Killling Children in Videogames.

[abdigangsta]

Do you think it's alright that in games such as Fallout 3, one can play as just a baby and be killed by their own parents? I am surprised this game didn't get in the papers for being so extremely politically correct.

I mean, look at the description left behind, really quite disturbing stuff. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3r2eocPnj4

 

[STDiva]

Its not disturbing, its a video game. Chill pill, eat some.

 

[squallumz]

ill stick to snes.

the real question is: should we be upset about all the goomba murders by the hand of the mario bros?

 

[L3ggy]

DIE YOU SPAWN OF HELL!!!!


It's obviously either really buggy or the codes have been edited.

 

[darkwarrior3007]

It's just a video game.

 

[abdigangsta]

Who are you calling a spawn from hell?

Don't you think that video games that encouraging violence against children might lead to people coping what they see in the games. Children are rather easily influenced you know.

 

[Death-Proof-69]

that's not in the script of the game, in fact in the game as written and unaltered children are not able to be killed...you can attack them but they will not die so really, figure out what you're talking about before speaking out against something

 

[Red Spyder]

Yeah, I got Fallout 3 and no matter how hard you try, you just can't kill them little buggers. I think even the Megaton kids, if you choose to blow it up I think you can find them some other place. Plus that video up there of the father getting hostile might be some change in the code of the game so as to create a scandal that otherwise wouldn't exist to begin with.l

 

[abdigangsta]

If it's in the game it was probably some unlockable cheat like the hot-coffee mod from GTA:SA. That game had tons of copies recalled. this should too. For Christ sake, they're shooting a baby in this game!

 

[~~whimsy~~]

I think this is actually in the game section. However in Fallout 2 you can kill children but a repercussion comes from it: Child Killer perk.

NPCs in the game hate you and try to kill you even after that.

I feel in games like GTA and Saints Row and all them open world games will eventually do that. It will most likely start with something considered socially relevant (perhaps a HS shooting? To get back at some teenagers who is super rich and he will want to end up in the fraternity in college next year because his father is some politician who is stringing along the character of said game and the father is only way you advance in the game) in an intelligent form [look at MW2 with the airport scene while it is considered taboo at that time] and then descent into a downward spiral of we can start to do that and push the envelope more and more. Next thing you know in Saints Row 6 you can shoot up mothers carrying babies, pushing strollers, or even, if daring, waltz right into a school and do whatever you feel is necessary to maim however you wish to...

Who knows? Once you allow one thing where is the limit?

Just give it five more years before anything goes in video games because of the constant stretching of the first amendment here in North America. Just take a look at what is allowed in other countries because of laws concerning morality. Good luck finding Manhunt in New Zealand or the thumbless zombie hand on Left 4 Dead in Japan, for example.

 

[xxxkidpunkxxx]

It's just a video game.

i agree with u :nanner:

 

[PirateKing]

Kids die. You wanna deny that shit and pretend it doesn't happen? If anything you're hampering awareness to the fact that kids are dying and therefore must not want people to know kids are dying because you want kids to continue dying. Shame On you sir, I'm disgusted by your agenda.

 

[johnman]

It's a game get over it.

Skyrim, being a Bethesda Software game is just like Fallout 3 as you have children that are within the game world who are part of storyline or side quests.

I played Fallout 3 thoroughly. You don't have to beat up any children or kill any children. If you want to play as a fucking retard and attack children then yes, you have that ability. You should have as many liberties or freedoms in a world like these to play as you want. I suggest if you are a player that wants to beat on children then you should go out in the game world and also attack ---- I dunno ---- say a Giant near Whiterun.

FYI Fallout 3 had more problems with pussies that were disturbed by other content. It was banned in Australia I believe because of the use of drugs and needles. I can't recall the story entirely but I believe Bethesda Software change the Austarlian version so it would not include or show needles and up thier rating of the game to Mature to get it back on the shelf to sell.

 

[johnman]

FYI --- that video is either a MOD or a BS edit for some wierdo. That doesn't happen in Fallout3; I can can assure you as I just finished the game a few weeks back and even made a second character.

The GARY GARY GARY you keep hearing is actually a totally other mission that happens way off in the storyline of the game. It looks like the author of the video spliced or added sounds from that peticular storyline ontop of the beginning of the game when you're born and meet your dad in the Vault. I can't explain it fully, I can just assure you the video is BS.

There is a trait you can get in the game that ACTUALLY helps you interact with children, it's called "Child at Heart." There are several quests where you have to interact, have conversations and get quests from children; so being more likable to them would open better dialogue and make your quests possibly easier. You can attack and hurt or children but as I recall you cannot kill children. I might be wrong but I think Betheseda did it so not only would it not screw your game up by killing a quest character.

I admit, I got mad at the game once, saved it and attacked some snotty kids in Fallout 3 to see what would happen. They don't die, even with rockets, they just run away and cry. No big deal, I just reloaded my game from the save point and moved on.

 

[Facetious]

It's just a video game.

It's the wrong message in a civilized world. Really, just think about all of those chemically imbalanced gamer kiddos throughout the state of Ohio for instance, you know, the ones we frequently read about in the daily who shoot up their junior high school class? well, this type of video game could become the catalyst for all the more treachery at your local middleschool. Seriously, all we need is another youngster going around and maiming, murdering and pillaging his baby step sister or classmates.

The big trouble today is that there aren't any fathers in the home to give guidance to their boys, nobody to make the distinction between right and wrong...the boys then in many instances unfortunately end up like little demons... easily influenced-impressionable future big house occupiers.

:1orglaugh


I can't say I've ever had an affinity for video games... I was always outside getting exercise, raisin' hell... chasin' chicks & such... and I'm a better man for it! :glugglug:

 

[Petra]

I run table top role-playing games. My players know if a child NPC shows up to just kill it. Don't ask questions, don't think about morality, just kill the son of a bitch.

This probably is a reflection of the fact that I'd fail as a mom.

 

[PlasmaTwa2]

Anyone who has played Fallout 3 has prayed for the ability to kill the mayor of Little Lamplight or whatever the fuck he is.

And thankfully, you can:

 

[Rattrap]

I run table top role-playing games. My players know if a child NPC shows up to just kill it. Don't ask questions, don't think about morality, just kill the son of a bitch.

Ha. Do you really? What system?

 

[abdigangsta]

What's with the blue face that the player has in my OP?

 

[Hondarobot]

That sure was shocking. (yawn)

Honestly though, Fallout 2 did originally include killable kids (which was removed from later releases). It was useful in deterring pickpocketing in some cases, but generally not helpful to your characters reputation.
There was also a hilarious situation where, while tasked with dealing with a difficult individual (which generally results in having to kill him), you could get the option of finding his son, who is "playing guns" with his friends. You can then give the kid a loaded pistol and suggest he go "scare his dad" with it. LOL.

Mission complete.

BTW: Fallout 3/ Fallout New Vegas = Sucks
Fallout 1/ 2/ Tactics = Three of the best games ever made.