I appreciate that you want people to be mindful of historical accuracies and how it impacted people of colour and lgbt peoples. But how will that play out in game?
Good question! So, regarding applications, I keep stating that reminder because I think itโs essential to fully write those aspects into the characterโs history and background. This includes the positives and the negatives, of course. I wouldnโt want applicants to feel like they need to ... write something that dwells solely on the hardships of being a POC, or LBGTQ, or whatever other marginalized identities one might hold. Still, acknowledging the complexities of the time is important.ย
As far as in-game is concerned, I think we can bend the rules of historical โaccuracyโ for the sake of inclusionย โ both for characters and the members themselves. The comfort of members is the priority, and everything else can follow. We might reference negative things, sure, but I would not want to see characters being explicitly racist or homophobic or whatever else, and definitely not without plot-relevance (though thatโs hardly a justification). That being said, I trust our members will be able to depict the characters theyโve created without offending anyone.ย
In essence, I want to strike a balance between creating full characters and maintaining an environment that is safe and welcoming. Hopefully I explained it with some clarity.