Non binary cocktail attire

I'm a 20-year-old male and I've never even thought that I could be anything outside of that because I just never really gave much thought to titles because it always kind of rubbed me the wrong way to be tied down to gay or straight or bi or whatever. I'm just me and I am complex so it won't be summed up in a word.
Though recently I've started to realize that maybe having a word to call yourself and moreover having a community that knows how it feels to be not quite like everyone else might be nice.
So I for basically my entire life have not really liked being called he/him or a boy or anything of that sort and recently it got much more alarming because people started to call me a man since I'm in legal adult territory now and it just feels so wrong. I hate when someone refers to me as a man because it just makes me feel almost slimy, like, “Stop calling me that it doesn't sound right!” But I never really said anything to anyone because I was under the impression that my feeling weird isn't cause enough to tell people to start seeing me differently and I don't want to be seen differently because I'm still just me. But I'm confused and rambling now and I just want someone with more experience to tell me what going on, please. Am I non-binary or do I just have a problem with certain words?

For background, I’ve been bisexual my entire life and labeled myself as such (at least internally) since middle school after I started watching porn. So 20 years at this point. My partner and I recently started a kink and enm journey together, which was like a sexual awakening for me after entering a cis-het marriage and thinking that door was shut forever. When I started exploring my fantasies I realized that I had a lot of internalized transphobia and when I was able to shed that, I’ve come to recognize that I’m just attracted to people, in general, regardless of their gender identity. Aka I could be attracted to anyone (the phrase my husband uses to describe me is: I’m not attracted to everyone but I could be attracted to anyone). I felt it was important to label myself as pansexual on my feeld profile because my liberal self wanted to make it known that I’m not transphobic. It felt political, ngl - like more of a statement of my views on the binary construct than my sexual identity, not sure if that makes sense.
But I’m struggling with this label 😫 I am so attached to bisexual, and I know this might sound dumb but I hate how pansexual sounds. Like I hate saying “I’m pan” because “I’m bi” is so much sexier in my mind. I’m sure plenty of adults who realize they are bi later on life might struggle with moving from straight > bi, so that might be what I’m experiencing. The funny thing is my marriage is currently closed again, so I’m not even sure why this matters to me so much but it does. I do feel like I will tell my kids that I’m pan (when it’s time to have that conversation, which is another thing I’m unsure of how to broach, but that’s a topic for another day), again because I want to recognize my openness to the non-binary.
I wonder how NB/trans folks interpret the bisexual label. Like if to them, they assume that person is only interested in cis humans. And I think that is probably the case for many bisexuals. I wanted to open this up to discussion and hope others can relate, share their views, etc.
One thing, I do prefer the pansexual flag to the Bi one 🤣 I hate purple and really don’t like the bisexual flag (I also LOVE rainbows, so that’s the flag I always wave at parades and such but the flag topic is kinds superficial and just me being particular lol 🤪)

hese are concepts ideas I had for an Metal Gear (1987) remake which I would dub as Metal Gear Solid 6: Outer Haven. Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (1990) would be called Metal Gear Solid 7: Zanzibarland. Both games would be long and give a lot of depth on Solid Snake's past and his relationship with Big Boss, Campbell and Gray Fox. Another game I would push for is Metal Gear Solid: The Philanthropy Chronicles.It would allow players to play as Solid Snake and his supporting cast after the events of Metal Gear Solid 2. Snake’s mission to continue taking out metal gears and track down the Patriots along with Revolver Ocelot. It would lead up to the events of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. I will be working on Metal Gear Solid 7: Zanzibarland concepts soon.
The concept for a Metal Gear Solid 6: Outer Haven (MGS6: OH):
I know its long as Metal Gear (1987) would have to be a game that is remade from the bottom up. A remake of Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake would be easier since it was a rock solid game. One wouldn't have to change much from it just expand on the story, elements and characterization it has already. I would love to get feed back from fans here.
Story:
The storytelling aspect is inspired by how MGS (1998) told its story. The game would start with Otacon, a ghost writer that wrote the novel of Snake’s exploits and those that work with Snake during Operation Intrude N313 telling the events of Metal Gear Solid 6: Outer Heaven to journalist they trust. We learn that Snake is paradon for his crimes and is buried as a war hero next to the grave of Big Boss. Given a Medal of Honor award and other awards from other countries for saving the world several times. The world is now knowing about his story and thus even more interested to learn of Snakes exploits during his youth. David Hayter voice being used as a recorded message from a dying Solid Snake giving accounts on what happened in Metal Gear Solid 6 and 7 along with most of his life. Snake hopes that his message and story will inspire others to be better and fight for what is right.
David Hayter wouldn’t voice a young Solid Snake as I feel a voice actor that is younger but can emulate David Hayter mannerism and his voice should do it. A young Solid Snake having a hint of innocence, nativity, vulnerability and self doubt at times.
David Hayter would voice Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid 7: Zanzibarland since Snake is supposed to be older and wiser. David would be able to give us this voice range and kick it out of the park including the duel against the real Big Boss.
Plot:
The year is 1995, the Soviet Union has collapsed and the Cold War is now over. The threat of nuclear war is gone and the world embraces this newfound peace. However, this peace is short-lived as there are those that don’t want it. The world is engulfed with the threat of terrorism and rogue states that want to get their hands on nuclear weapons. The free world is now being threatened once again. The US Government works to combat this threat with its covert U.S. Army unit known as Fox-Hound under the leadership of the legendary war hero known as Big Boss. However, when a government agent goes missing during a mission…The agent last reports a weapon that can shake the foundations of the world known as “Metal Gear”. Big Boss sends in a rookie but talented Fox-Hound agent known as Solid Snake to learn of this new weapon. Will Snake learn the truth about this new weapon or will the world find out what Metal Gear will do if it's unleashed?
Mission:
Like MGS3 there would be a Virtuous Mission in MGS6:OH.

• Solid Snake is sent in by Big Boss to sneak into Mother Boss from MGS5 via Los Angeles Class (Block 3).
• Mother Base is set to be demolished by Outer Heaven forces as they move their forces and operations to mainland Galzburg, South Africa.
• Snake’s mission to find and rescue Gray Fox and any of the kidnapped scientists that work for Dr. Madnar. Find out what Metal Gear is and take them to the extraction point aka an Helicopter Pad not in use by Outer Haven units. Afterward, deploy the fulton recovery device for extraction
• Snake learns Gray Fox is being held in South Africa at the Outer Haven main base along with Dr. Madnar and his top scientist team. His low level assistants were to be executed by Outer Heaven soldiers via demolishing Mother Base. Last, that Metal Gear is also in South Africa and that Outer Haven is planning to use a custom made ICBM nuclear tipped missile potentially on any country that threatens them.
• The mission goes bad when Snake is about to have the scientist air lifted off the ground via fulton recovery devices. The scientists are brutally gunned down by Outer Haven Elite soldiers.
• An enraged Snake takes down the Outer Haven soldiers that approach him using his hybrid but deadly CQC system and tries to air lift himself via fulton recovery device. However, he is ambushed by a masked Venom Snake aka The Masked Phantasm.
• Snake puts up one hell of a fight, hitting Venom several times to where the point where Venom can only praise Snake’s skills. However, he loses when Venom plays mind games with him including stating his full code name and kicks up off the rig.
• Mother Base is destroyed by Venom and his men. Snake is adrift at sea until he is saved by the Los Angeles Class Submarine (Block 3) that helped him infiltrate Mother Base. He is later taken back to the states for a debriefing on what happened while he recovers in a hospital.
• In this mission, Snake only has Big Boss communicating with him and does not get much support. He is given only a trap gun, his CQC knife and basic first aid kits.
• The suit he wears is similar to his sneaking suit from MGS. Only this suit is design to swim on to the Mother Base elevator platform and sneak around on the surface at night

Main Mission:
This is where Snake goes to South Africa and has to get to Outer Haven which is a vastly HUGE heavily defended base. Potentially the best soldiers and mercenaries in the world work and defend the base. It is an official mission sponsored by Fox-Hound, NATO, CIA, NSA, UN and top members of the US Government. This means Solid Snake gets a load of equipment, gadgets and weapons for the mission.

• The briefing section for the main mission would give Escape from New York vibes. Big Boss, Lt. Colonel Roy Campell and other government officials brief Snake on his mission. It is here Snake sees his weapons, equipment and gadgets he will have for Operation:.
• Snake mission is the following: 1. Rescue Gray Fox, Kyle Schidener and Dr. Madnar. 2. Investigate War Crimes committed by Outer Haven. 3. Aid Resistance Fighters in any way possible. 4. Rescue any other hostages on the base. 5. Destroy Metal Gear and Neutralize the threat Outer Haven poses to the world. 6. Terminate the Masked Phantasm (Venom Snake)
• He is air dropped in South Africa by an C-130 gunship (Reference to Metal Gear NES/MGS3) and is ordered to meet with an Resistance fighter before moving into an areas destroyed by Outer Heaven forces via horse back
• This intro game would be similar to Rambo 3 and gives a hint on what Solid Snake will be going up against as travel though the beginning of the game seeing Outer Heaven air force units from a distance bomb villages
• The main mission would be a large map to roam around. The location being Galzburg, South Africa where the main base of Outer Haven is located at.
• When Gray Fox is rescued, he will provide support and be Snake’s mentor.
• Level boss battles will be intense and hard
• Last, Entering Outer Haven HQ will be intense and the final battle as well.

Gameplay would be a mix between MSG 3 and MSG 4 and MSG 5. It takes influence from other games like Red Dead Redemption, Splinter Cell and Grand Theft Auto video games along with new mechanics. The concept is to give the game a war survival horror like vibe if you’re spotted by the enemy or having trouble surviving in the wilderness.
MSG3 gameplay elements

• Like MGS3, you could change your camouflage and blend into the environment, camouflage meter, survive off the wilderness and eat foods.
• Finding food in the wilderness would boost Snake’s stamina and also assist with him getting his LIFE up when he rests. However, they would not boost his LIFE up like military rations or other foods (Three-Five star food) found in the supply depots or mess halls at Outer Haven bases would.
• The first aid system from MGS3 would play a part in the game. Solid Snake would be able to heal his wounds or stop bleeding like Big Boss did in MGS3 many decades ago. So having first aid items will be vital.
• The game would have different rations from different countries that Snake can eat from if he takes it off an Outer Haven soldier or from their supply depots. Military rations help heal Snake LIFE and give a small or moderate boost depending on the quality of the ration. (ex. American Military rations would give a moderate boost to Snake LIFE but would give a small boost to his stamina as he isn’t in favor of the rations taste. Russian rations would only give Snake a Small boost in LIFE and small boost in stamina due to its taste. Call back to MGS3. French Rations would boost Snake’s LIFE and Stamina completely which would be a call back to MSG4.)
• Different foods found on Outer Haven bases can boost Snake’s stamina up and LIFE better than Rations such as the Calorie Mate, Curry, different sodas, snacks, etc. Also, three or five star meals found in Outer Haven mess halls scatter through-out their many sub bases or garrisons. P.S. I want to have a scene where Solid Snake finds a Calorie Mate and speaks to Big Boss about it and the two have an interesting conversation about it. (Lol)
• Snake can sabotage enemy supply deports and armories to reduce the enemies ability in fighting him if spotted.

MGS4 Gameplay elements-

• Over the shoulder gameplay
• First person view and aiming down the sights
• A fluid polished gun gameplay mechanic
• Customizable weapon system, weapon attachment, swapping out and fixing inventory slot for weapons and/or inventory
• Psyche meter, this goes down when Snake is spotted too much and takes too much damage
• Currency system to upgrade weapons and get ammo when Snake runs into Resistance fighters weapon vendors
• Solid Snake having the option to assist resistance fighters or continue with his mission
• Aiding resistance fighters will help Snake during take segments of the game. They will return favors to Snake by giving him rations, weapons, other foods and ammo
• Saving hostages at Outer Haven facilities will also assist Snake and give him items or information
• Polished CQC system
• Being able to pick up ammo and weapons of dead enemy soldiers. No ID tags for the weapon.

MGS 5-

• Polished CQC and fighting system
• Being able to operate vehicles, tanks, apcs and infantry fighting vehicles. However, enemy forces will start to respond more aggressive call in armored units or gunships to Snake out
• Ride horses
• Weather and day changes at random times, Snake can use this for his advantage
• Enemy checkpoints and small bases that Outer Haven use as buffer against intruders and Outer Haven resistance fighters
• Call in support from local Outer Heaven Resistance fighters (only if you assisted them in them battles, gained their respect and they’re nearby to help)
• Gunship helicopter patrols
• Air assault units
• Armored convoy patrol
• Snake can sabotage mini Outer Haven bases, outpost and can knock enemy communications which makes it harder for enemies to call for back up
• Sabotaging Outer Heaven outposts and their infrastructure will cause Outer Heaven to move their forces out to confront the Resistance fighters thus giving Solid Snake a chance to get past them
• Snake can smoke his Lucky Striker cigarettes to bring up his Psyche or allow time to pass by similar to what Venom Snake did with his E-Cigars in MSG5

Splinter cell element-

• The game would allow players/Solid Snake to use stealth mechanics similar to that game to get by or attack Outer Heaven soldiers
• This also means hiding in the shadows and sometimes staying out of the light

Grand Theft Auto elements-

• Like GTA games, if you do too much damage to the police they get more aggressive.
• It would be no different when you fight Outer Haven soldiers as they will start to send in more elite soldiers with better weapons and armor.
• They will also be able to be armored units or mechanized units and gunships would be sent to kill Snake.
• Worse, Air strikes and heavy artillery strikes as well. Some OH units would deploy bi-pedal armor vehicles and jet packs along with guard dogs.
• This would strongly support the stealth element of the game and give it a war horror movie vibe if you get spotted by the enemy. It doesn’t matter how many good weapons you have on you. You will be overwhelmed by Outer Heaven soldiers and will die if you get spotted multiple times.
• This would be similar to what you see in GTA if too many law enforcement agents continue to swarm on you

New Gaming mechanics -

• Non-linear gameplay- meaning random patrols of Outer Soldiers can occur the closer you get to Outer Haven HQ
• Open world map. Goal is to give fans the immersion that the red dead redemption games gave. Basically the Outer Heaven is like a large country in and of itself
• Game would reward you for not being spotted and embracing the stealth elements of the game. This means you will encounter less Outer Heaven patrols in the game and they won’t be heavily geared up when doing them
• If Snake gets spotted too much in the game, Outer Heaven soldiers will be more hype vigilante, heavily armed and geared up. They will change their patrol tactics to make it difficult for Snake to sneak around. Worse double up on patrols or have support from armored units, gunships or unmanned drones.
• Stealth take down system. Snake can perform lethal or non-lethal takedowns rambo style when his enemies get close. The players can make the decision on which take down to use.
• Snake can switch his fighting system from CQC to the various martial arts he knows. If multiple soldiers are near him he can use CQC or use standard martial arts when fighting enemies that can counter his CQC based attacks.
• He can use a CQC take down on enemies not paying attention to him or other forms of melee takedowns.
• This is to showcase how skilled Snake is when it comes to fighting
• Different locations have points that are controlled by the Outer Haven Resistance fighters and Outer Heaven soldiers
• The game will reward players for assisting Outer Heaven resistances and sabotaging Outer Heaven bases
• Liberate occupied villages under Outer Heaven soldiers occupation or avoid them, go though abandoned villages or resistance fighter controlled villages
• The closer you get to Outer Haven, the more patrols and mini bases run by Outer Heaven soldiers you will encounter. This means the game will get very difficult real quick.
• Outer Heaven patrols will be random at time depending on how many times you have raised the alarms or not during your mission
• Caution mode would contribute to this but there will be more patrols if you cause yourself to enter caution phase too much
• The travel to Outer Haven’s main HQ is to parallel MSG3 when Big Boss had to travel to Gronznyj Grad. It short, Snake travels to Outer Haven would be an epic long high adrenaline rush journey to defeat Venom Snake and destroy TX-55 Metal Gear
• South Africa’s map would be vast and large. It is filled with its soft and rough terrain. Snake can use this to his advantage but so can Outer Heaven Soldiers
• Players will have the option to either go to Outer Heaven outpost or avoid them by using the rough terrain to get around the outpost
• Gray Fox will assist Snake in certain parts of the game and provide support either though radio or combat support to take down a level boss.
• At times, Snake and Gray Fox would work together to take down Outer Haven patrols
• The final part of the game involves Solid Snake and Gray Fox having to fight hordes of Elite Outer Heaven soldiers as they fight to stop Venom Snake from using TX-55 to fire a completed experimental long range ICBM nuclear missile on the Patriots
• Last, Solid Snake vs Venom Snake. Venom proclaims that he is Big Boss to Snake after taking off his mask and the two fight. The rest is history.
• The final battle is to parallel the battle between The Boss and Big Boss. Intense gunfight and CQC fight between the two. Snake needs to use an experimental rocket launcher made by Outer Haven to kill Venom Snake
• After beating the game, you can play as Gray Fox and see the story though his eyes and how he is informed by the Real Big Boss to assist Snake and help him take down Venom Snake.
• Being able to blend into the environment Rambo/Navy SEAL tier One style to either get past enemies or take them down one by one
• Snake would have a booby trap system inspire the Rambo movies to help ambush soldiers or distract them while they go to aid wounded soldiers.
• Snake can create ghillie suits to hide from enemy soldiers, covertly sneak past them or use it to ambush them
• Players would have multiple options on how to enter Outer Heaven outpost and the main HQ

Weapons

• The weapons in the game will be from late 60s to mid 90s. Weapons form both Soviet Union, Warsaw Pact, China and NATO countries. This goes from handgun, submachines, assault rifles, shotguns, sniper rifles, and anti tank weapons. Last, grenades and mines.
• Weapons can be customizable for Snake to use if he finds the attachment for the weapons or finds an resistance fighter vendor that is nearby to upgrade his weapons
• Enemies use weapons fitted for the environment that they operate it and it's at random the types they use
• Some weapons will be custom built weapons that don’t exist in the real world to be the spirit of the previous Metal Gear Solid game.
• Some weapons will allow Snake to use his CQC techniques or basic melee attacks with weapons

Snake’s Gadgets/Tools for the main mission where he gets official support

• Snake's suit is a combination of late 80s and 90s US Army Special Forces attire but modified.
• 90s tactical vest. It can be upgraded for Snake to carry more ammo and to take more damage as time goes on
• Custom built MP5SD6 with a folding stock, an Beretta 92FS with an tactical flashlight/laser sighting, also can be fitted with an suppressor and MK.22 Trap gun. The weapons are modded so he can use his CQC skills
• A small pack that allows Snake to carry items. This can be increased by upgrading it in the game
• Motion-sensing radar that allows him to track enemy soldiers, a precursor to Soliton Radar. It acts more like a sonar device then radar
• Mountain climbing equipment
• Combat Scuba gear (can be refilled by going outer heaven supply deports)
• Snake has a advanced long range radio and a wireless headset to communicate with his team
• Wire cutters
• Different camouflages and face paint to wear
• Idroid like device but advanced
• Fox Hound adaptation of INT-SCOPE but more advanced and has the ability for Snake to switch to different fields of view including Night Vision and Thermal Infrared. Last, a camera system for Snake to take pictures
• INT-SCOPE can be used to help Snake what tier Outer Heaven Soldier that he is dealing with and help him plan acquiring and allow him to listen in
• Tactical flashlights
• Tools to create ghillie suits
• CQC knife
• Survival Knife used for melee take downs
• Limited Fox-Hound issued MRE rations to restore life and stamina along with restore psyche
• A blue bandana that Big Boss gives him

Vehicles

• Vehicles found in the game are jeeps, armored tank, tanks, APCs, artillery vehicles and helicopters along with jets from the late 70s to mid 90s
• Unmanned vehicles that didn’t exist in the mid 90s

Theme:

• The end of the 80s going into a new era aka the 90s.
• Desert Storm and the aftermath of the war
• The politics behind America being the only SuperpoweHype-power in the 90s
• Child Soldiers, Solid Snake being one.
• NATO, its organization expanding and the conflicts it was involved in though peacekeeping missions
• The fall of the Soviet Union, end of the Cold War, and Post-Cold War politics/events
• The rise of new technology, internet, movies, music CGI and upcoming digital age in the 90s
• The rise of global terrorism and rogue states
• The threat terrorism and rogue states pose and the fear of them getting their hands on nuclear weapons. A true big fear of the 90s going into the 2000s
• Coming of age soldiesecret agent/legend (Solid Snake)

Movie Influence:

• The Rambo movie series since Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake were heavily influenced by the first three Rambo movies.
• 80s and 90s James Bond movies. Mostly Goldeneye since it follows post-cold war.
• Die Hard movies series, gun battles and intensity between the characters and death defining odds
• Hardboiled (1992), the gun battle that Solid Snake and Gray Fox will have against the swarm of Outer Haven elite soldiers would be heavily influenced off the final gun battle from this movie.
• Running Man, the Boss level villains being similar in design to the villains from the movie, only less colorful, evil like, aggressive and more tactical in fighting.
• Face Off (1997) - action scenes
• Escape from New York, since the first game was influenced by the movie. The main mission where Solid Snake goes to South Africa with official support will give off this type of vibes including the mission briefing he is given as he looks at his equipment.
• The Rock (1996), action scenes and the relationship that Sean Connery as John Patrick Mason and Nicolas Cage as Stanley Goodspeed, FBI. Its similar to the relationship Gray Fox and Solid Snake will have.

Game Music:

• The music for the game would be influenced by the previous MGS games, Rambo movies, Syphon filter and action movies from the 90s. Mixed bag of tones to give different vibes for the game
• The music will be atmospheric in nature as you move around Mother Base and later South Africa
• One set of music to make you feel like a spy, other half giving you the false sense of safety, other places the music will make you feel like your in a warzone and/or being chased
• Real world music from the 80s and 90s that players can listen to when they find a Sony Discman D-145 (1995) laying around or Sony walkmans
• Real world music would 80s - 1995, Rock, Pop, Alternative Rock, R&B, Mainstream hits, Rap, Jaxx and etc. Can listen to game music as well on either device when you the player find them.

Characters:

• David/Solid Snake:
• A child soldier of sorts. He spent his life being fostered by different foster parents (Patriot handlers) until he reached the age of 6. After that, Solid Snake was trained though-out most of his life by his many handlers at an US Army run school.
• In the US Army run school (Patriots involvement), he was made to engage in a mix of U.S. infantry, Airborne infantry, U.S. Army Ranger, Green Beret and Delta Force style harsh training. Add in the school making him learn different languages at a young age.
• On days he didn’t do military training, Snake was made to endure intense academic schooling. It was here Snake was pushed to understand the general knowledge of Science, Math, Reading, English, Writing, Workshop Skills at a High School to College level. In addition, understand how to operate most vehicles as well.
• At age 18, he was later placed in the US Army as a 2LT to a Green Beret Unit. The Patriots and his handlers, changed his age date so that he was capable of joining the unit and being a junior officer. He is second in command of the unit and sent to fight in Desert Storm (1990-1991).
• Solid Snake had a short but very successful career in the US Army through the multiple successful missions he completed in that war.
• His missions involved him destroying multiple SCUD launchers, sabotaging Iraqi supply lines, disputing their communication lines, assassination or capturing of top Iraqi officers, and deep reconnaissance within Iraq. His unit would also take part in aiding in liberating Kuwait.
• He is awarded a Silver Star and promotion to Captain before personally being recruited into Fox-Hound by Big Boss himself.
• Big Boss and Roy Campell were coordinating Fox-Hound operations in Desert Storm which is why they knew of Snake’s exploits and saw him as a candidate for the unit.
• Prime Solid Snake is a force to reckon with and is considered to be the best all around Fox-Hound agent along with being the finest practitioner of CQC next to Big Boss and The Boss.
• Big Boss states to Gray Fox at the end of the game that Snake could defeat The Boss with ease had they had fought in a straight hand to hand duel in the 1960s. In short, this is Big Boss way of humbling Gray Fox and telling him to NOT underestimate Snake for when the time comes for Fox to kill him (Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake events).
• Snake’s CQC is unique and deadly in design due to his expert knowledge of various different martial arts from his youth, his mastery of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) and knowledge of CQC handed down to him by Big Boss. Snake incorporates many different forms of Martial Arts to his style of CQC where he adds in striking (punching and kicking), fake or faints, foot work, clinch, ground fighting and grappling.
• Despite being inexperienced, Snake makes up for this by being sure of his skills and not being afraid to pull the trigger. Snake’s real fear is that he is going up against experienced killers and soldiers by himself who can kill him
• Snake’s relationship with Gray Fox is similar to the relationship to what we saw in MGS2 between Solid Snake and Raiden. Only a young Solid Snake is more badass when compared to a young Raiden
• Snake’s relationship to Roy Campell is similar to what we see in MGS. However, the two become friends quickly due to the experiences they share being involved in Desert Storm.
• Roy Campell encourages Snake not to give up and to be sure of himself. He also calms down an enraged Snake when they learn that Big Boss is behind everything.
• Solid Snake's relationship with Big Boss is similar to The Boss and Naked Snake in MGS3 but a lot longer as Big Boss continues to “support” Solid Snake with his mission.
• Fox-Hound, NATO, CIA, FBI and NSA start to put the pieces together that Big Boss is behind everything. He goes off the air and Venom Snake confronts Solid Snake. Rest is history after that.
  Big Boss:
  
• He is the commander of Fox-Hound and re-organizes the covert special forces unit to combat terrorism and rogue states trying to get their hands on nuclear weapons.
  
• This was a fear in the 90s and Big Boss being a legendary war hero made him the perfect pick to be the leaders of the organization again
  
• Under his leadership, Fox-Hound is successful in taking out world terrorists, international arms dealers, their backs and having them arrest by allied countries
  
• Big Boss and Roy Campell are awarded medals for their efforts
  
• Big Boss holds the simulated rank of a One Star General in within Fox-Hound due to his vast war experience, successful missions and saving the world several times over
  
• We learn of Big Boss past and how he was an top NCO before MGS3 before being given an rank of officer
  
• Big Boss personally trains Solid Snake and passes his legacy down to him after Snake accepts an open challenge to spare him and hits Big Boss multiple times before losing.
  
• This is a tradition Big Boss would offer recruits during his command. The challenge was that he would train any recruit as his solo student if they could hit him in sparring. Only Snake was the only recruit to do so in Fox-Hound.
  
• Big Boss does care for Solid Snake in a bizarre way and doesn’t want to see him killed unless it's by his hands which he is secretly plotting to do.
  
• In the virtuous and main mission, Big Boss provides support to Solid Snake by giving him advice from his war time experience, how to survive in sneaking around Outer Haven and how to survive off the land.
  
• During Boss battles, Big Boss goes off the air, leaving Campell to assist.
  
• Everyone becomes suspicious of Big Boss when they discover his spy plane has disappeared off radar and it is not far from Outer Haven.
  
• Worse, when intelligence agencies learn that Big Boss was sending message to Outer Heaven HQ (Gray Fox) but they are unaware of who
  
• They create an warrant for his arrest and the rest is history after Venom Snake dies
  Roy Campbell :
  
• He isn’t a full bird colonel yet and is an Lt. Colonel. He is second in command of Fox-Hound.
  
• Big Boss trusted Campell because of the events they shared in MSG:PO and the vast amount of experience he has in counter-terrorism missions to black ops in taking out terrorists leaders.
  
• Campbell quickly befriends Solid Snake due to their shared war experiences in Desert Storm.
  
• Campbell is a skilled tactician and strategist, and is heavily supportive of Solid Snake. He gives Snake (Player) hints and clues to move around in the game. In addition, information on weapons and vehicles.
  
• Last, he gives ideas on how to destroy level bosses
  Gray Fox:
  
• He was on a mission to assassinate Venom Snake after Big Boss discovered that Venom wants to use Nuclear Weapons against Patriot run countries that would trigger a nuclear war. Of course, official members of Fox-Hound are unaware of this and believe he is investigating Outer Haven to learn if they’re involved with terrorists.
  
• He fails his mission that Big Boss assigned to him and is captured by Venom Snake after losing a fight against him.
  
• Venom spares his life and threatens that if he escape, he will personally take him out next time.
  
• After being feed by Solid Snake, Gray Fox is ordered by Big Boss in secret to assist Snake in taking out Venom and later assassinate Snake to cover up everything at Outer Heaven.
  
• However, Gray Fox is unable to help Snake take out Venom after being cut off by a swarm of Outer Haven soldiers. He instead sacrifices himself so that Snake can stop Venom from launching nukes from Metal Gear TX-55. Later, fakes his death so he could return to the real Big Boss and help with Zainabarland
  
• After beating the game, you can play as Gray Fox and see the story through his eyes. Learn more about him, his fighting style and how he assists Solid Snake
  
• His fighting is mixed between his fighting style as Null (MGS:PO), CQC concepts Big Boss passed to him, Knife fighting style and pro gun fighting skills.
  

Venom Snake/Big Boss:

• Venom Snake would have a huge makeover since the events of Metal Gear Solid 5. He has been given nanomachines so that he can survive future medical surgery and look more like Big Boss and stand in for him.
• The horn in his head is removed which almost kills him but the nanomachines prevent this and heal him. They also grant him superhuman abilities that turn him into a super-soldier of sorts. His bionic hand is replaced with a more human-like bionic hand.
• The nanomachines are a precursor to what Vamp would have many years later. Only Venom’s nanos won’t bring him back from the dead, just heal him faster. However, the side effects is that the nanos in him are making him mentally unhinged
• He is given a new sneaking suit to help harness his new abilities and provide extra protection for him. Snake would need to use an Anti-Tank rifle or Anti-Tank rocket launcher to take him out.
• He is not the same man he was in MSG5. He is more militant towards the Patriots, ruthless and cold blooded. A pure demon at this point and isn’t afraid to commit war crimes or allow his men to do so.
• Venom’s prime mission is to destroy the Patriots and nations they run via nuclear strike using TX-55 Metal Gear. However, he knows that Outer Haven will be hit by NATO countries.
• This causes a rift between Venom and Big Boss. Venom sees Big Boss as being weak and is not willing to do enough to destroy the Patriots and is not willing to do whatever it takes to do so.
• However, the rift is created by Master Miller who kept his promise to help make the sons of Big Boss and Venom Snake stronger then Big Boss
• The rift gets so bad that Big Boss suspects Venom is not being loyal to him anymore and sends in Gray Fox to find out what Venom is doing leading to Metal Gear (1987) events and to assassinate him. Fox fails and loses to Venom in a fight. Venom shows mercy and has Fox locked at a maximum security brig at the Outer Haven prison site.
• A Venom Snake respects Solid Snake as he sees how skilled he is but he also plays mind games with him by hinting his relationship to Big Boss.
• He now wears a mask when he goes out in battlefields to fight aside his men so as to keep Big Boss identity hidden. He is dubbed the Masked Phantasm by world intelligence agencies. As far as the world is concerned, nobody knows who the Masked Phantasm is. Some people think he is a student of Big Boss due to CQC abilities. Near the end, he takes the mask off to reveal to Solid Snake who he is Big Boss (fake one).
• Last, we will know of the tragic story of Venom Snake and how really wanted to be a doctor after his contract with Militaires Sans Frontières end.
• Sadly, no one will ever know about Venom Snake and the man he was before his tragic events.
• He will apologize via radio to Big Boss asking his forgiveness and informs him that Solid Snake is not a man but a demon of their own making. Last, he correctly predicts that Snake will defeat the Patriots and do what they failed to do right before the Outer Haven based self destructs.

Supporting Characters
Kyle Schneider

• Developer of Outer Haven and help with building the base. Later, becomes the leader of the Outer Haven resistance force in South Africa after learning of Outer Haven’s war crimes in the region.
• He is captured and the resistance fighters try to scramble to rescue him. They agree to help Fox-Hound and Solid Snake in exchange for the safe return of their leader
• Knows where most of the weapons, foods and other important items are on the base will inform Snake on where to find them.
• Also inform Snake of where vital security checkpoints are and more are located at.
• Is caught in the explosion when NATO destroys what is left of Outer Haven. He is saved by the Real Big Boss.
• He will tragically become the Black Ninja and this leads to the event of Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake where he will seek revenge against the world for what has happened to him.

Jennifer Schneider

• She is the sister of Kyle Scheider. She took it upon herself to go and rescue her brother despite not being a soldier or warrior.
• She disguises herself as a nurse and sneaks into the base. She assist Snakes with information and where weapons are at.
• The original game doesn't say what happened to her. So I have her help Solid Snake escape and they watch Outer Haven from a distance get destroyed with NATO delivering air strikes on reminding Outer Haven bases
• She is present when Solid Snake is giving a medal for completing the mission by President Bill Clinton
• The two have a brief relationship before he moves to Canada to be an undercover CIA agent
• Snake helps her find a job in America for her helping him and getting her a green card to stay in America

Diane

• A Goth Punk rocker that has a band called Thin Wall. She performed for Outer Haven several times and knows about the base
• She assists Snake with giving information on Outer Haven bases and the main HQ. Also, info on the mercenaries that operate the bases and informs him of the weakness of the Bosses in the game.
• She has a crush on Solid Snake and is in her early 20s.
• She is present for Solid Snake getting a medal for completing the mission

Drago Pettrovich Madnar

• The developer of the first Metal Gear. His project, himself, his scientist and his daughter are taken hostage by Outer Heaven soldiers
• He is being used to complete TX-55 Metal Gear and develop an custom built nuclear tipped ICBM that can be fired from Metal Gear
• Informs Solid Snake on how to take out Metal Gear He is taken off base by Jennifer after Snakes saves him
• He informs the US Government to send Snake his regards fos saving him

Ellen Madnar

• The daughter of Dr. Madnar. She is being used as a tool to force Dr. Madnar on continuing his work on TX-55 Metal Gear
• She is saved by Snake and escorted off the base by Jennifer
• She is present for Snake getting a medal for completing the mission and stands in for her father

Tech (Original)

• Expert in science, engineering and responsible for making all of the gadgets Fox-Hound has
• He is also aware of the weapon systems, gadgets and tools that Outer Heaven Soldiers use
• Son of Donald Anderson
• Gameplay mechanic, he is charge of saving the game for you when you contact him
• Would return in Metal Gear Solid 7: Zanzibar Land and Metal Gear Solid: Philanthropy Chronicles to aid Snake. In Philanthropy Chronicles he aids Snake to atone for the sins of his father. He would go into hiring with Snake’s afterwards which is why there is no mention of him in MGS4
• He would leave Fox-Hound after the Zanzibarland incident and work for the CIA as a gadget builder

I'm a 6/2 Projector with 25 gates and 4 channels. I got into HD mayhaps about 6 months ago. I've recently reconciled things with my childhood best friend who I've known since a baby when they were in their mother's womb. Had to step away from the friendship because they had a lot of healing that at the time I could not help with, could not mentally handle, and didn't appreciate how things were at the time. Now they seem to be healing and doing their best, which is amazing. The thing that makes me curious, is that I got their HD chart, and there's literally only one difference in our chart; I have gate 40 and they have gate 64. Everything else is the same. 24 gates, 4 channels, profile. In real life, we were both born female, identify as non-binary but I lean more feminine and they more masculine. There are some differences in our style and taste in sexual partners, but a lot of our mental and emotional issues are the same. And in the friendship dynamic, I've become some sort of... mentor or guide to them. It just sort of happened. But I'll admit that as though the value of my energy is less because the uniqueness of my chart is shared with this person. But also makes me wonder if they and I have a purpose we must fulfill together? What could this mean? And have any of you experienced this before? Having a hard time wrapping my head around it.

I’m AFAB, I’m non-binary but still feel a very small connection to being a woman.
For example, I would be 98% non-binary and 2% woman.
The terms demi-girl and demi-non binary are really confusing. What one might I be? If I’m any at all? Could I still just be non-binary with a small connection to my gender at birth?
Thank you for reading!

I hope everyone is doing swell! So, I’m coming on here because not only am I bored beyond belief I have no one to talk to😤😤 SO, guys gals and non binary pals, here are some reasons why you should talk to me I work with kids I’m good with animals (even tamed a wild squirrel) I go to the gym I love hiking I watch anime AND I WRITE

This will mostly be me getting my thoughts out there, and I kind of want to get DGGs opinion on this, because I don't find a lot of people who share my perspective, I feel people as with most things lately, are torn between two extremes and I am somewhere in the middle. I'll be charitable with my definition as I don't think it's inherently bad, but I do think it's important to define it. I would define so called 'woke' media as music, television, movies or any other popular art that has strong or intrinsic progressive themes, or inspiration.
So for instance, Endgame is not woke. It has woke moments but that's really as far as it goes. Contrast that with another movie that I think is great (and I assume most of DGG agrees) and that's Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. It has a very progressive fabric, and clearly the people who made it had a progressive bend. I'm pointing that out because I think that's a fantastic movie, and properties like it are phenomenal, and buck the conservative narrative of "Go woke go broke". Not that I think many DGGers, or Destiny agree with that.
Now let's look at some bad 'Woke' things that came out semi-recently. The one that sticks out to me that is kind of personally upsetting is Rings of Power. I would say RoP wasn't bad because it's woke, it's bad because it's not well written, or particularly well acted or directed. It doesn't have much internal logic, characters are bafflingly stupid, and it's pretentious on top of all that. You could say Galadriel is bad because she's woke, but I would say she's just the female version of thousands of male characters who were supremely competent, and all their obvious flaws were either ignored or treated as strengths. I'm a huge Tolkien buff which is why this one in particular stings, but again I don't think the show was bad because it was woke, it was bad because of a myriad of poor creative decisions. Random Film Talk on YouTube did a pretty thorough breakdown of the shows structural flaws.
The other that always comes to mind that I think is bad EXPLICITLY because of how 'Woke' it is, was The Woman King. This movie is the exact opposite of Rings of Power. It's acted, directed, and shot well, and ignoring the historical inaccuracies, it's written well. However, as someone who is interested in history, this movie is the equivalent of Song of the South, or Gods and Generals. It is so offensively ahistorical it almost seems malicious. It makes heroes out of the slavers, rewriting history to make them seem like scrappy underdogs who were fighting against oppression (they weren't) and also make no mention of other attrocities that were committed by the Dahomey Empire, like FGM. But at least there was loads of girl boss energy. For another example, see Netflix's recent Cleopatra series. Both also engage in a really annoying trend of women only being empowered by basically becoming men. They can't be powerful in their femininity, they have to be masculine.
All that being said, it feels like we are at the peak of this artistic trend. I don't think it will go away, nor should it as I have said I don't think it's inherently bad. But I would also be lying if I said it wasn't getting a little obnoxious. Maybe I'm a little cynical because of how corpratized it's become, which makes it feel insincere.
I'm curious to get DGGs thoughts on this, and what your read of 'Woke' media is. Do you think it's a trend doomed to die? Do you think it will keep going until every character is a strong, non-binary, polyamorous, bi-bracial lesbian? How do you feel about 'woke' themes? Do you agree that it's more about how it's handled on the creators part? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

Wedding is at 3 pm in a couple of weeks and in the southeast US. The venue is fancy, though the bride and groom are very laidback and likely don't care too much what I wear (venue is MOB's choice). Reception will immediately follow the ceremony. The invitation says cocktail attire but that guests are welcome to dress up further to take pictures around the venue.
Do any of the following options in my closet work?

1. Farm Rio toucan dress (with heels, pearls, and a navy pashmina/wrap). Too casual?
   
2. Vetta jumpsuit in french blue (with heels, fancy jewelry, etc). Too casual? I am not sure the pictures here do it justice. The muted color feels a bit casual, but the fabric is tencel and drapes well
   
3. Everlane wrap dress - main drawback is that it's black (though could wear colorful jewelry)
   

Hey all! The other day I read something where the author used the phrase, "non-binary orientations," when referring to sexualities like bi and pan. I was wondering if this was an acceptable use of the label?
Personally, I like it as it's a much easier shorthand than spelling out all the sexualities that apply, but I also want to be sure it's not seen as co-opting the word or misappropriating it from how it's used for gender. Is there a consensus? Is this something that's been happening and I'm late to the party? Big no-no?

Hello, I haven’t had many relationships but recently have wanted to try out the dating field again. I find that many youngers just don’t excite me. They’re immature, progressive, “non-binary”, have some sort of mental problem, or are just straight up liars. Have any other older men felt this? I don’t want to be a sugar daddy or anything like that which it seems like a lot of these boys are actively looking for.
I’ve tried grindr, scruff, daddyhunt, etc… but have yet to find a guy who catches my eye. Are in person events any better?
(Also for those of you who saw my last post I’ve begun to get over him thank you for the advice)

After seriously exploring (therapy, trying makeup, fem clothes, thought experiments, attending pride events, even microdosing HRT) over the last 3 years, I believe I am non-binary/genderfluid.
I can’t stop thinking about HRT, and seeing it as a good thing. I have my doubts, mostly because I do sometimes enjoy my masculine appearance and think I’m handsome, and enjoy some social parts of being male.
But my desire to try HRT and experience femininity is so strong, and I think about it everyday. To me, it seems logical to try a full dose of HRT for a while. Long enough that I experience noticeable changes and breast growth. If I regret breast growth, I can just get surgery. I understand there may be scars or other visual indications, but in my eyes it is worth fully transitioning and then fully detransitioning so I can finally know what feels right.
Is this a bad idea? Am I downplaying surgery or being too loosey-goosey with HRT? Fear of permanent breast growth is the only thing holding me back (even though boobs sound nice). I want all other changes and don’t mind infertility, muscle loss, etc.

Hello, I have a doubt that generates a lot of anxiety and frustration. I am nb, female. Many times I wish I didn't have boobs because they get in the way of my tomboy look, but at the same time I enjoy my boobs during sex or when I suddenly feel like dressing "feminine". On the other hand, I have long hair, but sometimes I get frustrated because I want it very short, but I also like it long. My wife uses my "theythem" pronouns correctly, but in sex I feel like a "she" (my wife calls me "she" only in sex). However, I remember long ago feeling the need to have a penis in sex to penetrate, but now I no longer do. This all creates stress for me because I don't understand myself well, I seem to be a very complex and diverse person, I have even wondered if I am gender fluid, but I know I feel good with the term "non-binary". Does anyone else feel this way?

Sorry in advance, this may be a long ramble...
I'm a 40 something woman, who after getting married, having a child and then getting a divorce, is finally finding their true feminist witch self.
When I was married I used to tread on egg shells and didn't stand for myself. Since getting divorced I have realised who he was, and who now I am, and am becoming. But he is my child's father and we are still friends, but I have the strength to call him out now.
Our child (AFAB) is a tween and a couple of years ago said they were non binary. I have tried to support them, embrace who they are, and after a few months of seeing how things were, I now use the name they want to be called, not their birth name, and have made steps to let schools and services know they should use their chosen name for anything none legal.
Their Dad has been against this, says they are too young to know who they are and by agreeing to "all this" I am locking them into it. My child and I have spoken many times about who we are can change as we get older, and if they start to feel female again then their name/pronouns can always change back. Nothing is immovable.
Recently they were pressured into sending some images to someone. They knew they shouldn't but felt threatened to do so. They told a safe guarding officer at school and I was told. Of course I would have hoped they could come to me, but I am so grateful they felt able to speak to someone. Fortunately they sent the images on instant delete/no screenshot possible.
I am supporting my child, and while there are some consequences, such as removal of electronics for a time, I am trying to use this as a learning experience and to build some more trust. We have spoken about never ever sending pictures, and them coming ro me so I can help, but I understand from the messages how scared they would have been.
Thier father is sympathetic to what has happened, but is ultimately treating this as proof they are too immature to make decisions, including about who they are. He never uses their chosen name/pronouns nouns.
I explained that we can feel pressured by people who we feel have power over us into doing things we don't want to do. He said "just call the police" I spoke through several of my lived experiences (names, groping, attempted sexual assaults on me) then had to explain why we don't report most of the time. Had to take him right back to boys pulling hair or looking up skirt and we get conditioned to not say anything after hearing "boys will be boys" for the n th time, or no point as nothing happens.
I need to be strong for my child, and will always be their fiercest advocate, I just feel let down that their father does not feel the same or that part of the battle is against him. It also makes me sad that if things don't change then in a few years my child will want to stop contact, and their father, for everything that he has been told, won't understand why, (ego driven narcissist)
My child has had counselling for a while, so they are being supported by others as well, the counsellor also believes my child has some adhd strains, which I will get refferal for. Dad doesn't belive that either. ("Not at all" possible, despite his nephew and my niece both being on the spectrum and he fully understand genetic implications)
Any words of advice or strength would be greatly appreciated. Sorry, this was probably more of a cathartic rant, but if you got this far, thank you x

I want to leave Florida because the anti trans bills are awful as well as the book bans and everything but I don’t know what states would be good for me? I am looking for another state to live in because I’m not ready to move countries. That seems a bit too much as a young adult who doesn’t know much to handle.
I am currently working towards my psychology degree and I am going to go to grad school to become a Therapist so 1) this will be a few years so I can finish school and 2) I would like someplace that treats therapists nice and pays them well because I have debts to pay.
Another thing I’m looking for is LGBTQ+ acceptance. I’m non-binary and queer so I would like to have community and not feel like the state is trying to take all my rights away and the rights of people around me like Florida is with the anti-trans and Don’t Say Gay bills. So with that, Probably a blue state or leaning blue state because they tend to be more accepting and I lean towards their beliefs in politics. (I say this to narrow it down not to cause a fight).
I prefer the suburbs (if anyone is like I know a state AND a city/town but I doubt it) and a chill (I don’t care for snow but I get I’ll have to deal with it in most states) but I don’t like heat over 75 degrees (though, again, I’m probably going to deal with it like I do now so these weather things aren’t strict boundaries).
I would greatly appreciate if you had ideas if states in the US and the reasons why you think they’ll be good for me. I’ve tried looking it up myself but I get overwhelmed and don’t actually know more than what the random lists say on stuff about most states because I haven’t been there. If you do choose to help me, thank you! I appreciate it!