>>26810261The purpose of the graphic arts of Pokémon and their relation to the graphics within the game itself, then, has remained the same as it ever was. It is to determine the values "ugly" and "beautiful" for those who wish to know what is ugly and what is beautiful. The fact that these designers and programmers have grown so tremulous and so little self-reliant as to claim only the right to imitate, to please and to amuse, does not affect this statement in the least; it is simply a reflection upon modern game designers.
Since, however, these values beautiful and ugly are themselves but the outcome of other more fundamental values which have ruled and molded a fanbase for centuries, it follows that the artist who would accentuate or determine the qualities beautiful or ugly, must bear some intimate relation to the past and possible future of the people.
The Pokémon of today, unholy and undivine as the Tower of Babel, seems to have incurred the wrath of a mighty godhead, not unlike an Arceus as opposed to a Mew, and those who were at work upon it have abandoned it to its fate, and have scattered apart — all speaking different tongues, and all filled with confusion. Precisely on account of the disorder which now prevails in this department of life, sincere and honest players find it difficult to show the interest in it, which would be only compatible with its importance.
>>26810258Read what I have to say, and then state your reasons. I'm not vulgar in disregarding other's tastes as long as they are reasonably stated or justified.
