More Illness/Disabilities/Birth Defects?
Okay so this might be a little TOO real, so apologies if it seems like it is. I have a lot of health problems myself so sometimes I guess I can be a bit desensitized to the whole subject, so please do...
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@master_in_simology your post is awesome. I happen to agree with you, if an EA game can be gender inclusive then there is room for it to include disability. Your idea of gradually introducing this theme into the franchise is a good one.
I don't believe anyone is talking about a completely separate game about disabled sims. It wouldn't be right and in the UK possibly not even legal. I also wonder how many of us would feel totally comfortable creating a disabled sim for our own amusement. Therefore I think the creation of a separate game which allows players to explore some of the more challenging aspects of life simulation and to include disability among those challenges would be a suitable compromise for now. Then you have a vehicle for educating about disability but in a way that will make players think. I also think that having a "darker" version does not preclude retaining humour. Most of us with long term chronic illnesses know that being able to see the funny side is often the saving factor in very difficult and unpalatable situations.
As I said before this is not the time for EA to be introducing such a topic to the sims. It is such a huge topic and needs handling with care and plenty of consultation. Then if it is introduced and done well it can provide that positive message you want.
In the hope this reaches the thread before it is closed.
I don't believe anyone is talking about a completely separate game about disabled sims. It wouldn't be right and in the UK possibly not even legal. I also wonder how many of us would feel totally comfortable creating a disabled sim for our own amusement. Therefore I think the creation of a separate game which allows players to explore some of the more challenging aspects of life simulation and to include disability among those challenges would be a suitable compromise for now. Then you have a vehicle for educating about disability but in a way that will make players think. I also think that having a "darker" version does not preclude retaining humour. Most of us with long term chronic illnesses know that being able to see the funny side is often the saving factor in very difficult and unpalatable situations.
As I said before this is not the time for EA to be introducing such a topic to the sims. It is such a huge topic and needs handling with care and plenty of consultation. Then if it is introduced and done well it can provide that positive message you want.
In the hope this reaches the thread before it is closed.
