In-game Avatar and sexuality

[number2301]

Picking a female model for multiplayer only just seems kind of... dumb.

Why?

Low content post is low content.

I say this because there is no reason for it if you're a male (unless transsexual). I can understand it in MMOs and RPGs in general because most of those females are more appealing to look at (which, of course, makes you basically a perv). As far as I understand it, I doubt the females in that game are wearing anything but military uniforms. Not exactly the most erotic outfit know to man (Fetishes aside...).

Equally there's no particular reason to pick a male model. Your avatar isn't you, it isn't really anyone.

Having said that, I wouldn't take a female avatar in deathmatch. I would find that a bit odd.

RPGs though, I'm all up in that shit. Not quite sure why but it sure as hell isn't to be pervy. I Maybe I like seeing a female as a strong, fleshed out main character?

Wait just one minute... There are RPGs like that?!

Erm, yes? I'm mainly thinking of ME and ME2.

 

[katsumoto03]

Low content post is low content.

I say this because there is no reason for it if you're a male (unless transsexual). [...] As far as I understand it, I doubt the females in that game are wearing anything but military uniforms. Not exactly the most erotic outfit know to man (Fetishes aside...).

Would you rather I asked: "Could you please explain the last sentence?"

Yeah, that would have achieved so much more. Christ.

So... the only reason to play as a female (if you're male) in a multiplayer shooter is if they wear skimpy clothes? How... shallow and childish.

No. I was saying that there really is no reason to play a female character in a multiplayer shooter unless you're female yourself.

 

[katsumoto03]

No. I was saying that there really is no reason to play a female character in a multiplayer shooter unless you're female yourself.

And you think this because?

Look, buddy, It's an opinion. I never claimed that it was a bad thing, or that I thought people shouldn't do it. I merely said that I thought it was kind of dumb and pointless.

That said, let's switch this around. Why do you think it's a good idea, acceptable or whatever the opposite to my argument is?

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[D Moness]

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Look, buddy, It's an opinion. I never claimed that it was a bad thing, or that I thought people shouldn't do it. I merely said that I thought it was kind of dumb and pointless.

Euh claiming something is pointless and dumb (in your opinion(what you more or less stated as a fact)) IS a bad thing.

 

[katsumoto03]

No. I was saying that there really is no reason to play a female character in a multiplayer shooter unless you're female yourself.

And you think this because?

Look, buddy, It's an opinion. I never claimed that it was a bad thing, or that I thought people shouldn't do it. I merely said that I thought it was kind of dumb and pointless.

That said, let's switch this around. Why do you think it's a good idea, acceptable or whatever the opposite to my argument is?

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Your opinion is baseless and you can offer no evidence in support of it.

A failure by any standard.

Yes, I my opinion is an epic fail. I mean, god forbid I say what I actually feel instead of joining the chorus. I must be out of my mind to think such things!

Did it ever occur to you that maybe opinions don't have to have a trail of logic behind it?

 

[katsumoto03]

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Look, buddy, It's an opinion. I never claimed that it was a bad thing, or that I thought people shouldn't do it. I merely said that I thought it was kind of dumb and pointless.

Euh claiming something is pointless and dumb (in your opinion(what you more or less stated as a fact)) IS a bad thing.

It is a fact. I am stating that in my opinion it is kind of dumb. I am not claiming that as fact in any way. I'm not saying that, "Hey, if you're a guy who plays as girls you're a bad person!"

Sorry if I offended you, broheim.

 

[katsumoto03]

Did it ever occur to you that maybe opinions don't have to have a trail of logic behind it?

Wait... Did you just say opinions don't need to be based on logic?

Hey, buddy, if you wanna base your opinion on zero logic, go right ahead. You wanna tell me the sky is pink and green, knock yourself out. You wanna tell me, in your opinion, fire doesn't hurt, have fun! I'll stick to logic.

Th-... But... I...

Are you reading the same conversation as me?

If I were to state that the sky is pink and green, that wouldn't be an opinion. An opinion would be me saying, "I think that Protest the Hero is an amazing band" or "In my opinion, Chocolate milk is far superior to regular milk."

Your examples are attempting to declare absurd statements as fact.

The only thing I stated as a fact was this:

No. I was saying that there really is no reason to play a female character in a multiplayer shooter unless you're female yourself.

Give me a good rebuttal to this statement.

 

[katsumoto03]

Give me a good rebuttal to this statement.

I'll give you give off the top of my head;

Person A: I play as a female because I prefer the way they look to men.

Person B: I play as a female because I am a man and it aids in my escapism and immersion.

Person C: I play as a female because I find the image of a men intimidating.

Person D: I play as a female because I like the female voice.

Person E: I play as a female because I prefer the customization options on the female avatar.

Oh I'm sorry, did I just prove you wrong? I did. Damn.

Person A is a pervy wanker, which I already mentioned.

Person B is a transsexual, which I already mentioned.

Person C is... Kind of an idiot. (Remember we're talking about multiplayer shooters here.)

Uh, read my quote again. I said good reasons.

 

[katsumoto03]

Uh, read my quote again. I said good reasons.

Did you just... How can you... Why would...

You not subjectively finding them good doesn't mean the other people don't find them good.

/facepalm

EDIT: WAIT! Wanting to immerse in a different character gender makes you a transsexual? I'ma make a new post and show you something.

I was just playing by your rules, brochacho.

 

[katsumoto03]

Person B is a transsexual, which I already mentioned.

OT: I tend to play female characters only in single player RPGs, where it fits the role better in my opinion. An example is Mass Effect. I find the character of Shepard to be a bit more interesting when she's... Well, a she.

So you're a transsexual? Cool. Good for you. I hope your family is down with it and it all works out for ya

Yeah, they're pretty supportive.

I think this has gone on for long enough, we've basically taken up a whole page with this little digression.

You can have the victory, if you wish.

 

[Sir_Auron_the_Badass]

Well, it's not my favorite, but it's the only hate mail I've gotten was when I was playing Brutal Legend online, and my dorm's wireless signal craps out in the middle of the game. When I reestablish my connection I had a message from the guy I was playing against claiming that I did that on purpose to avoid losing (even though it happened after he lost a bunch of units and my army was at his base's doorstep). When I calmly explained my situation, he acted even more hostile and contacted the PSN to get my account banned. Luckily nothing happened after that (other than me blocking him), but he was taking the simple little matter of his win-loss ratio way out of proportion.