Curse

Olim Chill · Apr 17, 2008, 02:47 PM // 14:47

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Originally Posted by Avarre

My entire reason for making a female Mesmer was because I saw a screenshot, and thought the male Mesmer face and model looked ridiculous.

I was almost ready to accept the looks, as I rolled a male Mesmer to be a decent secondary toon. His movements made me delete him in 10 minutes.

romeus petrus · Apr 17, 2008, 02:49 PM // 14:49

1.Male
2.I have 9 chars all females
3.female chars look better
4.umm ya.
5.no
6.no
7.no
8.depends on game

Alleji · Apr 17, 2008, 02:53 PM // 14:53

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Originally Posted by spike470

1.what is your gender?

Male

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2.Have you ever played a character of the opposite sex?

Never!

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3.why or why not?

Because guys who play girl chars r GAAAAY

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4.Do you often suspect anyone else of playing a gender not their own?

No, but if i find he is im gunna call him gay and put him on ignore because gay people should not play this game and should just die in a fire

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5.Do you treat players differently based on their avatar’s gender?

Yah I give cute girls runs to droks every tiem and ask them if they wanna have a e-boyfriend. They never talk to me after they get to droks tho.

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6.Have you taken advantage of your characters gender?

My wamo big and manly. yar.

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7.If you know someone is playing a character of a gender not their own, do you treat them differently?

If ur a guy and play a girl char ur just gay. Thats so disgusting. And no im not insecure, you fagot.

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8.Would you be more likely to play a character of the other sex in another game? If so, which one(s)? Why?

OMG what am I liek some kinda fag? I would never play a girl!

Selket · Apr 17, 2008, 03:12 PM // 15:12

2. Yes
3. Because sometimes I like being big and black
4. Yes.
5. No, as long as they pay they're treated the same bayb.
6. Yes.
7. No, as long as they pay...
8. Depends.

SilverSlave · Apr 17, 2008, 03:19 PM // 15:19

Interesting study and one which always fascinates me. Here's my input:

1. Male
2. Yes
3. I tend to play the characters I find most aesthetically pleasing. I like to disillusion those who view females as chauvinistically weak too.
4. I never assume someone's real gender based on a female avatar but I do assume male avatars are played by males. I know this isn't always true but as a generalisation that's how I see things.
5. I tend to be more at ease round female avatars which probably reflects how I am in real life.
6. Never
7. No
8. My choice tends to be dependant on the options the game provides. I usually find the choices of female avatars are not up to the same standard as the male avatars. As an example I played male chars in UO, DAoC and Shadowbane all for this reason. Guild Wars is very much the exception in my eyes and as a result all my chars are female.

Ghen · Apr 17, 2008, 03:19 PM // 15:19

1.what is your gender?
play most female
2.Have you ever played a character of the opposite sex?
yes
3.why or why not?
i like bitches?
4.Do you often suspect anyone else of playing a gender not their own?
of course
5.Do you treat players differently based on their avatar’s gender?
no
6.Have you taken advantage of your characters gender?
no
7.If you know someone is playing a character of a gender not their own, do you treat them differently?
maybe
8.Would you be more likely to play a character of the other sex in another game? If so, which one(s)? Why?
no would be same as GW

Lady of the Keep · Apr 17, 2008, 03:27 PM // 15:27

1.female
2.no
3.I like being a girl, and I don't want to be a dude. Also I like playing dress up.
4.absolutly
5.nope
6.nope
7.I think it's kinda weird but whatever suits your fancy
8.If I am not given a choice or unless there was a statistical advantage to being a guy

ShoGunTheOne · Apr 17, 2008, 04:09 PM // 16:09

1. Main chars are Male, sub chars are Female
2. yes
3. because sometimes the 1 sex of a preffesion is just very ugly, eg: mes
4. no for some strange reason
5. yes...
6. no.
7. no
8. no, unless all males in the other game is ugly

dunky_g · Apr 17, 2008, 04:34 PM // 16:34

1.what is your gender? Male
2.Have you ever played a character of the opposite sex? yep
3.why or why not? cos female monk fow looks better than male.
4.Do you often suspect anyone else of playing a gender not their own? dont care
5.Do you treat players differently based on their avatar’s gender? no
6.Have you taken advantage of your characters gender? no
7.If you know someone is playing a character of a gender not their own, do you treat them differently? no
8.Would you be more likely to play a character of the other sex in another game? If so, which one(s)? Why? no

bokken · Apr 17, 2008, 04:35 PM // 16:35

1.what is your gender?
2.Have you ever played a character of the opposite sex?
3.why or why not?
4.Do you often suspect anyone else of playing a gender not their own?
5.Do you treat players differently based on their avatar’s gender?
6.Have you taken advantage of your characters gender?
7.If you know someone is playing a character of a gender not their own, do you treat them differently?
8.Would you be more likely to play a character of the other sex in another game? If so, which one(s)? Why?

1 – Male

2 – Not in Guild Wars, no. In another game which did not give the choice of gender in order to play a specific class of character I did.

3 – All my characters in GW are male. I just prefer to use all male characters.

I guess I might be old school but even after years of playing online games when I first meet a female avatar in-game my first assumption is that the person playing that character is female as well. So, for my choice as a male, I prefer to play males.

In some games you might not get the choice of gender if you want to play a certain class of character. In Diablo for example, if you want to use a bow you choose to be an Amazon, you are a female, no choice.

4 – There is no suspicion involved. I know for a fact that many people play the opposite gender. I know both males and females who play all characters of the opposite gender and quite a few males and females who have a mixture of gender characters.

5 – Hehe, This is a good question.
I have to say yes, when I first meet a female character I may be a bit more polite going under the assumption that it may be a female playing the character. With the wide use of in-game chat software I know without a doubt that many females play GW.

6 – No

7 – No

8 – No. However, since I prefer to play a Ranger ( or whatever the character with the bow might be called in the game ) If a particular game only had a female character as a choice to use a bow I would be inclined to use that gender.

Enko · Apr 17, 2008, 04:35 PM // 16:35

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Originally Posted by spike470

Hi, I'm doing some research for a class I'm currently taking. and I'd like to ask some questions on how people play and what they think about playing different genders. feel free to skip over any questions you don't feel comfortable answering. your avatars name will not be used in the final report.

1.what is your gender?
2.Have you ever played a character of the opposite sex?
3.why or why not?
4.Do you often suspect anyone else of playing a gender not their own?
5.Do you treat players differently based on their avatar’s gender?
6.Have you taken advantage of your characters gender?
7.If you know someone is playing a character of a gender not their own, do you treat them differently?
8.Would you be more likely to play a character of the other sex in another game? If so, which one(s)? Why?

Here's a site that would be great for your research.

http://www.nickyee.com/daedalus/archives/000551.php

Prof Of Black · Apr 17, 2008, 05:00 PM // 17:00

1. Male
2. Yeah, 5 of my 7 chars are female ^^
3. Not sure, like fem armours better and dont like playing a fat guy (gg male monks)
4. Idk
5. No
6. No
7. No
8. Yeah, no idea

~Prof.

upier · Apr 17, 2008, 05:01 PM // 17:01

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Originally Posted by Olim Thrice

Roll a male Mesmer. Watch him run. Reevaluate your statement.

The running while under a speed boost is a SERIOUS issue. I hate that one. The guys looks like they had something shoved up their asses.
BUT running normally looks pretty decent.
Much better then the female impersonation of Lisa Marie in Mars Attacks!
I hate the arm movement. It's ghastly!

BabyJ · Apr 17, 2008, 05:27 PM // 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike470

Hi, I'm doing some research for a class I'm currently taking. and I'd like to ask some questions on how people play and what they think about playing different genders. feel free to skip over any questions you don't feel comfortable answering. your avatars name will not be used in the final report.

1.what is your gender?
2.Have you ever played a character of the opposite sex?
3.why or why not?
4.Do you often suspect anyone else of playing a gender not their own?
5.Do you treat players differently based on their avatar’s gender?
6.Have you taken advantage of your characters gender?
7.If you know someone is playing a character of a gender not their own, do you treat them differently?
8.Would you be more likely to play a character of the other sex in another game? If so, which one(s)? Why?

1. I'm female
2. yes i have
3. I made a male monk on my 2nd account cause there was an armor set that i think looks better on male monks. LOL
4. yes, majority of males play female characters
5. not at all
6. err no
7. nope
8. it would depend on what the characters looked like. Being a female i gotta have characters that look good.

eeks · Apr 17, 2008, 06:05 PM // 18:05

1. Female.
2. Yep~
3. Whilst I have to say that I first started with all female characters, I eventually deleted a few in favour of male characters. Female face options/armour seem to have more effort put into them, which was the main attraction for me, but I managed to find some mixes I liked amongst male characters.
4. Well, I don't go around suspecting people as most often, they probably are.
5. No, unless I've ascertained their real gender.

6. I'll admit! Yes, when I first started playing. Hey, it's not like I was lying.
7. Only if they're a close friend in team chat, with a PUG. Random people don't have to know their real gender.
8. I'm all for it. I tend to, anyway. My main characters in Oblivion over the past couple of years (plural due to reinstalls, which really shouldn't surprise the Oblivion player base) have all been male, as opposed to how I started with Guild Wars. Then again, the customisation's a lot more refined, as is the modding... Maybe that's the reason.

Lordhelmos · Apr 17, 2008, 06:16 PM // 18:16

I usually play female characters as it seems more artistic and they seem to have more of a powerful presence. Most male appearances are geared towards some Fabio or DnD muscular player's handbook meatcube appearance, which just kind of makes me feel like I'm losing braincells playing one. Female characters just seem more artistic and intellectual (which is why I main on a female mesmer).

IRL I am a male that plays a female character, because with the dedication it takes to max titles, get over 11 elite armor sets, etc. I think that there is maybe just a little importance in liking your avatar.

As far as other people, I don't treat any people differently based on gender choice. I don't get Guildwars confused with myspace.

I have however, have had in game advances made on my character by other players based on her gender, which I find somewhat disturbing but at the same time funny in a sad way. I'll take it as a compliment for having good tastes.

romeus petrus · Apr 17, 2008, 06:41 PM // 18:41

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Originally Posted by Alleji

Male
Never!
Because guys who play girl chars r GAAAAY
No, but if i find he is im gunna call him gay and put him on ignore because gay people should not play this game and should just die in a fire
Yah I give cute girls runs to droks every tiem and ask them if they wanna have a e-boyfriend. They never talk to me after they get to droks tho.
My wamo big and manly. yar.
If ur a guy and play a girl char ur just gay. Thats so disgusting. And no im not insecure, you fagot.
OMG what am I liek some kinda fag? I would never play a girl!

Any moderators to get rid of this very offensive and uncalled for post?

MisterB · Apr 17, 2008, 06:43 PM // 18:43

1. Male
2. Yes
3. Either because I disliked the male model's appearance/armor for that class, or to suit the name I chose. I chose female gender characters for female names.
4. I assume all players are male until I have reason to believe otherwise. Suspicion isn't really a factor.
5. No.
6. No.
7. No.
8. No answer. Question is too vague, and there are too many variables.

HatteryBasket · Apr 17, 2008, 07:20 PM // 19:20

What is your gender?
Female

Have you ever played a character of the opposite sex?
Not on GW, no :B

Why or why not?
Iunno~ I suppose I just like the appearance of the female characters more.

Do you often suspect anyone else of playing a gender not their own?
No, I never suspect it. But I do know that people tend to play the opposite of their own gender.

Do you treat players differently based on their avatar’s gender?
Nope, I treat everyone the same :>

Have you taken advantage of your characters gender?
Haha, no xD;

If you know someone is playing a character of a gender not their own, do you treat them differently?
Not at all :>

Would you be more likely to play a character of the other sex in another game? If so, which one(s)? Why?
Sure, I'm all for playing as male characters. It brings a little...variety into things. I can't list anything off the top of my head xD;; I'll probably make a male GW character eventually, but not just now.

Zesbeer · Apr 17, 2008, 07:43 PM // 19:43

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Originally Posted by Alleji

Male
Never!
Because guys who play girl chars r GAAAAY
No, but if i find he is im gunna call him gay and put him on ignore because gay people should not play this game and should just die in a fire
Yah I give cute girls runs to droks every tiem and ask them if they wanna have a e-boyfriend. They never talk to me after they get to droks tho.
My wamo big and manly. yar.
If ur a guy and play a girl char ur just gay. Thats so disgusting. And no im not insecure, you fagot.
OMG what am I liek some kinda fag? I would never play a girl!

the irony is that he has a avatar of a woman....