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Mongoose Publishing's Latest Wokeness from Alison Cybe

Started by Shawn Driscoll, March 11, 2022, 05:55:57 PM

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Shawn Driscoll

March 11, 2022, 05:55:57 PM
So in their new RPG, called Shield Maidens, the rules say that Shield Maidens aren't necessarily born female.

oggsmash

#1
March 11, 2022, 06:54:58 PM
    I read a few comments from people about the "evil empire" and it sure looks like the not being born female females is just a beginning to lots of worldview spewing.   Forcing players to be a female is retarded.  I could not talk my son into doing that if I paid him a hundred bucks.  Seems like it will be a very narrow band of people it is catering too.  I wish them luck.

RandyB

#2
March 11, 2022, 06:57:23 PM
Quote from: Shawn Driscoll on March 11, 2022, 05:55:57 PM
So in their new RPG, called Shield Maidens, the rules say that Shield Maidens aren't necessarily born female.

In Current Year, this is weaksauce. Then again, I walked away from Mongoose a long time ago.

Rob Necronomicon

#3
March 11, 2022, 08:11:24 PM
Quote from: Shawn Driscoll on March 11, 2022, 05:55:57 PM
So in their new RPG, called Shield Maidens, the rules say that Shield Maidens aren't necessarily born female.

Well, at least there is no virtue signaling going on there. Phew!

hedgehobbit

#4
March 11, 2022, 08:26:53 PM Last Edit: March 11, 2022, 08:46:37 PM by hedgehobbit
Considering that two days ago they tweeted out: Forget what you thought you knew, as Norse mythology only got the facts partly right, this isn't a surprise. They are just correcting the mistakes in Norse mythology based on the most recent scientific data.

Horace

#5
March 11, 2022, 08:51:52 PM
Quote from: hedgehobbit on March 11, 2022, 08:26:53 PM
Considering that two days ago they tweeted out: Forget what you thought you knew, as Norse mythology only got the facts partly right, this isn't a surprise. They are just correcting the mistakes in Norse mythology based on the most recent scientific data.
Are the developers of Norse descent? Are they practicing neopagans? I thought the Left condemned this sort of cultural appropriation.

Shawn Driscoll

#6
March 11, 2022, 09:27:40 PM
Quote from: RandyB on March 11, 2022, 06:57:23 PM
Quote from: Shawn Driscoll on March 11, 2022, 05:55:57 PM
So in their new RPG, called Shield Maidens, the rules say that Shield Maidens aren't necessarily born female.

In Current Year, this is weaksauce. Then again, I walked away from Mongoose a long time ago.

After the last few sourcebooks that were put out, I've decided to stop buying from Mongoose. I'm not in the LGBTQ demographic which seems to be Mongoose's target audience now because of the subsidized government money these days for most media outlets.

Rob Necronomicon

#7
March 11, 2022, 09:44:27 PM
These 'social issues' have merit in the real world. But having this petty nonsense like this in an elf game is just so lame.





GeekyBugle

#8
March 11, 2022, 10:28:04 PM
Quote from: Shawn Driscoll on March 11, 2022, 05:55:57 PM
So in their new RPG, called Shield Maidens, the rules say that Shield Maidens aren't necessarily born female.

Wanna bet they aren't necessarily nordic either?
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Ratman_tf

#9
March 11, 2022, 10:55:10 PM
Quote from: GeekyBugle on March 11, 2022, 10:28:04 PM
Quote from: Shawn Driscoll on March 11, 2022, 05:55:57 PM
So in their new RPG, called Shield Maidens, the rules say that Shield Maidens aren't necessarily born female.

Wanna bet they aren't necessarily nordic either?

https://stargate.fandom.com/wiki/Asgard
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GeekyBugle

#10
March 11, 2022, 11:07:33 PM
Quote from: Ratman_tf on March 11, 2022, 10:55:10 PM
Quote from: GeekyBugle on March 11, 2022, 10:28:04 PM
Quote from: Shawn Driscoll on March 11, 2022, 05:55:57 PM
So in their new RPG, called Shield Maidens, the rules say that Shield Maidens aren't necessarily born female.

Wanna bet they aren't necessarily nordic either?

https://stargate.fandom.com/wiki/Asgard

LOL


maiden
noun

1.  an unmarried girl or young woman

Example: "two knights fought to win the hand of a fair maiden"

Quote from: Rhedyn

Here is why this forum tends to be so stupid. Many people here think Joe Biden is "The Left", when he is actually Far Right and every US republican is just an idiot.

"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act."

― George Orwell

jeff37923

#11
March 11, 2022, 11:15:16 PM Last Edit: March 11, 2022, 11:17:44 PM by jeff37923
Before everyone gets their panties in a bunch, the Kickstarter for this begins an April 1st.

It also looks like it just pays lip service to Norse Mythology.

Quote from: Shield Maidens Description

The Shield Maidens Kickstarter will launch at 2pm GMT on Friday April 1st!

'Hear well this prophecy, child of Heimdall, for it speaks of your sisters. As the age of the world grows weary, the gods will wage great wars and the glory of humankind will be as to nothing. In those days will stride forth Shield Maidens who carry great power, and theirs will be the hands that bring forward an end to all that has gone before. Remember this, child of Heimdall — though in the days of unending winter, even dragons may forget.'

A brand new science-fiction roleplaying game, Shield Maidens is written by Alison Cybe to meld a cyberpunk world with Viking mythology. You will become one of the Shield Maidens, fighting the endless battle against Ragnarök and the end of the cosmos, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with your sisters, to face the gods themselves. By merging technology and myth into a divinely-fuelled hardlight Guardian Shield, you will be the last hope of humanity. It is up to you and your sisters to decide the fate of the cosmos, and to turn the wheel of time yet again.

Shield Maidens is a 2D6 system, with the D8 Shield Dice used when you call upon the unwieldy power you hold as a daughter of Freya. There is no class system in Shield Maidens, and you are not limited by what skills you choose but rather who you truly are – the power of your Guardian Shield scales against your highest qualities, be they Observation, Understanding, Might, Speed, Resilience or Expression.

Shield Maidens blends ancient Norse mythology and cyberpunk technology; plasma rifles with wolfen iconography are a common sight among the Fenrir Drengr; star spanning empires search for Ymir's blood, a substance used to fuel the engines of ships, Guardian Shields and the artificial sun of Midgard; Dwarves mould and contort their realm from above, their physical bodies no longer of use; and the Jötunn battle endlessly against the forces of The Pure.

The old gods are present but uncaring, and have allowed their children to rampage throughout the cosmos whilst the Allfather slumbers. Freya, patron of the Shield Maidens, waits in Vanaheimr, the war between the gods of at a standstill. It will not be long before the skies alight once more with their wrath, though none now live that remember the cause...

Shield Maidens represents the freedom to choose to be who you are. You are tasked with breaking the chains that bind you, both metaphorically and physically. Freya has entrusted not only the fate of Midgard, but that of Yggdrasil itself to you and your fellow Shield Maidens; you must remove the icy grip of the Fenrir Empire and usher in the spring. You will stand against tyranny, oppression, and empires that stretch into the stars... perhaps even Odin himself...



The Shield Maidens Kickstarter will launch at 2pm GMT on Friday April 1st!

The art on the page is all female, except for a motorcycle (which I guess could identify as female).

Where does it say that the rules allow for Shield Maidens not born female?

https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/shield-maidens

EDIT: Really, compared to Thirsty Sword Lesbians, this is a some pretty weaksauce pandering to the SJW community.
"Meh."

MongooseMatt

#12
March 12, 2022, 03:01:38 AM
Quote from: Shawn Driscoll on March 11, 2022, 09:27:40 PMbecause of the subsidized government money these days for most media outlets.

Okay, Rumour Control.

Aside from a really small amount from our local council (not central government) during the lockdowns and related purely to the pandemic, Mongoose has not received any government subsidies of this nature.

On the other hand, if anyone has any questions about Shield Maidens (or any of our other games, for that matter), well, that is what I am here for!

S'mon

#13
March 12, 2022, 04:27:04 AM
RPG companies getting government subsidies seems to be a purely Scandinavian thing afaict.

Also, have to give some respect to MongooseMatt for engaging with our friendly Hive of Scum & Villainy.  ;D
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jeff37923

#14
March 12, 2022, 07:11:26 AM
Quote from: MongooseMatt on March 12, 2022, 03:01:38 AM
Quote from: Shawn Driscoll on March 11, 2022, 09:27:40 PMbecause of the subsidized government money these days for most media outlets.

Okay, Rumour Control.

Aside from a really small amount from our local council (not central government) during the lockdowns and related purely to the pandemic, Mongoose has not received any government subsidies of this nature.

On the other hand, if anyone has any questions about Shield Maidens (or any of our other games, for that matter), well, that is what I am here for!

Shield Maidens is a legitimate game product and not an April Fool's joke, correct?

What gaming demographic is this game product created for?
"Meh."
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