Eotheod
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Why not ask a historian? If it's based on the idea of medieval Europe, ask a historian what the fuck it may have been like during that period of time. You'll probably find high intersection of races due to the trading trends of Europe, so it'll likely be the case people of colour were actually around.
I know that's big thinking for GAF, they'd rather shit on Era mindsets and dog whistle the fuck out of racism, but the journalist should have also done some actual fucking research. Historians love to talk, they can't stop talking as soon as you invite them to share their knowledge. Same expectation from developers, if you are going medieval Europe then research the topic and not just think "well all the tv shows I see have only white Norse/British people so that must be it!"
There is always liberal freedom for creativity, no doubt about that and anyone arguing X or Y needs to be shoved in is only forcing their creative opinion. However, if you publicly state your game is based of historical context then it is expected that result is researched. It's why I really enjoyed Kingdom Come: Deliverance as it was heavily researched to showcase why the racial cast was how it portrayed.
Side note: yes I know the GAF comment will trigger people, I really give no cares there, and truthfully no one needs to care about this opinion all things considered. Just stating what I see in this thread and plenty of other politic focused ones.
I know that's big thinking for GAF, they'd rather shit on Era mindsets and dog whistle the fuck out of racism, but the journalist should have also done some actual fucking research. Historians love to talk, they can't stop talking as soon as you invite them to share their knowledge. Same expectation from developers, if you are going medieval Europe then research the topic and not just think "well all the tv shows I see have only white Norse/British people so that must be it!"
There is always liberal freedom for creativity, no doubt about that and anyone arguing X or Y needs to be shoved in is only forcing their creative opinion. However, if you publicly state your game is based of historical context then it is expected that result is researched. It's why I really enjoyed Kingdom Come: Deliverance as it was heavily researched to showcase why the racial cast was how it portrayed.
Side note: yes I know the GAF comment will trigger people, I really give no cares there, and truthfully no one needs to care about this opinion all things considered. Just stating what I see in this thread and plenty of other politic focused ones.