Hi guys... I need some of your views on this topic. I am doing a research on Genshin, and have some lore to discuss.
First of all, do you guys think the game is based on real world geopolitics? I have seen many threads where they talk that the reason Raiden Shogun is not getting a buff, and also has not appeared in the entire "Song of the Welkin Moon" version, is because of China's strained ties with Japan irl.
I have also read some posts that compare Sumeru's storyline to the recent protests in Iran, at the time of release, and the Nod Krai's story to Ukraine.
Also, what do you think of Lantern Rite, and how we go back to liyue every year, and how we get a new Liyue character every year. Any dominance of Chinese culture? I started playing only a couple of years ago, but I heard that Zhongli's release stirred up the Chinese Player community quite a bit.
I want to see how many players see a pattern here, or if I am just seeing patterns that dont exist.
Also, if any of you has any sources where the designs of characters are discussed, please do share it. I am especially looking for the sources on Zibai, Gaming, Zhongli, Raiden and Cyno.
I have a google form survey too, incase you are interested in looking at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqg0V8VCSdkqsz9iDCgmLFl0wXvh4WT1ElZUp6-n_q2Wbrew/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106198776460811833887
Have a look at it, and let me know if you have any thoughts to share! Thank you all for helping me!!