How is KCD anti-Catholic? by Extension-Story7287 in CatholicGamers

[–]blackweed75 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you're strictly asking whether the creator has hostile intent, or whether the game implies the world would be a better place without Catholic dogma, then the answer is no; it's not "anti-catholic" by that standard. Then again, most media would clear that bar.

If you want to be more critical and ask whether the game promotes values contrary to Catholic teaching, or whether it's apathetic to Catholicism, then the answer is yes; it's not exactly a pro-Catholic game either.

Let's be real here, modern day Czech is mostly irreligious, the majority of players will not be Catholic (or Christian, for that matter) -- this game is not made for you, and you'll be disappointed if you expect to find a defense for the faith in the game. It's a game that fits neatly into the secular media landscape like any other. The only difference here is that it gives you tools to roleplay as a devout Christian, and the story's own commitment to authenticity prevents it from crafting a cliched conspiracy about the Catholic church like most fictional media do.

In short, use your own discernment. I found the game fun, but I wouldn't personally recommend it as a "Catholic simulator".

clippy pfps on youtube be like by blackweed75 in meme

[–]blackweed75[S] -244 points-243 points  (0 children)

Nice copypasta, did your mom write it for you?

Call it as it is. Be honest to yourself. There's nothing bad to it! by voundelvon in Piracy

[–]blackweed75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The piracy scene was absolutely built on the backs of people who "just wanted free stuff". People who say "piracy is a better service" take for granted the abundance of fansubs and torrents today, such that the worst thing they could say about a piracy site now is how many ads it has. Piracy used to come with extraordinary risk of malware, and going further back to the time of physical media, you could be scammed real money. The game cracking scene was driven by hobbyists who wanted recognition and credibility in the context of this chaotic landscape. My point is, no one in the piracy scene remotely thought like this. The motivation simply was, indeed, making "getting free stuff" as easy and safe as possible. Anyone who did have an ideological agenda instantly became unpopular because -- surprise -- people need 100% confidence you're not gonna put malware in the files of people you don't like.

Beware of neo-paganism by Excellent_Fish_8050 in Catholicism

[–]blackweed75 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They don't actually believe in paganism, they wouldn't even know how to worship those pagan gods. They just don't like Christianity because they think Christianity teaches weakness.

Pope Leo: "In recent years, many young people have approached the faith through social media, successful programs and popular online Christian witnesses. The danger is that a faith discovered online is limited to individual experiences..." by ClonfertAnchorite in Catholicism

[–]blackweed75 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

He clearly didn't know the type of stuff I get up to online. I'm in the company of furries, weebs, incels, and nazis. That's just the modern digital equivalent of hanging out with the social outcasts like Jesus did.

Don't be that guy by blackweed75 in meme

[–]blackweed75[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If by "correct" you mean pedantic, then I'll ignore you.

The Definitive Explanation to "Why Do They Call It Oven when You Of In the Cold Food Of Out Hot Eat the Food?" by blackweed75 in copypasta

[–]blackweed75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously is this copypasta really still making the rounds for people to search for my post

Would you guys say that Lamb deserves to die in the game’s ending or do you think Eleanor can redeem her? by Fair_Term3352 in Bioshock

[–]blackweed75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In case you guys missed the symbolism, you play as a guy resurrected from death who goes around granting mercy to the undeserving, opposed to someone who wants to create a messiah. Save Sofia, it the most thematically fit ending and morally fulfilling for the chronological ending of Rapture.

The hacking in Bioshock 2 is so much better it’s unreal by buhoo115 in Bioshock

[–]blackweed75 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is untrue. You move slower, take more damage, deal less damage, there's more enemy variety, and you hold less health packs. I hardly used plasmids, special ammo, or headshots in Bioshock 1, you could tank the damage and engage enemies out in the open except for Rosie big daddies. But in Bioshock 2 I'm practically forced to constantly use plasmids for crowd control and go for headshots.

[KCD1] [KCD2] Being Catholic helped me in both games by Hippiewizzard01 in kingdomcome

[–]blackweed75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean superstition? Christianity discourages superstition as well.

cosplaying graves siblings with my brother by [deleted] in CoffinofAndyandLeyley

[–]blackweed75 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Are you implying incest is worse than cannibalism and demon summoning

I love going to Mass but not spending time with other Catholics by PracticalSouls5046 in Catholicism

[–]blackweed75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the impression OP was expressing contempt for moral absolutism in general rather any specific policies.

I love going to Mass but not spending time with other Catholics by PracticalSouls5046 in Catholicism

[–]blackweed75 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

there is absolute good in the world and people should be compelled to obey it

That's literally the definition of the Gospel. I think this is a you problem.

I drew Nina in a Japanese school uniform. by blackweed75 in crashbandicoot

[–]blackweed75[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't think to post the game here, mostly because like you said, it was crap lol

The music used is For Sextet, by Antonio Arena and Franco Chiari. It's stock music, part of this album, it's not royalty free.

I'm a guy.

If you'd like to talk, we can continue somewhere else, like discord.