The Strokes
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You can use the heroes of the lore to drag a bomb to destroy millions of innocent robots. I feel that clashes with the overall theme of the game yet I don't mind.
On topic, this is actually pretty great!
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If Blizzard created a Pride Event for Overwatch during Pride Month...
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You can use the heroes of the lore to drag a bomb to destroy millions of innocent robots. I feel that clashes with the overall theme of the game yet I don't mind.
On topic, this is actually pretty great!
KeyBladerXIII
Member
That Hetero spray sounds like a bad idea. Trolls are going to place that everywhere.
Lunar New year isn't a new thing you know?The classics like... Year of the Rooster?
I like the idea but most of those skins themes are ugly (well, that would fit overwatch) and most people wouldn't understand those references.
I'm pretty all of the other sprays would be used on dead bodies and then teabagged.
I'm pretty all of the other sprays would be used on dead bodies and then teabagged.
shoryukens
Member
I'd kill to see 76 rocking that Elton John outfit.
broscientific
Member
Yeah, I definitely agree with that. I mean, by having a diverse cast and inclusive group of characters, the game kind of is accomplishing the message it wants to send. It doesn't need to overtly talk these themes because, well, it's an online multiplayer game, which is not really the best avenue for this type of discussion.
As with most things in the game, whether it's a character's sexuality or mental health or socioeconomic background - it really only matters if you're interested in enough in that to actually read the comics or watch the cinematics and keep up with the lore.
On the topic of the actual OP, I think a full on pride event could come off as a little garish or even tacky. Maybe just 1-2 skins and/or an acknowledgement of Pride - a whole event would be cool, but I'm just not sure there's enough source material to make a full event's worth of stuff. The things in the first post are hilarious, though.
Demoskinos
Member
That would be the best. If you think people lost their shit over one panel in a tracer comic. Oh boy.
chrominance
Member
THIS IS A REALLY BAD IDEA
D.VA'S MEKA CLEARLY SHOULD BE A GIANT TOTO INSTEAD
(real talk, I'd be into the Elton John and Dorothy costumes, and also the Boy George one except I think most people wouldn't get the reference)
D.VA'S MEKA CLEARLY SHOULD BE A GIANT TOTO INSTEAD
(real talk, I'd be into the Elton John and Dorothy costumes, and also the Boy George one except I think most people wouldn't get the reference)
teacupcopter
Banned
As much as I don't get the craze for the overwatch characters and 'story' if you can call it that (not against it- just don't understand it) - this would be awesome. Go for it blizz!
Cheat Code
Member
The classics like... Year of the Rooster?
You're being purposely dense if you don't consider Chinese/Lunar New Year a major event.
Orochinagis
Member
So huh, outside tracer who are gay in overwatch?
MulderYuffie
Member
SoulUnison
Banned
I'm gay and this all sounds tacky and flamboyant as hell.
Especially all the different "flag" sprays. When did sexuality and gender politics get so confusing and circle-jerky?
Dorothy skin for D-Va would be ace, though, and that Mercy idea is actually pretty cool.
Making your entire identity revolve around your sexual preference is cringy on its own, but I really hate when people look at drag shows and all these over-the-top reality TV personalities chewing scenery for the camera and think: "Yeah, that's a good representation of gay people."
I think my ideal "Pride Event" would be a bunch of skins of characters in casual everyday wear with tiny fine print that says "Also, he/she/it(omnics) might be gay, maybe! It's not really any of your business!"
AlexFlame116
Member
Maybe it's because I'm straight that I don't really jump for joy at this (plus the fact that I wouldn't recognize 90% of the costumes for the characters oops...). But if it helps bring more acceptance to people who for too long have been attacked for even just existing then hopefully this kind of event brings more harmony for sure. People shouldn't be persecuted for what they believe in.
And yet I don't see this going so well for some reason if it actually happened.
If this event does happen then it would be nice to see events for other things as well then.
EDIT: Wait I'm sorry but what is the connection between Dorothy and D.VA? Was Dorothy a lesbian? I'm actually really lost on this sorry!
And yet I don't see this going so well for some reason if it actually happened.
If this event does happen then it would be nice to see events for other things as well then.
EDIT: Wait I'm sorry but what is the connection between Dorothy and D.VA? Was Dorothy a lesbian? I'm actually really lost on this sorry!
Salty Rice
Member
Only if we also get a JoJo event.
SchrodingerC
Member
Officially, just Tracer for now. Unofficially, whenever shippers need a new ship.
I dont really think Overwatch is a beacon of light for LBGT exposure considering its just a shooter with no in-game exposure of the character's story outside of the "pew pew pews" in matches. If anything, it feels like the community has fueled the gay stuff through fanfic and fan art, so Blizzard including any of these ideas (in-game) would be really unlikely.
Fix-It Felix. Jr.
Member
Canada Day Event, where the exchange rate makes legendary items cost 5000 credits instead of 3000.
DirgeExtinction
Member
The actual question should be WHY can't Overwatch be a game where players are able to express themselves as they want?
Prototype Viktor
Member
It's for the our "a fan of Dorthy" to refer to someone who's gayWait, is Dorothy gay?
Also, I'd be cool with this. None of the costumes are interesting to me, but they may be exciting to others.
Why doesn't the heterosexual spray get any color? That seems unfair.
also the character in Once Upon A Time is gay
Movalpolos
Banned
I'm expecting Blizzard to do something to show their support.
I will be really disappointed in them if they do not.
I will be really disappointed in them if they do not.
Tavernacle12
Member
A stealth spray or player icon would be presumably easy to due with minimal backlash (but screw the backlash, I like this general idea more the longer it sits with me). Disney has Gay Pride Mickey Mouse pins but they just call them 'rainbow' pins and happen to display them promanantly during Gay Days.
Bear Force One
Banned
You haven't noticed the different races and ages etc etc? Inclusive is more than us LGBT.
We don't know if anyone else is, but we do know that at least one more character isn't heterosexual. Which character & what sexuality is unknown, but Tracer's not the only LGBTQIA+ character.
I don't see the correlation but I want it anyway!
The 3 more well known trans characters is a dinosaur drag queen, a generic hot s&m prostitute that everyone denies that she is trans and a cool dinner waitress ... in a game whose god thinks she is a man
Yeah some bars are ridiculously low
cryptosporidium
Member
I wouldnt like this because what made Tracer stand out was how they didnt make a big deal out of her sexuality. Making it a big deal would detract from the normalizing affect she has on the audience imo
Supermanisdead
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Mte
AntraxSuicide
Banned
Yeah, we had a black guy who used to dress up like a Confederate soldier here in town, with signs calling black people lazy and shit. Basically Uncle Ruckus.
The bolded part is incredibly unnecessary. The typical Pride stuff isn't your aesthetic, and that's cool. But for some people, it is. So try to actually accept other people instead of just accepting the ones you associate with.
binarymelon
Member
I'm sure there's a Pharah "It's raining men" pun voiceline out there somewhere.
Dylan Sexbang
Banned
Totally indifferent either way, as all I want are more skins- but aside from Elton and the cute Emily idea those costumes are fucking atrocious. Like, the Gaga one is a crime against the blizzard design team. And they have us the Widow Legendary skins.
Do something neat: Tracer's blink leaves a rainbow dash for example. Mercy's wings, each "feather" being a different color. And that's all I go cause I'm not creative at all.
Oh, and totes down for Freddy Mercury Rein.
Do something neat: Tracer's blink leaves a rainbow dash for example. Mercy's wings, each "feather" being a different color. And that's all I go cause I'm not creative at all.
Oh, and totes down for Freddy Mercury Rein.
Not all need to be as tacky ... Dykes on Bikes are pretty stylish and neutral
WaffleTaco
Wants to outlaw technological innovation.
If you weren't an homophobic or bigot why would you have a problem with it?
What the fuck does this even mean? Sounds kind of homophobic which means you are not a good person.
coughlanio
Member
The one game that comes to mind, that absolutely nails the idea of representing homosexuality in games is Rogue Legacy. Falling into these stereotypes isn't the best idea IMO, as there is a large proportion of the LGBT community who don't give a shit about any of the artists highlighted in the OP. Being gay or lesbian, or transgender or whatever doesn't by default make you a fan of Madonna, or Elton John.
Why not have a 'Gay Pride' skin for each character, but have it be exactly the same as the standard skin?
Why not have a 'Gay Pride' skin for each character, but have it be exactly the same as the standard skin?
I don't even play Reaper but I'd rock the hell out of that.
Supermanisdead
Member
Lady gaga fucking sucks. Untalented, tanked, bad music, no charm. 25 million dollar waste. Sting outsold