Why do people care about the survivor/killer gender now ? ( Read before commenting )

Drixpy_Jayyy
Drixpy_Jayyy Member Posts: 181
edited May 2021 in General Discussions

Im just trying to figure out why does everyone want a specific gender for a killer or survivor it shouldn't matter if a character is just a male or female and not lgbt related I mean its just a game. Idk why people want to get deep down into the killer/survivor lore. Im not saying im for or against people who support lgbt because I respect people regardless of their gender so dont think that this is an attack its just a question. Maybe the devs could put out cosmetics that represent that particular community so that those who support it can be happy i guess idk. Even though Im straight this is just something I wanted to know so again dont think im attacking people. Also note that im not saying that I dont want this kind of stuff in the game its just that I want know the answer to my question.

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  • Drixpy_Jayyy
    Drixpy_Jayyy Member Posts: 181

    @GoodBoyKaru I never said that I didnt care about the lore or "admitted in your words" because they are quite interesting and messed up for some of the killers and survivors its just why people want to go deep down with it.

  • GoodBoyKaru
    GoodBoyKaru Member Posts: 22,791

    okay my bad

    people have "suddenly started caring" due to a tweet from the developers last year stating that theyd now be adding explicitly lgbtq+ relationships and characters into the game's lore. since then, no such representation has shown up. that's why it's so "sudden".

  • dspaceman20
    dspaceman20 Member Posts: 4,699

    People just want it because people love to see themselves represented in media. It's nice to know that you exist. It's not really harmful to the game at all so it's not so bad.

    If you don't want it that's fine but if you do its also fine.

    (I'm going to be honest with you. Your sorta opening pandoras box with thus topic)

  • Elena
    Elena Member Posts: 2,187

    its just a game

    And tv shows are just for entertainment, but representation is still important.

  • Tsulan
    Tsulan Member Posts: 15,095

    "See that mass murdering maniac in that game? Based on me!"

    Great pickup line...

  • Artemisha
    Artemisha Member Posts: 401

    Personally I like to play with esthetic female characters. I knew from the beggining that my killer was Hauntress (i love her lullaby and mechanics). In case of survivors I only play Meg Thomas, Nancy, Nea....


    Is not because they represent me, as I am a boy, i just like prefer playing with attractive or strong ladies.


    For example, I find Bubba very disgusting. Dont like like his voice pack neither his appereance, so Im not interested on playing him. I´d prefer to learn playing spirit or plague. Plague is ugly but i like the way she moves (more classy) and also has and interesting voice pack. About legion, I like the female concept of Legion much more than the male legion.


    So in my case, i give high importance to the aesthetics and gender components.

  • JesseJH28
    JesseJH28 Member Posts: 483

    People like representation and being able to relate to characters. I'm a straight white guy so I really don't have a hard time finding similar characters in pretty much any sort of media lol. But I'm also big into all sorts of rock and metal music which isn't always easy to find representation of; therefore I can relate to Jeff very well for example. I'm heavily Norwegian and into metal just like him.

    Personally I want things that keep the community happy as long as it's healthy or just doesn't negatively affect the game and I think this is one of those things.

  • MadLordJack
    MadLordJack Member Posts: 8,814

    Some people just want representation. Others understand that representation is a small first step that leads to normalisation.

  • gibblywibblywoo
    gibblywibblywoo Member Posts: 3,772

    Representation matters so some people and to others it doesn't and thats fine.

    I can say as a white dude that I can probably count the games where I've played as a Black male/female or Asian dude in a main character role on one hand. And I've never really questioned it because it was normal for me.

    But imagine being in the shoes of, say, a young african american or asian teenager and seeing every game having buff white dudes or oversexualised blonde white women in every game. Then one game comes along and has a character who looks and sounds like you.

    It's going to be a big deal.

    For example, as far as comic book movies go Black Panther was pretty average, but it was the first major PG13 tentpole comic book movie featuring all black leads. I think the box office returns speak for themselves.


    Again, it doesn't matter if you don't care, that's perfectly fine. But don't rag on others for caring.

  • Ethelwulf
    Ethelwulf Member Posts: 27

    You guys are so privileged your biggest source of "nice feelings" is a videogame character

  • Ethelwulf
    Ethelwulf Member Posts: 27

    What opression? Making doxxing groups for people who don't like you to get them fired and having every major corporation and government pandering to you?

  • Phasmamain
    Phasmamain Member Posts: 11,531

    Did I ever say it was. I don’t really care if I get represented but a lot of people do

  • NoelleMina
    NoelleMina Member Posts: 638

    I don’t care about representation nor about being represented, but this is uncalled for.

    Seeing you in this thread and in a similar one commenting this type of thing, tells me you’re actively looking for a fight.

  • scenekiller
    scenekiller Member Posts: 890

    Thank god this guy got banned, he's been wrecking havoc the last few days

    Op, if it doesn't affect you personally, why do you care if others care?

  • GoodBoyKaru
    GoodBoyKaru Member Posts: 22,791
  • Callisto_
    Callisto_ Member Posts: 46

    Because I am tired of seeing white males being the default, I like diversity sorry

  • GoodBoyKaru
    GoodBoyKaru Member Posts: 22,791

    thanks for that mandy, it was uh... a bit of an experience.

  • ChiTenshi
    ChiTenshi Member Posts: 877

    I'm up for subtle representation, for example, the lore hinting they have a same-sex partner, their dress code hinting at being LGBT, etc.

    A character with their whole identity based around being LGBT would be stupid. (I would love to see a perk called Sashay Away though)

  • Gardenia
    Gardenia Member Posts: 1,143
    edited May 2021

    @MandyTalk I would really love a gay guy as a survivor though, just throwing it out there lolol

    And by saying that, their identity doesn't have to revolve around them being gay, but a very handsome man that's a little feminine but with great style. However, not to the point it's cringe worthy lol

  • FrenziedRoach
    FrenziedRoach Member Posts: 2,600

    Because maybe he WANTS to understand and is seeking out somebody who can explain in a way he gets it?

    I know I didn't get it at first. I didn't go around asking because of the hostile reception I'd get for asking though.

    Thank god for Jim Stephanie Sterling, they explained it in a way I finally "Got" and am now 100% behind it.

  • Squirrel_Thicc
    Squirrel_Thicc Member Posts: 2,677

    Some people just want to play as characters that they can relate to. I personally don't care and don't think it's a must, but that's just me.

  • csandman1977
    csandman1977 Member Posts: 2,358

    I do wonder, if the movie was seperated from the rest of the marvel avengers story if it would have performed any different.

    Personally i thought the movie was ok. Not the amazing blockbuster it was hyped as.

    Was never a huge fan of the character in the comics, however there was a run by christopher priest that was absolutely amazing.

    Off topic. Sorry OP

  • FondaDix
    FondaDix Member Posts: 173

    The reason why you dont understand is because you are (I'm guess) represented in the game. When you're playing a game no matter if you're a minority or not there is a reason you choose the characters you do. Especially in a game where the characters are just a skin. From what you're saying it makes no difference if Claudette or Jake or Tapp is in the game, The game could be all Megs and Dwights and that would be acceptable. 90% of games have heterosexual white males or females as the main cast. I think there is value in wanting a diverse cast. Behaviour even said last year that in the past they hadn't taken a stance on the sexuality of their characters to be inclusive of everyone, but in the end said that this wasnt true the because they had created the full cast thinking they were straight.

    Seeing a minority in a game symbolically says you exist, that you have value that your life experiences and struggles are worth a damn. In the end you can say that a person's sexuality or any other element of their identity that makes them a minority shouldn't matter. But the only reason anyone would say that is because it doesn't matter to you. I'm a gay white Male and I think there is value in having diversity, black females, Asian men or people who dont identify as a specific gender. In the end having representation makes the game and the community richer.

  • gibblywibblywoo
    gibblywibblywoo Member Posts: 3,772

    I had a few marvel annuals as a kid where he'd appear as a background character in ensembles. I knew him as "that dude that kinda looks like Batman".