#natlan genshin impact

[mielwriting]

As neat as a motorcyle is, I think wings would've been cooler.

Remember in the Natlan teaser, Mavuika turned into a Qucusaur in front of Capitano, and we thoughr it was a phoenix?

Imagine if, instead of a modern motorcycle, she turned into a pheonix. Can still fly and fight like this, just in a way that feels more fitting to what is supposed to be a fantasy setting.

AND then you'd have a weird connection to Diluc and the Ragnvindrs that everyone could theorize over. Also Natlan is chock full of Resurrection motifs. A phoenix would be perfect for THE LIVING SYMBOL OF THEIR NATION.

[mielwriting]

We should also add the interpretation (by I don't remember who, if you found the post, please link it here!) that Mavuika recognizing the importance of Natlan's cultural heritage and risking losing it by a deadly invasion is a commentary on colonialism and how the consequences can and are more than death, but often loss of culture, history, identity, etc.

Yeah that sexist interpretation really pisses me off. Fortunately I haven't run into that yet so I hope it's not a very popular interpretation.

there was a fic i didnt finish reading while i was browsing thru mavuitano tag on ao3 that was flaming mavuika for being "emotional" about her decision to save the consciousness of natlan's people and i got so fucking mad.

like what the fuck. they already explained in game that natlanese cant even leave their COUNTRY bc theyre going to have brain damage and essentially dementia without the wayob's protection. HOW IS THAT THE "EMOTIONAL" DECISION?

you're telling me that you would rather have natlan's ENTIRE population afflicted with dementia and brain damage to "save their lives" by using the gnosis? how small do you think natlan is???? with the size of the continent they've revealed that is MILLIONS of people who can't function or remember who they are. Yes, thousands of people have already died and they didn't deserve that fate. But even superman can't be everywhere all at once!!! Mavuika is faced with a choice between sacrificing thousands vs ruining the lives of the entire nation, what the hell do you think she's going to do?

if ANYTHING using the gnosis or the source mechanism IS the emotional option here--the captain was desperate to not have another khaenri'ah, and his actions were fuelled by the trauma he felt losing his homeland. So don't you fucking DARE tell me Mavuika was "emotional" and didn't think about the fate of her people. Just say you're a sexist piece of shit AND LEAVE.

[arhyanex]

ready for pulling him👾🐲

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[btxtyuri]

Natlan Characters

[tenjikyu]

Bro the Natlan teaser video reminds me SO MUCH of Skylanders 😭

Please someone know what I’m talking about

Tell me I’m right 😭

[demdems]

genshin trying to explain why every playable natlan character is gonna be paper white but enemy npcs who get easy aggro'd need to be dark skinned

[lampiche]

Hey uh I just need to make a quick post about Natlan because I am enraged.

I didn't watch the livestream, but I've seen enough infos to know that Hoyoverse is trying to break the boycott up. A free standard 5 stars for the anniversary??? Quality of life updates that we've been asking for since early game??? You've got to be fucking kidding me.

For those of you that still don't get it, Hoyoverse is trying to bribe us.

Do not stop the boycott because they decided to be generous. I repeat, DO NOT STOP THE BOYCOTT BECAUSE HOYOVERSE IS BEING GENEROUS. They're purposefully doing this in the hopes that we'll stop calling them out on their blatant colorism and racism.

I know the trailer looks cool. (I haven't actually seen it but meh.) I know there's Capitano, and he's a much awaited character. But remember, the Natlan archon is still white. She's based off a Polynesian goddess and she's dressed like a biker girl.

I'd also like to point out something about the standard 5 stars. Two of them are Sumeru characters, based off real people, and completely whitewashed (and sexualised in Dehya's case). Also, they were the only characters added to the standard pool since the beginning of the game. And yes, I know the Inazuma argument (Inazuma is closed off so it's more difficult to level up characters for early players), but what about Fontaine? Why didn't Hoyoverse add Fontaine characters to the standard pool? Why did Hoyoverse give Dehya, a much awaited character even by the Chinese players, a shit-ass kit? Why did Hoyoverse add Tighnari, the first Dendro 5 stars character and first banner character of Sumeru, to the standard pool?

The free 5 stars character should not be celebrated. It's a pathetic bribe, and a reminder that Hoyoverse is colorist as fuck.

It started with Sumeru, and it won't stop in Natlan if we just accept their little gifts. If they're doing this, it means they're worried about the boycott. I say it's a good enough reason to continue doing it.

So remember, don't spend on Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, Tears of Themis, and Zenless Zone Zero. It's all the same company, so we can hit them where it hurts multiple times.

As for me, I'll stop posting Genshin or HSR related stuff while I boycott. There's no reason to promote this game if I want to show everyone its flaws.

[glasscereal]

Back w a mualani redesign 🦭🩵 she’s so cuteee! Might make a YouTube video on my redesigns and also might redo the Citlali one! Doing kinich next. I didn’t touch the design much mostly bc she isn’t from my culture and I didn’t wanna risk getting anything wrong or stuff so I just focused on adding more color, symplifying some stuff and getting ma poor girl some blood circulation and making that damn hair wavy 🗣️🗣️

[koko-heads]

...so we all agree that natlan trailer was ass right

[liviavanrouge]

Trio's Voice Lines about Kucho

Kinich

"Kucho...he's my baby brother, I've been trying to keep him safe in my own way, any Mora I've gained I make sure some of it goes to my brother and the things he needs. I know he thinks I've abandoned him...but I would never do that to him, the one I've tried so hard to protect the most."

Mualani

"Kucho is an easy going guy on the surface but below all that, on the inside, he's a little brother wishing that his big brother would come and get him. I met him when I was younger, he appeared randomly in the tribe and since then I've looked out for him. I hope one day Kucho gets to permanently stay with his elder brother*

Kachina

"Oh, I know Kucho! I've seen him roaming around often. He never hesitates to say hello to me and he gives me rides on his bubbles sometimes! I was surprised when I found out he's Kinich's brother they look and act nothing alike but I can tell from the way he speaks about his brother that he loves him a whole lot! If you ever need a ride, never be afraid to ask Kucho!"

@queen-of-twisted @albedomestic-airline

[k1ttygam3r]

Before anyone asks (considering Genshin is highlighted in my fandom list, meaning it’s a current hyperfixation), yes. I am aware of the Natlan controversy and its egregious colorism. And no, I do not support it in the slightest.

I joined relatively late in the game’s lifespan, joining the fandom around Sumeru’s release. Due to everything concerning that region, I made an oath to never buy anything from the game. To this day, I’ve never went back on my word, and this recent update made me glad I didn’t.

While I can still find enjoyment in the game itself, it’s incredibly disappointing to see the colorism in Natlan. It’s especially disheartening to realize that if they cared enough, this could’ve been actually decent if they abandoned their racist tendencies.

In my opinion, seeing something bad that could’ve been good is heaps worse than seeing something bad that’s always been bad. Thinking about a “what could’ve been” that’s better than the “what is” just hurts me on a whole different level, you know?

Because of this, I’m choosing to stay away from discussions about this particular subject for the sake of my mental well-being.

However, that doesn’t mean that you should simply ignore this situation. This is a problem that has gone on for far too long, and has only gotten worse over time.

But enough of my yapping. I’m white, I’m not of the people that have been hurt by this racism. I don’t think it’s my place to speak of this in any more detail.

If you want more info of how to boycott HoYoVerse, I suggest you take a look at @hyvboycott and especially their pinned post.

Do what you can. Let HYV know that they won’t get away with this.

[hana-no-seiiki]

BOY BOY BOY BOY BOY

[dixidin]

No wonder why Ororon is ugly as hell, he broke the cycle of lesbians and short gays

[dandelionkai]

Welcome to Natlan🦕🤍

[almaadst]

Finished commission for my sweet @nerfherder-han (´∀｀)♡ Oh, how I love drawing more dynamic/action illustrations! It allows me to play with poses and perspective more! (*￣∀￣) Other: Commission info Hunger Games cover Dante and Asteria PLEASE DO NOT REPOST WITHOUT MY or OWNER PERMISSION!

[demdems]

[voice of guy who's really tired] so if not now then when will dark skinned characters have the "privilege" of simply existing in media

don't let the bare minimum treatment by the devs for the 5.0 update & anniversary let you forget that hyv games and a surprising amount of the community will incessantly defend the notion that darker skin has no place in their game, as apparently these fictional worlds draw the line the moment they have to acknowledge the actual people who developed the cultures they take major inspiration from [and id even argue that its appropriation at this point since its superficial depictions of cultures with the intent to ultimately profit off them]

Also why is the argument "just make your own game" so prevalent, it's a poor comparison but like if i go to a restaurant and i don't like the food is it really the reasonable assessment to just go home and make the same dish myself the way i like it or should i simply get what i requested and am paying for, especially if it's whats promised on the menu and something i just don't know how to make myself

Like apologies but a single person can't simply just make their own million dollar earning gacha game, is it so wrong to expect the game that already exists to deliver upon what was promised

It feels like people just keep moving the goal posts in regards to when and where darker skinned characters can exist, like no its fine that 90% of sumeru's cast was pale they're based on cultures who have pale skin too and most of them live in the rain forest just wait for natlan, like no its fine that 90% of natlan's cast is pale too even tho its based on pre colonization central & south america and west africa they have pale skin too, just make your own game if you hate genshin so much

Im excited for natlan, truly, despite how much genshin shoots itself in the foot then makes the bullet ricochet back to me, it's just really miserable knowing everything is gonna be swept under the excuse of "its just fiction" [I'm a believer in fiction, it's just that that argument is bunk when the "fiction" is real life stuff with a different name slapped on] and be buried under the anniversary rewards and QoL updates meant to satiate and draw players back in