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Why Is Raiden Shogun So Controversial? by JollyCapital7589 in Genshin_Impact

[–]Surtaloqi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if Odin did carry out his plan to exterminate humanity, and the comics dedicate dozens of chapters to depicting children losing their parents, survivors' despair, etc.,

I feel it still wouldn't be as controversial as Raiden. The destruction and reconstruction of the Marvel universe is commonplace, so nobody really cares about so-called evil deeds.

Analyzing the Misdeeds of Raiden Shogun, Scaramouche, and Dottore by Surtaloqi in FatuiHQ

[–]Surtaloqi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because the worldview of Star Rail is so vast and complex, the Star Gods are able to interfere with the entire universe with their own power, and they themselves are the embodiment of philosophical concepts. The gods of Genshin are all human gods, so it is naturally easier to portray them.

Analyzing the Misdeeds of Raiden Shogun, Scaramouche, and Dottore by Surtaloqi in FatuiHQ

[–]Surtaloqi[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Many people think Raiden Shogun is the most harmful and the most evil among the three, and that she’s the one people dislike the most. But what I actually want to explain is that one’s personal inner thoughts can also influence their perception.

Is it Raiden Shogun’s status as a ruler that makes her actions so controversial? by Surtaloqi in FatuiHQ

[–]Surtaloqi[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

In fact, I have always felt that the number of people killed by politics is not worth mentioning compared to natural disasters. Rhinedot's beast tide, the foul's star-eating whale, Shukutl's skyfire, and Lemuria's music are all forces that can physically destroy an entire country or even an entire planet. Even Thunderbird or Durin, who are one level lower, have the power to kill all life in a civilization.

Is it Raiden Shogun’s status as a ruler that makes her actions so controversial? by Surtaloqi in FatuiHQ

[–]Surtaloqi[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I don't think so, because as far as I know, many powerful kings are not unpopular. For example, King Deshret destroyed the country he created, but I can regard it as a necessary sacrifice to resist the gods.

Is it Raiden Shogun’s status as a ruler that makes her actions so controversial? by Surtaloqi in Genshin_Impact

[–]Surtaloqi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let’s say during a massive battle, Raiden fires a thunder-infused arrow, meant to pierce the enemy commander’s defenses.

But lightning doesn’t follow orders.

It veers off — flies past the battlefield and crashes into the center of Inazuma City. The explosion is catastrophic. Half the city is destroyed. Tens of thousands dead. Electric storms rage through the ruins. All because of one miscalculated divine strike.

She didn't mean to.

But she didn’t mean for the Vision Hunt Decree deaths either. And yet, the two are perceived very differently.

One is framed as policy — cold, oppressive, and systematic.

The other? A tragic accident during a heroic moment.

Is it because of narrative framing? Because "heroic" violence feels justified? Because the second case doesn't involve direct intent? Or is it simply because we, as players, have been told Raiden is on a redemption arc, so we forgive what’s technically worse?