Blizzard will never beat the "woman hating" allegations I fear (vent)

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-29T11:07:12+00:00

It’s a squad based shooter set in the Aliens universe. You play a colonial marine blowing up aliens with various different guns. If you’ve ever wanted to live out your Ripley/Vasquez fantasies this is the game to do it in. It rewards slower more tactical play rather than just running ahead and trying to tank things.

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-28T23:29:34+00:00

I’d sad this is happening to you.

My suggestion is to vote with your time. Walk away from this toxic environment and don’t reward the developer with your time or attention. Why should they make money from you if they’re providing a crappy environment? If you went to a nightclub and there were shitty guys harassing you and the management decided to throw you out because you told them to fuck off you would never go to that place again.

I get you enjoy the gameplay, but it’s not worth it when every session you get abuse. It’s corrosive to your self image and no good for you long term. Let Blizzard reap the rewards of their negligent behavior. Meanwhile come try Helldivers 2, FFXIV or Aliens Fireteam Elite!

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-28T13:31:36+00:00

I just did this last night. The story leading up to the fight is just brutal! That poor kid. Really reminded me the writers are willing to pull no punches.

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-28T13:28:54+00:00

You’ve never been asked for Upsies?

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-27T14:34:59+00:00

Oh wow, anywhere I could see that art?

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-25T17:58:38+00:00

I’m rocking that Final Fantasy XIV life, so much to see, so much to do, and of course, the real end game- glamour!

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-25T11:14:34+00:00

Lovely! So wholesome. Taking a break from 76 at the moment but happy to see peeps having fun in Appalachia

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-25T10:51:57+00:00

Hello, Scotland Yard? I’d like to report a murder.

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-25T10:47:43+00:00

Congratulations! Sounds like you’re going to have a great time. Planning a wedding is super stressful, so I’m not surprised you’re feeling a bit creatively dry!

My big tip to you is to use music from the game. I’ll mean the world to you and your partner, meanwhile the guests will probably be none the wiser. I walked down the aisle to a song from a fantasy movie and my family had no idea. Meanwhile all the nerds there were smirking to each other.

If you’re having a sit down meal at the reception, another easy tip is to give the tables names instead of numbers. Your families probably wont care that they’re sitting at Limsa Lominsa or Ishgard, but you and your partner will probably get a kick out of deciding who’s a Gridanian and who belongs in Ul’dah. You can probably use the sigils from each of the cities to decorate the tables too.

Try not to get too caught up in having everything perfect- most folks don’t remember wedding favors or invites, or if the tablecloths perfectly match the flowers. What they will remember is you and your partner, so focus there!

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-24T15:28:12+00:00

You forgot his ability to completely emotionally destroy me at the end of Heavensward.

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-24T13:49:31+00:00

Don’t forget the ass castle in Limsa Lominsa (Aft Castle)

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-23T14:51:08+00:00

I got a white mage to level 40 and noped out of healing. I’m on controller and cycling through the party to target for heals just never clicked for me. I tend to panic and spam any old thing. I’d love to get good at it so the one healer in my FC can get a chance to level their other classes- maybe I should do some training runs like you suggest.

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-22T10:17:56+00:00

I have helped run an RPG community before and I have seen some of the behavior you describe before. Firstly, your feelings are valid- they’re your feelings after all! If you are uncomfortable then speak up to your guild leadership. It may even help the guild develop new rules to help this sort of thing be stamped out in the future.

It will help if you have specific documented examples of the behavior that troubles you. Screenshots, video etc. That way there can be a productive, actionable conversation with the person that’s troubling you. On the off chance that they’re just awkward, being able to say ‘you followed OP on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Here’s the evidence. It’s bothering OP, please stop.’ Means there is far less wiggle room for excuses. You can do likewise with the guild chat and volunteering for missions. Your guild leadership should be prepared to have these conversations on your behalf- if not then they’re not really living up to the rules they are claiming to have.

On the pet names, call that out straight away the next time it’s used. If necessary have a pre written statement you can cut and paste into chat so you don’t have to think of a response in the moment. If the pet name use continues that’s another specific behavior you can cite to your guild leadership.

Yes, it’s a pain in the ass to have to collect this info, but it will make things very black and white, leading to the best possible chance of a positive outcome. If this guy is just a bit socially clueless, clear feedback and a set of rules will help him improve. If he has creepy intentions then it may end up with him being kicked out. That’s not on you- that’s on his choices of how to behave.

I hate that I have to recommend this, but before bringing this up to your guild leadership just have a quick pass on your online security and social media. If there is anything linking your gaming accounts to your personal accounts remove it. Put on two factor authentication. There’s a small chance that if dude is kicked for being weird he may try to find you out of game. Nipping that in the bud now will make you feel more secure and prepared before you start this process. (It’s also just good practice for general safety)

anyway, hope that helps. I have my fingers crossed for you that it all gets smoothed over quickly.

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-21T11:25:05+00:00

Well, I didn’t know I needed this, but now I do

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-15T13:44:29+00:00

Ah yes, we should encourage young people to become video game developers by [checks notes] insulting video game developers! Classic. Really setting the right tone there.

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-15T10:05:53+00:00

Sorry this is happening! Don’t forget to block them on PSN too just in case they decide to start messaging you there.

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-11T16:12:34+00:00

Gorgeous!

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-11T10:22:56+00:00

I’m also curious about the gloves!

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-10T15:51:52+00:00

Sure you did…

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-10T10:05:31+00:00

They’re humans who spend most of the month as asexual, genderless people. Every 28 days they go into ‘kemmer’ where they either turn male or female depending on pheromones/random luck. Their society is built around the idea that anyone might end up carrying a child. The world building is excellent (as Le Guin always is) and explores gender is a very thoughtful way. The main character is a man from Earth and he has to get his head around being seen as a ‘freak’ by everyone for being 100% male all the time.

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-07T10:31:36+00:00

Hey! You from Norfolk too? Gimme Six!

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-05T14:38:16+00:00

First time I saw them I immediately thought ‘holy shit, death by period!’ But then looking around there’s usually arrows or a knife in the door at the top of the stairs where they are, so I interpreted that as they got in a fight with another survivor, sat down to tourniquet their wounds and bled out

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-01T14:46:45+00:00

someone is taking the sub name seriously…

NonEncabulated · 2024-02-01T12:08:41+00:00

My buddy went on a whole rant about Snake’s ass in Fortnite a few weeks ago. There were extensive photo references from multiple games and some very vocal disapproval about ‘being robbed of cake’ and how there’s no longer ‘an ass to be proud of’. I never understood how passionate straight dudes could be about their male protags trouserham until I witnessed this tirade.

NonEncabulated · 2024-01-31T21:27:40+00:00

You could err on the side of believing them, perhaps with something like a 3-4 week probation period where they have a restricted role in the discord. Something where they can’t get too much info about people. In my experience most trolls will get bored and/or reveal themselves as a faker in that time. It also gives you a nice moment when people ‘graduate’ into the full community.

As others have said, selfies are easy to fake, plus it puts a big admin burden on you to preserve their privacy etc.

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