Incoming multi-quote spam. Apologies. I have a problem.
And I'm out of likes again. Already. How does this.. gh.
I like this!
Agreed. It's by no means perfect, but BioWare is IMO one of the best studios when it comes to representation, and the developers take great pains to be thoughtful and inclusive. So it's always a little strange when I see people reaching for the torches and pitchforks. Surely we want to encourage BioWare to be responsive toward the fans and inclusive in their games, not scare them off the idea.
Yeah, this. Big time. People are weird. "No, no, no. This is the WRONG kind of inclusive! I want this game to cater exactly to my very specific needs, within the exact parameters I imagine! *tantrum*"
I honestly feel bad for the Bioware writers. They really do go out of their way to make the games as inclusive as possible, and while this should be something every studio does, it's not. They're one of the only studios I can think of that has a character with a chronic illness, which is awesome. They do extremely well with representing different sexualities, and their race representation isn't bad either. But it's just never quite enough- there's always /something/ they're missing that people are going to jump on and focus on, so instead of being celebrated as being extremely progressive, they're derided for what they've missed.
And this. Also, I would read the hell out of a fic where the Inquisitor is coping with an illness, as you mentioned in your other post. Please let me know if you decide to write one.
Well put, and lovely art.