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Today SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents performers who work on video games called for a strike against many game companies including Disney Character Voices Inc. and Electronic Arts Productions Inc<\/a>. For now, I am assuming that this includes Star Wars: The Old Republic<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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I don\u2019t believe anyone can argue against the importance of voice actors to the success of SWTOR<\/strong><\/em>. Debates about which player character or companion or villain is our favorite are inextricably tied to the performers whose voices helped bring those parts to life.<\/p>\n

I strongly support the union\u2019s efforts to protect its members against large corporations\u2019 efforts to exploit performers and replace them with lifeless AI shortcuts<\/a>. I have no illusions about the scope of my reach and influence, but until the strike is resolved, I will be taking a break from this project. I have one more post, a review of The Acolyte<\/strong><\/em>, set to go up Tuesday, but after that I will step away from this blog.<\/p>\n

I will not stop playing SWTOR<\/strong><\/em> or discontinue my subscription or stop supporting my friends in the community. If you are enjoying the game, then I encourage you to do the same. Our subscriptions also pay for all the artists, writers and developers who are not striking, and I am happy to support them and their hard work which has brought me countless hours of joy over the years.<\/p>\n

I have no reason to believe that the SWTOR<\/strong><\/em> team has any plans or intent to replace its voice cast with AI substitutes. In fact, I hope the opposite is true. Nevertheless, corporations like EA and Disney are so large and powerful these days, that I believe unions, collective bargaining and labor actions are an effective tool to help ensure the rights of workers. If I can show some support in affected areas related to this blog, I shall.<\/p>\n

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