Some people are saying that it's hypocritical for Feminist Frequency to criticize Rise of the Tomb Raider's lack of female enemy combatants.
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Replying to @carolynmichelle
@carolynmichelle: I think it's maybe-probably okay to have a game or two where I'm not stealth-killing scores of women.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @rusmclaughlin
@carolynmichelle: That said, I'm exploding lots of female raiders like blood sausages with my female vault-dweller, so...progress?5 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@rusmclaughlin ...alongside the male ones is a "good thing."1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @carolynmichelle
@carolynmichelle: I don't disagree, but I also believe that not every narrative can or should abide by modern notions of gender equality...1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@carolynmichelle: ...for example, Fallout 4 has plenty of female raiders who are functionally no different from the males, which works fine.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@carolynmichelle: But, the rape-y bads in the last Tomb Raider (I haven't played Rise yet) wouldn't allow women to join their gang, right?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@carolynmichelle: Context becomes important. I believe in equality, but I don't shoehorn it into a narrative for its own sake.5 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@rusmclaughlin ...taking place in 19th century London, and I think the game was better for it. It was hardly a major point in my TR...
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