A fix for censorship

[Nero Romulus]

What's stopping the devs from giving us the uncensored version as a optional free DLC download?

[Dregora]

Because it would still end up being rated higher than they wanted to..?

[TrowGundam]

It couldn't be free. They would have to charge for any Uncensor DLC. Otherwise the rating for the game must be increased. And any DLC would likely have to be rated seperately as well for some regions in order for to be listed. (This is local laws not any kind of Steam rule.) And if you didn't know, getting something rated cost a ♥♥♥♥ load.

[Blu Ray]

I honestly don't get why people are so bothered by a slightly altered scene. A lot more is lost in the translation than on this censorship.

[TrowGundam]

Originally posted by Blu Ray:

I honestly don't get why people are so bothered by a slightly altered scene. A lot more is lost in the translation than on this censorship.

I agree with you, but if it got more people to play the game I'd be all for it. Personally after seeing the scene in game to get context and seeing the original version, I actually prefer the censored version as it seems to convey the purpose of the scene better IMO.

[Dregora]

Originally posted by TrowGundam:

Originally posted by Blu Ray:

I honestly don't get why people are so bothered by a slightly altered scene. A lot more is lost in the translation than on this censorship.

I agree with you, but if it got more people to play the game I'd be all for it. Personally after seeing the scene in game to get context and seeing the original version, I actually prefer the censored version as it seems to convey the purpose of the scene better IMO.

I feel the exact same way. The entire scene was revolved about a magical ritual, so it fit the nature of the scene much better than actual swords just for the sake of being edgy and dark.

[MacHaggis]

If those 2 seconds of someone getting impaled really matter that much to you, why not just watch it on youtube?

[Akari]

Originally posted by Inférnum~:

Originally posted by TrowGundam:

I agree with you, but if it got more people to play the game I'd be all for it. Personally after seeing the scene in game to get context and seeing the original version, I actually prefer the censored version as it seems to convey the purpose of the scene better IMO.

I feel the exact same way. The entire scene was revolved about a magical ritual, so it fit the nature of the scene much better than actual swords just for the sake of being edgy and dark.

also the time velvet is helplessly watching is longer if you account for the activation time of the spell

[(ง ͡ʘ ͜ʖ ͡ʘ)งBonesMcSpook]

Literally just watch the cutscene on youtube. It's like a couple of seconds on a single cutscene at the very start of the game.

[Mizurazu]

Originally posted by Romu:

Excuses and compromises. As much as I'd love to buy it I'll pirate it and save my money for practices that should be supported.

Pathetic excuse for a typical pirate. Whether you agree with their practice or not, you're not somehow entilted to pirate the game.

[SayakiArt]

Originally posted by Romu:

Excuses and compromises. As much as I'd love to buy it I'll pirate it and save my money for practices that should be supported.

you only support that they wont bring any more tales games to pc with this kind of attitude

[Fel]

Originally posted by Romu:

Excuses and compromises. As much as I'd love to buy it I'll pirate it and save my money for practices that should be supported.

Right, because pirating a game for a few seconds of edited scene isn't just an excuse to not pay for it...

What you are saying is that you'll happily pirate any game, as long as you find the tiniest reason to not agree with all 100% of what it has.

If you were so much against that scene, you'd not pirate it either, as that version also has the scene you despise, and you would just not buy and not play it because you would stand for the change not being a good thing for you.

[Nero Romulus]

With more support for the right practices I have no doubt the company will make the changes it can make. I've seen the scene on Youtube. Though minor the change seems to be it's the principle that counts. The principle of playing a game as intended by the developers. Censorship is always against the original thought, idea, or sentiment. I have no intention of supporting the practice of censorship no matter how small. Only PC games that support 60 or uncapped frame rates, variable PC options, and are uncensored from any other version gets my money.

[Krion]

Originally posted by Inférnum~:

Originally posted by TrowGundam:

I agree with you, but if it got more people to play the game I'd be all for it. Personally after seeing the scene in game to get context and seeing the original version, I actually prefer the censored version as it seems to convey the purpose of the scene better IMO.

I feel the exact same way. The entire scene was revolved about a magical ritual, so it fit the nature of the scene much better than actual swords just for the sake of being edgy and dark.

The game IS supposed to be edgy and dark, though. The problem isn't the scene, is the practice of censorship itself.

I don't even know how one can defend the practice of changing the original author vision for the sake of sales or something worse like "I can't agree with this". Yeah, this time what was changed wasn't enough to stop me to buy the game, but we HAVE to make a fuss and complain about it, until publishers stop messing with games because "we can".

[Fel]

(When will people understand that localization isn't just pure translation but bringing the meaning in ways that fit the new audience...)

[Nero Romulus]

Originally posted by Krion:

Originally posted by Inférnum~:

I feel the exact same way. The entire scene was revolved about a magical ritual, so it fit the nature of the scene much better than actual swords just for the sake of being edgy and dark.

The game IS supposed to be edgy and dark, though. The problem isn't the scene, is the practice of censorship itself.

I don't even know how one can defend the practice of changing the original author vision for the sake of sales or something worse like "I can't agree with this". Yeah, this time what was changed wasn't enough to stop me to buy the game, but we HAVE to make a fuss and complain about it, until publishers stop messing with games because "we can".

Finally, someone gets the point and understands what's at stake.