Curious about something....
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Apprentice
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written Tuesday, December 27 2005 13:46
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Hi, I've been playing spiderweb games since i was like, 10 years old almost. I loved exile and i love avernum. There's always been something I've been curious about... In playing both avernum and exile there are certain NPC encounters that involve an almost vague reference to homosexuality. My purpose in asking if I am correct is purely curiosity. Im just wondering as well that, if indeed i am correct, why is the "support" or mention of it so obscure and I guess, hidden? Thanks. -------------------- It's all fun and happy until you teach a 13 year old gamer how to Leetspeak. Posts: 2 | Registered: Tuesday, December 27 2005 08:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Tuesday, December 27 2005 14:20
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We on the boards can only guess at Jeff's motives (if you want a direct answer, e-mail him), but there are definitely some gay people (Nance and Elspeth come to mind). My feeling is that it's not entirely accepted in Avernum — people don't really like to broadcast explicitly that they're gay. -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Tuesday, December 27 2005 14:33
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In Upper Avernum in A3 there are a fairly large number of rainbow symbols floating around. I can't remember if this is true in E3 also. If I had to guess I'd say that Jeff veils his references to avoid offending his audience, but a good justification for the game would be the fact that on the surface, at least, homosexuality is grounds for banishment. —Alorael, who can't think of any characters besides Nance and Elspeth, though. There are the other rainbow people in Upper Avernum but their significant others don't appear. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Sunday, January 8 2006 21:13
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OK thanks for the info. -------------------- It's all fun and happy until you teach a 13 year old gamer how to Leetspeak. Posts: 2 | Registered: Tuesday, December 27 2005 08:00 |
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written Monday, January 9 2006 04:05
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While the topic's been revived, I suppose I may as well mention that A4 seems to imply that Walner is gay. -------------------- The Empire Always Loses: This Time For Sure! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Monday, January 9 2006 11:24
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That was already implied in A3. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum | Avernum 2 | Avernum 3 | Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 | Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Monday, January 9 2006 15:22
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quote:One more sighting for you. [ Monday, January 09, 2006 15:47: Message edited by: Knotty ] -------------------- quote: Posts: 1115 | Registered: Sunday, May 15 2005 07:00 |