Pride Month: when inclusion and toxicity coexist in a video game

Pride Month is the month in which we all try to give focus to the LGBTTTQIA community, not only to recognize their struggle but also to revisit the injustices and violence they have suffered, to generate a little empathy or at least exposition of the circumstances . The video game industry does not lose sight of the month either and there is a video game that is recognized for being toxic but also for its support of the community.

League of Legends is the most popular free MMORPG. In fact, the annual Worlds is one of the biggest events in eSports. Howeverthe video game has always had a bad reputation regarding the negativity and aggressiveness of its players They tend to fall into really terrible things, creating a bad atmosphere and a heavy experience.

Flamers are common in League of LegendsWhether you play well or badly, teammates’ behavior is usually hostile and tempers quickly heat up. This is a bit contradictory considering the type of collaborative and strategy video game it is, Communication is essential to ensure victory.

However, it is even more interesting that, although Riot Games’ flagship game has a complex problem in its community, emphasizing tolerance and respect among players. It is also a company that cares about regulating harmful behavior, although it has not had great success in doing so. Well, at least he cares.

But, Riot Games has always been concerned about inclusion and peace in its delivery, so it has had characters that take a starring role in Pride Month, by representing the LGBTTTQIA community in a dignified manner in the video game.

Although there are completely declared characters, there are others of whom we only have suspicions and there are some more that are shipped. The image of androgynous characters is also not lacking and it is worth noting that each of the champions that enter the Rift of the Summoned come from lore that has a special narrative quality.

I want to say that the characters of League of Legends who shine a light on Pride Month have exceptional skills and also have a story behind them that is just as important. In other words, the champions’ staging is beautiful in every way.

In fact, Arcane, the successful animated series that is based on the lore of League of Legends, focuses on one of the most popular couples that has been there practically since the beginning of the video game: Caitlyn and Vi, and they are strong and admirable representatives of the LGBTTTQIA community in Pride Month.

Without further ado, I present to you some of the characters of League of Legends who fly their flag during Pride Month.

Vi and Caitlyn

Vi is from Zaun and will have a romance in which classes – very romantic – could separate her a little from Caitlyn, a Piltover soldier with whom she falls in love. While Vi was raised underground, Caitlyn lived above ground and gained a different perspective on honor and life.

However, although Vi did not have any type of privilege, she did forge an idea of ​​freedom and justice that she shares with Caitlyn. Both girls have a high sense of responsibility and fight, in addition to justice, and the fact that they met at strange times only brought them closer.

Caitlyn and Vi are more than comrades in arms and are both very loved by the community of League of Legends.

Diana and Leona

Diana of the moon and Lioness of the sun are destined to remain separated, they belong to different tribes that in fact contrast quite a bit, but this does not mean that they do not love each other very much. Girls who seem completely opposite and yet complementary allow us to see what love truly means.

Riot Games is very committed to creating a very complete video game and does not neglect any detail, from the aesthetics of its characters to its stories that join a complex and increasingly larger world.

The story of Diana and Leona is in epistolary format and if you wish you can review it here. Although, remember that it doesn’t have the best ending.

Varus

Varus is an entity that brought together a couple of people who loved each other, after a Siegfried-style crush that sealed one’s fate. Yes, I mean that the “Achilles heel” seems like the “heart of Siegfried”, and it joins the character as a whole, which is born from a pair of men who loved each other at a critical moment in which they must face death. Varus gives us a champion full of purple light that encapsulates beautiful love.

Twisted Fate and Graves

Twisted Fate and Graves are two characters that contrast quite a bit, as are Vi and Caitlyn. Also They are among the most respected champions because their skills are impressive and they are also a safe place after each entry of new characters.

At the end of the day, the old champions are always a safe place and they still have some of that.

Check out some of their fights and inevitable separation here.

K’Sante

K’Sante must overcome a breakup and this proposes different levels of thought and adventure. Going beyond the action and the unknown will make us delve into the depths of our champion’s heart.

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Pride Month: those that are not canon, but the most intense ships

Of course, we know that official stories are one thing and shippies – both imaginary and with real winks – from the characters are another.

Some of the most popular are:

• Sett and Aphelios
• Ezreal and Taric
• Tresh and Lucian
• Nidalee and Neeko

Sett and Aphelios are predicted to have a special affinity, on the other hand, I’m not so sure that Lucian could fall in love with the murderer of his wife Senna, anyway, the Riot community also makes its own interpretations and rereadings of the champions according to different issues.

The dignified visibility of the LGBTTTQIA community in Pride Month is something that Riot always prioritizes, but which, in addition, tries to maintain throughout the year. Applause for League of Legendsone of the most toxic but also inclusive video games!

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