A survey!!
1) surveys many queer players as possible
2) examine implicit and explicit representation
3) look at more modern representations.
Surveys = 14 questions, N = 249, 83% were queer players
1) surveys many queer players as possible
2) examine implicit and explicit representation
3) look at more modern representations.
Surveys = 14 questions, N = 249, 83% were queer players
Comments
Over 1/3 didn’t feel represented.
Andile from Thirsty Suitors as example of non-binary character whose family was not accepting.
Isabeau from In Stars and Time as trans representation, being comfortable with self as they are.
Emhari Abdi from Validate. A trans woman and a lesbian balancing having a kid, missing there’s wife, and discovering their real problem is being a Virgo 🤣
- exploring who you are, balancing who you were with who you are now.
Alice from Hello Cruel World
- Her transition is explained but the story does not exist without that transition. Transition is essential to the gameplay and story.
- being a lesbian is more than “I’m in a relationship”. It’s about being in community with people. It’s about all the relationships, not just romantic.
Being able to see a non-binary character be main characters meant a lot