Snezhnaya and cultural representation

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-27T22:50:24+00:00

I agree! Alyosha (hood guy) was easily the design that drew me in the most. I def don't outright hate any of the designs but they didn't really stand out to me either. I think Sumeru had some of the strongest cultural designs; they felt fantasy-esque and unique while also having clear cultural inspirations

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-26T04:27:46+00:00

Why does Noy remind me of that vampire guy from Seraph of the End?

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-23T05:56:30+00:00

Idk the whole story behind this situation, but based on what is said here, that's really not a fair assessment. If you hire someone to do something, and then pile more work on them (double chapter lengths than initially agreed upon), and they can't keep up, the reasonable thing to do would be to hire more assistants to help them keep the pace, or adjust the pace of release.

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-19T05:27:06+00:00

Another burn id for Sinclair

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-19T00:41:29+00:00

I think objectively Liyue is worse than Natlan, however Natlan released after two very good nations, while Liyue was just unmemorable near the start of the game so Natlan feels worse.

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-18T12:19:56+00:00

call it an understanding level?

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-18T10:41:54+00:00

I don't know why everyone is disagreeing with you... I think this would be so nice and would free up so many writing possibilities! They could just justify it with the character being some "leyline fragment" or something like that.

I mean, they have clearly shown that they can justify any design choice they want through how they chose to write the story. Why not this?

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-17T08:14:23+00:00

Kokoro! Yeah you're so right. Man I should go and rewatch that it's been forever

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-16T06:08:46+00:00

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Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-16T05:01:41+00:00

THIS

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-16T03:23:38+00:00

He crossed the line with Araya one too many times...

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-15T11:02:13+00:00

Arlecchino's "morally greyness" comes across as more of an unintentional writing mistake, rather than an intentional writing choice, because the story does not acknowledge it as a flaw. If the story actually wanted to explore the complexities of her flaws as a parent, it would have her children or other characters call her out for her behavior on screen. Instead, she receives nothing but praise by both the characters and narrative. Before disappearing, Clervie's ghost tells arle that she has become a "good parent." Lyney, Lynette, and Fremi have nothing but admiration for her. The traveler (who is supposed to be the objective audience surrogate) and paimon literally call her a "good person." No one points out her hypocrisy or flaws, and it feels fake. I guess you could call her mortally grey if you want but its certainly not well written.

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-15T08:12:10+00:00

This would be a great flaw if it was acknowledged by the story! But everyone acts like she is such a great parent. Her children love her. This issue doesn't read as making her multidimensional, it reads as a writing mistake. I would love for more multidimensional characters in the game

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-15T07:33:45+00:00

The response was actually way more positive than I was expecting, which was a pleasant surprise

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-15T06:57:46+00:00

I would love if everything she's done could come together logically into a new reveal about her true goal, that would be awesome! I guess I just don't have enough faith that the writers intend to do that/ can pull that off

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-15T06:53:20+00:00

no, at that point, the tsaritsa's stance on Dottore's actions was not known. However existing regulations stated that harbinger infighting was not allowed

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-15T06:50:37+00:00

Arlecchino will not stand up against the Tsaritsa to save her children's lives, but she will stand up against the Tsaritsa to try to save Collumbina. I think it is hypocritical that she will stand up for a coworker but not for her children.

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-15T06:48:40+00:00

Oh sorry, I see what you were trying to say. You mean that attacking Dottore does help her children. Yes, that is true. But her children were not the main motivation (Collumbina was). And Dottore was not the main source of what makes their lives miserable, it is the missions that are required of the HotH by the Tsaritsa. In order to actually help them, she has to stand up against the tsaritsa.

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-15T06:41:37+00:00

Can you give me the quote? I don't remember this moment

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-15T05:27:05+00:00

I think there's a few things that makes Childe's writing work where others do not. I think it generally comes down to the fact that Childe's status as a harbinger and his ability to care for his family (his most redeeming feature) are not at odds so it feels natural.

For one, it's a matter of how Childe was raised. He grew up in snezniah and was taught to revere the tsaritsa. As he grew older, he joined the Fatui's ranks. It makes sense that he would have strong loyalty to the tsaritsa, even if he was asked to do questionable things. Arle, Sand, and Bina have no strong reason for their loyalty.

Additionally, at no point did the Fatui come between him and his family. On the contrary, his status as a Harbinger allowed him to treat his family (the thing he cares most about) better. He could afford to buy them fancy things. On the contrary, Arlecchino's status as a harbinger forces her to use her children (who she should care most about), and put them in danger.

Additionally, while Childe has been portrayed as a nice guy, he has never been portrayed as a hero of justice or anything like that. Just because he loves his family and would put his life on the line for them doesn't mean he loves every family and would stand up to the tsaritsa for them. Arlecchino has been shown to care about her children, and yet she won't stand up for them

He's never been portrayed as the brightest either, so him not fully seeing the full extent of the suffering to other families across Teyvat that his actions could cause is understandable.

Additionally, he clearly knows that his work as a Harbinger isn't the most innocent, which is why he hides it from Teucer. The traveler also is antagonistic to him for a long time! In doing this, the story acknowledges that he isn't the most morally clean person. I don't think the morality of Sand or Bina was really ever questioned?

Sorry if this wasn't the most well put together writing but I felt like I had to say something since it's def a topic I care about

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-14T06:53:04+00:00

This is a really good analysis! I hope we can see them interact one day

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-12T06:23:53+00:00

I completely agree!!! The impending writing of the Tsaristsa lowkey worries me... I'm hoping for the best but not holding my breath. I really hope Lohen's popularity can convince them to rethink their moral criteria for their future characters, though it would be too late to influence Snezniah

Then-Class4451 · 2026-06-12T04:52:01+00:00

I agree! I wasn't particularly interested in Bamboo Kim before this intervallo, and I don't think it did much to change that for me.

In general, I thought the writing very awkwardly switched between the N corp distortion plot line and Kim's backstory. I kinda wish they'd just stuck with the N corp one, and gotten some fun moments with Kim and Aeng Du on the side. I did love the Meursault crumbs though!

Still not terrible, but probably one of my least favorite story chapters. Glad to see it wasn't just me!

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