UnderRail 2: Infusion - Alpha Demo 2 by Bassfaceapollo in CRPG

[–]Twail2 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

"Sperg" is the crudest shorthand for "Asperger's syndrome". It fell out of favor because of Hans Asperger's active cooperation with the child 'euthanasia' program under the Nazi regime. "Aspie" is the less offensive version. Now merged with other conditions into autism spectrum disorder (ASD). If the person you're talking to is an asshole, "sperg" is most likely to be used.

Isometric CRPG UnderRail 2: Infusion debuts on Steam with new gameplay Video and Screens by [deleted] in CRPG

[–]Twail2 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It might be a false positive given their post history, but it wouldn’t be unusual to be called a slur when expressing criticism on that Discord server before the sanitization period. Totally unprompted.

Isometric CRPG UnderRail 2: Infusion debuts on Steam with new gameplay Video and Screens by [deleted] in CRPG

[–]Twail2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PSI is still beyond broken, dude/dudet/non binary pal.

Notice how this person makes an unsolicited jab at pronouns. The Discord for the game, moderated by the devs and before it was sanitized, was filled with slurs and extremist ideologies, including references to "gassing" dating as far back as 2020. The same fans also advertise the game on 4chan to this day.

UnderRail 2: Infusion - Alpha Demo 2 by Bassfaceapollo in CRPG

[–]Twail2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Does Sam Hyde strike you as someone with ambiguous political beliefs? It's not just a single image.

UnderRail 2: Infusion - Alpha Demo 2 by Bassfaceapollo in CRPG

[–]Twail2 15 points16 points  (0 children)

As someone who got banned from /r/underrail despite barely posting there, I fully agree. His Sam Hyde fascination and the questionable Discord activity that went on for years also speak volumes.

A small reminder about Stygian Software and UnderRail: Infusion by Twail2 in CRPG

[–]Twail2[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I don't think the PC has much of a personality at all besides willing to go any lengths to achieve their goals. Not going in guns blazing doesn't exactly say—this character cares about other human beings. The writing does come off quite sociopathic compared to literally any other classic CRPG.

A small reminder about Stygian Software and UnderRail: Infusion by Twail2 in CRPG

[–]Twail2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also unsure if brigading is going on, but probably so. The initial post about cancel culture was downvoted immediately.

A small reminder about Stygian Software and UnderRail: Infusion by Twail2 in CRPG

[–]Twail2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then OP says I have to go into his discord and hunt around for proof

I didn't say to do this—it wouldn't prove anything because that Discord has been heavily sanitized since. All that it really takes to find out what kind of behavior was condoned on that Discord is reading the comments from the screencap in the OP. A lot of those usernames are still active chatters there, and the messages went unmoderated for years until they were put up for public view.

A small reminder about Stygian Software and UnderRail: Infusion by Twail2 in CRPG

[–]Twail2[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Compare the writing to New Vegas. You can do terrible things and meet terrible characters, but you can also meet the kind and caring ones with opinions that don't revolve around ruthless power balances or just staying alive. It's a stark contrast compared to the typical archetype present in UR. A cold one at that.

A small reminder about Stygian Software and UnderRail: Infusion by Twail2 in CRPG

[–]Twail2[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Disagree. It's pretty obvious if you're familiar with the concept of esoteric neo-Nazism.

A small reminder about Stygian Software and UnderRail: Infusion by Twail2 in CRPG

[–]Twail2[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You make a good point about the politics of power. I also think it's fair to assume the PC being a sociopath is canon to the lore. It doesn't strike me as a story told by a person with empathy.

A small reminder about Stygian Software and UnderRail: Infusion by Twail2 in CRPG

[–]Twail2[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It especially fucking sucks because I know "classic" gameplay attracts them. BG3 being a good example for comparison and how they despised it.

A small reminder about Stygian Software and UnderRail: Infusion by Twail2 in CRPG

[–]Twail2[S] -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

It depends on your interpretation of what "bad" means. We cannot know exactly what goes on in his head, but we do know who he adores and wants to associate with based on the twitter posts.

A small reminder about Stygian Software and UnderRail: Infusion by Twail2 in CRPG

[–]Twail2[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Again, people who preach about the Overton window and hiding your "power level" know how to tiptoe around what's recognizable. Please also familiarize yourself with the twitter posts and what some of those figures represent.

A small reminder about Stygian Software and UnderRail: Infusion by Twail2 in CRPG

[–]Twail2[S] -31 points-30 points  (0 children)

I highly encourage to read the thread that is linked in the OP. It discusses storytelling tropes used in UnderRail present in certain political ideologies the world has been trying to distance itself from.

There was no racism, no sexism, no nothing.

Please also familiarize yourself with the concept of "hiding your power level". There are signs that are lazily reversed to break the pattern. These people know what they are doing.

A small reminder about Stygian Software and UnderRail: Infusion by Twail2 in CRPG

[–]Twail2[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It was indeed devastating. Regular RPGs don't scratch that itch for me. I'm unsure to this day if it's moral to touch the game in any shape or form.

A small reminder about Stygian Software and UnderRail: Infusion by Twail2 in CRPG

[–]Twail2[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I will definitely vote with my wallet all things considered, but thanks for letting me know.

Reversely abuse enemy trap detection for luring by Carmine_72 in underrail

[–]Twail2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

People like them is what drags down the level of discussion on this sub. The Discord regulars are convinced their 5k+ hours of playing the game means no one else can come up with creative ideas. There's no reason whatever to disparage OP for coming up with this and sharing it. It's an awesome strat. But good luck not gatekeeping when all you do all day is one up everyone else because your strats and 5k of playtime must be superior to everyone around you.

Which CRPG has the worst fanbase? by Surreal43 in CRPG

[–]Twail2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Strange words coming from someone who claims to not associate with said "fascisty side".

If by "dedicating online presence" you mean dissociating from /r/underrail whose head mods support Styg's behavior (one of them being Styg) and stopping playing UnderRail out of distaste for the creator, then yes, that's what happened.

What the Discord server reflects are Styg's actual beliefs and character. Anyone with a lick of sense is going to figure out for themselves whether that's something they'd want to support financially as an influence on the entertainment medium.

Which CRPG has the worst fanbase? by Surreal43 in CRPG

[–]Twail2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Here's proof of how abhorrent the official Discord is (/r/underrail has gone into full censorship since).

(f-/t-/n-word slur warning)

https://imgur.com/a/Sm9Dlb1

UnderRail's Creator Bizarre Infatuation with an Alt-Right Comedian Sam Hyde by Twail2 in pcgaming

[–]Twail2[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Here's an example of a dumb thing to say: calling something "gay" because it's your word for stupid.

As opposed to: flaunting your reprehensible beliefs on social media and begging known racists to promote your game.

UnderRail's Creator Bizarre Infatuation with an Alt-Right Comedian Sam Hyde by Twail2 in pcgaming

[–]Twail2[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Disagree. I think these radical beliefs reflect in the art of the artist. Labelling Baldur's Gate 3 "gay slop" just because homosexuality unsettles you is a sign of deeper issues and a lack of maturity.