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Mar. 31st, 2021
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Mar. 31st, 2021 01:54 pmThem: “ those “a female character with a romance can still be compelling/strong/well-written etc.” slogans feel very empty when you take into account that the OVERWHELMING majority of female characters who get central focus on a story already come with a romance with a man attached.”
Me: “ The no-romance female main characters are in video games. If the dev’s feeling bold, an FMC may get to be gay, but not straight or confirmed bi, because “You can’t make a dude like the player kiss another dude.” https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-03-19-dontnod-publishers-said-you-cant-have-a-female-character.”
Me: “ The no-romance female main characters are in video games. If the dev’s feeling bold, an FMC may get to be gay, but not straight or confirmed bi, because “You can’t make a dude like the player kiss another dude.” https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-03-19-dontnod-publishers-said-you-cant-have-a-female-character.”