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knickerweaselscast:

Knickerweasels is a weekly fancast by hosts flutiebear and myjusticecake on all things Dragon Age and fandom. We’ve taken our ongoing conversation to the internet in the hope that some of you will find it interesting, amusing, or perhaps even want to join in.

Episode #2: “Problematic”

Dragon Age is often lauded for its egalitarian take on queer relationships and gender roles. When it comes to sexuality, gender and race, what does Bioware get right? Where is there still room for improvement?

Also: How can fandom act as a safe space? When it comes to fantasy worlds, why aren’t there ever any brown people? And just who exactly are Big White Titties expected to please?

(Note: Very minor spoilers for Mark of the Assassin in this episode)

Relevant Links:

•  The Mary Sue: The “Hey Sweetheart” Scenario: Deconstructing How RPGs Talk To Women
• Hepler Interview (the original interview seems to be taken down; the relevant quote was reposted on BSN)
• Stephen Woo/David Gaider PoC discussion on BSN
• The Arkh Project
• The Mark of the Assassin Serendipity scene most people saw  (as compared to the “Honey Badger” scene)
• Dumb Things White PPL Say: Essay on the problem of color in “Tangled”
• Flutiebear’s 30 Day Challenge Essay on Aveline & Isabela’s Friendship

Comments and questions and, okay, it’s inevitable, hatemail can be sent to knickerweaselspodcast (at) gmail [dot] com.

Previous Episode:  Six Ways’ Til Sunday

On the subject of the depictions of trans* characters in the DA universe, Serendipity, conversation tree screw up aside, is a definite step up from the ones in Origins who were labeled as “ ‘female’ companion.” Serendipity is just Serendipity.