What turns parents off.. - Page 4 - Guild Wars Forums

Aman · Sep 17, 2006, 03:04 AM // 03:04

This is the simply the worst site i'v come across.
Do you gyus try to help people or try to put them down?

No offense to people who understood my post and acutally gave suggests on what to do instead of saying " do they put you in cotton? " " are you 13 years old?" " you have problems"

lightblade · Sep 17, 2006, 03:15 AM // 03:15

Nudity?! I don't see any...but if nudity means half naked. Then I see those a lot of boxes. GW's boxes does have a lot of girls with big breasts in bikinis.

Knightsaber Sith · Sep 17, 2006, 03:16 AM // 03:16

Just stop coming to this thread and in time, it shall die.

Eviance · Sep 17, 2006, 03:31 AM // 03:31

Aman I'm not trying to put you or your parents down but if you go to your local store and visit the underware section its much worse than this game. The only true nakie person that was found in game was left in by the devs as a spot holder and he was out in an explorable area and has been removed. (no actual body "parts" were on him).

I have a 6yr old and he doesn't think anyone is nakied just in their undies and heck my kids are in their undies more often than anyone else I know -_- He thinks its silly but thats about as far as it goes.
This game is mild compared to a lot of others out there and you will find that the language of the people playing the game to be far worse than any of the art within it. If your parents were that shocked by the box then they likely aren't going to approve of it once you get it and they see the half nakie eles dancing or the rangers in their 15k leaf armor.

Angel Develin · Sep 17, 2006, 03:49 AM // 03:49

pixel--pixel---colored pixel----colored pixel----dot---dot---dot
jeee i see more naked on tv.....internet....street.....posters......girl next door

Does-it-Matter · Sep 17, 2006, 05:41 AM // 05:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Admins Bane

Religion and politics are a nono because of the political shit going on these days.

Though one could also argue that the current situation these days are at a direct effect because people were unwilling to debate and instead clung to their own views as set in stone.

---

Back on topic.

Alright, some parents are just over-cautious, old-fashioned, or what not. When I was growing up, I know my mom never let me get anything that was above my rating (although my dad was different

). And, in retrospect, I can agree that such ratings are put in place for a reason.

Though, at the same time, a parent can't expect to shield their child forever. Catcher in the Rye, anyone? If anything, it should be a gradual exposure as well as a good reinforcement from the parents (i.e. sit down and talk to the child.)

Unless the child is brainwashed (and yes, I'll call it brainwashed, you can call it disciplined if you want) enough to avoid any and all sources of "maturity" at school, he/she will quickly become exposed to it. Then you have outside of school, college, etc. No one can protect innocence forever. Guide the child into the real world, don't try to protect him until your efforts shatter.

Though again, at the end of the day, we have to realize, the final choice lies with Aman's parents, regardless of what we feel.

xXa1 · Sep 17, 2006, 05:59 AM // 05:59

Aman:

your parents may have just used "nudity" as a reason not to buy you the game for various others reasons they do not wish to explain to you.

Poison Ivy · Sep 17, 2006, 06:09 AM // 06:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Admins Bane

A parents job is to prepare the child for adulthood, wrapping a child up in cotton wool does not benefit them in any way. Children that are wrapped up normally end up as social rejects because they have had no real interaction with the real world.

There is a fine line between being a good parent and being a smothering parent.

Are you kidding me, I was exposed to the real world when I was 7 and "fully embraced" it when I was 14, and I still had absolutely no problems with my parents because I'd simply hide the rated r side of me away from them. As long as a child goes to school, he/she is always going to be exposed no matter what by other children.

...Right?

Commander Ryker · Sep 17, 2006, 12:34 PM // 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horseman Of War

1. considering the 'average' GW player is a 20-30 year old male id say that their marketing is right on.

What, have you taken a poll or something? If I was to guess on the "average age of GW players", taking into consideration how most behave, I would guess 10-12.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Admins Bane

Mostly Arabs, over zealous Christians, morons aka *mormons*

I'm surprised the admins let you insult another religion. Unless you were raised as a mormon, you are talking out of your ass. Given your "special" title, I'm guessing that you are an admin here. More the reason for you to watch what you say about things you know nothing about.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Admins Bane

Religion and politics are a nono because of the political shit going on these days.

But it's ok for you to slam other religions?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eldin

Get a box without a woman on it and you will get the game - but look out for Pre-Searing Ascalon City. Lots of immature nude dancers there...

Actually, if you are talking about the original GW box, all he had to do was turn it over and there was a picture of a warrior on the other side. Guess you guys were too busy drooling over the female picture to notice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Str0b0

To the OP I say this; while it may suck that you are out in the cold for Guild Wars, you should thank your lucky stars that your parents are actually taking the time to do their job in a day and age when many parents expect the media and business to raise and morally educate their children.

/end soapbox session

I agree with what you said for the most part, however I think most parents expect the media business to rate things so that they, the parents can make an informed opinion. How else can they decide what's appropriate for their children to play, short of buying it and playing it themselves. And, truth to tell, if parents actually did play it and see the behavior going on in pre-sear, no kids would be allowed to play it. Of course, that would end most of the misbehavior in the game. But that's a whole other story.

Set · Sep 17, 2006, 01:30 PM // 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stockholm

You forgot the american republicans (read: Bush brothers when they tried to shut down all strip joints)

LMAO... they'll never shut down the Internet!!! The Internet is for Porn (warning: adult supervision recommended.... don't turn up too loud if kids are around):

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...91832439630507

Knightsaber Sith · Sep 17, 2006, 01:34 PM // 13:34

argh matey

I'd say this thread has gone far past any actual significance to pointless banter

Set · Sep 17, 2006, 01:40 PM // 13:40

Sorry, my bad.

Stockholm · Sep 17, 2006, 02:03 PM // 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Set

LMAO... they'll never shut down the Internet!!! The Internet is for Porn (warning: adult supervision recommended.... don't turn up too loud if kids are around):

Good one

, but watch your back

, you know who is watching you(reads: Bush brothers)

Dante the Warlord · Sep 17, 2006, 02:32 PM // 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Does-it-Matter

Though one could also argue that the current situation these days are at a direct effect because people were unwilling to debate and instead clung to their own views as set in stone.

---

Back on topic.

Alright, some parents are just over-cautious, old-fashioned, or what not. When I was growing up, I know my mom never let me get anything that was above my rating (although my dad was different

). And, in retrospect, I can agree that such ratings are put in place for a reason.

Though, at the same time, a parent can't expect to shield their child forever. Catcher in the Rye, anyone? If anything, it should be a gradual exposure as well as a good reinforcement from the parents (i.e. sit down and talk to the child.)

Unless the child is brainwashed (and yes, I'll call it brainwashed, you can call it disciplined if you want) enough to avoid any and all sources of "maturity" at school, he/she will quickly become exposed to it. Then you have outside of school, college, etc. No one can protect innocence forever. Guide the child into the real world, don't try to protect him until your efforts shatter.

Though again, at the end of the day, we have to realize, the final choice lies with Aman's parents, regardless of what we feel.

Wow very good advice .....^^^agreed.

Sep 17, 2006, 03:04 AM // 03:04	#61
Aman Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ... Guild: Warriors of Narsil Profession: R/Mo	This is the simply the worst site i'v come across. Do you gyus try to help people or try to put them down? No offense to people who understood my post and acutally gave suggests on what to do instead of saying " do they put you in cotton? " " are you 13 years old?" " you have problems"

Sep 17, 2006, 03:15 AM // 03:15	#62
lightblade Forge Runner Join Date: May 2005 Guild: The Etereal Guard Profession: Me/Mo	Nudity?! I don't see any...but if nudity means half naked. Then I see those a lot of boxes. GW's boxes does have a lot of girls with big breasts in bikinis.

Sep 17, 2006, 03:16 AM // 03:16	#63
Knightsaber Sith Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Few Fallen Heroes [FFH] Profession: W/E	Just stop coming to this thread and in time, it shall die.

Sep 17, 2006, 03:31 AM // 03:31	#64
Eviance Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eh I forget... o_O Guild: Biscuit of Dewm [MEEP] Profession: R/	Aman I'm not trying to put you or your parents down but if you go to your local store and visit the underware section its much worse than this game. The only true nakie person that was found in game was left in by the devs as a spot holder and he was out in an explorable area and has been removed. (no actual body "parts" were on him). I have a 6yr old and he doesn't think anyone is nakied just in their undies and heck my kids are in their undies more often than anyone else I know -_- He thinks its silly but thats about as far as it goes. This game is mild compared to a lot of others out there and you will find that the language of the people playing the game to be far worse than any of the art within it. If your parents were that shocked by the box then they likely aren't going to approve of it once you get it and they see the half nakie eles dancing or the rangers in their 15k leaf armor.

Sep 17, 2006, 03:49 AM // 03:49	#65
Angel Develin Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lions Arch Guild: Minions of Kronos Profession: N/Me	pixel--pixel---colored pixel----colored pixel----dot---dot---dot jeee i see more naked on tv.....internet....street.....posters......girl next door

Sep 17, 2006, 05:59 AM // 05:59	#67
xXa1 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2006	Aman: your parents may have just used "nudity" as a reason not to buy you the game for various others reasons they do not wish to explain to you.

Sep 17, 2006, 01:34 PM // 13:34	#71
Knightsaber Sith Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Few Fallen Heroes [FFH] Profession: W/E	argh matey I'd say this thread has gone far past any actual significance to pointless banter

Sep 17, 2006, 01:40 PM // 13:40	#72
Set Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Troy, MI Guild: World Of Darkness	Sorry, my bad.