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Fates has a lot going against it, but the music is not one of those things.

I'm actually talking more about the methods and individuals that she used as tools to achieve her objective, rather than the end goal itself.

I apologize if I sounded judgmental or insensitive. That was not my intent. Of course I sympathize with individuals who have experienced horrible abuse and trauma. They deserve justice for what they've been put through. But there is a right way and a wrong way to go about seeking justice, and the way Edelgard went about seeking justice came at the expense of innocent lives. That is never acceptable.

Banned because that actually sounds a lot like Anna's scheme for "royal branding" in the Awakening Summer Scramble DLC.

Yes, that is exactly what I'm saying. There is no justification for people who take morally reprehensible actions regardless of what they have experienced in their own lives. Look at all the people in real life who have used their pain and their traumas to improve themselves. They chose the path that brought the most good to themselves and those around them, instead of harming others as an outlet for their suffering. The words of C.S. Lewis are surprisingly relevant here: "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive." In seeking to stop the Church of Seiros and ascend to power to create freedom for all of Fodlan, she morphed into the very symbol of authoritarianism and oppression she set out to destroy.

Banned because I want more options than either going to the beach or dying. I hate the beach.

Banned because I'm proud of barely being creative enough to do that.

Since I like to talk about philosophy and morality quite a bit, I'd have to say Corrin.

Banned for being a paladin.

Banned because I ninja out of sheer luck.

Banned because I have a bad feeling whether or not there is something suspicious going on.

Banned because there's nothing suspicious going on.

I’ve only played a handful of games in the series, but here’s mine. Shadow Dragon: Marth, Shiida Gaiden/SOV: Lukas, Clair/Mae Path of Radiance: Ranulf, Lethe/Titania Awakening Gen 1: Gregor/Gaius, Maribelle Awakening Gen 2: Inigo, Severa Fates Gen 1: Laslow, Felicia Fates Gen 2: Shigure, Soleil (minus the creepy harassment part of her character) Three Houses: Dimitri, Marianne

For me, I can’t empathize with either Rhea or Edelgard because I believe, as an old teacher of mine used to say: “It is never right to do wrong to do right.” Rhea hoping that Byleth would merge with Sothis to bring her mother back was incredibly selfish, and Rhea’s totalitarian mindset over the Church of Seiros was very similar to the Roman Catholic Church of the Middle Ages in its eradication of any heretics or opponents. It’s the same with Edelgard, who, in her quest for power, chose to disregard innocent human lives as secondary to her quest to be the Emperor. Both of these individuals had good intentions at best, but their amoral execution of these objectives destroyed any credibility they might have had, in my opinion. There’s no justice in either of their actions, only the blatant expression of their selfish motivations. Admittedly, I’m more of a black-and-white kind of person when it comes to morality, so this probably influenced my perspective the most.

Banned because coffee is the nectar of the gods. *sip* *sip*

Banned because your signature is telling me that I should be dancing.

Banned for confirming the ban that he confirmed.

Banned because Falchion is a glorified royal fruit knife.

Banned because you’re definitely not watching me sleep.

Banned for saying that I should be banned for liking tsunderes.

Banned because Cordelia doesn't (if you're talking about the characters' respective crushes).

Banned because Roger is a philanderer and tried to steal Marth's girl.

Banned for me not knowing who or what that is.