(12-03-2015, 03:26 PM)Graeham Wrote: I have to admit - as a guy who is into both genders but vastly prefers guys - the typical stereotypes surrounding gay/bisexual men don't do much for me. I'm not offended by them but I do find them very tiresome. One of the main reasons as to why I was so reluctant to come out of the closest wasn't because I was ashamed of myself but because I didn't really want to be associated with the stereotypes that are often pushed not only by various forms of media but also many gay and bisexual people themselves.Well, I wouldn't call Haurchefant gay...I guess bi if you played a male character but either way he would sound like he's sexually harassing your character regardless of their gender.Â
I'd love to see more gay/bisexual male characters who just happen to be gay or bisexual without a big fuss being made over it. I was very confused by Haurchefant because originally he came across as rather typical for an elezen - albeit more trusting and appreciative towards outsiders. In later patches, however, his 'flirty' side became more apparent - but it sort of felt like it came out of nowhere.
What's interesting is that the developers expressed a reluctance early on towards making marriage available to same-sex pairings. Even though they caved in to the backlash the ceremony itself is quite blatantly designed with a heterosexual couple in mind. It's kind of a shame that they didn't just make up some sort of unique bonding ceremony that wasn't really tied to western ideals. Oh well.
I guess I should stop here because this is becoming lengthier than I intended and I'm rambling.
In 2.3 I nearly died laughing at how crazy he was...but I can see the confusion?Â
I am bisexual and female, mostly into females. I will agree that it is more tiresome.Â
I wouldn't call Haurchefant's behavior gay/straight/bi..whatever inbetween. It had nothing to do with his sexuality. If you played a female character, it would be a man sexually harassing a woman...
In either case, if you don't understand this character type...he would be pretty darn creepy.
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