Topic on Talk:Tiana Takahashi

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I'll bring these concerns to the pies, they are well founded. As of now the main info on her background is that she grew up in New Jersey. The vibe we are attempting to bring with her is the young nerdy girl that a lot of us were or knew, rather than the nerdy asian stereotype think lots of colorful accessories, plays tabletop games, full of passion for her specific interests. It was admittedly a lot of projection from people, which has worked for the pies in creating relatable and loveable charecters in the past. Though you are right that it could run into stereotypes. Her communities include the larger Tlopps ball fanbase and her interactions with other teammates like being former classmates with Yusef Puddles and running the Pies TTRPG. As far her not knowing what blaseball was, it was meant more to reference how hard it has been for pies to recruit her from the shadows (it took four seasons), rather than implying she needed education of any sort or looking down on her for not knowing. The main line about her adapting to them game would be her remarking on how being part of a bloodsport is odd, but she enjoys the skateboard tricks. We also don't focus largely on the background of of our other players, so I worry that having more focus on hers may be counteractive. I hope that assuages some of your concerns but we can keep talking on this.