Poll: Would you play a game where the main character was gay?
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Of course, why wouldn't I? Either would be fine.
Would that really be a loss? Maybe the quality of communication in online Halo matches would increase...seydaman said:
I would be fine with it, if it was a good game
Also sex scene would be ok becuase the creators really couldn't do much even with a M rating
Also sex scene would be ok becuase the creators really couldn't do much even with a M rating
Though i'm tempted to go with the popular opinion and say "Why the hell does it matter?" to be honest I would quite LIKE to play a game where the main character was gay or lesbian; as long as:
If it's a gay guy, he's not stereotypical for the point of being funny or even for 'taking the piss' out of the stereotype.
If it's a lesbian, she isn't a lesbian for the reason of giving the male players someone to have wet dreams about (isn't the slutty I-look-like-a-pornstar type of character, in other words).
I WOULD like to see an ordinary, well-characterised and believable character who happens to be gay for the sake of crafting interesting relationships and helping drive the story. I'm inclined to see a gay male main character in this regard, because I think it would be a true leap forward if the game is successful. If people will buy and enjoy a game like this, it is not only a good day for the gay community, as it shows acceptance; but also for the games industry as a whole becoming more mature and able to tackle a subject like this responsibly.
If it's a gay guy, he's not stereotypical for the point of being funny or even for 'taking the piss' out of the stereotype.
If it's a lesbian, she isn't a lesbian for the reason of giving the male players someone to have wet dreams about (isn't the slutty I-look-like-a-pornstar type of character, in other words).
I WOULD like to see an ordinary, well-characterised and believable character who happens to be gay for the sake of crafting interesting relationships and helping drive the story. I'm inclined to see a gay male main character in this regard, because I think it would be a true leap forward if the game is successful. If people will buy and enjoy a game like this, it is not only a good day for the gay community, as it shows acceptance; but also for the games industry as a whole becoming more mature and able to tackle a subject like this responsibly.
I wouldnt mind. Especialy if it was a gay badass dude. That would be funny. Bright shirt and willowy frame with a lispy speech pattern blasting the heads off of zombies and slitting the throats of black-ops agents. WIN!
Why in the world would I even need to know he/she is gay? It's one of my main beefs with the whole "gays are a minority" stance. Why should you be given special status because of what you do in the privacy of your own bedroom. I don't need to know, don't want to know.
That's the crux of the problem - I think a lot (if they even did do that) of it would be just for controversy, putting in the stereotypical gay guy in there to make idiotic comments, albeit this time regarding thinly-veiled references to anal sex complete with a lisp...Jharry5 said:
Anyway, he'd have to be a strong gay guy (No not in the leather and BDSM end either, strictly speaking) and absolutely not be the stereotype. I'll be honest: If it could be, then I would be a bit more forgiving about deficiencies in the gameplay. A few more points: If it'd affect gameplay...hm it'd really depend on how they handled it - It could just be a non-scene where he or she is referenced as gay, or it could be people's reactions in the world. *FF RPG* - "Oh you're the hero in this story but you're gay? RAWR *battle music, non-random encounter* Stuff like that. I just wanna point out on the whole FF thing - Cultural standards of beauty are different across well, cultures.
Lastly just a groan about the double-standard placed upon gay males vs gay females. It's pretty sadface (I'm assuming it's not in jest as per the comments here)
They/we are different, simply because of the inherent differences between males and females, especially because of testosterone and estrogen (what I can think of off the top of my head). What's the opinion here regarding adolescent/young adult males hating on gay guys (oh but of course not gay females. -.- Generally girls react to homosexuality of any stripe with hugs, especially gay guys. I think it mainly has to do with the fact that males are supposed to be stoic hulking badasses who spit iron and shit bullets. Anyway, homosexuality = gay male or gay female, even though they're different. The community is LGBT (and a few other letters but let's not turn it into alphabet soup :3) which is lesbian gay bi transgender even though the fartherest one isn't even anything to do with sexuality (why transgender people are part of it uh...I really dunno, but regardless I'm happy to have them <3)Therumancer said:
Mainly because there's a need for visibility in a marginalized group that we do exist. In a sense (please don't flame me I'm just using it as analogy people) it's a lot different "just" being gay than it is with another minority (disability, racial what have you) and even harder if you're a part of more than one group. The fact that you COULD NOT talk about this stuff 20 years ago and now we're talking about gay marriage and all that really is something. ^__^ Anywho, we are what's called a marginalized minority (and generally lesbians, bi and trans people have been within the community and the research as well, considering the research has traditionally focused on gay males, a tiny bit on lesbians and none on bi or trans people) because we're invisible. If you lined up 10 guys, you wouldn't know if one or all of them were gay just by looking at them and all that.Yankeefan4444 said:
Actually Blindey, there are a lot of types of gays out there. The "queen" stereotype from TV is not how all gay men are. You also have the hypermacho type who are just as prolific, but not quite as diplomatic to portray in the media.
I've talked about my opinion on gays and lesbians before, and why I think gays are a problem and lesbians are not. It largely comes down to the molestation of pre-sexual humans, you can find my statements about it in other threads here on the escapist. My attitudes coming from a long period of experience, and having waffled back and forth on the issue of whether it was okay to be gay a number of times.
At any rate, as anti-gay as I happen to be, I am the first person who will tell you that a lack of manliness has nothing to do with it. Yes you DO have the flaming "witty" queens like on TV and in movies, but there are tons of other stereotypes and "cliques" as well that aren't promoted as heavily. Then of course you've got gay guys that are just so normal and not part of any real 'group' whom you'd never realize were gay unless you caught them in the act or they told you.
Really, my problems have nothing to do with the general behavior, and heck, especially when dealing with fantasy there are plenty of stereotypes that involve fairly "effeminate" but heterosexual characters. Foppish Swashbucklers and Rakes are frequently portrayed that way complete with lots of leather, feathers, frilly lace, and even a lisp. Taking some of those guys and making them gay wouldn't be much of a leap forward. HOWEVER, I have a problem with the behavior in of itself, and what it frequently leads to.
If anything I think we already have too much pro-gay sentiment without bringing video games into it as well.
While I'm hardly the one to articulate it properly, I also think we need to see more in the way of balanced anti-gay attitudes in the media, that AREN'T expressing opinions totally based on religion or morality. In the media you see very little except pro-gay statements, the research that supports them, and the most ridiculous "knock down" arguements availible to give the illusion of the other side being given a "fair platform".
>>>----Therumancer--->
I've talked about my opinion on gays and lesbians before, and why I think gays are a problem and lesbians are not. It largely comes down to the molestation of pre-sexual humans, you can find my statements about it in other threads here on the escapist. My attitudes coming from a long period of experience, and having waffled back and forth on the issue of whether it was okay to be gay a number of times.
At any rate, as anti-gay as I happen to be, I am the first person who will tell you that a lack of manliness has nothing to do with it. Yes you DO have the flaming "witty" queens like on TV and in movies, but there are tons of other stereotypes and "cliques" as well that aren't promoted as heavily. Then of course you've got gay guys that are just so normal and not part of any real 'group' whom you'd never realize were gay unless you caught them in the act or they told you.
Really, my problems have nothing to do with the general behavior, and heck, especially when dealing with fantasy there are plenty of stereotypes that involve fairly "effeminate" but heterosexual characters. Foppish Swashbucklers and Rakes are frequently portrayed that way complete with lots of leather, feathers, frilly lace, and even a lisp. Taking some of those guys and making them gay wouldn't be much of a leap forward. HOWEVER, I have a problem with the behavior in of itself, and what it frequently leads to.
If anything I think we already have too much pro-gay sentiment without bringing video games into it as well.
While I'm hardly the one to articulate it properly, I also think we need to see more in the way of balanced anti-gay attitudes in the media, that AREN'T expressing opinions totally based on religion or morality. In the media you see very little except pro-gay statements, the research that supports them, and the most ridiculous "knock down" arguements availible to give the illusion of the other side being given a "fair platform".
>>>----Therumancer--->
As long as there isn't a scene that could be listed as NSFW, I'd play. If there is no reason to tell of the character's sexuality, then why tell anyway? With so many people out there who wouldn't approve of a gay/lesbian character, most game companies probably try to avoid this sort of thing all together as to not lose money or (respose to the "Master Chief is possibly gay" comment) a fanbase.
Exactly, the sexual preference of the main character does not matter as long as the gameplay is good and the story is well written.needausername said: