Scoring the Player Content Warnings
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A scar resulting from a traumatic family incident (not deliberate physical abuse)
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Alcoholism and substance abuse (parent)
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Anxiety and panic episodes
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Childhood trauma and fear-based conditioning
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Combat trauma (veteran character)
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Complex feelings of wanting connection but being afraid of it
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Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
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Confrontation with abusers
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Depictions of internal emotional conflict and frustration
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Depression and dissociation
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Domestic conflict (verbal/emotional, not graphic violence)
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Emotional neglect from parents
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Emotional shutdown in relationships
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Emotional vulnerability juxtaposed with physical aggression
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Endometriosis flares and related surgery of secondary character
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Fear of abandonment
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Harassment by sports commentators (coded and overt homophobia)
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Heavy emotional contact
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Implied/Referenced Sexual Activity Involving Unnamed/Unknown Characters
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Loss of fellow soldiers (grief, survivor’s guilt) for secondary character
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Missing family member
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OCD-related behaviors
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Physical altercation between media personnel, MCs, and secondary characters
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Possible triggering language around trauma or abuse
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Possible verbal confrontations or arguments during physical outbursts
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Profanity throughout
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Psychedelic-assisted therapy for trauma recovery for secondary character
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References of past suicide attempt (secondary character)
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References of past self harm (cutting) (secondary character)
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Queer identity in hostile or unsupportive environments
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Scenes depicting anger, frustration, and loss of temper (violence)
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Self-control struggles under emotional stress
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Self-isolation and emotional dysregulation
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Sensory overload
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Themes of redemption, healing, or relapse
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Therapy and discussions of mental health recovery
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Toxic masculinity and homophobia (familial/media)
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Trauma-related flashbacks or panic attacks triggered by physical closeness (familial), touching of scars, and unrequited love.
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Unrequited love (past, coach-related trauma)
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Viral media exposure/ invasive attention