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Zenless Zone Zero new character controversy, whose problem is it really?Recently, a large wave of criticism has erupted surrounding the designs of Zenless Zone Zero's new characters, Chromia and Norma. This video analyzes the background of the controversy and the authenticity of the criticism spread on Twitter, offering a critical perspective on unnecessary debates driven by outsiders to the game.
1. 🎮 The Start of the Zenless Zone Zero New Character Design Controversy
· Recently, the Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) community has faced widespread criticism regarding the designs of new playable characters, Chromia and Norma.
· This controversy has manifested in various forms, including comparisons between Season 1 and Season 2 character designs, historical revisionism about what ZZZ originally was, and accusations of the entire community being pedophiles.
· The video analyzes Twitter posts that demonstrate how manipulated this controversy is and offers a personal perspective on the issue, stepping away from the noise.
· This controversy has manifested in various forms, including comparisons between Season 1 and Season 2 character designs, historical revisionism about what ZZZ originally was, and accusations of the entire community being pedophiles.
· The video analyzes Twitter posts that demonstrate how manipulated this controversy is and offers a personal perspective on the issue, stepping away from the noise.
00:01 - 01:02
1. 🎮 The Start of the Zenless Zone Zero New Character Design Controversy
· Recently, the Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) community has faced widespread criticism regarding the designs of new playable characters, Chromia and Norma.
· This controversy has manifested in various forms, including comparisons between Season 1 and Season 2 character designs, historical revisionism about what ZZZ originally was, and accusations of the entire community being pedophiles.
· The video analyzes Twitter posts that demonstrate how manipulated this controversy is and offers a personal perspective on the issue, stepping away from the noise.
· This controversy has manifested in various forms, including comparisons between Season 1 and Season 2 character designs, historical revisionism about what ZZZ originally was, and accusations of the entire community being pedophiles.
· The video analyzes Twitter posts that demonstrate how manipulated this controversy is and offers a personal perspective on the issue, stepping away from the noise.
01:03 - 03:17
2. 📅 Discrepancy Between Character Release Timing and Controversy Spread
· Valina and Norma were first teased as still images in the Version 2.5 story, and their designs were revealed at the end of the Version 2.6 story.
· Promaya also appeared in-game in the latter half of the Version 2.6 story.
· The in-game models for these characters were revealed on March 14th during the official Version 2.7 live stream, which was 10 days before the patch went live.
· However, widespread criticism on social media began after March 21st, specifically after datamined character models and animations were leaked by the leak community.
· This suggests that those raising the controversy are likely outsiders who did not play the game or check official information, but rather encountered the characters only through leaked information.
· Promaya also appeared in-game in the latter half of the Version 2.6 story.
· The in-game models for these characters were revealed on March 14th during the official Version 2.7 live stream, which was 10 days before the patch went live.
· However, widespread criticism on social media began after March 21st, specifically after datamined character models and animations were leaked by the leak community.
· This suggests that those raising the controversy are likely outsiders who did not play the game or check official information, but rather encountered the characters only through leaked information.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Valina & Norma First Reveal | Teased as still images during Version 2.5 story Designs revealed at the end of Version 2.6 story |
| Promaya First Appearance | Appeared in-game in the latter half of Version 2.6 story |
| Official Model Reveal | In-game models revealed on March 14th during Version 2.7 live stream (10 days before patch) |
| Social Media Controversy Begins | After March 21st (after datamined character models and animations were leaked by the leak community) |
| Source of Controversy | Outsiders who did not play the Version 2.6 story, did not watch the 2.7 live stream, and only encountered character information through leaks/datamining |
03:18 - 05:07
3. 🗣️ Analysis of 'Malicious' Criticism Cases on Twitter
· The video presents several cases of 'malicious' criticism that occurred on Twitter.
· One user attributed Hoshimi Miyabi's success solely to character design, ignoring other factors such as the soft launch marketing of Version 1.4 or Miyabi's powerful performance.
· Another user compared Victoria Housekeeping's design, deliberately overlooking the past controversy surrounding Ellen Jo's splash art.
· Even among ZZZ players, some with ambiguous profiles regarding character appeal joined the criticism.
· A user who made malicious criticisms about Norma was even flagged by community notes.
· Additionally, there were many instances of outsiders not directly related to ZZZ, such as Ethan, a Wuthering Waves creator, intervening in the controversy.
· These cases demonstrate that the current controversy has been manipulated and exaggerated by outsiders.
· One user attributed Hoshimi Miyabi's success solely to character design, ignoring other factors such as the soft launch marketing of Version 1.4 or Miyabi's powerful performance.
· Another user compared Victoria Housekeeping's design, deliberately overlooking the past controversy surrounding Ellen Jo's splash art.
· Even among ZZZ players, some with ambiguous profiles regarding character appeal joined the criticism.
· A user who made malicious criticisms about Norma was even flagged by community notes.
· Additionally, there were many instances of outsiders not directly related to ZZZ, such as Ethan, a Wuthering Waves creator, intervening in the controversy.
· These cases demonstrate that the current controversy has been manipulated and exaggerated by outsiders.
05:08 - 06:25
4. 🤔 Personal Opinion on New Character Designs
· Promaya's design isn't bad, but it feels somewhat alien to the Zenless Zone Zero world and would be more fitting for a gothic fantasy game.
· Norma's design includes garter belts, but her overall appearance is like a 'humanized Pom-Pom,' so I don't consider it overly sexualized.
· In fact, Changi, a Version 1.1 character, had more revealing attire and tight shorts, making her the most sexually emphasized character, yet there was no major controversy at the time beyond meta relevance.
· Norma's design is relatively mild, a typical example of a small character wearing exaggerated clothing, to the point where it might even hinder combat.
· I don't have strong opinions on Valina and Ramu yet, and I will wait for future gameplay reveals and Version 3 marketing before making a final judgment.
· Norma's design includes garter belts, but her overall appearance is like a 'humanized Pom-Pom,' so I don't consider it overly sexualized.
· In fact, Changi, a Version 1.1 character, had more revealing attire and tight shorts, making her the most sexually emphasized character, yet there was no major controversy at the time beyond meta relevance.
· Norma's design is relatively mild, a typical example of a small character wearing exaggerated clothing, to the point where it might even hinder combat.
· I don't have strong opinions on Valina and Ramu yet, and I will wait for future gameplay reveals and Version 3 marketing before making a final judgment.
06:26 - 07:42
5. 💡 Wise Ways to Deal with the Controversy
· It's fine to be dissatisfied with character designs, but the problem arises when outsiders, who don't contribute to the game, assert their opinions as facts or demand changes.
· If you don't like these characters, it's wiser to simply not pull for them and save your Polychromes for other characters.
· Instead of wasting thousands of Polychromes chasing the meta, you should focus on saving thousands.
· Sexualized and petite characters have existed in ZZZ since its launch, and nothing has changed except for the diversity in design styles and themes.
· Giving in to the demands of outsiders is a betrayal of the actual players who have supported the game.
· These outsiders will find new things to complain about even if their demands are met, so it's important not to listen to them.
· If you don't like these characters, it's wiser to simply not pull for them and save your Polychromes for other characters.
· Instead of wasting thousands of Polychromes chasing the meta, you should focus on saving thousands.
· Sexualized and petite characters have existed in ZZZ since its launch, and nothing has changed except for the diversity in design styles and themes.
· Giving in to the demands of outsiders is a betrayal of the actual players who have supported the game.
· These outsiders will find new things to complain about even if their demands are met, so it's important not to listen to them.