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Petition to stop Far Cry 5 - this is next level craziness.
- Thread starter Hanmik
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NightShift
Member
This is satire. They said they put up with Ubisoft's 'preaching' for the sake of innovation. Far Cry... Innovation...
I do love the real controversy though. Seeing these poor, oppressed Christian Americans getting upset is highly entertaining.
I do love the real controversy though. Seeing these poor, oppressed Christian Americans getting upset is highly entertaining.
Chaos2Frozen
Member
Wait, I've ignored Far Cry 5 because I've always ignored Far Cry, what's going on with this one to get such a response, satire or otherwise?
Hey, I'm sure a fan of games about (bald) Space Marines would like some Boltair. Maybe even some Heavy Boltair.
The Bad Guys aren't conveniently foreign.
It's "controversial" because it portrays white Americans as bad people.
Edit: In the interest of clarity:
It's set in religious lunatic Middle America
Polioliolio
Member
This might be the first Far Cry game I buy!
Nothing is off limits in entertainment. I am a serious believer in that and that includes stuff that I personally don't like. But if I don't like something I simply do not buy it. I will never understand this notion that by something I don't like just existing, I will somehow be hurt by it. Fucking ignore and move on. Life is too short for you to be bitching about something like this.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
Pretty much the best thing to do with ubisoft games.
CaptainTiptop
Member
The petition is probably satire, but some of the responses at the bottom don't seem to be...
Chaos2Frozen
Member
Just saw the trailer, oh boy.
To be honest while I probably still won't get it, admittedly it's the most I've been interested in this series.
But this isn't the first time we have games with crazy Christian cults.
While the cult in Far Cry 5 may be hyperbolic and over the top, there have been enough Christian derived cults associated with violence in the history of the US, that in and of itself is not new or shocking. What is, is that you have so many people identifying with the villains, its a bit scary.
So maybe Ubisoft isn't so far off the mark anyway.
So maybe Ubisoft isn't so far off the mark anyway.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
yeah its going to do well
So does capitalism, and it's central to most video game plots.
Some religious nuts are outraged at a videogame?? Shocking.
Where have I seen this before? Oh yeah, when LittleBigPlanet got delayed because it had some religious chant. Apparently the same thing that got Ocarina of Time in trouble.
This is not "next level craziness", it's "your usual craziness".
If anything, this is the most stupidly expressed one. Boltair hahahaha.
Also "Cancel Far Cry 5" lmao. Solid.
Where have I seen this before? Oh yeah, when LittleBigPlanet got delayed because it had some religious chant. Apparently the same thing that got Ocarina of Time in trouble.
This is not "next level craziness", it's "your usual craziness".
If anything, this is the most stupidly expressed one. Boltair hahahaha.
Also "Cancel Far Cry 5" lmao. Solid.
Yup. I refuse to believe this is real. They had me until that "us gamers have endured..." paragraph - actually laughed at that paragraph. Quality satire for sure.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
Eyyyyy
Gormless Noodle
Member
I don't get it at all. It just looks like typical cult stuff that's been done before a thousand times. The angle these people are coming from seems really contrived to me, but then again, I'm not an American so I guess I just can't see it?
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
I want to believe this whole petition is a trolling attempt.
It must be somewhat innovative or influential since it seems to be the lazy go to reference for GAF to deride any other sort of open world game, whether the game in question actually plays like Far Cry or not.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
I'm 99% sure it is.
The Hermit
Member
It looks like a lot.
PhantomThief
Banned
Link sould never be female, just create a new character I say ^_^.
Also delicious redneck tears
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Were we calling people subhumans?
Well, capitalism is inherently founded on self-interest, and self-interest is, in a gross form, a defining characteristic of post-election America. To put it another way, many aren't diametrically opposed to capitalism as a concept, just manifestations that adversely affect them personally, and, similarly, many don't like being reminded that their beliefs are objectionable.
The Hamburglar
Banned
All I hear is stop calling us racist even though we are racist
TBiddy
Member
Clearly. Their 10 minuter write-up on change.org has already been doing the rounds on various forums.
No, just sexist.
tenderbrew
Member
You could have a full-time job pulling change.org petitions that are bogus. Because it's all of them.
I want to say "Do film and TV get this sort of reaction when they create works about radical Christian cults through American history" and I know the answer, yes.
Free speech only applies until you're offended and the religious right are no exception. This may be semi obvious parody but the controversy is not and the tone deaf offense of those quick to play the "anti PC brigade" card when defending bigotry is quite outstanding.
Oh and of course, for anyone who isn't American this is refreshing. In all forms of media you can line up all manner of stereotypical tropes Hollywood and US dominated media has created for other countries and maybe having the shoe on the other foot may make people think twice about that.
What am I thinking of course it won't.
Free speech only applies until you're offended and the religious right are no exception. This may be semi obvious parody but the controversy is not and the tone deaf offense of those quick to play the "anti PC brigade" card when defending bigotry is quite outstanding.
Oh and of course, for anyone who isn't American this is refreshing. In all forms of media you can line up all manner of stereotypical tropes Hollywood and US dominated media has created for other countries and maybe having the shoe on the other foot may make people think twice about that.
What am I thinking of course it won't.
Cuningas de Häme
Member
Maybe read the damn petition before going into a frenzy... You are no better than the people you always mock.
That is satire or trolling, it is not even subtle.
And what right some of you have to speak shit about some people's beliefs? You are just like the worst trumpists. Getting tired of that emo ass "Ima an atheist hur dur" attitude. Maybe show some respect to other people? How damn hard is it?
That is satire or trolling, it is not even subtle.
And what right some of you have to speak shit about some people's beliefs? You are just like the worst trumpists. Getting tired of that emo ass "Ima an atheist hur dur" attitude. Maybe show some respect to other people? How damn hard is it?
JimmyRustler
Gold Member
What? This is the first Far Cry I'm interested in since 3.
Messofanego
Banned
Rodolfo Brito
Member
Aaaaaand we're done.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Not the same thing.