Notices by 💜 DetectaBeryl 🩷 :bunRetro: (rasp@raru.re), page 27

@Paradox ?

I drew a sleepy hat witch

I love TTRPGs because I can totally sow chaos. I love spreading disinformation and pitting factions against each other.

it feels odd to me that indie games aren't getting more sales from people. perhaps its as simple as people not knowing about them? I feel like maybe we need to signal boost good indies to our more normie associates

NB people and characters based on them usually don't mind engaging with stuff typically their AGAB they usually just like being able to do so on their own terms without being overtly scrutinized for it.

Nobody wants to feel like they "Aren't NB enough" because they chose to engage with an activity with a strong gender bias.

Another NB character stumble is only having one NB character in the cast. NB variety is incredibly important for combating many of the stereotypes and misconceptions that bad NB rep has caused.

Don't just have one completely androgynous lump that uses they/them pronouns. Its not only INCREDIBLY lazy and unrealistic it's actually getting to the point of being borderline offensive.

One aspect of NB character design normally overlooked by bad writers is that RARELY do NB people have an even preference for how they are perceived.

There is usually a slant where a NB character will prefer to be seen as slightly more masc or fem. Usually cutting against their AGAB but not always.

A NB character is also more likely to take offense to their actions being colored in a gendered way especially if it would align with their AGAB.

@athomeinmyhead 100% this

@rachaelspooky yeah I've lost touch with so many people like that

@gwynnion yeah probably. I always had a bad feeling about it.

@winter yes

@cute_stuff thats cute

@Paradox you need to read the Bioshifter series because they do really interesting things with a 4th dimensional protagonist

@jox121 I said that.

@jox121

@ciatmusings EXACTLY. it's not a big ask honestly.

I hate that we have four official versions of persona 3 and NOT A SINGLE ONE OF THEM is a definitive release.

@BlankEclair @Aleums

I don't see why not

@KatyElphinstone wait did people really not get that?

@Aleums If you don't you can give it to me and I shall make it into soup