika's consort and had children with her. Radagon was also Marika's consort and had children. Seems like consort has romantic implications in the world of Elden Ring

Yep. The use of the word in the game definitely implies more than a simple companionship.

[Sgt. Flaw]

Lol, I keep forgetting Miquellas a femboy and not just a chick

[Phantom_Cooper]

Originally posted by Akemua:

It's literally for attention, that's it. It's the same ♥♥♥♥ corporate companies have done since 2012, they just want people to buy into their products and it costs them almost nothing to do so.

You must have not played many Japanese-developed games growing up if you think gay, trans or even androgynous characters are something that started in 2012

[Necrophoria]

Originally posted by Phantom_Cooper:

Originally posted by Akemua:

It's literally for attention, that's it. It's the same ♥♥♥♥ corporate companies have done since 2012, they just want people to buy into their products and it costs them almost nothing to do so.

You must have not played many Japanese-developed games growing up if you think gay, trans or even androgynous characters are something that started in 2012

Or really japanese media period. Visual Kei in the 00s had cross dressing as a brand almost. There were even memes about it. I remember one saying "Visual Kei: Because 'Oh that's a man?' is always a great way to start a conversation."

[Akemua]

Originally posted by Phantom_Cooper:

Originally posted by Akemua:

It's literally for attention, that's it. It's the same ♥♥♥♥ corporate companies have done since 2012, they just want people to buy into their products and it costs them almost nothing to do so.

You must have not played many Japanese-developed games growing up if you think gay, trans or even androgynous characters are something that started in 2012

The ♥♥♥♥ are you on about? When did I say anything about Japan? Learn to read before spouting assumptions.

[Phantom_Cooper]

Originally posted by Akemua:

Originally posted by Phantom_Cooper:

You must have not played many Japanese-developed games growing up if you think gay, trans or even androgynous characters are something that started in 2012

The ♥♥♥♥ are you on about? When did I say anything about Japan? Learn to read before spouting assumptions.

Elden ring is a Japanese game. You are acting like American politics is only thing that exists and somehow also effects companies oversea's in the same way.

[Juno Brier]

On the other hand, there isn't anything saying Mickey DOESN'T want Radahn's third sword in him.

[⛧Vinn⛧]

Originally posted by Phantom_Cooper:

Originally posted by Akemua:

It's literally for attention, that's it. It's the same ♥♥♥♥ corporate companies have done since 2012, they just want people to buy into their products and it costs them almost nothing to do so.

You must have not played many Japanese-developed games growing up if you think gay, trans or even androgynous characters are something that started in 2012

Lol you missed the entire point here

[Akemua]

Originally posted by Phantom_Cooper:

Originally posted by Akemua:

The ♥♥♥♥ are you on about? When did I say anything about Japan? Learn to read before spouting assumptions.

Elden ring is a Japanese game. You are acting like American politics is only thing that exists and somehow also effects companies oversea's in the same way.

My guy, the LITERAL TITLE TO THE THREAD IS "To All the Fake Pro-LGBTQ Posts". I'm saying that they do it for attention, and just like corporate companies, they pretend to care because they get awards/money for doing so. I'm not talking about the game devs, ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.

I will reiterate what I said: learn to read before making assumptions.

[Cthulhululu]

Originally posted by Necrophoria:

Originally posted by zmanbuilder:

Remember when they turned IT into a gay icon for some reason?

Same with the babadook. I guess we all want to resonate with something. . .

Ok the babadook thing was because of an error that caused the babadook film to be put into the lgbt movie section of netflix(idk if this was for everyone or just the original poster)and the twitter post someone made about it went viral so people drew pride babadook, as a jest