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Cabin Fever!!!

Being trapped in a cabin has never been so fun! · By LiminAce

W-ndigo Depictions

A topic by Brittle Lizard created Dec 31, 2024 Views: 571 Replies: 7
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Hi! I want to start by saying this is supposed to be informational rather than confrontational, and this isn't an overall review of the game. I was playing though the project with a friend and enjoying it for the most part, but we've set it down for now because a particular character's introduction made both of us a bit uncomfortable.

The short version is that I would suggest changing at least the name of the W-ndigo character. W-ndigos have unfortunately been co-opted and appropriated a lot by western media, but they are tied heavily to the traditional beliefs of several Native American cultures. This has been a huge problem for years that started way outside of you, but depictions like this tend to strip away Native Americans' ownership of their own history and culture; it's generally asked that stories about indigenous "myths" just be told by indigenous people. (There are a lot of interesting articles and opinion pieces about this written by Native Americans you can find around online. These tend to give more context as to what the W-ndigo actually is to them, as well.)

Interestingly, the westernized image of the W-ndigo is often so far separated from its original concept that I've seen people say just changing the name is enough. I wouldn't use this as a rule, but I think it's at least a good baseline.

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Really squeeze those neurons together and I'm sure you can figure out why European fairytales don't exist in the same cultural context as the traditional belief system of a group whose cultures, religions, and people have been massacred for centuries.

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You know, it's on me for taking the bait and replying to someone who seems to genuinely believe in reverse racism in the first place. Thank you for indirectly strengthening my original point by acting like a complete idiot while disagreeing with me. I won't be responding to you anymore. Goodbye!

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Another emotional outburst. Very sad. I hope that someday you are able to overcome your bigotry and see the value of all people. I will pray to Dhanvantari for an improvement in your mental health. In future, please try to remember that love trumps hate. May there be peace in celestial regions. May there be peace on earth. Go with the gods and be joyous.

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youve got to be trolling... "emotional outburst" is insane. how is defending native culture bigotry or a emotional outburst whatsoever? this level of stupidity genuinely astonishes me. youre going to hell btw

 [i think you were responding to op so if you werent sorry, if you were gfys]

Hm, it seems that emotional instability is contagious. How sad for you. Indeed, "defending native culture bigotry" is exactly what you're doing.

Also, try learning basic grammar or at the very least discover capitalization before calling others stupid. Just because you have the emotional stability of a child, doesn't mean you need to write like one.

Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha. May Lord Ganesha remove the obstacles polluting your mind and give you better mental health.

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@ Brittle Lizard - Ignorance and terrible writing skills. The trend continues. I'm sorry that the real world is just too much for you to handle. Very sad. Blessings of Lord Ganesha be upon you. 

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honestly just walk away, you're arguing with a brick wall who's done nothing to pass the time for the last ten years except watch right-wing grifter videos