“But with less toxic content”: Hogwarts Legacy fan has unique idea to rebuild game amid Rowling controversy

Hogwarts Legacy might be facing a threat from a competitor already, even before the game has been released. Well, that's at least what one member of the community has conjured according to their plans. The latest wish follows a sequence of protests from several parts of the community. It's mostly to do with author J.K. Rowling's association with the Harry Potter franchise. Although the game won't feature the famous wizard, many fans still see a potential problem.Lea Rosema@lea_rosemaIdea for a fundraising campaign: build a game as epic as Hogwarts Legacy but with less toxic content, especially without Rowling Merch content, and donate profits to trans-friendly organizations. We could need a trans lobby for that 🥺4Idea for a fundraising campaign: build a game as epic as Hogwarts Legacy but with less toxic content, especially without Rowling Merch content, and donate profits to trans-friendly organizations. We could need a trans lobby for that 🥺💜&quot;Idea for a fundraising campaign: build a game as epic as Hogwarts Legacy but with less toxic content, especially without Rowling Merch content, and donate profits to trans-friendly organizations. We could need a trans lobby for that.&quot;Avalanche Studios are developing Hogwarts Legacy under the banner of Portkey Games. It's set to be the largest Harry Potter-themed video game ever made and has enticed many with its teasers and trailers so far. While one part of the community is excited about the game, another has been vehemently against it. This is primarily with J.K. Rowling's comments about the transgender community, which haven't gone down well.The community wants a better alternative to Hogwarts Legacy, one which won't be associated with J.K. RowlingEarlier on April 23, a Twitter user named Lea Rosema pitched a unique idea. They suggested that there needs to be a fundraiser campaign to build a video game that will possibly be as 'epic' as Hogwarts Legacy.However, the game will differ from Hogwarts Legacy with no association linked to J.K. Rowling and will have lesser toxic connections. The profits from the game will also go towards supporting trans-friendly organizations.While her tweet wasn't a hub for discussion, this is just one of the many tweets that have recently gained pace.The essence of the game is magic, but earlier in the year, one Twitch streamer commented that people should play Skyrim instead as a means of protest.saira ✵@sairaspooksimmensely judging creators that are willingly promoting hogwarts legacy. wanna be a wizard? go play skyrim2643208immensely judging creators that are willingly promoting hogwarts legacy. wanna be a wizard? go play skyrimEven other members of the community have previously suggested that there are plenty of alternatives if gamers are looking for magic in video games.Huggable Hipster🧋@HuggableHipster@sairaspooks There are so many alternatives where you can use magic and be in a wonderful, beautiful world. another example? The witcher games. we dont need to give JK Rowling any more money or clout than she already possesses.231@sairaspooks There are so many alternatives where you can use magic and be in a wonderful, beautiful world. another example? The witcher games. we dont need to give JK Rowling any more money or clout than she already possesses.Ultimately, it all boils down to J.K. Rowling and her association, which has caused many people to dislike the upcoming game.2B’s Whistling Butthole@2BsWhistlingBu1@ItsDrDreidel @ashleyversus Liking Harry Potter does not make you transphobic. Me and my Trans husband both like Harry Potter.However, buying HP stuff financially and emotionally supports JK and her transphobic statements. That’s part of why it sucks for a lot of people.27@ItsDrDreidel @ashleyversus Liking Harry Potter does not make you transphobic. Me and my Trans husband both like Harry Potter.However, buying HP stuff financially and emotionally supports JK and her transphobic statements. That’s part of why it sucks for a lot of people.For many, J.K. Rowling's comments have broken their hearts and beliefs. Without those comments, it's quite likely that people pitching ideas to a competitor for Hogwarts Legacy won't happen.Shahmir Sanni@shahmiruk@jk_rowling As a gay man that found safety in Hogwarts throughout my childhood - knowing that Trans people wouldn’t be able to have that safety breaks my heart.273031407@jk_rowling As a gay man that found safety in Hogwarts throughout my childhood - knowing that Trans people wouldn’t be able to have that safety breaks my heart.For some, the game is playable but not at full price or on day one.Lucas Jeffery@SomeGuyLucas@UltraLewis @apm_andre I think for most people it's making a conscious decision not to give money to someone with odious views. I'll likely get around to playing Hogwarts: Legacy eventually, but not at launch, and likely not at retail price. Buying the game second hand or on sale is an alternative.1@UltraLewis @apm_andre I think for most people it's making a conscious decision not to give money to someone with odious views. I'll likely get around to playing Hogwarts: Legacy eventually, but not at launch, and likely not at retail price. Buying the game second hand or on sale is an alternative.Some community members are vehemently against using the game by any means to raise funds for any reason. They believe that doing so will empower Rowling, who is connected to the universe in one way or another.harley 🌸@breadwitcheryyes, streaming hogwarts legacy will empower jk rowling. yes, even if you fundraise while doing it. you're platforming the intellectual property of harry potter, which is where jkr gets her cultural capital. if you denounce jkr, please be consistent and don't promote her stuff.62071894yes, streaming hogwarts legacy will empower jk rowling. yes, even if you fundraise while doing it. you're platforming the intellectual property of harry potter, which is where jkr gets her cultural capital. if you denounce jkr, please be consistent and don't promote her stuff.For some, the issue is more binary as they choose to love Harry Potter and the associated things without supporting and liking J.K. Rowling.GrizzlyBeardHero@MuradMGamingI don’t know who needs to hear this but It’s ok to not be a fan of JK Rowling and still be excited for Hogwarts Legacy or anything Harry Potter related1075117I don’t know who needs to hear this but It’s ok to not be a fan of JK Rowling and still be excited for Hogwarts Legacy or anything Harry Potter relatedFor the rest, they aren't convinced that developers could potentially lose if enough people don't buy Hogwarts Legacy.ᅟ@Clowfoeidk why people are saying to buy hogwarts legacy to &quot;support the devs&quot;, game devs are paid for their work and don't usually get money from the actual sales of the game, especially with big corporations. All you're doing is putting more and more money in JK Rowling's pockets.51853idk why people are saying to buy hogwarts legacy to &quot;support the devs&quot;, game devs are paid for their work and don't usually get money from the actual sales of the game, especially with big corporations. All you're doing is putting more and more money in JK Rowling's pockets.Convincing or not, J.K. Rowling's connection with the Harry Potter world has polarized the community. Whether the world will get a different game is a matter of speculation. Making video games is costly, and Warner Bros. owns the IP. However, if the reality of the future indeed throws out another game, it will be interesting to see its reception.Note: The article reflects the writer's own views.

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