The reason that writers usually couch this particular conversation in terms of what Etheryn does or does not want to do is because the most common argument given by people who want her to have a pussy and no penis is "because she [supposedly] wants to", and the second-most is "because it would help her". Neither of those things holds much water if you point out that this isn't what she wants: that people are misinterpreting "I want to (continue to) have she/her pronouns and feel like a woman" to mean "I don't want to have a penis and I do want to have a pussy".The issue is that saying "Ryn thinks x" or "Ryn doesn't want to y" sounds as if the character was beaming thoughts straight to the writer XD Whereas saying "we wish to stay focused, too many branches, please understand" sounds reasonable.
Even if fantasy porn allows for more body variables which can be enjoyed regardless of one's attraction towards typical masculine/femenine shapes, there will be people who'll think "Ewww penis, gross and homosexual! Not for my waifu!!" when confronted with female herms, especially if they can't detach genitalia combinations from real life.The reason that writers usually couch this particular conversation in terms of what Etheryn does or does not want to do is because the most common argument given by people who want her to have a pussy and no penis is "because she [supposedly] wants to", and the second-most is "because it would help her". Neither of those things holds much water if you point out that this isn't what she wants: that people are misinterpreting "I want to (continue to) have she/her pronouns and feel like a woman" to mean "I don't want to have a penis and I do want to have a pussy".
In Ryn's case I'd say it has plenty of justification. Especially considering it could be yet another place of attack or abuse in the mind of someone who not only sees how aggressive and evil people can be sexually thanks to her history with her sister and the various bands of enemies she encounters with the player. Stuff like this though could also be addressed in endings and the like, I assume, since at that point variables are less of a concern and the unfortunate realities of mental healthy and recovery don't need really need focus in a light hearted adventure porn game.The reason that writers usually couch this particular conversation in terms of what Etheryn does or does not want to do is because the most common argument given by people who want her to have a pussy and no penis is "because she [supposedly] wants to", and the second-most is "because it would help her". Neither of those things holds much water if you point out that this isn't what she wants: that people are misinterpreting "I want to (continue to) have she/her pronouns and feel like a woman" to mean "I don't want to have a penis and I do want to have a pussy".
Otherwise we wouldn't bother bringing it up.
EDIT: But, y'know, beyond that, it is relevant to point out that some characters are comfortable in the parts and gender identity that they have. Berwyn says that he doesn't really care that much about his parts and his body anymore; Etheryn does. Those character tidbits do matter. They don't automatically take people off the list for noncon gender swapping or parts changing in these games, sure. But they ought to reduce the number of people who ask about it.
Short and to the point is good, though.
I am pleased to inform you that it will apparently be an option in the future, butDoubt
Also the whole Quinn not enjoying bottoming seems weird. Considering that there are a lot of scenes where Quinn teases and text puts focus on his ass. Hope he reconsiders since, well, it would be nice.
And this sort of thing is why the dream where the Champion can remove her penis and give her a vagina is gated behind extremely high Corruption and reads like a rape scene. Dream-Champ is ignoring Ryn's own desires and forcibly turning her into what they want rather than what she wants.In Ryn's case I'd say it has plenty of justification. Especially considering it could be yet another place of attack or abuse in the mind of someone who not only sees how aggressive and evil people can be sexually thanks to her history with her sister and the various bands of enemies she encounters with the player.
I'm glad stuff like this doesn't get much focus. While another option for kids with Ryn would be nice, I understand writers simply don't want to deal with more variables that comes with fertility but I kinda wish the reason was less dark and more "Eh, just don't feel like it. No big deal." Not like it's abnormal for non-standard genitals or people to modify themselves if they really wanted.And this sort of thing is why the dream where the Champion can remove her penis and give her a vagina is gated behind extremely high Corruption and reads like a rape scene. Dream-Champ is ignoring Ryn's own desires and forcibly turning her into what they want rather than what she wants.
Can't say that I like it putting something simple as fucking/pegging a bunny boy behind stuff like marriage since it kind of makes him look silly/ more of a drama queen, well, compared to how he already is. Especially with how he has no qualms of knocking up every girl he gets his crabby little hands on but just sticking in up his bunny trail requires something as committal as marriage. Over-emphasis the act of penetrating someone compared to bottoming to them. Which is what I also find iffy with other half of companions Brint/Arona/Berwyn/Cait. Not counting rest of the game. Just makes it feel like your bottoming champion is nothing special compared to their penetrating counterpart.only if we put a ring on him first.
And that's why options are nice. You keep them on, I'll turn them off.Nah, considering the amount of times ive flubbed up by guessing the wrong writer by ignoring it I like it. Also at this point most people know who writes what.
Why are you trying to convince me that I don't want a feature that I definitely want and doesn't negatively affect anyone?Also theres only like 6/7 main writers for this game and like I said before you will know instantly who wrote what because a lot of major content areas tend to be bulk of a single writer. Like Wsan so far has done most of Kor that we have.
Same though. Total tops/bottoms are boring imo. Verse folk ftwWell that's nice, but it's not to my tastes. Guess I'll be avoiding Quin until they make some advancements with his content.
Bronze is (generally) superior to iron, actually, the reason the use of bronze fell historically was because the trade routes connecting sources of tin and copper collapsed. Steel, on the other hand, is yet another story.So, slightly different subject, but I am deeply baffled as to what is going on with the game’s tech level. We see a fair amount of Bronze Age equipment, and I get that the setting is somewhat like a Dark Ages post Gods War, but the use iron & steel should be way more common, and bronzeworking very limited. My reasoning is that the Belharan Empire was at the very least at a near-late Middle Ages equivalent given their ability to make longswords (i.e. Lusina’s claymore), even if they were noted as being rare. That would mean that steel smithing was the norm throughout the Empire for weaponry/armor, and iron the norm for tools/fittings/etc. Even with the loss of knowledge involved from the aforementioned societal collapse, it shouldn’t of regressed that much unless somehow every single smith and scholar familiar with metallurgy also conveniently vanished![]()
Generally speaking it’s moderately better for armor, but is decidedly worse for weapons. Iron is stronger, doesn’t bend as easily, holds an edge better, and becomes stronger still with the introduction of carbon to a blade during repairs.Bronze is (generally) superior to iron, actually, the reason the use of bronze fell historically was because the trade routes connecting sources of tin and copper collapsed. Steel, on the other hand, is yet another story.
Anytime you see something that doesn't make sense, a wizard did it.So, slightly different subject, but I am deeply baffled as to what is going on with the game’s tech level. We see a fair amount of Bronze Age equipment, and I get that the setting is somewhat like the Dark Ages post Gods War, but the use iron & steel should be way more common, and bronzeworking very limited. My reasoning is that the Belharan Empire was at the very least at a near-late Middle Ages equivalent given their ability to make longswords (i.e. Lusina’s claymore), even if they were noted as being rare. That would mean that steel smithing was the norm throughout the Empire for weaponry/armor, and iron the norm for tools/fittings/etc. Even with the loss of knowledge involved from the aforementioned societal collapse, it shouldn’t of regressed that much unless somehow every single smith and scholar familiar with metallurgy also conveniently vanished![]()
That’s certainly one way of looking at itAnytime you see something that doesn't make sense, a wizard did it.
I'm a history buff too so I know how you feel. I was making a Simpsons reference lol.That’s certainly one way of looking at itMaybe it’s a bit silly to complain about, given the nature of the game, I’m just a bit of history buff, so that little gem threw me through a loop.
Can't say that I like it putting something simple as fucking/pegging a bunny boy behind stuff like marriage since it kind of makes him look silly/ more of a drama queen, well, compared to how he already is. Especially with how he has no qualms of knocking up every girl he gets his crabby little hands on but just sticking in up his bunny trail requires something as committal as marriage. Over-emphasis the act of penetrating someone compared to bottoming to them. Which is what I also find iffy with other half of companions Brint/Arona/Berwyn/Cait. Not counting rest of the game. Just makes it feel like your bottoming champion is nothing special compared to their penetrating counterpart.
Edit: Not saying that it is not nice reward for those that find Quinn romantically compelling. Giving people options is almost always positive. I am just tired of this over-glorification of penetrative acts that is all.
The reason why the tech level is so over the place because not only did the gods war blow tech back by decades, it also killed a huge amount of the population of the world, literally was the most one sided war until the gods manifested.
They weren't, and they didn't. Belhar was in the iron age. Lusina's claymore came through a portal from another world, same as Kas and her axe. I think one of her talks mentions as much explicitly.My reasoning is that the Belharan Empire was at the very least at a near-late Middle Ages equivalent given their ability to make longswords (i.e. Lusina’s claymore)
Ah, that explains a lot. Thanks for clearing that up Savin. I was basing it off the item’s description, that states that they were made by the Belharans themselves, which like I mentioned would imply a near-late Middle Ages tech base.They weren't, and they didn't. Belhar was in the iron age. Lusina's claymore came through a portal from another world, same as Kas and her axe. I think one of her talks mentions as much explicitly.