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chilko · 08-06-2008, 04:50 PM

Hello,
It’s clear that you have a very extreme take on this...
I would like to see what other people have to say.
As I said before all of the character graphics are stylized, and not realistic.
Character designs have sexy/heroic proportions, especially female characters.
We are just trying to enhance the animations to follow that look.

1) This animation has better quality and expression, thus enhancing characterization and immersion (which does add to the gameplay).

2) We consider walking to be a secondary animation, there's actually no reason to walk in Regnum and that's why enhancing those animations has had such a low priority. To walk is only used to show off right now, so you can choose not to walk if you don't like how your character is showing off.

3) We are not aware of these comments that you are getting, as we have never received such complaints. Most of the female characters in Regnum are actually guys, so people should stop hitting on female characters unless they are looking for a big surprise.

4) We have no intention to insult anyone. If you look at other MMORPGs, Regnum has been much more respectful in these matters. To us it is more demeaning to only make animations for male characters and use the same for female characters just because there are less people using them.

We have consulted all women working at NGD's offices and none of them believe that this animation is over exaggerated or sexist.
We have also asked our friends and girlfriends about it, and even the most feminist said that the animation is fine.

I don’t know if I can change your opinion, I do hope however hope that you will at least understand our decision and not feel insulted or aggravated.

Best regards,

- Chilko

PS: Maybe there is a cultural difference, please understand that we are Argentineans and our version of “Dancing with the Stars” features Pole Dancing.

08-06-2008, 04:50 PM	#2
chilko NGD·Studios Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 892	Hello, It’s clear that you have a very extreme take on this... I would like to see what other people have to say. As I said before all of the character graphics are stylized, and not realistic. Character designs have sexy/heroic proportions, especially female characters. We are just trying to enhance the animations to follow that look. 1) This animation has better quality and expression, thus enhancing characterization and immersion (which does add to the gameplay). 2) We consider walking to be a secondary animation, there's actually no reason to walk in Regnum and that's why enhancing those animations has had such a low priority. To walk is only used to show off right now, so you can choose not to walk if you don't like how your character is showing off. 3) We are not aware of these comments that you are getting, as we have never received such complaints. Most of the female characters in Regnum are actually guys, so people should stop hitting on female characters unless they are looking for a big surprise. 4) We have no intention to insult anyone. If you look at other MMORPGs, Regnum has been much more respectful in these matters. To us it is more demeaning to only make animations for male characters and use the same for female characters just because there are less people using them. We have consulted all women working at NGD's offices and none of them believe that this animation is over exaggerated or sexist. We have also asked our friends and girlfriends about it, and even the most feminist said that the animation is fine. I don’t know if I can change your opinion, I do hope however hope that you will at least understand our decision and not feel insulted or aggravated. Best regards, - Chilko PS: Maybe there is a cultural difference, please understand that we are Argentineans and our version of “Dancing with the Stars” features Pole Dancing. Last edited by chilko; 08-06-2008 at 08:23 PM.