"Age of Consent in Gaming: Why 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2' Needs an Explicit Content Disclaimer"

[Jamez?]

Why "Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2" should include a disclaimer about the age of characters involved in violent and ♥♥♥♥♥♥ content, and why merely tweeting about it is insufficient:

1. Clarity for Consumers:

Legal and Ethical Considerations: Video games rated for mature audiences, like "Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2" which has an M rating, need to explicitly state that all characters involved in adult themes are of legal age. This prevents potential legal issues regarding the depiction of minors in ♥♥♥♥♥♥ or violent contexts, which could be seen as child exploitation in some jurisdictions.
Transparency: A disclaimer ensures that consumers are fully aware of the content they are purchasing. Without explicit clarification, there might be confusion or assumptions about the characters' ages, which could be particularly problematic given the game's setting in medieval times where age might not be as visually apparent due to historical context and attire.

2. Ethical Representation:

Moral Responsibility: There is an ethical duty for creators to ensure that their content does not inadvertently suggest or imply the involvement of minors in adult or violent scenarios. This is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the game's narrative while respecting the sensitivities of the audience.
Avoiding Misinterpretation: Without a disclaimer, scenes could be misinterpreted or misused, potentially leading to community backlash or damage to the game's reputation.

3. Protecting the Developer's Image:

Reputation Management: Clearly stating the age appropriateness of characters in such scenarios can protect the developers from accusations of insensitivity or irresponsibility regarding content creation.
Long-term Trust: By addressing these concerns upfront, developers can build or maintain trust with their audience, ensuring that players feel the studio is committed to ethical content creation.

4. Limitations of Social Media Communication:

Lack of Permanence and Accessibility: Information shared via tweets or social media posts can be easily missed or lost over time. Not all consumers follow developers on social media, and Twitter's platform might not reach everyone who might need this information.
Formal vs. Informal Channels: A disclaimer within the game itself serves as a formal acknowledgment of the content, which is more authoritative than a tweet. It ensures that this critical information is directly linked to the product, making it impossible to overlook for any consumer.

5. Regulatory Compliance:

Rating Systems: Many regions have strict guidelines on how content is rated, and including such a disclaimer helps in adhering to these standards, potentially affecting how the game is rated or marketed in different countries.
Preventing Backlash: Explicit disclaimers can mitigate potential regulatory scrutiny or public outcry over content that might be seen as inappropriate if not clearly explained.

Conclusion:

While tweeting about content can inform some fans, it is not a robust method for communicating crucial details like the age of characters involved in mature scenes. A disclaimer directly in the game or its documentation ensures that all consumers, regardless of their interaction with social media, are informed about the ethical considerations taken in content creation. This approach not only addresses legal and ethical standards but also enhances consumer trust and understanding of the game's content.

[Jamez?]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Galactic-Tactics:

Diposting pertama kali oleh Jamez?:

Cool "The characters involved are all adults." that's all I want added to the mature content description. Im not asking for much

But 'The characters involved are all adults' isn't problematic. It doesn't need a mature content disclaimer.

on the store page they have a mature content disclaimer

[corthew]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Jamez?:

Diposting pertama kali oleh Humpenstilzchen:

They responded with that tweet as damage control because trolls like you flood all media with your lies in your desperate attempt to harm warhorses reputation and make the game fail.

And I will also continue to call you guys out for it.

Again, the codex refers to the real historical characters. There are no children in the game. The charaxcters involved are all adults.

Diposting pertama kali oleh Humpenstilzchen:

They responded with that tweet as damage control because trolls like you flood all media with your lies in your desperate attempt to harm warhorses reputation and make the game fail.

And I will also continue to call you guys out for it.

Again, the codex refers to the real historical characters. There are no children in the game. The charaxcters involved are all adults.

Cool "The characters involved are all adults." that's all I want added to the mature content description. Im not asking for much

That's for ♥♥♥♥ sites that use real people who have a birthdate with documentation that can be legally referenced should the need arise.
This is a video game.
Perhaps you should look up the definition of "video game" and "animation".
Or does your OCD prevent you from opening a dictionary without a disclaimer saying none of the words are under 18 years of age?

[Galactic-Tactics]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Jamez?:

Diposting pertama kali oleh Galactic-Tactics:

But 'The characters involved are all adults' isn't problematic. It doesn't need a mature content disclaimer.

on the store page they have a mature content disclaimer

Yes. Yes it does. But you're asking for a mature content disclaimer saying 'All characters are adults' which is un-needed.

[Patpat]

In the lore they say that children were drinking alcohol too, coz it was the only drinkable stuff really, does that make offense too ?

[Jamez?]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Galactic-Tactics:

Diposting pertama kali oleh Jamez?:

on the store page they have a mature content disclaimer

Yes. Yes it does. But you're asking for a mature content disclaimer saying 'All characters are adults' which is un-needed.

Any game that doesn't outright exclaim a characters age should include it.

[Furin]

Hello ChatGPT, how are you today? This is insane, now you can farm clown awards and don't even have to come up with the bait yourself.

[Galactic-Tactics]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Jamez?:

Diposting pertama kali oleh Galactic-Tactics:

Yes. Yes it does. But you're asking for a mature content disclaimer saying 'All characters are adults' which is un-needed.

Any game that doesn't outright exclaim a characters age should include it.

Or just use your adult super power and express good judgement. That's always an option. Works in the real world, too.

[󠀡󠀡]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Furin:

Hello ChatGPT, how are you today? This is insane, now you can farm clown awards and don't even have to come up with the bait yourself.

The steam forums are just going down the drain. It's largely politics and trolling nowaday. The serious discussions are mostly gone. I don't know why I even put up with this place anymore.

[Roberto]

When I click on the store page I'm greeted with:

The developers describe the content like this:
“The game contains frequent depictions of violence, killing, brutality and blood. Furthermore coarse language and crude humor is used in an extensive manner. The player will further come across adult themes, alcohol as well as ♥♥♥♥♥♥ activity and nudity.”

There are no children or even child models in the game. What more do you want? Why are YOU trying to make it weird?

[Furin]

Diposting pertama kali oleh 󠀡󠀡:

Diposting pertama kali oleh Furin:

Hello ChatGPT, how are you today? This is insane, now you can farm clown awards and don't even have to come up with the bait yourself.

The steam forums are just going down the drain. It's largely politics and trolling nowaday. The serious discussions are mostly gone. I don't know why I even put up with this place anymore.

It's not even politics for real, fer shure just trolling.

[Sir. Stein]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Furin:

Diposting pertama kali oleh 󠀡󠀡:

The steam forums are just going down the drain. It's largely politics and trolling nowaday. The serious discussions are mostly gone. I don't know why I even put up with this place anymore.

It's not even politics for real, fer shure just trolling.

I won't lie ive trolled on here myself. but its towards people who are already baiting themselves

[Patpat]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Vans Von Krötenstein:

Diposting pertama kali oleh Furin:

It's not even politics for real, fer shure just trolling.

I won't lie ive trolled on here myself. but its towards people who are already baiting themselves

Trolling trolls ?

[corthew]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Vans Von Krötenstein:

Diposting pertama kali oleh Furin:

It's not even politics for real, fer shure just trolling.

I won't lie ive trolled on here myself. but its towards people who are already baiting themselves

Trolling the trollers. A noble profession. ;)