[spoiler][img]http://i.imgur.com/AlYFwZi.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/DZ712hf.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/rnyoFge.jpg[/img][/spoiler] there's more than enough examples of canonized straight relationships in mario, i don't see why lgbt relationships would be so weird or different i'm p. sure there's even a trans character that flirts with mario in paper mario 2

That would be Vivian, but Nintendo of America dropped that trait in the localization. [quote="Pedigree"]I don't mind subtlety but stating that being homosexual only matters to the story in a dating sim goes a bit too far. There's struggles that go with being LGBT that can be explored if done right and for the record LGBT tends to be a bigger deal than who you happen to be dating, it's a huge part of who you are. Sure, it's not the only part, but it's an important part. To do it right is a huge challenge, you gotta find a balance between making a character that would otherwise be straight with a label slapped on for the sake of it and making a character that is nothing but stereotypes. For some reason I find it more likely in a fangame on MFGG that two male goombas making out get stomped by Mario than finding a genuine scene that does LGBT characters justice but feel free to prove me wrong.[/quote] Besides hiding your preferences from your parents and peers and overall looking for acceptance, how would you create an LGBT character that goes beyond the stereotypes? I'm very interested to hear your thoughts, so that I can reflect upon them.

I'm not a writer. Examples exist already but I don't have any on hand.

the reason i said dating sim is because sexuality really isnt that important in something like a platformer and something that doesn't need to be touched on at all mario platformers have such a simple story so there's not that much leeway for developed characters and exploring sexuality

[quote="Technoflops"]the reason i said dating sim is because sexuality really isnt that important in something like a platformer and something that doesn't need to be touched on at all mario platformers have such a simple story so there's not that much leeway for developed characters and exploring sexuality[/quote] Peach kisses Mario yet no one cries "forced heterosexuality!" It doesnt have to be anything big, literally "character has crush on character w/ same gender" is enough.

isnt that forcing sexuality too

[quote="MoneyMan"][quote="Technoflops"]the reason i said dating sim is because sexuality really isnt that important in something like a platformer and something that doesn't need to be touched on at all mario platformers have such a simple story so there's not that much leeway for developed characters and exploring sexuality[/quote] Peach kisses Mario yet no one cries "forced heterosexuality!" It doesnt have to be anything big, literally "character has crush on character w/ same gender" is enough.[/quote] EXACTLY! You can also be even subtler than that if you're good.

I think there's a pretty good example in Arkham Knight where you can overhear the occupying militia talking about how difficult it is lying to their significant others about what they do. The only way you find out one of them is gay is by listening to the pronoun they use. But that's all that needs to be done, they don't have any stereotypical traits, he just says, "It's hard lying to my other, he thinks I'm on some business trip." It's just one of several random conversations you can overhear, if you ever do overhear it. But it's kinda cool.

I'mma just toss this in General Chat since this is more of a discussion than a suggestion now. Final answer to the topic title: we won't ever decline any submissions or throw out any dev showcase posts just for featuring LGBT characters. [quote="Zero Kirby"]I think there's a pretty good example in Arkham Knight where you can overhear the occupying militia talking about how difficult it is lying to their significant others about what they do. The only way you find out one of them is gay is by listening to the pronoun they use. But that's all that needs to be done, they don't have any stereotypical traits, he just says, "It's hard lying to my other, he thinks I'm on some business trip."[/quote]Wow, that is pretty sweet.

[img]http://bin.smwcentral.net/u/124/NSFWlgbt.png[/img] Something like this has been done for comic relief.

It also has been done casually. [img]http://i.imgur.com/ZX0xqcr.png[/img] (From Super Mario Run BTW)