I just don't see what sexual orientation has to do with realms, tournaments, and fatalities?

And I'm Gay. It's just silly to me.

I understand it doesn't have to be a big deal...but that seems pointless. I mean what does it really matter who sleeps with who? That's hardly the focus of the story. You just said your self it doesn't have to be a big issue...so why make it one anyway?

If I would ship Cassie with anyone it'd be Frost. There is only one Cage ship worth exploring...

It's just kinda cool to have diversity. I think it's awesome we got Jacqui in this game, now we have another black fighter to play as. Tekken just got a middle eastern guy who as an awesome design. I don't think its too much to ask for a fighter who is a bit different from the others. It cool from a design/backstory point of view. It doesn't have to actually factor into the game's fighting mechanics/ story mode at all. It's more like "Hey, that character is *blank* just like me! Cool."

The long fabled Sexuality shall finally be the key to uniting all realms in peace.

Meh, I don't think it would change much. I don't really think it matters either. I can understand that there are straight people and not homosexuals, so it feels different, but really, I doubt NRS is excluding homosexuals for any real reason.

And I don't think you'd really need Mortal Kombat to do that anyway. My favorite character's female counterparts probably lay eggs. He's a humanoid lizard that spits acid and can go invisible, who also conjures force/acid balls that I still don't quite understand. I don't really care about his love life.

And really, I don't care about any of their relationships. The only one I can really think of is Johnny Cage and Sonya, and even that wasn't shown that much on screen.

Sure Lui Kang and Kitana might have had a thing, but that was really only there to highlight that important things to characters might be lost, to solidify that we are supposed to care (like Kitana wasn't going to come back anyway) If we found out Rain was gay, that'd just be a kind-of tiny highlight. Wouldn't really do much. I mean it's not like they're going to show someone kissing or something.

Also, just a weird thing to think about: If D'vorah can let larve spawn from her stomach, why does she need mammary glands? They're clearly there. is it to dignify she's a female? Well wait...what constitutes a female? I doubt she has a vagina either, and also do they have a queen? Like, are all of D'vorah's species females unless they need to be otherwise? Like the Asari? But wait, what if Ferraafjaoitjatesit-GAAAH!

"Ssstupid mammal, with your ... sssoft ssskin and sssilky hair."

But is he the top? Oop I went there...

I'm all for diversity too. But with the examples you gave those are obvious physical differences. I just don't see why having a character mention they're sexuality(rather it gay, bi, or even straight) has to do with anything? I mean there's 60+ MK characters realistically quite a few might indeed be LGBTQ(If they were real of course lol) but I still don't see the point in addressing it unless it somehow IS significant to their story. But the whole "Just have him say he's gay and move on" method is really needless and might as well just be left alone/

I have the same problem as Reptile where my hat falls off and I look like a monster.

"Do you sstill have that tattoo on your bare chessst? Not that I would care filthy human!"

Ermac technically is bisexual as he has a lot of souls inside of him. That he probably won't ever use his sexuality doesn't mean he isn't made of people of both genders. So there you have your gay (bisexual) character that doesn't make his sexuality a focus. Just what was asked in the OP so take it and run.

Oh no, I see what you mean. For me, I think it's cool to see someone who isn't necessarily straight/white in the media, since it can allow someone who is younger to look up and relate to. Am I saying that a younger black kid can't see a white actor/actress as a role model? Definitely not. And maybe MK isn't the type of thing that necessarily NEEDS to address diversity in? I think it's more important for the media to have figures that younger kids can look up to and relate to. And obviously Mortal Kombat isn't something younger kids are gonna look to for representation, lol.

It's just a "Why not?" kind of instance. The Walking Dead just had a gay couple. Are little gay kids gonna watch it and feel represented? Probably not, most kids aren't watching it in the first place. It's pretty much adults/teens. So why add gay couple? Well, why not? Is it necessary to add them? Not really, but it is a really cool addition.

Lol, I don't know if what I wrote made sense. Does MK need a gay char to further the story? Absolutely not. But I know MK surprisingly has a lot of gay fans (me included), so it's just kinda cool to say that "Hey, maybe this character isn't actually straight...."

Wow

REPTILE! STOP DROOLING ON THE FLOOR, IT'S MELTING THE CARPET!

Ahhhhhhhhhhh. I'd be down. Not being biased or anything, just speculating, but Cassie's haircut might indicate she like to play on the other team too. Also, Mileena will probably fuck about anything or anyone just to get what she wants (Even Reptile).

In all seriousness, sexual orientation should have nothing to do with a fighting game. Purposely having a gay character just for the sake of it will cause backlash by the fanbase. Some may like it, but I think looking at the big picture it will hurt the franchise more then it will help it. As mentioned by gay MKO users on this site (majority) seem to dislike the idea so it serves as a quick reflection on the idea of a character that is gay/lesbian.

In my opinion, fighting games that have obvious gay/lesbian characters are just seeking cheap heat/pop with those characters. It's poor, lazy, and demonstrates a lack of creativity by the designers and producers.

You guys DO realize that the whole reason that Reiko was given an army and Rain wasn't was because Shao was a power top and only Reiko was able to handle all of that...right?

Like, I'm pretty sure I read that on the MK wiki. Yeah...that's legit.

What if Reptile was attracted to the whole bondage thing? Like, that's why he's always a servant basically. He might just take anything at this point. Probably be attracted to an Earthrealm lizard.

"Guysss, I think that turtle isss ssstaring at me. I..I don't know, should I talk to it?"

"Foolish human! I'm moulting. That isss why I am rubbing againssst you conssstantly."
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Okay. Johnny/Reptile needs to happen. I will make an exception for that.

you might wanna set your sights on a mate that doesn't go 0.2 miles an hour

Thatoneguy. Your sig is disturbing and I can't help at constantly staring at it when I come across it.

Why? Because Ed Boon or the story writers decided not to have any of that and no one has to own up to shit.

You might wanna sleep with one eye open from now on, lol

Maybe Reptile gets off by sniffing people while they sleep?

What if he goes to Moltclubs instead of Stripclubs?

What if he had a forbidden love with a character named Amphibian?

Does he like the Danish movie Reptilicus?

Oh man, the possibilities....

Who would want a gay character????????? Not me.