There’s one man who has all the “rizz,” and he happens to be Filipino.
In it, a man spoke these words:“Walang bansang pinagmumulan ng katalinuhan.
Ito ay nagbubunga sa lahat ng lugar.
Ito’y parang liwanag at hangin.
Ito’y katangian ng lahat.
“In English, this roughly translates to “genius/intellect is not exclusive to any country.
It can blossom anywhere.
It is like light and air.
It is in all of us.”
The moment I heard those words, spoken in clear Tagalog, I couldn’t help but tear up.
(Josie’s announcement even led to aminor controversya few years ago here in the Philippines.)
That led to further studies abroad in Madrid and travels all across Europe.
He was a man of many talents and hobbies, from painting and cartography to writing and woodcarving.
It was even said that he was a polymath and a polyglot who spoke 22 languages.
Then, choosing to face his executioners bravely, he quickly turned as the gunshots rang out.
“We also had an ear to our vocal Filipino fanbase,” adds Taylor.
“Rizal was initially recommended by senior historian Andrew Johnson.
This proposal gained supporters as the team grew.
(Raban, I’m told, is also Filipino.)
Who are these leaders as people?
What about their character, worldviews, personalities, visions, beliefs, etc.?
How did these concepts enable and empower them to leave their impact on the world?”
But we also thought deeply about his character,” Taylor says.
But we don’t want to be prescriptive in our depictions.
In-game, Rizal has a more generalist playstyle that’s befitting of a man with many talents.
He leans more toward diplomacy given how he sought reforms for the country through peaceful means.
“At the time, we didn’t yet have a leader with a narrative focus.
When we considered the best candidate for this synergy, the narrative team saw Rizal as a natural choice.
Moreover, Rizal’s quirks provide an additional 50% celebration duration and 50% happiness toward celebrations.
This is a reference to the Filipino concept of “togetherness” and having a “shared identity.”
“Hindi ibang tao versus ibang tao.”
Regrettably, I was yearning for a Filipino Nurse Great Person or a Karaoke Bar unique building.
But I guess mods will have to suffice.
“I did not know what the project was even after we did it.
All I knew was that it was for a video game.
Encarnacion adds that the project was quite different from what he had experienced before.
“It’s refreshing and it makes me really proud!
I do hope they can include Andres Bonifacio and Lapu-Lapu next.”
“The process of collaboration was a wonderful experience across the board.
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