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freak1demon69 · 19 hours

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This is what it feels like being a hex fan sometimes, like its not even a twitter issue (and in a sense its not necessarily an issue, sometimes ppl just wanna have fun n not spout theories n discussion 24/7! I get that!) but i feel like a lot of people r quick to write off aspects of the game and characters and insist that, despite it being a mullinsverse title, it's not that deep/things are surface level

#This goes for a lot of characters. you can already guess one of them since i defend his honor constantly here #but like. I've seen a lot of people brush off Irving as just 'the big bad' and insist theres nothing deeper to his character #than just being an abusive villain #he very much IS an abusive villain. Irving is not Irving if he isn't a metaphor for abuse in the video game industry #but that doesnt mean you can't. lets say. interpret his relationship with Lionel as something more than just 'ai assistant n his dev'#that doesnt mean you cant read inbetween the lines n point out *he cares about Lionel. and that a good chunk of his motivations r bc of him #Irving is rightfully hated but often times I get. nervous. that one of these days someone is gonna accuse me of being a sympathizer #or making him act 'ooc' or giving him grace when he doesnt deserve it #bc god forbid someone in a game where every character has layers. has layers #regardless: no discussion about Irving really leaves raw hatred or 'omg hes hot' anyways #Bryce is also a good example cause when he's not being a horrible yaoi fodder victim #Everyone just says 'Oh hes so nice! He's so kind! I feel bad for him!' and moves on #No one wants to pick apart that he's not a pure angelic soul who gets pushed around. that hes nuanced #and that there is very much commentary that ties to his black identity and the forced role of 'fighter'#To many Bryce's story is simple; got put in CAX and then he got out n granny died and it was REALLY bad #and then they dont care to analyze him further than that. i understand that the nature of the game leaves some characters underdeveloped #But there is still very much a lot to pick apart with every character in the game; sadly a lot of people don't care to do anything w/ it #feels like that en mass the fandom has this air of anti-discussion despite the source material. idk man idk #Im goin to bed early lol ive been tired ever since i got back from school #but yeah. my opinions

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