Listen, I like a little cleavage as much as the next guy, but what is going on with the characters in this AP? Shalelu's got that little figleaf of a quiver strap, Nualia's armor leaves nearly all of her internal organs exposed, Lyrie is basically just t&~% out, and don't even get me started about Shayliss. But the thing that really blows my mind is Erylium, whose barely-restrained bosom is causing her posture issues even in the artist's imagination, apparently. Why does a quasit need cleavage? Why does a quasit need breasts?! They aren't mammals. They don't reproduce at all, in fact!
Look, I understand fantasy tropes means exposed flesh, I get that, but this is just downright embarrassing. I'm running a group that is 2/5 female, and it's getting to the point where they're rolling their eyes before I even flip the iPad to show them the portrait. What the hell is going on here?
I want to clarify that I don't mind adult themes. The nudity in Tsuto's journal makes sense and does not bother me. The descriptions of the harem in Thistletop, sure. Even with Shayliss her portrait at least ties somewhat to her story arc, though I can't scroll past it without facepalming.
But seriously, what was with the thought process behind this?
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I had an all-male group responding in much the same way, especially with the quasit. None of them had seen pictures of quasits before, while I'm a 30-year veteran to gaming. Not once had this critter gotten this sort of look.
Don't forget some of the iconic characters, especially Seoni.
I do wonder if the art director was trying to emphasize the 'seven sins' aspect, but lost track after one.
Show a little sensitivity, man! Don't you realize Erylium was a victim of the fleshwarping experiments that went on in that very dungeon? Can't you see it's the pain making her lash out?
While I'm responding, Nualia has to display her scarred midriff to use her Lamashtu's Mark feat. Not sure if that means anything, since the feat was designed for her.
While I'm responding, Nualia has to display her scarred midriff to use her Lamashtu's Mark feat. Not sure if that means anything, since the feat was designed for her.
Then maybe her armor should have been designed for her too. "This armor counts as a Breastplate +1 but suffers a -2 modifier because when we say 'breastplate' we're being unusually literal."
Who says quasits don't have gender? Maybe the differences are usually subtle but for her its more pronounced and she's self conscious about it and your insensitivity and creature typist presumptions aren't helping. ;)
Erylium: Thanks a lot for pointing that out! I'm trying to save up for a boob reduction. These things kill my back!
Bruzathmus has nipple rings! Hawt!