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Krazi Bastid · May 21, 2007, 09:11 PM // 21:11

why do male players make female toons?

i always viewed this game as a roleplay fantasy type thing. like my toon was an extension of virtual self kind of thing so i never made a female toon. but recently i made a female elem and set her up to look like my girlfriend and named her my gf's name. my friend saw it and said im a homosexual because i made a girl toon. and it means i secretly want to be a girl. i def know for a fact its not true for me, but is it true for the other guys?

KANE OG · May 21, 2007, 09:19 PM // 21:19

You'll get the same answer from most guys, I'm sure. We like to look at womens' butts, even virtual butts.

KANE

ShadowsRequiem · May 21, 2007, 09:26 PM // 21:26

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Originally Posted by Krazi Bastid

why do male players make female toons?

i always viewed this game as a roleplay fantasy type thing. like my toon was an extension of virtual self kind of thing so i never made a female toon. but recently i made a female elem and set her up to look like my girlfriend and named her my gf's name. my friend saw it and said im a homosexual because i made a girl toon. and it means i secretly want to be a girl. i def know for a fact its not true for me, but is it true for the other guys?

ummmm I dunno why they would say your a homosexual for doing that.... cause I dunno if they have noticed but all the armors are way over the top and really revealing....

But i'd see it the other way if you like making your male character strip and dance naked..

hey maybe its you're friends that are gay!

but naming the character after your gf is just... weird.

The Bard · May 21, 2007, 09:29 PM // 21:29

you're not gay lol XD
at least 50% of the female characters are played by guys you know :P
but as kane said, guys like half naked ladies

always

fRag_Doll · May 21, 2007, 09:32 PM // 21:32

Yeah, it's pretty much like Kane said.
Most guys think "If I'm going to spend my spare time staring at someones butt I'd prefer it to be a female one, even if it is only virtual."

Krazi, I'd guess your friend has fears about his own sexuality, if he's too insecure to play as a female character.

*Darcy* · May 21, 2007, 09:32 PM // 21:32

Read this guru article http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...nor-id2246.php on the subject.

Aren't friends wonderful. Always finding something new to cause you worry. Tell him as long as you are not looking at his butt, everything is fine.

Doomus · May 21, 2007, 09:42 PM // 21:42

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Originally Posted by fRag_Doll

Yeah, it's pretty much like Kane said.
Most guys think "If I'm going to spend my spare time staring at someones butt I'd prefer it to be a female one, even if it is only virtual."

On the Nightfall Collector's Edition DVD, one of the developers said pretty much exactly that - that he plays a a female elementalist because when you play an RPG, you'll be looking at one character for a long time, so it might as well be a hot woman.

Most of my characters are male, but I did make my warrior female because the male warriors look a bit oafish for my liking, especially in Gladiator's armour. I'm finding it a little disturbing to be chatted up in game based on the fact that my avatar is attractive, though... Sometimes even telling them that I'm actually a man with a beard doesn't put them off.

Onarik Amrak · May 21, 2007, 09:44 PM // 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krazi Bastid

why do male players make female toons?

i always viewed this game as a roleplay fantasy type thing. like my toon was an extension of virtual self kind of thing so i never made a female toon. but recently i made a female elem and set her up to look like my girlfriend and named her my gf's name. my friend saw it and said im a homosexual because i made a girl toon. and it means i secretly want to be a girl. i def know for a fact its not true for me, but is it true for the other guys?

It's true, you are gay. You're a lesbian trapped in a man's body.

Curse You · May 21, 2007, 09:44 PM // 21:44

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Originally Posted by Krazi Bastid

i always viewed this game as a roleplay fantasy type thing. like my toon was an extension of virtual self kind of thing so i never made a female toon.

That would be why my main character is male. The majority of my characters are female because I prefer the look of female characters over male (warriors and paragons in particular).

milan · May 21, 2007, 10:01 PM // 22:01

Female Elonan Ele in Istani armour...need I say more?

Knightsaber Sith · May 21, 2007, 10:04 PM // 22:04

I found funny that in the Nightfall CE behind the scenes DVD, one of the Anet devs said he plays girls to look at the butts too >_<

Bride of the Atom · May 21, 2007, 10:19 PM // 22:19

Ha! Wow, dude. Does your girlfriend know? My boyfriend and I both play, but if I caught him creating me as a character I'd probably freak out.

For what it's worth, yes, the female characters are totally hot. Much more so than the guys-- except for my elementalist. Heh.

Also, it seems as though you need to find some new friends... that aren't retarded. Thank you, drive thru.

Kook~NBK~ · May 21, 2007, 10:25 PM // 22:25

Hmmm....

Looking at a female character from behind for a few hours a day or a male's? What to do, what to do?!

As a male, I'm gonna opt for the female every time.

Do you look at male butts IRL? If you don't, and you're a male, then you're not gay.

Xiooua · May 21, 2007, 10:26 PM // 22:26

I have an even ratio of male and female characters. I pick gender based on armor, really. If I like the female armor better, I'll make it female, and vice versa.

It's really quite ridiculous the things people think when they see a man playing a female character.

Operative 14 · May 21, 2007, 10:36 PM // 22:36

*looks at avatar*

Truthfully I did find it a bit disturbing when I started to play the game; all those fellows walking and running about as gals. But then, I looked into making a Dervish. Those guys are kind of ugly! I didn't make my Female character becuase I wanted to look at her behind all the time, I did it becuase I wanted a good looking character. the Male Dervishes all look kind of weird, and frankly, it seemed a shame to waste the opprotunity for such a good looking character. Now she's the only character I take to parties and such.

Also, I buy armor that covers them appropriately, none of that Elementalist undie armor for me!

And also, this may sound a bit weird, but...

Since the news about GW2 coming out, I'm kind of making an equal balance between my Male and Female characters. Sort of playing matchmaker so it makes sense that they have relatives in my GW2 game. Creepy, ain't it?

Does-it-Matter · May 21, 2007, 10:52 PM // 22:52

As a writer in my spare time, I look at it the same way I look at characters in a novel: characters.

I'm not playing myself (playing a game is enough for "getting away from reality"), I'm playing someone who, in my mind, I devise at least a small amount of backstory/personality for. So male, female, they are extensions of my psyche (in which all persons carry male and female traits), not the digital equivalent.

Krazi Bastid · May 21, 2007, 10:57 PM // 22:57

why's it weird to recreate my gf? she doesnt play or anything. and jus laughs at me when i say, oh im getting ectos tonight. so i made an asian female ele named Steph the nurse cus my gf name is steph and shes a nurse and i use her to farm ectos.

Melei Hawke · May 21, 2007, 11:11 PM // 23:11

Although many of the female characters in the game are actually female (I get asked all the time if I am really a girl, *checking parts*...yeppers, I am a girl...) I know many guys that have made female characters...none of them are "gay". After many attempts at a male Rit, my boyfriend made a female. I asked him why, his response was "If I have to wear a dress, I might as well be a girl." Other male friends playing female characters agree that if they have to look at the back side of a character, they would rather look at a female butt. IMO people that throw the "gay" word around have their own issues...but that is a completely different topic

Mesmer in Need · May 21, 2007, 11:21 PM // 23:21

If you're going to look at a butt for several hpours a day, it might as well be a good looking one^^.

Hal · May 21, 2007, 11:25 PM // 23:25

My reasons are going to be different from others. But my main one is because of the dance emote.

I have a female Ranger, War, Elm, Necro, Paragon, Dervish and mesmer.

I picked the female ranger for the way she holds the bow when in combat.

I really dislike the male dances for all of the other classes I mentioned.

Seriously, this is a fantasy world right? Do I really want to do the same dances in a virtual world as I do in real life?

I get a headache whenever I see the Necro dance.

Hope this helps, just my opinion.

May 21, 2007, 09:11 PM // 21:11	#1
Krazi Bastid Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2006 Profession: A/	not a troll, im asking for real why do male players make female toons? i always viewed this game as a roleplay fantasy type thing. like my toon was an extension of virtual self kind of thing so i never made a female toon. but recently i made a female elem and set her up to look like my girlfriend and named her my gf's name. my friend saw it and said im a homosexual because i made a girl toon. and it means i secretly want to be a girl. i def know for a fact its not true for me, but is it true for the other guys?

May 21, 2007, 09:32 PM // 21:32	#6
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Read this guru article http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...nor-id2246.php on the subject. Aren't friends wonderful. Always finding something new to cause you worry. Tell him as long as you are not looking at his butt, everything is fine. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also) Last edited by Darcy; May 21, 2007 at 09:35 PM // 21:35..

May 21, 2007, 09:19 PM // 21:19	#2
KANE OG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Ogmios Graybeards Profession: W/	You'll get the same answer from most guys, I'm sure. We like to look at womens' butts, even virtual butts. KANE

May 21, 2007, 09:29 PM // 21:29	#4
The Bard Metal Machine Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Scions of Carver [SCAR]	you're not gay lol XD at least 50% of the female characters are played by guys you know :P but as kane said, guys like half naked ladies always

May 21, 2007, 09:32 PM // 21:32	#5
fRag_Doll Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Australia Guild: Prid of Ankh Morpork [Prid] Profession: W/E	Yeah, it's pretty much like Kane said. Most guys think "If I'm going to spend my spare time staring at someones butt I'd prefer it to be a female one, even if it is only virtual." Krazi, I'd guess your friend has fears about his own sexuality, if he's too insecure to play as a female character.

May 21, 2007, 10:01 PM // 22:01	#10
milan Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: BONE Profession: N/	Female Elonan Ele in Istani armour...need I say more?

May 21, 2007, 10:04 PM // 22:04	#11
Knightsaber Sith Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Few Fallen Heroes [FFH] Profession: W/E	I found funny that in the Nightfall CE behind the scenes DVD, one of the Anet devs said he plays girls to look at the butts too >_<

May 21, 2007, 10:19 PM // 22:19	#12
Bride of the Atom Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2007	Ha! Wow, dude. Does your girlfriend know? My boyfriend and I both play, but if I caught him creating me as a character I'd probably freak out. For what it's worth, yes, the female characters are totally hot. Much more so than the guys-- except for my elementalist. Heh. Also, it seems as though you need to find some new friends... that aren't retarded. Thank you, drive thru.

May 21, 2007, 10:25 PM // 22:25	#13
Kook~NBK~ Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A little chalet outside Drok's Guild: Natural Born Killaz	Hmmm.... Looking at a female character from behind for a few hours a day or a male's? What to do, what to do?! As a male, I'm gonna opt for the female every time. Do you look at male butts IRL? If you don't, and you're a male, then you're not gay.

May 21, 2007, 10:26 PM // 22:26	#14
Xiooua Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2007 Profession: Rt/	I have an even ratio of male and female characters. I pick gender based on armor, really. If I like the female armor better, I'll make it female, and vice versa. It's really quite ridiculous the things people think when they see a man playing a female character.

May 21, 2007, 10:36 PM // 22:36	#15
Operative 14 Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arizona, USA Guild: [OOP] Order of the Phoenix I	looks at avatar Truthfully I did find it a bit disturbing when I started to play the game; all those fellows walking and running about as gals. But then, I looked into making a Dervish. Those guys are kind of ugly! I didn't make my Female character becuase I wanted to look at her behind all the time, I did it becuase I wanted a good looking character. the Male Dervishes all look kind of weird, and frankly, it seemed a shame to waste the opprotunity for such a good looking character. Now she's the only character I take to parties and such. Also, I buy armor that covers them appropriately, none of that Elementalist undie armor for me! And also, this may sound a bit weird, but... Since the news about GW2 coming out, I'm kind of making an equal balance between my Male and Female characters. Sort of playing matchmaker so it makes sense that they have relatives in my GW2 game. Creepy, ain't it?

May 21, 2007, 10:52 PM // 22:52	#16
Does-it-Matter Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: N/	As a writer in my spare time, I look at it the same way I look at characters in a novel: characters. I'm not playing myself (playing a game is enough for "getting away from reality"), I'm playing someone who, in my mind, I devise at least a small amount of backstory/personality for. So male, female, they are extensions of my psyche (in which all persons carry male and female traits), not the digital equivalent.

May 21, 2007, 10:57 PM // 22:57	#17
Krazi Bastid Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2006 Profession: A/	why's it weird to recreate my gf? she doesnt play or anything. and jus laughs at me when i say, oh im getting ectos tonight. so i made an asian female ele named Steph the nurse cus my gf name is steph and shes a nurse and i use her to farm ectos.

May 21, 2007, 11:11 PM // 23:11	#18
Melei Hawke Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: SoF Profession: R/Mo	Although many of the female characters in the game are actually female (I get asked all the time if I am really a girl, checking parts...yeppers, I am a girl...) I know many guys that have made female characters...none of them are "gay". After many attempts at a male Rit, my boyfriend made a female. I asked him why, his response was "If I have to wear a dress, I might as well be a girl." Other male friends playing female characters agree that if they have to look at the back side of a character, they would rather look at a female butt. IMO people that throw the "gay" word around have their own issues...but that is a completely different topic

May 21, 2007, 11:21 PM // 23:21	#19
Mesmer in Need Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: [ToA]	If you're going to look at a butt for several hpours a day, it might as well be a good looking one^^.

May 21, 2007, 11:25 PM // 23:25	#20
Hal Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005 Guild: Boston Guild Profession: R/	My reasons are going to be different from others. But my main one is because of the dance emote. I have a female Ranger, War, Elm, Necro, Paragon, Dervish and mesmer. I picked the female ranger for the way she holds the bow when in combat. I really dislike the male dances for all of the other classes I mentioned. Seriously, this is a fantasy world right? Do I really want to do the same dances in a virtual world as I do in real life? I get a headache whenever I see the Necro dance. Hope this helps, just my opinion.