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siletye520
Seasoned Newcomer
2 months ago

Wording in character creation feature

First of all, I wanted to mention how much I've been loving the game! The story, the gameplay, the characters-- it's been a delight and I've sunk in several hours already.

I did want to provide just minor feedback though on one feature during character creation, regarding the specific label for it, this being the "top surgery" scar option. I'd heard there would be a scar resembling mastectomy scars, and I was really excited for this. For me, personally, I was thrilled to be able to see scars like mine, since I'd had a mastectomy for health reasons. Cancer sucks! Since it's something I lived with and could be self conscious of, I definitely want to have a Rook to sport them and still be a powerful and amazing character. I'm glad I have the chance and it's featured, since I've never seen it be an option in a game before, but I did want to make the suggestion to make this already inclusive feature even more inclusive by modifying the label from "top surgery" scars to perhaps just "mastectomy scars." It would be encompassing and include those who might have needed such a surgery for health or other reasons, instead of using language just applicable to gender affirmation, which I'm also happy people can experience as a gameplay feature! It's the same surgery and scars, but is not referred to as it is in game for everyone who has experienced it, and I think simply labeling them by the surgery would allow it to reach everyone. I just think this small language change would keep the door open for people's own roleplaying ideas and opportunities, and would be inclusive towards people like myself, who are overjoyed to feel seen, but would fall under a more broad umbrella! I just know that simple wording adjustment would help even more people feel heard and represented, beyond what's already there. 

(I know I'll ponder regardless my tough Grey Warden Rook as the duty and blight ravaged her body and took those parts of her, but still she pushed forwards!)

  • EA_Illium's avatar
    EA_Illium
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    Hey siletye520 Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with the community, I'm glad to hear you are loving the game! (can't agree more that cancer sucks!)

    For feedback on updating the labeling in character creator, happy to pass the feedback along. We cannot guarantee any direct changes but if you have any more please keep the feedback coming! 📝