Can the sexism in these types of games stop?

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RE: Can the sexism in these types of games stop? - Kreekakon - 09-11-2013

(09-11-2013, 03:04 PM)lllDash Wrote: Geez! chill out man! Not because there's a female protagonist but because he is making an effort to have a female protagonist in a CS which (so far) I havn't seen in a CS. Which means he might try something new. I'm always looking out for CS that have fresh new ideas

It's nothing as new as changing the protagonist's age, race, job, personality, hair color, how rich he is, etc. They're all just aspects that come together to form a character. Just because it's different doesn't necessarily will mean it'll be better, or even that different for that matter. It may be a bit different in certain cases, but some aspects will affect more than others, and I really think gender is one of the least influential in doing such a thing.

(09-11-2013, 03:06 PM)GoreGrinder99 Wrote: But in all honesty, who gives a damn what gender, race or religion the lead role portrays? In my opinion, it should be a male anyway if the game revolves around horror as we all know woman are more reluctant to be frightened and are weaker than men and these games are based on survival. Not sexism, fact - let the flamewar begin!

Oh sweet jesus don't make me go through this again D:

RE: Can the sexism in these types of games stop? - Yuhaney - 09-11-2013

Why people won't make a game where you could change gender, color and species in the fly and it would affect the gameplay.

RE: Can the sexism in these types of games stop? - lllDash - 09-11-2013

(09-11-2013, 03:04 PM)Nuits Grace Wrote:
(09-11-2013, 02:55 PM)lllDash Wrote:
(09-11-2013, 02:41 PM)GoreGrinder99 Wrote: I love this thread... Just to throw this out there, my full conversion of which I have not released any information on whatsoever will be featuring a FEMALE as the lead character. I hope this floats everyone's boats.

How dare you make something more original and cater for the less important 40% of gamers! GOSH!!

All joking aside, you got me excited for this CS.

Spoiler below!

Now I can't get excited for a CS cause it's got a girl in it? Rolleyes

RE: Can the sexism in these types of games stop? - Dorkygn - 09-11-2013

First reply to this thread is all that needed to be said tbh, lock thread. Also, Justine.

RE: Can the sexism in these types of games stop? - lllDash - 09-11-2013

(09-11-2013, 03:09 PM)Kreekakon Wrote:
(09-11-2013, 03:04 PM)lllDash Wrote: Geez! chill out man! Not because there's a female protagonist but because he is making an effort to have a female protagonist in a CS which (so far) I havn't seen in a CS. Which means he might try something new. I'm always looking out for CS that have fresh new ideas

It's nothing as new as changing the protagonist's age, race, job, personality, hair color, how rich he is, etc. They're all just aspects that come together to form a character. Just because it's different doesn't necessarily will mean it'll be better, or even that different for that matter. It may be a bit different in certain cases, but some aspects will affect more than others, and I really think gender is one of the least influential in doing such a thing.

Variety is good, and again Dodgy

: It's not just because you can play as a female, I'm just as excited to play as a toddler in a survival horror because I'm not playing as a (yet another) 20-40 year old full grown man.

RE: Can the sexism in these types of games stop? - Draug - 09-11-2013

The ads are so well placed and related to the topic haha Big Grin

Spoiler below!

SEXISM!

RE: Can the sexism in these types of games stop? - Cuyir - 09-11-2013

@Droog

I only get makeup ads and ads for some rip off legos...what does that say of your internet search history...?

lol

RE: Can the sexism in these types of games stop? - Kreekakon - 09-11-2013

(09-11-2013, 03:17 PM)lllDash Wrote: I like veriety, and again : no, not because you can play as a female, I'm just as excited to play as a toddler in a survival horror because I'm not playing as yet another 20-40 year old full grown man.

Ok then let me ask you a question then which I think can get my point across better: How different did you feel playing as Justine than playing as Daniel?

RE: Can the sexism in these types of games stop? - Draug - 09-11-2013

Mhh probably nothing, I'am at work and have a clean history (except for this dirty site here!) Big Grin

RE: Can the sexism in these types of games stop? - Yuhaney - 09-11-2013

Nobody cared about my great idea of gameplay mechanics! Sad