`Hi! I wanted to ask the Love and Deepspace team to keep Valko's launch. I agree he deserved more time in the spotlight before the launch, deserved more build-up, but genuinely I've been so excited for him. Please reconsider your decision on removing him. For all the negativity, there are so many more people out here who do want him around. Don't give up on us!`
`Valko was a highly anticipated addition to the game and many Global fans find this decision to remove him to be poorly thought out. We love him already and want the love and care that his artists and writers poured into him to be made available to his fans. Please reconsider and bring Valko back! Especially out of respect for the artists, writers, and his voice actors!`
`Dear Love and Deepspace Team,I'm writing because I'm deeply disappointed by the decision to cancel Valko.I understand that the team is responding to community feedback, but many players were genuinely excited for Valko and were looking forward to his story. It feels unfair that the support for him was overshadowed by the backlash.I have supported Love and Deepspace every month by spending money on the game because I truly love it. This is the first time I have ever seriously considered quitting because of a decision like this.Please reconsider bringing Valko back. We need him as part of the six love interests. Without him, the game feels incomplete.Thank you for your time, and I sincerely hope Valko will return.___________主题：关于敖尹的玩家心声——恳请重新考虑亲爱的恋与深空团队：感谢你们在这段艰难时期倾听玩家的声音。我知道过去几天对所有人来说都不容易，也很感激你们的团队愿意直接回应玩家的反馈。我想以一个对取消敖尹这一决定感到非常心痛的玩家身份，给你们写这封信。从他第一次公布的那一刻起，他的设计和身世之谜就深深吸引了我。在长时间等待新角色之后，他重新点燃了我对这款游戏的期待，我一直很期待了解他的故事，看他如何融入这个世界。我理解大家的不满。已有角色的长期未更新剧情确实需要被重视，这些诉求是合理的。但我不认为敖尹本身是问题所在,取消他并不能解决这些问题，反而让另一部分期待迎接他的玩家感到失望。我也想到了所有为他付出心血的人：编剧、美术、动画师、程序员、音乐制作人、配音演员们，他们投入了大量时间和精力才让这个角色得以呈现。如果这些努力最终无法让玩家体验到，实在令人惋惜。恳请你们考虑除永久取消之外的其他方案。哪怕他的上线需要推迟，等现有角色得到应有的剧情更新之后再说，我也愿意等待，相信很多玩家也是如此。恋与深空一直以来都致力于为玩家创造难忘的回忆，而敖尹在我们真正与他相遇之前，就已经在很多人心中留下了意义。无论你们最终做出怎样的决定，我都希望你们能记得，有许多玩家曾经为他感到期待，也仍然希望有一天他能在恋与深空中找到属于自己的位置。感谢你们读完这封信。`
Get IGN to write about this!
https://corp.ign.com/contact
`Hello IGN team,I wanted to send a tip about a major developing controversy in the Love and Deepspace fandom.Today, the official Love and Deepspace account announced that Valko, the game’s newly revealed sixth love interest, has been canceled.This is especially notable because Valko had only just been announced as the game’s sixth male lead, with his debut planned for Version 6.0. His reveal triggered intense backlash, particularly from parts of the Chinese player base. Much of the criticism focused on his appearance, his “Westernized” design, and the belief that his addition would take resources away from the existing love interests.However, the backlash appears to have gone far beyond normal criticism. Players have been circulating reports and screenshots alleging death threats, harassment, funeral-themed protest items, cow dung being sent to or left near the company’s HQ, and discriminatory comments aimed at the character’s perceived Western appeal and werewolf-coded/queer-coded presentation. There have also been widespread accusations from global fans that some of the backlash included racist and homophobic rhetoric.The reason I think this is newsworthy is that the company appears to have fully capitulated to the most hostile side of the backlash. By canceling Valko outright after his reveal, many players feel Love and Deepspace is effectively rewarding harassment and discriminatory fandom behavior rather than drawing a line against it. Fans who were excited for Valko are now upset not only because the character was canceled, but because the decision seems to validate the harassment campaign against him.This could be a significant story about live-service games, otome fandom, Chinese/global player-base tensions, and what happens when companies respond to extreme fan backlash by removing announced content.Thank you for looking into it.`
Further email options and actions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vCH71CCf6JzcmicrC01xO20AhOArl7eg8SVMV0Owh0w/edit?usp=sharing
Actionable Ideas for Challenging Infold Over Valko's Release (Updated!)
A lot of LADS fans are really upset over Infold's decision to shelve Valko. This is my attempt at creating action items for fans wanting to do something but are unsure where to start.
Here are some methods for giving Infold feedback:
Sign this petition and this petition
Reply to their posts on X (Twitter)
Comment on their Instagram posts and unfollow them
Comment on their Facebook posts and unfollow them
Comment on their YouTube videos and unfollow them
Comment on their XHS/RedNote posts and unfollow them
Join their official Discord Server and voice your dissatisfaction
Leave a 1-star review on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store
Complete the survey in the Love and Deepspace app by selecting the box/pencil icon in the top right corner of the home screen
"Suggest" Valko's release in the Love and Deepspace app by going to Settings > More > Support, then select "Suggestion"
(If you want to be slightly passive-aggressive) On 9 July, go to Settings > More > Support, then select "Bug Report" and fill out the report stating that the promised Valko content is missing
Remember: if we want Infold to listen to us, we MUST remain persistent, civil, and demonstrate our affection for the game. I highly doubt they will be intimidated by non-CN players, which means we are held to a different standard. What is effective for them will not be effective for us.
With that said, remember these do's and dont's:
Do vary your written feedback. Making each piece of feedback you give at least slightly different, particularly in emails, will ensure your thoughts are not filtered out.
Do repeatedly submit/post/send your feedback over the next few weeks. Email them today, in a few days, on 9 July, and in the weeks after. Post on their social media every day. Overwhelm them and show them this isn't going to go away over a few free Wishes.
Do prepare to CONTINUE submitting/posting/sending your feedback over the next few months. Infold needs to see that we won't let this issue go. Schedule emails to be sent to them over the next 3 months. Draft X posts today and copy and paste them to post in a few months time. Draft your long-form in-app feedback in preperation for the update and the upcoming banners. Create reminders to check and comment on their posts weekly. Don't let them get comfortable. Be a dog with a bone (lol).
Do maintain a polite tone in your feedback (even when you are issuing a threat like leaving the game).
Do specify your current disappointments, long-term criticisms, and expectations for the future of the game should you continue to play. For example, don't just say you want more Main Story updates; specify that you want them every three months.
Do clearly isolate your long-term issues with the game from the current issue of Valko's release. Make it clear that those issues are not resolved by delaying or permanently canceling Valko's debut.
Do talk positively about whatever you can (ie. enjoying other LIs, enjoying the content of the Main Story itself, appreciating the worldbuilding, etc). This may feel difficult, but it demonstrates that you are a passionate player. Infold can assume that a player so invested in the game would need something drastic to push them to leave.
Don't use profanity.
Don't reference CN players.
Don't bring up Infold's past mistakes. We need to stay focused on the current issues.
Don't criticize anything about Valko's teased content. This one may be unpopular, I know. If Infold is pulling back Valko's release, I don't think it's likely that they will be willing to invest any more time and money into his development. If they continue to get more and more criticisms about him and don't care to change anything about him, they will never release him. I'm not minimizing any fan's concerns; I'm suggesting we choose a priority.
If you are unsure where to start, here are some talking points:
Express your excitement over Valko (bonus points if you give reasons why). Did you come back from a long hiatus for him?
Express your disappointment over not having Valko in the game. How will it impact your enjoyment of the game?
Describe how you prepared for his anticipated arrival.
• In-game (farm for dias, bought packs, etc)
• On your devices (created storage space, bought a new device, etc)
• Financially (budgeted for buying packs upon his release, etc)
Describe how you engaged in fandom around Valko. Did you create fanart, fanfiction, or other fanworks? How much were you consuming fanworks showcasing him? Demonstrating how beloved he was before any real content of his being released indicates a warm reception if/when he is released.
What are the current issues you experience with the game? Be specific. Describe exactly how they impact your gameplay. Suggest a concrete way those issues could be resolved. Assert that Valko's release being postponed or canceled will not resolve these issues.
Express concern for the changes to their planned story arc his absence would create. Question if those changes would be as enjoyable as their original plan.
(If you're feeling up to it) Acknowledge the amount of time, effort, and money that must have gone into creating Valko. Let them know it would disappoint you to see it go to waste.
Infold made a terrible decision. We need to take action and let Infold know that a large portion of the LADS fanbase wants Valko to be released at some point. Let's try to remain positive where we can, engage in positive fandom, and do our best to make our voices heard by Infold.
Thanks to @shivasdarknight, @adehsroyal, and @alyxzenia for their contributions!
Many folks unfamiliar with Asian mythologies have expressed confusion regarding the addition of another LI. Truth be told, the existence of 6 LIs was part of the narrative’s design from the very beginning. This is because the story’s foundational lore is deeply rooted in Vedic and Buddhist traditions. And numerous elements of it’s worldbuilding, symbolisms, and structure draw inspiration from these scriptural and philosophical sources.
“Love And Deepspace” is a story about the perpetual cycle of संसार (Saṃsāra). As the MC, we are trapped within the cycle of never-ending suffering across countless lifetimes and timelines. Our journey is to break free from this eternal cycle, and transcend the suffering that binds us to it. The LIs are not merely romantic interests, but essential companions in that pursuit.
Each of them carries a unique connection to the MC across time, and each plays a vital role in guiding her towards the resolution of this long-standing Kārmic entanglement. It is precisely for this reason that all of them exist within the current timeline simultaneously. Their presence is neither arbitrary, nor accidental. It is a fundamental part of the narrative’s deeper mythological and philosophical framework.
To understand the purpose of the LIs, one must first understand the cycle of Saṃsāra: भवचक्र (Bhāvāchākrā). This cycle of existence which encompasses birth, suffering, death, and rebirth is divided into 6 Realms where sentient beings reside in. Each of these Realms is intrinsically linked to one of the LIs featured in the game —
🔥 Rafayel: देवलोक (Devālokā)
God Realm of pleasure and pride
🏹 Zayne: असुरलोक (Asurālokā)
Demi-God Realm of jealousy and strife
🗡️ Xavier: मनुष्यलोक (Mānuṣhyalokā)
Human Realm of opportunity and enlightenment
🌕 Valko: पशुलोक (Pāśhulokā)
Animal Realm of instinct, fear, and servitude
🩸 Sylus: निर्ऋतिलोक (Nirṛtilokā)
Underworld Realm of chaos and decay
🪷 Caleb: प्रेतलोक (Pretālokā)
Hungry-Ghost Realm of endless insatiable hunger
As we know, each LI possesses unique abilities and latent potential beyond their Evols, granting them the power to create, shape, preserve, or dismantle whatever they deem necessary. The intricate Strings of Fate connecting the LIs to MC was deliberately woven by CosmicMC Herself.
It’s purpose was to ensure that Her vessel on Earth could draw upon Her true power through all 6 Realms, with the aid of every LI. Only by uniting these connections can She access the fullness of Her divine potential, and ultimately shatter the endless cycle of anguish that has bound Her across countless lifetimes.
Needless to say, it is unlikely that any additional LIs will be introduced to the game. With Valko’s arrival, the narrative now possesses all the pieces it was designed to have from the very beginning, allowing the story to finally move forward.
[⚠️ Please note: There are numerous realms of the Underworld described throughout Vedic scriptures. I chose to highlight the one that appears most relevant to Sylus’s storyline. Pretāloka is another such realm, and it has connections to Caleb’s narrative. If anyone is interested in Vedic mythology and would like to learn more about these realms beyond the context of the game, please feel free to ask. I would be delighted to share and discuss them further. 🤍]
🔖 I would also like to add that primordial cosmic entities, such as Gods, are not beings who concern themselves with the opinions or expectations of mortals. In that regard, CosmicMC is no different. Much of what has transpired throughout the narrative can be viewed as the manifestation of Her own will, unfolding according to a design far beyond mortal comprehension, much like the whims of Deities within the real world. To truly appreciate the lore presented in this game, one must approach it through a non-Abrahamic lens. And remain receptive towards Vedic and Pagan beliefs, philosophies, and cultural traditions.
ellievsbear
dailybridgerton
2087
tangentwithtanner
prguitarman
stormborns
