[ SECRET POST #2872 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2872 ⌋

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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

I don't really see this point. One can't or shouldn't deal with mature real-life issues simply because there's magic? I'm actually interested in mature fantasy. I want fantasy that includes real issues, I'm in the market for that genre. I'm not interested in sexist treatment of female characters or rape done to be sexy or edgy, but since neither of those arguments applies to Dragon Age I'm not sure what we're discussing.

[ketita]

Well, here's where not everybody agrees: some people don't necessarily want to deal with rape in their games, because it's enough to deal with it in real life. From that perspective, I think that asking why sexual assault has to be common is a legitimate question. There are plenty of other real-life issues that aren't as commonly dealt with in video games, even though they're present in real life.
I will take your word that concerning Dragon Age, she took things a bit out of context. But are you really saying that there is no merit to any of what she says, sexism is dead, videogames are all A+ and address rape and assault in tasteful, thoughtful ways?

[(Anonymous)]

"I will take your word that concerning Dragon Age, she took things a bit out of context. But are you really saying that there is no merit to any of what she says, sexism is dead, videogames are all A+ and address rape and assault in tasteful, thoughtful ways? "

woah woah woah when did I ever say that? I've been saying just the opposite! Where did you get that? Sexism IS a problem in video games, and rape depictions are offensive more often than not.

But Dragon Age is not sexist, and it is not inherently sexist to include rape in a plot. Let's talk about sexism in media, but there are plenty of examples to choose from that don't throw decidedly pro-feminist media under the bus, and detract from an argument that assumes any plot that might deal with, however respectfully, with rape must be sexist. (And yes, I will happily assert that the Dragon Age series is one of the most pro-feminist M rated RPGs out there.)