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Just a simple Mass Effect fan trying to get some representation in the universe. 2187 because that's the year they'd all start their HEAs.

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Joined February 2021
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To those of you claiming that "woke" killed Bioware, you don't know what the frak you are talking about. BioWare was a pioneer in LGBTQ+ inclusion within Western RPGs, evolving from early same-sex options in games like Baldur’s Gate II and Jade Empire, to fully written queer main characters, explicit romances, and transgender/non-binary representation across the Dragon Age and Mass Effect series. For those of you who claim you've played their games, but we know you haven't actually done so, here's a timeline of LGBTQ+ at a glance from BioWare games. Early Era (2000–2005): Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003) featured Juhani as an early, semi-hidden lesbian romance. Jade Empire (2005) included same-sex options but faced editorial pushback or censorship in some markets. Mass Effect Trilogy (2007–2012): Mass Effect (2007) sparked media controversy over a brief alien-human romance with Liara (playable as female Shepard). Mass Effect 2 expanded options, and Mass Effect 3 (2012) offered full same-sex romances for male and female Shepard, including crewmate Samantha Traynor and Steve Cortez. Dragon Age Series (2009–Present): Dragon Age: Origins (2009) allowed bisexual/same-sex flings with select companions. Dragon Age II (2011) made nearly all main party members bisexual/pansexual. Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014) introduced Dorian Pavus as the studio's first fully gay companion and Krem as a prominent transgender character. Later Titles (Andromeda and The Veilguard): Mass Effect: Andromeda (2017) scaled back queer options at launch, whereas later projects and studio leadership continued emphasizing expansive identity options and diverse characters. Beyond that.... Writing & Advocacy: Lead writers like David Gaider championed authentic queer storylines, making non-straight identities a core part of fantasy and sci-fi worldbuilding rather than a joke. Industry Influence: BioWare's commitment helped normalize LGBTQ+ characters in mainstream AAA video games, though critics and fans have also debated past missteps, missed opportunities, or inconsistent handling of bisexual representation. (a simple Google search gives you the above, and you can go deeper if you like). I've been playing their games since the VERY beginning. Get out of my timeline you fake-ass LARPers.
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The #SaveMassEffect petition has surpassed 10,000 signatures! Join the cause and help us save Mass Effect! ❤️ ✍️ Sign the petition: c.org/rMVGzVb6WL #MassEffectIsAlive
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Excerpt from "Nemik's Manifesto" (Andor)
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Game over, employers. The #VideoGameStrike has begun. #LevelUpTheContract #SagAftraStrong
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Effective July 26 at 12:01 a.m. Today’s vote to strike comes after more than a year and a half of negotiations without a deal. #VideoGameStrike #LevelUpTheContract #SagAftraStrong
SAG-AFTRA Members Who Work on Video Games Go on Strike Read more: sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-membe…
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mass effect andromeda deserved better
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"There will be times when the struggle seems impossible. I know this already. Alone, unsure, dwarfed by the scale of the enemy. Remember this: Freedom is a pure idea. It occurs spontaneously & without instruction. Random acts of insurrection are occurring constantly throughout the galaxy. There are whole armies, battalions that have no idea that they’ve already enlisted in the cause. Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere, & even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward. And then remember this: The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. And know this: The day will come when all these skirmishes & battles, these moments of defiance will have flooded the banks of the Empire’s authority and then there will be one too many. One single thing will break the siege.  Remember this: Try." ✨️
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Shoutout to the amazing Amandla & Charlie who both do a terrific job in Star Wars the Acolyte
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"Happy pride, we don't acknowledge our gays so best we can do is rainbow"
The MCU: More colours than the Bifrost 🌈
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#TheAcolyte creator Leslye Headland: "I know how frustrating some ‘Star Wars’ storytelling in the past has been...I stand by my empathy for fans. But I want to be clear: Anyone who engages in bigotry, racism or hate speech I don’t consider a fan.” variety.com/2024/tv/news/kat…
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Oh no! It would be just TERRIBLE if people bought many, many copies of The DC Book Of Pride.
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Recommendation: Why don’t we just have AI take over the CEO’s job and distribute their exorbitant pay to the workers making the damn games instead?
EA CEO says they have a 'real hunger' to start using generative AI 'as quickly as possible' on their games "We believe that more than 50% of our development processes will be positively impacted"
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Where are the "game devs are lazy" bunch when we have CEOs of multi-billion dollar companies like EA cutting corners to line their own pockets? Gamers, we need you to be angry about this, NO ONE benefits from this. You're going to be paying full price for AI generated slop.
EA CEO Andrew Wilson says there's a "real hunger" among developers to use generative AI to speed up development. More than half of EA's development processes can be "positively impacted" by AI, Wilson claims. vgc.news/news/ea-ceo-says-th…
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Bit of shipping for your Wednesday. Jay x Jon
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What pisses me off about the Sweet Baby Inc and general anti-DEI outrage is that people are all "if you don't like it go and make your own things" until queers and POC actually make their own things and then suddenly it's straight white erasure
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To all those worried about #XMen97 being “too woke”, I have a very important message for you: “YOU’RE THE BAD GUYS IN THE TRAILER! NOT THE COOL ONES. YOU’RE THE SHITTY IGNORANT RACISTS IN THE BACKGROUND!” THIS IS YOU!
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Happy Valentine's Day 💙🧡
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The Industry Is Divided On How To Write Video Game Romance dlvr.it/T2l0XX
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JONATHAN BAILEY I LOVE YOU YOU DESERVE THIS WIN
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