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(08-09-2013, 05:08 PM)Reppu Wrote: At the end of the day, this is my personal opinion; It's unfortunate, but I understand that society, humanity as a whole, is at least slowly progressing toward this change.
Although I think too many people, both 'straight' and 'homosexual', put way, way, way too much value on the word 'marriage', and specifically marriage. While I am aware of the real-world benefits of this word and the status that comes with it, that is there.
So, unless FFXIV brings about some kind of marriage bonuses, I am under the firm opinion that I can respect the cautiousness of the FFXIV team, the traditionalism of the Japanese culture, and view it as not a disrespect to homosexuals.
If there is some kind of mechanical bonus for it, then sure. Protest as much as you want! But I say wait, for now. Wait and see if they do not allow same-sex marriages further down the line once they have the stability they need for this title.
And at the end of the day, if you need a video game to stabilize your real-life homosexual relationship, this is a missed priority, folks. Don't get out the picket lines yet. Give it time, use very light amounts of pressure. Don't let the issue die, but don't attack for it.
Respect the decision. It's the only way the issue here will get respect.
I agree. While personally it would of been nice to be able to do so, in the end it is a video game. I just don't find it big of a deal. Of course this is me personally.
As for the game itself and the disconnect between that was said to be lore and what we are getting. Sometimes game-play does not equal lore, whether due to engine limitations or the devs and players think something non-cannon is just fun and it put in.Â
I see no reason why we can't take Yoshi-P's word as "Word of God this is Lore" and the limitation a game play issue that the devs decided to enact due to real life.