Marriage feedback [inofficial Poll]

[Kallivis]

The beauty of the phrase "suggestive themes" is that it's fairly vague and can cover a lot of things. So instead of having a mile long list of all the things one might find offensive, it's all combined under "suggestive".

Direct definition of suggestive themes by the Entertainment Software Rating Board:

Suggestive Themes - Contains provocative references or materials.

While provocative can mean "to rouse anger" the most common definition is to deliberately cause sexual interest or desire through innuendo/metaphor, especially if that is what is written on the game. I have yet to play a game with "suggestive themes" that was meant to outright piss people off through heated subject matter; however, all of them contained sexual innuendo and lots of it.

[SkyeWindbinder]

Yoshida should be able to make the game however he damn well chooses. If he wants to add SSM, he should be able to. If he doesn't, he should be able to refuse. And if it's added and people have a problem with it, they can go play nother game. Same thing if it's not added. Don't like it? Go play something else. I'm sure FFXIV will make a crapton of money either way.

[AmyNeudaiz]

Yoshida should be able to make the game however he damn well chooses. If he wants to add SSM, he should be able to. If he doesn't, he should be able to refuse. And if it's added and people have a problem with it, they can go play nother game. Same thing if it's not added. Don't like it? Go play something else. I'm sure FFXIV will make a crapton of money either way.

I think the amount of people who would leave over this on either side of the camp is borderline non-existent. Most of this thread is based on the general disappointment on their choice to keep it opposite gender only or others stating they prefer it the way Yoshi-P has is planned to be. Almost nowhere are threats that people will quit.

As for the bolded, this is actually not the case. The player base is very involved in the development of the game and this is no exception, he even asked for our opinion.

[SkyeWindbinder]

I think the amount of people who would leave over this on either side of the camp is borderline non-existent. Most of this thread is based on the general disappointment on their choice to keep it opposite gender only or others stating they prefer it the way Yoshi-P has is planned to be. Almost nowhere are threats that people will quit.

As for the bolded, this is actually not the case. The player base is very involved in the development of the game and this is no exception, he even asked for our opinion.

I never said there were threats that people would quit, I simply stated my opinion on the subject, that people who didn't like which decision was made could easily go play another game, or grin and bear it.

And yes, the playerbase is important, and of course their opinion is welcome. But my point was that in the end Yoshi would be the one to make the decision he so chooses for the game.

[AmyNeudaiz]

I never said there were threats that people would quit, I simply stated my opinion on the subject, that people who didn't like which decision was made could easily go play another game, or grin and bear it.

And yes, the playerbase is important, and of course their opinion is welcome. But my point was that in the end Yoshi would be the one to make the decision he so chooses for the game.

I'm saying that no one is really gonna leave over this so your "go play another game" attitude is a little off.

And his wording on this particular matter made it pretty clear he wants it to be up to us.

[SkyeWindbinder]

I'm saying that no one is really gonna leave over this so your "go play another game" attitude is a little off.

And his wording on this particular matter made it pretty clear he wants it to be up to us.

Not really that much "off" considering some of the posts I've read.

And his wording tells me that he values our opinions a lot, yet the ultimate decision will be his.

[Mirakumi]

I feel like the controversial matter that same-sex marriages shouldn't happen, is best to be left outside a Fantasy game. It's fantasy and such rules don't have to apply because it's not the same dimension as the real world. To me it's really silly to contemplate that people can't let go and enjoy themselves in a game without striking out at a silly in-game object that doesn't affect them at all in the little bit. It's not like people are going to force others into watching them get married in a game. There's a choice here people, but oh god, no, it's a sin!

Well, for me, here's my issue. I would not force my significant other(who is a male) to play male character just to wed him. We have sat idly as two female characters for a bit, and I would just enjoy the thought of finally not being shafted because my nerdy SO likes to watch a female's behind when it runs on screen. I just wish people would leave real world drama to outside gaming. I want to have my nerdy girly moment with my so in game. ; . ; I am sorry.

[Reika]

Not really that much "off" considering some of the posts I've read.

And his wording tells me that he values our opinions a lot, yet the ultimate decision will be his.

You don't ask for feedback on the issue if you plan on doing what you want anyways.

[SkyeWindbinder]

You don't ask for feedback on the issue if you plan on 'doing what you want' anyways.

lol Really? 'Cause developers do that a lot actually.

[Reika]

lol Really? 'Cause developers do that a lot actually.

Lol really.