What's the deal with the blue "robins" in gacha games?
The article analyzes the portrayal of blue "robins" in gacha games like Honkai: Star Rail and Fate/Grand Order. Rodrigo Brincalepe Salvador explores the mislabeling of bird species, attributing it to design, geography, and potential lack of ornithological expertise. The piece advocates for appreciating the variety of birds in nature.
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The article discusses the presence of blue "robins" in gacha games, specifically focusing on characters in Honkai: Star Rail and Fate/Grand Order. The author, Rodrigo Brincalepe Salvador, examines the choice of bird species represented in the games' artwork, highlighting discrepancies between the depicted birds and actual robins. While the European robin is traditionally known as a robin, various other bird species, including bluebirds and thrushes, have been inaccurately labeled as robins in these games. Salvador speculates on the reasons behind these choices, suggesting they may stem from a combination of design preferences, geographical considerations, and possibly a lack of ornithological knowledge among game developers. The article concludes by encouraging readers to observe and appreciate the diverse bird species present in their surroundings.
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3 commentsThe illustrator likely just found that the blue bird just looked better in their sketches.
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