Consequently, Nazi symbols are still not used in games released in Germany, probably due to developers worldwide being so accustomed to being unable to put them in the games, and thus voluntarily continuing the tradition of an utter lack of Nazi symbols themselves. Video games are also considered art, but this development occurred only very recently. The display of the swastika is allowed in the case of art and according to that article linked a few pages back: I actually think that if they see a gun, they will piss in their pants.įirst display of the swastika in video games in Germany is not actually against the law. I don't think that these people are nazis, not by far. somehow, they would be scarrier for the enemy on the battlefield, or they will appear like some fearsome warriors or something. A nickname is a nickname, manny people may think that if they called themselves SS. On the other hand, I don't think that is civilised to insult people who use whatever words in their nicknames. So, as a conclusion, I don't think that such symbols would be introduced in the game. I actually think that such symbols could affect the game, as much I would like to see historical accuracy through symbols and unit names (like Waffen SS for instance).
I must admit that actual historical accuracy it's a big tempation for me too, but then we have to consider that are laws that deny some symbols, people that can be offended (due to what happened to their families or countries). As much as I agree to this opinion, I don't think the solution would be to add in the game even more detestable symbols But then, there are people who don't understand why the soviet symbols are ilustrated in the game, while they are representing an equal odious regime. One thing we can agree all on it is that nobody in this thread approve or admire the nazi regime Well, as far as I could see in this thread, people fail to reach a consensus because of some obvious fundamental issues: or just not bother, because in every country, there would be at least some ppl offended by it so why bother? why bother to stir up emotions for no reason? it is not a game where it makes you ponder about atrocities of war or political aspects of the war etc etc.Ĥ. putting swastika in game won't advance society's acceptance towards swastika etc etc.
yes, ppl get offended by it for a very good reason. no, we are just arguing about whether to put this lousy offensive symbol in a game for what? to please a few who are obsessed to put in a game.Ģ. i would agree with the quote most of the time but not this time for one reason: too minor of an issue and we aren't discussing about swastika in a meaningful way, as in we are about to engage in thoughtful and intellectual debate.
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For the Germans and Russians, they can have the censored version while free countries like Canada, the UK, the US and etc can have the uncensored version.ġ. I'd argue that games are an art and thus shouldn't be forced to conform to the poison that is political correctness or various laws the Germans have in place over in their fatherland.Ĥ. In this case, it's determining what symbols, uniforms and etc can be crafted into the game.ģ. So you're saying that Swastikas(For historical authenticity sake) shouldn't be in CoH2 because there might be jewish people at Relic who might be offended? It's really quite ridiculous that just become someone is offended, that they should be given special privileges. "I'm offended by that." Well, so fucking what?"Ģ. It has no meaning, it has no purpose, it has no reason to be respected as a phrase. Stephen Fry would like a word with you: "It's now very common to hear people say, "I'm rather offended by that", as if that gives them certain rights. Jump back to quoted post, 02:04 AM REforeverġ.