Current Events > Activision-Blizzard-King being weird about diversity again.

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Vyrulisse 05/13/22 4:08:18 PM #1:	https://twitter.com/FanbyteMedia/status/1525182833324544000?t=6MiJdOuTCjv92ntR4wg2xw&s=19 This is something else. They wrote a whole blog post about how proud they are of this tool they made. --- http://i.imgur.com/6VeX04D.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MryA0iKJoOo <cite>Vyrulisse posted [p:965011845] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>https://twitter.com/FanbyteMedia/status/1525182833324544000?t=6MiJdOuTCjv92ntR4wg2xw&s=19 This is something else. They wrote a whole blog post about how proud they are of this tool they made. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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God_Of_Entirety 05/13/22 4:14:13 PM #3:	I assumed they used something like this to make Overwatch in general. --- The Official Leader Of GameFAQs. <cite>God_Of_Entirety posted [p:965012002] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>I assumed they used something like this to make Overwatch in general. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
refmon 05/13/22 4:14:48 PM #4:	God_Of_Entirety posted... I assumed they used something like this to make Overwatch in general. They how the hell did they not release a single black women character until the sequel? --- If you read this signature, then that meant that I had control of what you read for 5 SECONDS!! <cite>refmon posted [p:965012015] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>God_Of_Entirety posted... </cite> <quote>I assumed they used something like this to make Overwatch in general.</quote>They how the hell did they not release a single black women character until the sequel? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
God_Of_Entirety 05/13/22 4:15:47 PM #5:	refmon posted... They how the hell did they not release a single black women character until the sequel? Sym. --- The Official Leader Of GameFAQs. <cite>God_Of_Entirety posted [p:965012043] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>refmon posted... </cite> <quote>They how the hell did they not release a single black women character until the sequel?</quote>Sym. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Maeiv 05/13/22 4:16:58 PM #7:	They targeted GAMERS --- Achieve the dream 76ers, Eagles <cite>Maeiv posted [p:965012080] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>They targeted GAMERS </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prestoff 05/13/22 4:17:09 PM #8:	King? --- DI MOLTO! <cite>Prestoff posted [p:965012085] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>King? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CRON 05/13/22 4:17:19 PM #9:	refmon posted... They how the hell did they not release a single black women character until the sequel? Because if there were more Black characters in OW when it launched, it would have possibly jeopardized the game's appeal in Asian and some European markets. It's never about representation or respect. It's all about money. --- [obligatory signature] <cite>CRON posted [p:965012090] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>refmon posted... </cite> <quote>They how the hell did they not release a single black women character until the sequel?</quote>Because if there were more Black characters in OW when it launched, it would have possibly jeopardized the game's appeal in Asian and some European markets. It's never about representation or respect. It's all about money. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darkprince35 05/13/22 4:17:28 PM #10:	So ridiculous <cite>Darkprince35 posted [p:965012094] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>So ridiculous </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
God_Of_Entirety 05/13/22 4:18:32 PM #11:	CRON posted... Because if there were more Black characters in OW when it launched, it would have possibly jeopardized the game's appeal in Asian and some European markets. It's never about representation or respect. It's all about money. And Soujurn was created already, everyone knew about her. --- The Official Leader Of GameFAQs. <cite>God_Of_Entirety posted [p:965012120] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>CRON posted... </cite> <quote>Because if there were more Black characters in OW when it launched, it would have possibly jeopardized the game's appeal in Asian and some European markets. It's never about representation or respect. It's all about money.</quote>And Soujurn was created already, everyone knew about her. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Maeiv 05/13/22 4:18:36 PM #12:	Prestoff posted... King? The company that made Candy Crush --- Achieve the dream 76ers, Eagles <cite>Maeiv posted [p:965012123] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Prestoff posted... </cite> <quote>King?</quote> The company that made Candy Crush </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brotrrwinner 05/13/22 4:23:02 PM #13:	The madness is only just beginning. You asked for this, now deal with it --- September 21st, 2008 Never forget <cite>brotrrwinner posted [p:965012208] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>The madness is only just beginning. You asked for this, now deal with it </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prestoff 05/13/22 4:23:28 PM #14:	Maeiv posted... The company that made Candy Crush Ah, thanks for that. --- DI MOLTO! <cite>Prestoff posted [p:965012215] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Maeiv posted... </cite> <quote>The company that made Candy Crush</quote> Ah, thanks for that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MegaManXYZ123 05/13/22 4:23:51 PM #15:	This is the future --- Desktop: Ryzen 7 5800X / MSI RTX 3070 Ti - Laptop: Apple MBP 16" 2019 i7 AMD 5500M - Phone: Galaxy Fold 3 Phantom Green Now Playing: Elden Ring /// 462 <cite>MegaManXYZ123 posted [p:965012223] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>This is the future </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
God_Of_Entirety 05/13/22 4:27:12 PM #16:	Anyone care to explain why this would be an issue? --- The Official Leader Of GameFAQs. <cite>God_Of_Entirety posted [p:965012298] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Anyone care to explain why this would be an issue? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
regina1914 05/13/22 4:29:39 PM #17:	https://i.imgur.com/WbmEeuY.jpg <cite>regina1914 posted [p:965012357] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>https://i.imgur.com/WbmEeuY.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Maeiv 05/13/22 4:29:39 PM #18:	God_Of_Entirety posted... Anyone care to explain why this would be an issue? you dont think its a little weird to quantify diversity traits? --- Achieve the dream 76ers, Eagles <cite>Maeiv posted [p:965012358] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>God_Of_Entirety posted... </cite> <quote>Anyone care to explain why this would be an issue?</quote> you dont think its a little weird to quantify diversity traits? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dakimakura 05/13/22 4:30:01 PM #19:	Prestoff posted... King? The main reason for the MS takeover. A publisher dominate in the mobile game. --- This is signature Not waste of data at all <cite>Dakimakura posted [p:965012364] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Prestoff posted... </cite> <quote>King?</quote> The main reason for the MS takeover. A publisher dominate in the mobile game. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CRON 05/13/22 4:30:19 PM #20:	God_Of_Entirety posted... Anyone care to explain why this would be an issue? DEI is something very complex and nuanced. Blizzard is effectively trying to measure subjective, broad topics like ethnicity and culture as if it's something that can be quantified. You just can't do it; it doesn't work. Because of how stupid and strange something like that is, a more rational explanation for this would simply be Blizzard desperately wanting to play up their "we're inclusive!" mantra despite the whirlwind of bad press plaguing them for what seems like years. --- [obligatory signature] <cite>CRON posted [p:965012375] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>God_Of_Entirety posted... </cite> <quote>Anyone care to explain why this would be an issue?</quote>DEI is something very complex and nuanced. Blizzard is effectively trying to measure subjective, broad topics like ethnicity and culture as if it's something that can be quantified. You just can't do it; it doesn't work. Because of how stupid and strange something like that is, a more rational explanation for this would simply be Blizzard desperately wanting to play up their "we're inclusive!" mantra despite the whirlwind of bad press plaguing them for what seems like years. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dakimakura 05/13/22 4:34:12 PM #22:	Maeiv posted... you dont think its a little weird to quantify diversity traits? Yes, but this is what Twitter has turned corporate America into. They dont care about diversity. They care about meeting a certain criteria of perceived diversity to not start to lose money. Their only mistake was sharing the metric with the public. --- This is signature Not waste of data at all <cite>Dakimakura posted [p:965012457] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Maeiv posted... </cite> <quote>you dont think its a little weird to quantify diversity traits?</quote> Yes, but this is what Twitter has turned corporate America into. They dont care about diversity. They care about meeting a certain criteria of perceived diversity to not start to lose money. Their only mistake was sharing the metric with the public. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CRON 05/13/22 4:36:33 PM #23:	Dakimakura posted... Yes, but this is what Twitter has turned corporate America into. They dont care about diversity. They care about meeting a certain criteria of perceived diversity to not start to lose money. Their only mistake was sharing the metric with the public. Ding ding ding ding --- [obligatory signature] <cite>CRON posted [p:965012515] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Dakimakura posted... </cite> <quote>Yes, but this is what Twitter has turned corporate America into. They dont care about diversity. They care about meeting a certain criteria of perceived diversity to not start to lose money. Their only mistake was sharing the metric with the public.</quote>Ding ding ding ding </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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God_Of_Entirety 05/13/22 4:39:16 PM #25:	Looks like it's worked out so far. Overwatch has the most diverse cast of any game. --- The Official Leader Of GameFAQs. <cite>God_Of_Entirety posted [p:965012587] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Looks like it's worked out so far. Overwatch has the most diverse cast of any game. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 05/13/22 4:41:02 PM #26:	Dakimakura posted... Yes, but this is what Twitter has turned corporate America into. Yes I feel we can safely blame Twitter for this. --- CyricZ He/him <cite>CyricZ posted [p:965012632] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Dakimakura posted... </cite> <quote>Yes, but this is what Twitter has turned corporate America into.</quote>Yes I feel we can safely blame Twitter for this. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JuanCarlos1 05/13/22 4:52:42 PM #27:	Nothing wrong with that, but it really comes off as cringe due to so how "try hard" it looks. --- Mas dicen, que en las dimensiones de nuestro ser... hay muchos detalles por conocer... <cite>JuanCarlos1 posted [p:965012940] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Nothing wrong with that, but it really comes off as cringe due to so how "try hard" it looks. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prestoff 05/13/22 4:54:31 PM #28:	I don't mind diversity, but making it a chart like that feels very corporate... and that would probably explain a lot. --- DI MOLTO! <cite>Prestoff posted [p:965012984] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>I don't mind diversity, but making it a chart like that feels very corporate... and that would probably explain a lot. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 05/13/22 4:56:18 PM #29:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/5/2/1/AAEhCpAADOq5.jpg These RPG stat systems get more strange and convoluted all the time... <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:965013026] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/5/2/1/AAEhCpAADOq5.jpg These RPG stat systems get more strange and convoluted all the time... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Maninstagnate 05/13/22 4:56:51 PM #30:	So are we suppose to find the perfect type with the charts? <cite>Maninstagnate posted [p:965013041] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>So are we suppose to find the perfect type with the charts? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 05/13/22 5:59:39 PM #31:	I could have sworn this was either a Simpsons/Family Guy/South Park/Inside Job joke at some point. Or maybe it's just the shitty Dilbert I'm remembering. --- CyricZ He/him <cite>CyricZ posted [p:965014640] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>I could have sworn this was either a Simpsons/Family Guy/South Park/Inside Job joke at some point. Or maybe it's just the shitty Dilbert I'm remembering. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YellowSUV 05/13/22 8:06:38 PM #32:	Horseshoe theory'd This like something out of the early 1900s eugenics movement. --- We all live in a Yellow SUV! a Yellow SUV! <cite>YellowSUV posted [p:965017532] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Horseshoe theory'd This like something out of the early 1900s eugenics movement. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 05/13/22 8:11:26 PM #33:	Yo hey guys I'm literally a social worker and supporting diversity is literally part of my oath. Background information to establish where I'm coming from when I say this is an absolutely fucking soulless attempt to quantify (and thus maximize) things that are pretty important to people so they (Blizzard) can better steal your money. --- http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://i.imgur.com/M8h2ATe.png https://i.imgur.com/6ezFwG1.png <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:965017639] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Yo hey guys I'm literally a social worker and supporting diversity is literally part of my oath. Background information to establish where I'm coming from when I say this is an absolutely fucking soulless attempt to quantify (and thus maximize) things that are pretty important to people so they (Blizzard) can better steal your money. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
God_Of_Entirety 05/13/22 8:39:19 PM #34:	"Steal your money." No. If people see something they like, they buy. It's that simple. --- The Official Leader Of GameFAQs. <cite>God_Of_Entirety posted [p:965018276] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>"Steal your money." No. If people see something they like, they buy. It's that simple. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dancing_cactuar 05/13/22 8:40:42 PM #35:	refmon posted... They how the hell did they not release a single black women character until the sequel? Did Pharah and Ana stop existing at some point? --- I don't need to see a movie to know how well the characters are handled- Danyarmy The PS5 has liquid metal tech like the T-1000 Terminator- AceCombatX <cite>dancing_cactuar posted [p:965018311] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>refmon posted... </cite> <quote>They how the hell did they not release a single black women character until the sequel?</quote>Did Pharah and Ana stop existing at some point? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dakimakura 05/13/22 8:42:33 PM #36:	Widowmaker is a sexy black lady --- This is signature Not waste of data at all <cite>Dakimakura posted [p:965018358] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Widowmaker is a sexy black lady </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YellowSUV 05/13/22 8:44:21 PM #37:	dancing_cactuar posted... Did Pharah stop existing at some point? Race is a stupid social construct. Despite having black skin she isn't considered black by some people since she is Egyptian. --- We all live in a Yellow SUV! a Yellow SUV! <cite>YellowSUV posted [p:965018399] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>dancing_cactuar posted... </cite> <quote>Did Pharah stop existing at some point?</quote> Race is a stupid social construct. Despite having black skin she isn't considered black by some people since she is Egyptian. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dakimakura 05/13/22 8:46:11 PM #38:	YellowSUV posted... Race is a stupid social construct. Despite having black skin she isn't considered black by some people since she is Egyptian. I think this seems fair considering Egypt is trying to erase from history the existence of Nubia. --- This is signature Not waste of data at all <cite>Dakimakura posted [p:965018445] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>YellowSUV posted... </cite> <quote>Race is a stupid social construct. Despite having black skin she isn't considered black by some people since she is Egyptian.</quote> I think this seems fair considering Egypt is trying to erase from history the existence of Nubia. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_Angel_ 05/13/22 8:47:17 PM #39:	Corporate diversity is sick --- Nostalgia, how I remember things. Remember crowns, remember kings. <cite>_Angel_ posted [p:965018470] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Corporate diversity is sick </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vyrulisse 05/14/22 1:06:44 PM #40:	Pretty clear why they released it now they are doing some old fashioned Union Busting: https://twitter.com/MorePerfectUS/status/1524409226721857536 --- http://i.imgur.com/6VeX04D.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MryA0iKJoOo <cite>Vyrulisse posted [p:965031269] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Pretty clear why they released it now they are doing some old fashioned Union Busting: https://twitter.com/MorePerfectUS/status/1524409226721857536 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZeroV2 05/14/22 1:09:49 PM #41:	`people want more diverse characters so blizzard makes a tool to be inclusive to as many people as possible and its a bad thing?` --- My cat's name is Lincoln. Say something nice about him!! <cite>ZeroV2 posted [p:965031331] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>people want more diverse characters so blizzard makes a tool to be inclusive to as many people as possible and its a bad thing? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IShall_Run_Amok 05/14/22 1:12:31 PM #42:	Are these the union busting guys, or the gross sexual misconduct at the workplace guys? --- I am quite the town freak, which satisfies. <cite>IShall_Run_Amok posted [p:965031379] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Are these the union busting guys, or the gross sexual misconduct at the workplace guys? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vyrulisse 05/14/22 1:13:03 PM #43:	IShall_Run_Amok posted... Are these the union busting guys, or the gross sexual misconduct at the workplace guys? Actually both. ZeroV2 posted... `people want more diverse characters so blizzard makes a tool to be inclusive to as many people as possible and its a bad thing?` Don't be dishonest you know why this is a bad thing. --- http://i.imgur.com/6VeX04D.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MryA0iKJoOo <cite>Vyrulisse posted [p:965031393] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>IShall_Run_Amok posted... </cite> <quote>Are these the union busting guys, or the gross sexual misconduct at the workplace guys?</quote>Actually both. ZeroV2 posted... </cite> <quote>people want more diverse characters so blizzard makes a tool to be inclusive to as many people as possible and its a bad thing?</quote>Don't be dishonest you know why this is a bad thing. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dancing_cactuar 05/14/22 1:51:43 PM #44:	IShall_Run_Amok posted... Are these the union busting guys, or the gross sexual misconduct at the workplace guys? What makes you think that the two are separate people? --- I don't need to see a movie to know how well the characters are handled- Danyarmy The PS5 has liquid metal tech like the T-1000 Terminator- AceCombatX <cite>dancing_cactuar posted [p:965032168] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>IShall_Run_Amok posted... </cite> <quote>Are these the union busting guys, or the gross sexual misconduct at the workplace guys?</quote>What makes you think that the two are separate people? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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SocialistGamer 05/14/22 1:55:24 PM #46:	Did they gender the candies in Candy Crush or something? --- Capcom is the best developer ever! Steam ID: SocialistGamer92 <cite>SocialistGamer posted [p:965032243] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Did they gender the candies in Candy Crush or something? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dancing_cactuar 05/14/22 1:59:52 PM #47:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] SaintsRowIV.jpg --- I don't need to see a movie to know how well the characters are handled- Danyarmy The PS5 has liquid metal tech like the T-1000 Terminator- AceCombatX <cite>dancing_cactuar posted [p:965032328] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> SaintsRowIV.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Robot2600 05/14/22 2:00:18 PM #48:	Unless they specifically talk about Zarya being genderqueer or nonbinary or something I don't see how she counts for gender identity. Or are they just saying men and women and man-bots and femme-bots are represented. I guess they mean that one. Then they only have 50% of the women and femme-bots that they should? idk. If anything their own graph shows how underrepresented the LGBTQ+ community really is. And overwatch is a game people cite for positive representation. --- ( o _o) <cite>Robot2600 posted [p:965032337] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Unless they specifically talk about Zarya being genderqueer or nonbinary or something I don't see how she counts for gender identity. Or are they just saying men and women and man-bots and femme-bots are represented. I guess they mean that one. Then they only have 50% of the women and femme-bots that they should? idk. If anything their own graph shows how underrepresented the LGBTQ+ community really is. And overwatch is a game people cite for positive representation. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 05/14/22 2:02:19 PM #49:	Reminds me of this old privilege rating scale meme: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/4/2/AABJX0AADO2K.jpg If blizzard could give all of their characters a privilege power level that would go a long way towards making more appointments or picking the most underrepresented communities in role queue --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:965032384] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Reminds me of this old privilege rating scale meme: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/4/2/AABJX0AADO2K.jpg If blizzard could give all of their characters a privilege power level that would go a long way towards making more appointments or picking the most underrepresented communities in role queue </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dancing_cactuar 05/14/22 2:08:44 PM #50:	Robot2600 posted... Unless they specifically talk about Zarya being genderqueer or nonbinary or something I don't see how she counts for gender identity. As trite as it is, I think it is literally just the pixie cut pink hair that puts her there unless there's some deep lore barely anyone cares about that I'm missing. Which means they indirectly confirmed what those weirdos on /v/ were saying about her before the game came out. --- I don't need to see a movie to know how well the characters are handled- Danyarmy The PS5 has liquid metal tech like the T-1000 Terminator- AceCombatX <cite>dancing_cactuar posted [p:965032505] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>Robot2600 posted... </cite> <quote>Unless they specifically talk about Zarya being genderqueer or nonbinary or something I don't see how she counts for gender identity.</quote>As trite as it is, I think it is literally just the pixie cut pink hair that puts her there unless there's some deep lore barely anyone cares about that I'm missing. Which means they indirectly confirmed what those weirdos on /v/ were saying about her before the game came out. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hairsniffer261 05/14/22 2:09:29 PM #51:	This is pretty cool! --- Hail to the Commanders! Hail victory! <cite>Hairsniffer261 posted [p:965032519] in Activision... [t:80019914]...</cite> <quote>This is pretty cool! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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