The Value of Flaws and Variety in Worldbuilding
2024.11.25 22:00 bruh_man_142 The Value of Flaws and Variety in Worldbuilding
As a heads up, I hope this doesn't come off as too negative, this is more of a love letter to what I like about Warcraft, and what I don't seem to see in modern Warcraft.
When it comes to making an interesting world that feels lived in, creating diverse peoples and species with their own traditions, faiths, and worldviews is, in my opinion, one of the most important things about making a world believable. Not "realistic" geography, logistics and politics, especially so in high fantasy. Of course, depending on the medium, each of these different pieces of making a world can be more important than the other, and in most video games the world exists to be immersive for the player, to make them forget that they are, in fact, not a cool orc riding an armored wolf across rocky canyons.
Azeroth used to feel like that kind of world, a world that was inhabited by diverse, and ultimately flawed people, fighting for their survival and what they uphold in an often hostile world. That's what the world felt like when The Alliance and The Horde was recovering after The Third War, with many adventurers across the world fighting localized threats: The Scarlet Crusade, whose twisted fanaticism was perpetuated by a demon's manipulation; The Defias Brotherhood, an organization supposedly fighting against injustice yet mercilessly oppressing the innocents of Westfall; unapologetically xenophobic Grimtotem tauren; warlike Gordunni ogres in the ruins of an ancient elven city and so on and so on. The player character felt like a small part of a complex world, and more epic journeys like The Scepter of The Shifting Sands questline was basically comprised of many smaller adventures across Azeroth. (Not to say that state of the world/lore was ideal, questionable moments and inconsistencies are a given in the earlier days)
The peoples of Azeroth felt more diverse then, with the more morally grey and somewhat imperialistic Alliance in opposition to the more traditionally warlike Horde, and the unspoken similarities between the factions was also a thing I adored.
To add to that, many amazing cultures and factions with differing worldviews have been added to Azeroth and Draenor, and the combined cast really makes the setting feel alive: The greedy and hedonistic goblins, who view charity as a moral flaw; Progressivist gnomes, who are so intent on not looking back at the past that they almost do not have any historical records; the casually, and occasionally spiritually, cannibalistic troll tribes; the intensely brutal centaur; the gender stratification of pre-third war Kaldorei; proud and magic-addicted elves of Quel'thalas; the pragmatist, element-enslaving taunka; relentlessly warlike mogu, enforcing Order through subjugation; the humble and kind-hearted pandaren, who have to live apart from negative emotions and dark thoughts, lest they and their community are consumed by the dark spirits of the land; the entire mantid society; the secretive outcasts and the fundamentalist adherents of the arakkoa; the various orc clans of Draenor, from noble hunters to spiritual astrologists; the savage and horrific society of the matriarchal blood trolls; the- Alright I'll stop there.
Some factions are always our enemies, some are our temporary allies, but most of them have a special quirk that makes them stand out. (the forgettable factions are, obviously, forgotten). The way of life and worldview of goblins and orcs, both playable races on the same faction, are completely different, and that's great. A night elf and a gnome might never agree on what's important in the world, and that's normal.
Now it feels like every character from every background is accepting of everything and following a worldview that "we should be doing good things, because bad things are bad and goodness is good and badness is bad". People, communities, societies can change, and they can change for the good and the really bad, but not in the span of 20 or so years that WoW's story has been going on, and especially not in a 3 year time skip before DF when the sameness and blandness became REALLY apparent.
The centaur of the Dragon Isles feel more like tauren, and the hatred Baine holds towards them evaporated over the course of a single zone's story. The ancient marking tradition of all night elves changed because Maiev said 'we have to change'. The 'chemical warfare enthusiasts and cannibalism as a racial' faction feel uniquely aimless in the story now.
Good, kind, etc. people exist. Kind-hearted peoples exist on Azeroth (see Pandaren, Tuskarr). But when everyone, including the Forsaken and the dragon start speaking and acting like a pandaren, their societies also lose what makes them memorable.
It feels like only the villains are allowed to have flaws and amoral characteristics in their societies, and even then they are occasionally removed when said villains somehow become our allies. Like the world conquering demons responsible for an immeasurable amount of suffering across the universe becoming lawful good "Penitents". In general, a group of people becoming our allies now means losing what made them unique. Earthen having a somewhat rigid societal structure? Good thing they realized it's bad and they can live like everyone else now. I really hope Goblins don't lose their greedy nature, that which makes them goblins, after we defeat the big bad goblin leader and the good goblin leader reprograms the mindset of the entire goblin society.
A flawless world, where everyone is good and there are no even slightly morally questionable viewpoints and traditions, is much like a Mary Sue: bland, shallow and uninteresting. A world with no problems beyond unquestionably evil forces trying to destroy is not particularly believable, and a world that is not believable finds it hard to be immersive.
TL;DR: The flaws and conflicting viewpoints in Warcraft's societies are not a bad thing, as they make the world feel more alive. Making everyone moral paragons destroys the believability of a setting.
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2024.11.25 22:00 StatusStress4374 AP CAPSTONE ISNT OFFERED 😭😭
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2024.11.25 22:00 NobleK42 Is Travis Fimmel a diverse actor?
 | I actually like Travis Fimmel, but I had previously only seen him in Vikings, Warcraft and Raised by Wolves. I just started watching Dune Prophecy, and every time I see him I cannot help but think that, with the exception of Warcraft, he might as well be playing the same character. Is it just a coincidence or is it just what he can realistically play? Of course, he could just be offered those similar roles because he plays them well. And yes, I realize that I have only seen a fraction of his body of work, but this is arguably what he is known for. submitted by NobleK42 to moviecritic [link] [comments] |
2024.11.25 22:00 RedditReadsBot 44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith [Humor](2011)
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2024.11.25 22:00 JeffIsMowingTheLawn What type of herbicide will get rid of Chicory?
Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is often considered a weed, particularly in pastures and disturbed areas. Its aggressive growth and ability to thrive in various conditions can lead to it outcompeting desirable forage and crops, making it a concern for farmers and gardeners alike.
In terms of growth habit, chicory is a perennial herb that can grow up to 4 feet tall. It produces a deep taproot, which helps it access moisture and nutrients from deeper soil layers, allowing it to flourish even in less favorable conditions. The plant has a rosette form in its early stages, eventually sending up hollow stems with numerous branching flowers.
Chicory's appearance distinguishes it from other plants. It features bright blue flowers that bloom from summer to fall, though white and pink varieties exist. The leaves are lance-shaped and often have a serrated edge, forming a rosette at the base. The plant has a coarse texture and can be quite bushy, which contributes to its vigorous growth.
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2024.11.25 22:00 lylanthia Bambu Studio Issue
Hello, I'm trying to load in a model with many parts, in order to print it all at once.
2 weeks ago I was using the Linux version of Bambu Studio, and when I added the base of the model, and then right clicked to add part, it would pop it in in the right spot.
Now when I do it it drops it on the build plate. I cannot for the life of me remember if there was a setting to change this or what it is I'm missing or how to fix it.
I'm printing a complex renamon model for a friend and I broke the final result and don't have a 3mf of it saved.
Any assistance would be very welcome as I don't want to spend hours lining up the model perfectly to only have it error during printing.
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2024.11.25 22:00 crf2 RPi 4 upgrade to 1.2.2 not mounting external SSD
I recently upgraded my RPi Umbrel on 0.5 to 1.2.2 by reflashing the SD card based on the RPi instructions on the website. I did switch to a slightly larger SD card, but no other hardware was changed. Once I rebooted into the new version, I created an account with the same user name and password as the prior install.
When I check the 'Settings' app, it is only reporting the storage on the SD card. But the widgets do see the full external SSD drive storage. However all the apps are trying to just use the SD card.
Is there something I need to do to have Umbrel mount the external drive? (I don't recall doing this on the previous version, but it's been awhile.)
umbrel@umbrel:~$ lsblk NAME MAJ:MIN RM SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINTS sda 8:0 0 931.5G 0 disk └─sda1 8:1 0 931.5G 0 part mmcblk0 179:0 0 59.5G 0 disk ├─mmcblk0p1 179:1 0 256M 0 part /run/rugpi/mounts/config ├─mmcblk0p2 179:2 0 128M 0 part /boot ├─mmcblk0p3 179:3 0 128M 0 part ├─mmcblk0p4 179:4 0 1K 0 part ├─mmcblk0p5 179:5 0 5G 0 part /run/rugpi/mounts/system ├─mmcblk0p6 179:6 0 5G 0 part └─mmcblk0p7 179:7 0 49G 0 part /mnt/root/valog /valog /mnt/root/valib/systemd/timesync /valib/systemd/timesync /mnt/root/valib/docker /valib/docker /home /data /run/rugpi/state /run/rugpi/mounts/data
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2024.11.25 22:00 That_Chest9378 Megadeath CD Wall Display
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2024.11.25 22:00 cresentlunatic Sylus and Phantom related art?
It always surprises me the Sarah Brightman sang the main theme of this game… anyway which got me thinking how Sylus is lowkey Phantom adjacent.
Always watching ovestalking MC in secret and in darkness. In way because of their connection, he’s guiding her or is probably going to guide her on how to control her powers. He also seems as story goes on is very passionate for MC. And the fact that everyone fears him and he’s a boogie man?
Ofc Sylus isn’t exactly like Erik bc he’s actually secretly a softy and very respectful towards MC. Regardless does anyone know any art or fics with this AU? I’m desperate 😭
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2024.11.25 22:00 Snoo60961 Cheers 🥂
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2024.11.25 22:00 pollopotamo Do I change jobs (again)?
tl;dr at the end of the post
Some context: I’m 26, worked for a year in investment banking, took a year “off” working as a music teacher, went back to normal life working in SaaS sales, and then landed a pretty cool job: COO of a relatively small fashion brand. In short, I take care of b2b development, hr, some logistics topics, and a few other smaller things.
I took a pay cut from the sales job, but the seniority and freedom that came with it were totally worth the cut. I’m learning so much every day, but there’s a few buts:
•the fashion industry sucks. small players hardly go by, the’re a revolution going on in how things are done and we don’t have nearly the budget to keep up with the big players.
•the founders are fashion people before being entrepreneurs. They’re both co-CEOs AND creative directors. I’ve noticed that the mix of these two roles creates quite strong conflicts of interest. I think this hinders their “hunger” for success.
•For the two reasons above, I don’t think this company is going anywhere crazy anytime soon. Since I joined a year ago, it’s constantly been survival mode.
•When I was in sales, I was learning mainly from my superiors, here I learn by myself, since there’s no one taking care of what I do. I feel like while this is very fun, I’m learning very slowly.
I found another (possible) job, I have the final case study / interview on Thursday, and I’m ponderating whether I should leave.
•This job is at a lower level, “senior partnership manager” = managing suppliers in the logistics industry.
•I didn’t get an offer yet, but I expect the salary to be more or less twice as much as what I make now.
•I believe this company is going places, and soon. They just raised tens of millions in series B and are already planning another round soon, despite being funded two years after my current company.
•I’m a sales-oriented person, and I’m a little worried of growth opportunities if I get into partnerships management.
•I’m worried it will look bad at nearly 27 to never have stayed in a job for longer than a year, and while I feel this is a great opportunity, maybe better ones will arise if I wait here a couple more years to build my knowledge credibility?
Do l prioritize the company or the role? the hours would roughly be the same, around 10 per day.
tl;dr: do I move after 1 year as COO for a small company, to a faster growing startup as partnership manager?
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2024.11.25 22:00 Wild_Hyena1306 I'm looking for fanfic recommendations in the Naruto universe
Does anyone know a good fanfic that contains a novel by Nara Shikaku and an original character? I don't care if the focus of the fanfic is romance or not, I don't even care if it's a gay or straight romance, I just want to read a good fanfic with Nara Shikaku as the romantic interest
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2024.11.25 22:00 dead_nil [s2 act 3 spoilers] Sky deserved so much better
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2024.11.25 22:00 Woody4Life_1969 Stuck on UA696
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2024.11.25 22:00 Jmacdon11 Is nausea and symotom?
have recently been under extreme stress/PTSD type of events. Im having extreme health anxiety right now for good reason. Can extreme stress cause nausea. Like for most of the day? I clench my teeth so hard too so im sure it's adding to the dizziness and nausea. Thoughts?
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