Profanity Filter Option- *@$%#&! Elves

[OblivionProtocol]

Edited Origional Post: Too Many People Got The Wrong Idea, And Seemed To Take Offense Or Create An Offensive Post From My Origional Topic Matter Post.

I myself don't use any swear words and would appreciate if there was an option for some sort of profanity filter but instead of just beeping out all the swear words, it could change the swear words to words that could be considered on the side of humor and also taken as profanity, but means nothing in reality.

However I do appreciate the Devs character development of the Dwarves and I really do feel that profanity quite fits with their characters. I respect others opinions that enjoy or even want more profanity and if the Devs think the same, I say, go for it. The profanity filter would be optional, keyword OPTIONAL.

This is not a demand for the Devs to implement or create, it would simply be appreciated by many if it was available.

However what would probably be a better than a profanity filter option is a volumn setting for the Dwarf's voices. As not only would it solve the need for a profanity filter it would also provide a way for players to not have the need to talk over the Dwarves while still having all the sound effects in the game.

In conclusion, this would not effect people that like profanity or don't mind all the swear words, and if anything it would widen the perspective buyers and or allow those that would prefer not to have all the language, to be satisfied.

[Seb]

How is Elf not censored! I feel offended!

[Gimli]

Hmmmm it could be an option. Still doesn't censor the fact they we are slaughtering the wildlife (that just wants to be left alone) just so we can get our grubby hands on some valuable resources. If you think of it like that it actually sounds quite f***ed up XD

But who cares? I need my gold transferred to credits and my ale spiced with morkite!

-Rock and Stone

[Chibbity]

Rock and stone may break my bones.

But words will never hurt me.

[sjiraff]

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ loser lol

[Nicolas Rage]

Originally posted by OblivionProtocol:

I do agree with you on that, younger kids any where from around 12 and younger (age could be up for debate, just personal opinion) I feel should not play these type of games. The unfortunate truth is that they still do even as young as 5 years old I have personally seen.

This isn't a violent game. It involves killing cartoony virtual insects. Do you consider it violent when a kid kills actual living insects? Even the dwarves can't die, only become incapacitated.

Minecraft is much more violent. You kill innocent animals that just want to leave you in peace. And then eat them. Some of the creatures you kill are sentient humans. But if Minecraft had you automatically swearing all the time, nearly everyone would consider it gratuitous and tonally inconsistent.

[Chibbity]

I don't think green insect "blood" technically counts as gore anyways.

Also, I assure you that your children have heard more naughty words on their school bus than you could even imagine. Lol.

It's always a better idea to prepare children for the evils of the world as opposed to trying to shield them from it. You can't change the world, but you can teach them how to deal with it.

[Derek]

who gives a ♥♥♥♥

[Nicolas Rage]

"So listen kids, before we go on this Spiderman ride, I have to explain something: when Spiderman pulls out his p***s and calls Doctor Octopus a f****t, that's totally inappropriate and I don't want you behaving like Spiderman. However, you'll eventually be exposed to this kind of behavior in the future, so let's just go have fun!"

[Chibbity]

Originally posted by Nicolas Rage:

"So listen kids, before we go on this Spiderman ride, I have to explain something: when Spiderman pulls out his p***s and calls Doctor Octopus a f****t, that's totally inappropriate and I don't want you behaving like Spiderman. However, you'll eventually be exposed to this kind of behavior in the future, so let's just go have fun!"

"Now Jhonny, if the Green Goblin asks you to go in the dark alleyway with him to try some of his candy, what do you say?"

[Nicolas Rage]

Originally posted by Chibbity:

Originally posted by Nicolas Rage:

"So listen kids, before we go on this Spiderman ride, I have to explain something: when Spiderman pulls out his p***s and calls Doctor Octopus a f****t, that's totally inappropriate and I don't want you behaving like Spiderman. However, you'll eventually be exposed to this kind of behavior in the future, so let's just go have fun!"

"Now Jhonny, if the Green Goblin asks you to go in the dark alleyway with him to try some of his candy, what do you say?"

"Here, watch this movie that explicitly shows what could happen if you say 'yes".

[Kaybe]

I'm always amused by people who complain about using curse words in video games but are perfectly cool with gory murderous rampages.

In my mind, its simple: if a child is too young to hear the F word, then they are too young for intensively violent games.

[Nicolas Rage]

Originally posted by Kaybe:

I'm always amused by people who complain about using curse words in video games but are perfectly cool with gory murderous rampages.

In my mind, its simple: if a child is too young to hear the F word, then they are too young for intensively violent games.

Is this game intensely violent to you? And gory? And you think if a kid is old enough to watch Lord of the Rings, then they're mature enough to watch Eddie Murphy Raw?

Kids, just like most mammals with any capacity for violence, innately know the difference between real violence and mock violence. Rough and tumble play is practice for actual killing.

Understanding the difference between swear words and non-swear words is more complicated. A 5-year-old understands why you shouldn't stick a knife into somebody's eye. That kid probably doesn't understand why "poo" is ok but "s**t" isn't. And many swear words to kids are just noises that get adults mysteriously upset.

[OblivionProtocol]

Originally posted by Nicolas Rage:

This isn't a violent game. It involves killing cartoony virtual insects. Do you consider it violent when a kid kills actual living insects? Even the dwarves can't die, only become incapacitated.

Minecraft is much more violent. You kill innocent animals that just want to leave you in peace. And then eat them. Some of the creatures you kill are sentient humans. But if Minecraft had you automatically swearing all the time, nearly everyone would consider it gratuitous and tonally inconsistent.

Like I said in my previous comment, that age could be up for debate, as I don't really know the correct age, I honestly think a lot of younger children could handle this game. If I had children, I would probably let them play this game, grant it if there was a some kind of language filter, as young minds are more easily influenced to say what they hear. Every person/child is different so what it really comes down to if the parent feels that they are ready

I actually do agree with you, that this game really isn't all that violent when it comes right down to it. As the the graphical overlay and animations is not realistic, and the creatures are just swarming bugs, just like ants. There is no true realism, its just an amazing fun game.

I do respect all living life, so don't get me wrong, I don't condone just going out and exterminating every bug out there. Only those that do pose a threat in one way or another to yourself/family.

Originally posted by Nicolas Rage:

Originally posted by Kaybe:

I'm always amused by people who complain about using curse words in video games but are perfectly cool with gory murderous rampages.

In my mind, its simple: if a child is too young to hear the F word, then they are too young for intensively violent games.

Is this game intensely violent to you? And gory? And you think if a kid is old enough to watch Lord of the Rings, then they're mature enough to watch Eddie Murphy Raw?

Kids, just like most mammals with any capacity for violence, innately know the difference between real violence and mock violence. Rough and tumble play is practice for actual killing.

Understanding the difference between swear words and non-swear words is more complicated. A 5-year-old understands why you shouldn't stick a knife into somebody's eye. That kid probably doesn't understand why "poo" is ok but "s**t" isn't. And many swear words to kids are just noises that get adults mysteriously upset.

I agree 100% with what you have said Nicolas Rage. I don't think I could have said it better myself.

[OblivionProtocol]

Originally posted by Chibbity:

I don't think green insect "blood" technically counts as gore anyways.

Also, I assure you that your children have heard more naughty words on their school bus than you could even imagine. Lol.

It's always a better idea to prepare children for the evils of the world as opposed to trying to shield them from it. You can't change the world, but you can teach them how to deal with it.

I do agree with you, children do hear words all from other people, and it is our job to teach them how to deal with it and give them the understand that they need to know they shouldn't say them.

The thing is when they hear those words there is a likely chance that they don't hear them every minute of the day, but if they were playing a video game that they could spend hours on, and while they keep hearing these words while they are having fun, it is more likely to create memorable imprint.

Also people that don't swear as myself it would be appreciated not to hear those words in a game that we enjoy to play. The main point of this discussion isn't necessarily have the profanity filter for just children, its for all that would appreciate not hearing these words. Violence is easily taken as just animated violence but words can't be considered that way.

Originally posted by Gimli:

Gimli you should read post #28 Nicolas Rage gives a good explaination

[Chibbity]

To clarify, I was just discussing my thoughts on the issue.

It certainly won't hurt my feelings any if you get your profanity filter.

I can't see what the downside would be.