Sexual preference is one of the golden three things you should have some sense of reserve when talking about, (Next to your politics and religion.) so most game developers probably wouldn't shout it from the rooftops if a character were interested in the same sex, just like they don't when a character is interested in the opposite sex.
Homosexual Representation
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A good friend of mine is pretty much as gay s you can get, but he looks normal, acts normal and it's impossible to tell if he's gay or not unless he tells you. The media normally obsesses over the gay stereotype, making them more feminine than neccessary. It almost like they are not considered men. Many gay men find this insulting. There are normal gay men in the media, you just have to look, but yeah, the overwhelming majority of gay men in the media have their characters exaggerated.
Gay women are sympathetically portrayed in tv, leaving out the realms of porn. The lesban aspect is often subtle. This doesn't make people any more accommodating though...
Gay women are sympathetically portrayed in tv, leaving out the realms of porn. The lesban aspect is often subtle. This doesn't make people any more accommodating though...
Well, no, that isn't really true.dnnydllr said:
There are several cases of homosexual behaviour.
Dolphins, penguins, apes are all well known for this.
Especially some ape-species (like the bonobos) have incorporated it into their society.
So, while it doesn't serve the purpose of procreation, it still exists.
Especially in more highly developed animals, apparently for the purpose of stress relief and enjoyment which, if you think about it, is the reason for most human sex (both hetero- and homosexual), too.
Despite your good intentions, you have managed to offened homsexual people with this statement. Even if it is a part of your religious beliefs that gay people are "wrong", this does not justify your open dislike for them. surly your god will punish them, so you don't need to worry.D Y N A S T Y said:
D Y N A S T Y said:
Ok I can deal with the fact that your religion finds homosexuality a sin but saying that ?regular? people would not want to be seen with a gay person just because they may be thought to be gay as well is complete and utter rubbish.
For example there are 7 people in my main group of friends and with in that there are 2 very open straight couples now by what your saying if I were to bring a boyfriend into the groups and act the same as the straight couples that would threaten how the public sees them so much that they would not want to be seen with me. You have a very warped view of reality.
To be honest, it doesn't concern me in the slightest. I don't need a PC diversity quota forced down my throat, I just don't care whether someone's gay or not. Putting them in games isn't going to make people suddenly change their opinions and not only that, gender/ethnicity/sexual orientation really doesn't define a good character: I want someone who's interesting, engaging and who draws me into the story.
Polysexuality means that you can be bisexual, but instead of saying that, you say "I can fall in love with any gender, thing, or species."Pi_Fighter said:
Fable 2 had a couple of homosexuals. Most would come up to my character...
Also: Bloodstone male prostitutes... Oh, wow.
Also: Bloodstone male prostitutes... Oh, wow.
Mass Effect, whilst, shall we say, "open minded" does not really represent what the OP was asking for, i.e. "a game which features a homosexual couple that are just normal people."Mercanary57 said:
Not exactly a "normal" couple when one of them is a 106-year-old mono-gendered blue alien. ^-^
Jade Empire might fit the bill though....
The "normal" couples don't need more representation, that's not where the problem lies. The problem is that the media and much of the population is still homophobic and are really trying to bring out the worst in homosexuals by exhibiting them as freaks. Stop putting MAKING them look bad when they're not.aperpheldy said:
Elaborate maybe?avykins said:
All I was saying is sex is for baby making, but humans, being such an advanced species, have turned it into pleasure, thereby spawning the concept of homosexuality. Might I be wrong? Sure...but I'm not sure what my personal opinions have to do with the educational system....
Because Homosexuality has been proven to be decided from birth, not someone's choice. Your personal beliefs are flawed and based in misconception.dnnydllr said:
in news and TV shows i think it is subliminal bashing of homosexuality because the new generation has no problem with gays, where as the older generations find fault with this. it is like how when our parents (im 15) were children, black people were stereotyped, but now htey are just like every other character, the way it SHOULD be.
It has nothing to do with my personal beliefs. I said that I don't mind gay people. It's just that there is no natural reason to be gay.TheTygerfire said:
And I'd love if someone could direct me to the research that proves you're gay or straight at birth, because I'd love to see it. Whenever someone shows me the gene that codes for that I'll believe it. I think that it is a personal choice that anyone should be free to make.