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[Mr Nash]

Given the distinctly fantasy setting of the game, I'm not exactly going in expecting such. Seems a silly, nitpicky thing to get worked up about given the context of the game. Probably far better choices of games, or quadrants of society to focus such energy on to be honest.

 

[Shengar]

Looks pretty colorful to me. Drafts that work out to blue vs red always make me smile a bit.

But whatever, try to make an issue out of a non-issue.

This is getting hilarious each passing minute.
First time I read the title I thought it was a parody thread, then turned out it was not.

Chen is black and Skywrath Mage has a Middle Eastern accent, by the way.

sshhh, didn't you know that minority defined by their skin color, not their cultural background?
Beastmaster is definitely a white man goes tribal.

 

[boon]

I believe this is the very definition of minority.

 

[la_briola]

there's also quite a few sexy female heroes but no sexy male heroes

At least Kunkka has swag.

 

[Xeteh]

The fish people are well represented.

 

[jediyoshi]

I need to know what race Facelss Void is.

 

[Schweinehund]

there's also quite a few sexy female heroes but no sexy male heroes

Invoker is bishounen. I don't know what people find attractive men to be though, people attracted to men's tastes seem to have a wide range. There's plenty of muscular half clothed men with wide shoulders and thin waists.

Zeus has dark skin too.

Undoubtedly he is Greek.

She's based or named after an anime character but IDK she seemed white to me.

She's definitely white but yeah she's named after an anime character.

 

[Syf]

The fish people are well represented.

not enough whale people though

 

[Tenebrous]

That's amazing.

Some games have issues with their non-casting of minorities, but I think you're barking up the wrong tree with Dota 2. Hell, you're barking up the wrong tree with Valve games in general.

 

[la_briola]

What? Literally the latest champ added is a black in league

And ~100 big breasted anime girls that look like 14.

Spoiler

I'm trying to hyperbole like OP.

 

[AcridMeat]

That's amazing.

Some games have issues with their non-casting of minorities, but I think you're barking up the wrong tree with Dota 2. Hell, you're barking up the wrong tree with Valve games in general.

It should have been a thread about League of Legends. DOTA 2 is fine.

 

[mantidor]

High fantasy is based in medieval Europe where people were overwhelmingly caucasian, and even then we end up with tons of fantastical races and creatures that aren't even human in these worlds. I've always found these complains silly.

 

[Acerac]

And ~100 big breasted anime girls that look like 14.

Spoiler

I'm trying to hyperbole like OP.

No hyperbole, they were in a huge slump with character design for a long while. I'm glad they're finally improving.

 

[Deleted member 59090]

OP looks like you're gonna have to move on to DotA 2 as everyone in this thread is suggesting. Much more racial diversity in the sequel.

 

[Keasar]

I believe League of Legends have had some characters that are supposed to be asian inspired for a while and more recently have gotten two black characters, their latest champion being a black kid who is pretty awesome and fun to play.

Lucian

Ekko

Not gonna imply however that there are many of them, but at least there are some to start with.

 

[Kinyou]

I'd say Heroes of the Storm has more problems in that regard. I can only think of the Witch Doctor in that game. (and technically Tyrael but he's in his Angel form)

However the roster will also keep getting expanded

 

[SixMachine]

Asian people are the majority in the world and China won the last TI, while also having the most representatives and they have to settle for...Storm Spirit. And they blue-washed that dude from a panda. Why does the Blue Man Group get a rep but not pandas?

 

[ShinMaruku]

I believe League of Legends have had some characters that are supposed to be asian inspired for a while and more recently have gotten two black characters, their latest champion being a black kid who is pretty awesome and fun to play.

Lucian

Ekko

Not gonna imply however that there are many of them, but at least there are some to start with.

Why do they look like Wesley Snipes bred with Gabriel Union?

Spoiler

I'm terrible XD

 

[Netrunner2k2]

Asian people are the majority in the world and China won the last TI, while also having the most representatives and they have to settle for...Storm Spirit. And they blue-washed that dude from a panda. Why does the Blue Man Group get a rep but not pandas?

Isn't it something to do with China?

 

[charsace]

This is getting hilarious each passing minute.
First time I read the title I thought it was a parody thread, then turned out it was not.



sshhh, didn't you know that minority defined by their skin color, not their cultural background?
Beastmaster is definitely a white man goes tribal.

Most the Heroes draw from european cultures or they have a scifi background. Not too many heroes influenced by african continent or asian cultures.

 

[Koobion]

You're basically counting every character that isn't blatantly darker skinned as white by my count.

And by the way, you really do a disservice to this kind of argument when you bitch about it in a scenario where you are clearly just looking for something to be in an uproar over.

 

[Cartoons]

Literally unplayable.

 

[Dodecagon]

Holy shit this isn't a parody thread.....

You're complaining about race in a game with blue, red, yellow, green, orange, white, black, etc... colored people?

 

[la_briola]

The roster sorted by color looks nice!

 

[TatteredHat]

I believe League of Legends have had some characters that are supposed to be asian inspired for a while and more recently have gotten two black characters, their latest champion being a black kid who is pretty awesome and fun to play.

Lucian

Ekko

Not gonna imply however that there are many of them, but at least there are some to start with.

Not to mention Karma

 

[UnrealEck]

First time I read the title I thought it was a parody thread, then turned out it was not.

Holy shit this isn't a parody thread.....

Yep. Same reaction I had.

 

[Netrunner2k2]

This thread is in the bag.

 

[SixMachine]

Isn't it something to do with China?

I'm joking btw, China don't care, they would play the hell out of the DOTA no matter what.

 

[Mononoke]

I mean diversity is always welcome and I would love to see more. But I honeslty find DOTA to be a very diverse game because of all the fantasy elements. I guess the fact that of the small pool of human characters most of them are white, I can see why someone would wish for more diversity there. Since this is a legacy thing with a previous game, I think it's more understandable. But they can make changes like they have with Legion Commander.

So sure, why not. I'm all for that. But I don't think DOTA is purposely not being inclusive. So I'm fine with criticism and suggestions. But I don't think Valve should have anger directed towards them.

This thread could be an interesting discussion on MOBAS though.

 

[Einbroch]

I'm personally offended at the lack of children heroes.

Ageism at its finest.

 

[la_briola]

Asian people are the majority in the world and China won the last TI, while also having the most representatives and they have to settle for...Storm Spirit. And they blue-washed that dude from a panda. Why does the Blue Man Group get a rep but not pandas?

Also: Ember

and Earth Spirit

. Anti-Mage

is also Asian.

 

[Gormless Noodle]

I believe League of Legends have had some characters that are supposed to be asian inspired for a while and more recently have gotten two black characters, their latest champion being a black kid who is pretty awesome and fun to play.

Lucian

Ekko

Not gonna imply however that there are many of them, but at least there are some to start with.

Also some question marks like Nidalee, Sivir and Draven (are they white? They don't look it), but yeah, certainly Ahri, Akali, Yasuo and others are not white at all.

 

[funkypie]

Awful thread. Op hasn't even bothered checking... What game will you target next lol

 

[balladofwindfishes]

Most the Heroes draw from european cultures or they have a scifi background. Not too many heroes influenced by african continent or asian cultures.

Dota 2's original design was going to be Asian themed and a lot of that original style still comes through with heroes like Earth Shaker, Mirana or Phantom Lancer, that aren't Asian technically, but have elements about their character or design that take clear cues from Asian styles. And then there's the three spirits and brew who are directly Chinese inspired.

 

[TatteredHat]

We're 0 out of 2 so far, what other MOBA are there right now?

 

[Netrunner2k2]

We're 0 out of 2 so far, what other MOBA are there right now?

The Lord of the Rings MOBA!

 

[Sorcerer Supreme]

It's like i'm really on tumblr.

 

[ShinMaruku]

Awful thread. Op hasn't even bothered checking... What game will you target next lol

This thread has delivered me plenty of comedy. I won't say it's awful.

 

[Schweinehund]

Also: Ember

and Earth Spirit

. Anti-Mage

is also Asian.

Juggernaut's origins/themes are also arguably Japanese.

 

[la_briola]

We're 0 out of 2 so far, what other MOBA are there right now?

HotS (OP will hate this one) and well... HoN!

Juggernaut's origins/themes are also arguably Japanese.

China hates Japan, didn't you hear?!

 

[Perfect Blue]

Most the Heroes draw from european cultures or they have a scifi background. Not too many heroes influenced by african continent or asian cultures.

 

[Dodecagon]

THERE ARE NO MALTESE IN DOTA 2

 

[Dictator93]

Anti Mage is a racist. This game is trash.

 

[SixMachine]

Also: Ember and Earth Spirit. Anti-Mage is also Asian.

Nah man. Ember is Panthro on fire and Earth Spirit is just a rock dressing up like an asian-monk person, like some weaboo.

Ember and Earth Spirit lost their original Panda form because Valve hates Pandas.

 

[Dodecagon]

Anti Mage is a racist. This game is trash.

And he makes prank phone calls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrEIJeXgH6E

 

[Ikuu]

 

[Acinixys]

What? Literally the latest champ added is a black in league

League has way more skinny white girls with massive boobs though

At least Dotas girls have realistic cleavage

 

[Wonderboy91]

Anti Mage is a racist. This game is trash.

AM has magic based PTSD, please be more understanding.

 

[SystemBug]

You know what? I hate this "moving goal post" argument whenever race issues come up.

Race representation in western media is a complex issue and is hardly done right.

 

[Face it Tiger..]

Yeah I thought about that,


I decided I wanted to play the Undead.

I now practice & play using Death Prophet.


sucks you know.. but it's not like us black folk don't have cool gods or myths to play off of. /s