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mornelithe on 29 January 2016
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Wright said:
mornelithe said:

What they chose to do with them, stop ascribing all writing to males.  That's sexist. 

And, you know, I hate to break it to you, but not every woman (or man) stands up to their abuser.  Many of them do not.  It's a very believable character flaw, one exhibited by many people.

Hey while we're at it, let's have Sephiroth not be a psychopath, maybe Shinra can be a nice company, with a nice President...oh wait, those are all guys, they're supposed to be bad.  Sorry I forgot how this works.

My bad, I'm sorry. It was a slip back there, I'll try not to make the same mistake again.

As for the abusing thing, that's true, but hence the more reason to make such change in this game. Think about it. Final Fantasy is a very well-known game (franchise) outside the gaming circle. So imagine that in this remake, Shera actually does stand against the abusing partner. Word of mouth goes around. Doesn't that send a powerful message? The fact that you can actually face your abusive partner and put a stop to it? It would actually encourage people to take action in the real world. It's a win/win situation.

If you'd like to have a different Sephiroth or have Shinra as a nice company in the Remake, write about it. You're a fan, would you like those changes? Ask for them. I'd actually support you, you know. You're looking at this whole opinion from the author as if you were excluded or offended, but you can (and should) demand for change into the final product if you feel like it. Shinra as a nice company would give a nice twist, to be honest.

Don't apologize, it's not necessary.  I knew what you meant, and you'd used the proper terminology up to that point.  I was just messin' with ya.

I'm pretty sure police will tell you to leave.  Standing up to your abuser is ill-advised on a number of levels(Psychologically, physically, ability), as you really have no idea what the response is going to be.  Say nothing, just leave, go to the police or seek help from family/friends etc...  I really don't think it's wise to send any message other than that.

As far as those two characters are concerned, I mean, Cid is described as a 'warm-hearted' old pilot who's rough around the edges and basically had his dreams shattered.  And her failing is that she's 'overly caring' (not submissive).  She feels she owes Cid her life and crushed his dreams, write the story so he doesn't beat her.  He can still be a dick to her for X amt of time, and then feel like a super dick later when he finds out the truth, without hitting her.  

Honestly, I have no problems with the game.  It doesn't bother me.  I've read, seen and listened to far, far worse.  A Final Fantasy game is nowhere on the list of offensive/dangerous things that need addressing.  What I'd like?  These people who could probably contribute to the industry, to actually contribute, instead of trying to force change in other people's work.