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Seriously. Every form of entertainment has baked-in political assumptions, and that definitely includes #ttrpg . You might choose not to examine them, but this is an active choice on your part, and you don't get to pretend that your entertainment is "free of politics".

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[–] DarkMetatron@feddit.org 16 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I don't care about politics in my games (and shows/movies) as long as it fits into the world and into the story. A TV show examples for that is Torchwood. It has to be the most gay scify show (at least it is the most gay I know) but all of it fits together and I love the show, even as a totaly hetero/cis guy. It doesn't feel forced but is just how everything just it. Not sure if I can explain it good, hope it is somewhat to understand.

[–] Apeman42@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

I haven't actually seen Torchwood, but I am skeptical that it could possibly be gayer than my beloved Sense8.

I do like that era of Doctor Who though, so maybe I should check this out for myself...

[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I learned after the fact, that most of Torchwood is just how John Barrowman is. He insisted on having a scene with a shirtless Stephen Amell in Arrow as well.

[–] DarkMetatron@feddit.org 6 points 4 days ago

Maybe that why it feels so "real" and "authentic" and not just forced onto the story.