The Duality of Nikke

It's 2:00 AM, and I'm exhausted.

I'm about 3/4's of the way through a script that reads like a combination of the Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir, and Das Kapital. This was not originally my intention. This was supposed to be the haha funny butt joke video. I wanted this to be a softer, gentler video. I think it still can be, but there is no discussing the gacha game Goddess of Victory: Nikke without bringing up heavy topics like objectification.

I haven't really hidden my feelings about hierarchical systems, and how they hurt the underprivileged in society. Nikke, I think, is an excellent springboard to explore these themes even further, but from the lens of intersectional feminism: a field that I am, admittedly, not extremely well-versed in, but still find important. You can thank Pearly for that.

I actually talk quite fondly about Nikke, though it's not all positive either.

I'm unsure how the sponsor is going to feel about this video, to be honest with you. And that's alright: I've never really cared all that much about what sponsors think. I really appreciate them, of course, and the lion's share of the charitable contributions wouldn't be possible without them. But those of you who were around for last year's State of the Moonion know that in the longer term, I'd love to go Patreon only and leave the sponsors behind.

I'm also unsure how the algorithm is going to feel about this one: it's not quite as glib and funny as the prior video. Quite the opposite is true: this is a pretty serious video. I do add a few choice jokes here and there, and the script is quite captivating... but it's also heavy. It's a heavy topic to cover. And it's one that matters to me a lot.

In truth, the feelings that I care most about here are your feelings, dear patrons. I'm curious what your thoughts are: do you prefer the lighter funnier videos? Would you prefer I stay away from heavier topics? Is it OK if I go just a toe deeper into the murky pool of politics? I hate to call it that -- I wouldn't, myself. But, it is best to be honest about it: this video is, potentially, a step in that direction.

I'd love to get your thoughts and opinions. If you aren't comfortable sharing them in public, just send me a private message on the community tab: I always love hearing from you all!

Should we start a Discord for patrons, too? Or one for the wider community? I can't promise I'd be on all the time: as some of you know from messaging me, I am a very slow responder. It's not you, I'm just endlessly overwhelmed.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts and feelings on everything! And please forgive me my 2 AM ramble: I'll come up with better Patreon content than glorified blogposts for you someday!

- Moony