Same-Sex Marriages

[Alkalinehoe]

I think in game weddings should allow two player characters of the same sex to marry. I would like to think SE has gotten a little more progressive as a company when they decided to include two lesbians in Final Fantasy XIII and it would certainly garner some attention to finally break these boundaries. [Removed by Moderator according to the FINAL FANTASY XI FORUM Guidelines.] It's unfair. It's unjust. It's unconstitutional. There's nothing wrong if two Galkas or two Mithras want to share their love, but this is coming from a company that feels that a Male Goblin and a Female Hume [Removed by Moderator according to the FINAL FANTASY XI FORUM Guidelines.] getting it on is more socially acceptable.

So I plead to you, SE. Please remove this unnecessary restriction and let the love flow through you.

P.S. Anyone want to marry me?

[Kari]

Not to mention, a large portion of males tend to play as females.
Just as well, plenty of females play as males. [Most of my female friends play as males in MMOs.]

This is a fantasy game after all.

[Kabel]

Great idea. Not much other to say than that.

[Zyrs]

But what about the Galkas? They have no sex at all. How can they get married?



edited to add: I agree with the main post. I don't see what the big deal about it is - just let characters marry other characters without having to worry about if they picked the right avatar.

[Dazusu]

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I am for a change in this direction, though.

[Runespider]

American parents in particular would be up in arms over a game offering same sex marriage (they would say promoting the idea to minors) will never happen lol It's not worth the fallout.

Keep in mind that it happening in a story in another game is another matter compared to two real people actually going though it in an mmo and taking it rather seriously.

[Alkalinehoe]

But what about the Galkas? They have no sex at all. How can they get married?



edited to add: I agree with the main post. I don't see what the big deal about it is - just let characters marry other characters without having to worry about if they picked the right avatar.

Hmmm, Can Galkas not marry at all? I was under the impression they were considered Male. And it doesn't matter, no one cares about the Galkas.

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I am for a change in this direction, though.

I am being genuine when I say I want same sex marriages, however, I thought I would have a little fun with it while I was at it.

[Kari]

American parents in particular would be up in arms over a game offering same sex marriage (they would say promoting the idea to minors) will never happen lol It's not worth the fallout.

That's a load of bull.
To begin with, parents generally don't care to that level of detail.
You think most parents even know that this game has marriage at all?

Most online games these days that offer dating/relationship/marriage systems, allow it for all sexes.
Especially since most of these systems offer a benefit for being in said relationship, therefore making it unfair to people who play together but can't be partners due to gender limitations, etc.

And Zyrs, as-is Galkas are considered male for marriage and other such purposes.

The only reason I'd see SE declining this, is due to pure laziness, which is very likely.

[Alkalinehoe]

American parents in particular would be up in arms over a game offering same sex marriage (they would say promoting the idea to minors) will never happen lol It's not worth the fallout.

Keep in mind that it happening in a story in another game is another matter compared to two real people actually going though it in an mmo and taking it rather seriously.

You can certainly discuss controversial issues in game and you discuss controversial issues in school as well. Abortion, same sex marriage, civil unions, gun control laws, etc were all issues that came up in my high school government class. Frankly, if your parents feel that you are not old enough to discuss these issues then perhaps they should reevaluate letting their child play an online game where they can interact with adults who aren't afraid of speaking about said issues.

And it's not even that SE is promoting gay marriage, they are merely allowing the players to choose for themselves.

[Mirage]

I totally want same sex marriages too ;o