Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - General Loviatar.... You naughty girl ;)

Or what? You'll ban me? All I did was state my opinion the same as everyone else did. Why is my opinion less valid than anyone else's?

If the OP and other like minded people don't want any criticism of what they are saying then perhaps they shouldn't post things where everyone can read it.

Few people get banned and when they do it's regardless of the subject matter, i.e. usually for personal insults or for being intentionally disruptive. Where one draws the line is arguably subjective, but suggesting that people shouldn't talk about something while defending one's own right to do so isn't a good look.

Why is this thread still going? What is even the point of this thread?

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To discuss an aspect of the game that apparently makes people uncomfortable. I don't think that was the OP's intent. It wasn't mine, but I don't plan on censoring myself, for one. I'll be respectful as has been reinforced by mod staff, but that's not because of subject matter. That's just because it's good manners.

Again, these themes and content are literally in the game. It's not like this is fan fiction. If that weren't there case, I would be more sympathetic to the objections here. I might object myself. I would assume if it's part of the game then the game forums is the place to talk about it, period.

I will confess to being amused at the point I made about the acceptable way to talk about sex being very narrow and the responses to that proving my point despite protesting against it, but I'll digress there. What I won't digress from is having an open discussion. I'm resistant to letting it die just because some people want to be bullies and immature.

Op here, I started the topic because I was surprised when I came across the cult of Loviatar and one of its priests all set up and ready to expand on a few texts I had found in the village pillaged by the Gobbo's. Larian very clearly wanted to explore this aspect of sexuality and I applaud them for it just as I applaud their descision to include exploration of a diverse and appropriate variety of adult themes. This is progress, this is gaming in the 21st century. The game clearly states it explores not only the rich and engrossing world of DnD, but also the rich and diverse nature of contact between people and others. Again, I applaud this. That a few malcontents (probably Qanons and flatearthers) have chosen to represent themselves as narrow minded bigots only helps to reinforce the message that we see all through the fantasy worlds that we love. Tolerance, respect, freedom of speech and the desire to nail bigots into the ground.
Why is this post still going? No other reason now than to rub into the faces of those bigots and say that we will not be silenced by narrow minds and tiny brains. Dont like the threads subject? Dont click on it. That said, I really wish he hadnt used a mace...I mean, a mace???

I always found it strange that its okay to discuss someone bashing someone's head in, eating brains, killing characters for being mean to your protagonist (how many people killed Astarion or Sebille here because of their introductory scenes?), but discussing sexual topics is a taboo? If anything the latter is way more peaceful and requires far less gore and wanton slaughter than the former. *shrug*
I very much prefer the drama aspect to sex sim as well, but its cool that the content exists and those that like it can talk about it openly and offer suggestions.

I don't know I think if someone was on the forums describing how intimately he wanted to stab and kill people with all the gorey details... People would be equally concerned.

Seriously? This is ok but what I said merited a moderator response? SMH...

True. But from what I can see from the thread, aside from the semi suggestive first post we haven't really been graced with graphic details on what they'd like to do to SH or Lae either (probably for the best haha). I don't really see the difference between this and expressing the desire in killing any of the party members for the lulz.

Alright, multiple warnings and implications have been made. This thread has yet to see any actual constructive entries for a good page and a half at the least.

Since all anyone seem interested in doing is to jab at eachother for what they should and shouldn't do, or resort to snark, I deem it best to close this. Besides, it's been stated that the only reason for this thread to be dragged on is of an unproductive nature. I'm sure we can find better ways in expressing positive ideals without stopping to similar levels of those we imply to be in the wrong.

Please be better in the future.