Stories like this seem awfully silly when you can see far more skin than those costumes reveal in just about any form of advertising for things as innocuous as shampoo and yet nobody ever complains about that.
Booth Babe Boobs Get Booted
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Good one.Douk said:
It's like the one on the right is missing half her costume.
I suppose you have to the draw the line somewhere, the men at these conventions are an excitable bunch.
I always feel like a minority in gaming forums. There ain't nothing wrong with having "Booth babes" I suppose but sometimes it borders on creepy to me the costumes they are willing to wear and the way people look at them.
I'm a little mixed on the current topic, on one hand covering up some skin at a public event isn't exactly a bad idea. This may sound strange coming from a nudist, but when it comes to models in costumes, showing off tiny hints is sexier than showing as much skin as you possible can.
On the other hand though, these are professional models and obviously they are willing to dress like that; plus if their costumes were against the conventions regulations how did they get in? It is a responsibility of the people who organized the event to make sure prior to the event that none of the venues there are breaking the rules. They could've easily mended this silly little issue if they had simply checked the costumes NCSoft were bringing in beforehand.
Also, was that "Korea Sucks" comment necessary at the end? I'm going to draw the line here but I kinda feel that was unwarranted >_>
I'm a little mixed on the current topic, on one hand covering up some skin at a public event isn't exactly a bad idea. This may sound strange coming from a nudist, but when it comes to models in costumes, showing off tiny hints is sexier than showing as much skin as you possible can.
On the other hand though, these are professional models and obviously they are willing to dress like that; plus if their costumes were against the conventions regulations how did they get in? It is a responsibility of the people who organized the event to make sure prior to the event that none of the venues there are breaking the rules. They could've easily mended this silly little issue if they had simply checked the costumes NCSoft were bringing in beforehand.
Also, was that "Korea Sucks" comment necessary at the end? I'm going to draw the line here but I kinda feel that was unwarranted >_>
Booth babes: The public's affirmation of the "sexist gamer culture".
Reaction of most posters in this thread: Proof of the inherent sexism in the 18-35 male gamer demographic.
Way to fit the stereotype, guys.
Reaction of most posters in this thread: Proof of the inherent sexism in the 18-35 male gamer demographic.
Way to fit the stereotype, guys.
Right there with you. I actually feel insulted on behalf of my demographic as a "18-35 male gamer" by booth babes and similar phenomena. This is, what, going to make me want to purchase your product? Unless NCSoft has started making inroads into the "bedroom costumes & accessories" business, I don't see how dressing their "representatives" in this fashion is in any way called for.incrediblegeek said:
Also, chain mail bikinis are moronic to the point of being bizarre.
What?! This is outrageous!!! If we can't sell video games on sex appeal, then developers have to make actual good quality stories and gameplay for the game to become popular! THIS IS TOTALLY UNFAIR!
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This is currently the most popular thread... ugh Escapist, I am disappoint.
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This is currently the most popular thread... ugh Escapist, I am disappoint.
I'm not sure how it is understandable if children are allowed in.Aedes said:
What exactly is this supposed to do to children?
Am I the only one annoyed by the fact that there is 0 empirical evidence that sexuality or faked violence permanently effects children in any negative manner?
Spent 2 years reading case studies about this sort of crap while finishing up my degree. The best I got was "Maybe in the furthest extremes beyond the boundaries of ethics for testing."
If it isn't booth babes it'll be explosions and FMV's that explain absolutely nothing about gameplay.Zeeky_Santos said:
Videogames haven't sold on Merit for a decade at least. I don't see why this particular form of marketing lie is so much less acceptable than any other.
I'm fully accepting of sexy men at the events to offset the sexy women too for fairness. I'm comfortable enough with myself to not freak if some fireman is walking around in a banana hammock.
People act like nudity is some forbidden fruit that must be avoided. Be curious to know how many people responding to this thread (either pro or con) have porn on their computer.
If I was to blame anyone, it'd either be the character designer (who just happens to be one of my favorite character designers of all time - Hyung-tae Kim), or whoever decided to oh-so-faithfully replicate his style in physical suit form. No sane woman would wear HTK's fashions in real life, so why not adjust the real-life costumes to make them more palatable for the public (at least for trade shows)?
That dress code seems fine except no restriction of the front? And why is the back restricted? (I am assuming by back they mean back as in shoulders area) Hot babes? Ok. Them nearly naked just so people overlook the massive flaws your games have? Not so much.
Breaking rules=WROOOOOONG. Excellent arguement. Its like saying going to a national celebration going in a bikini, then getting kicked out for rule breaking. Does it kill to not wear skimpy outfits in conventions? Does it? Respecting the rules isn?t the end of the , world.
Yep, korea blows. Not going there anytime soon. Banning the babes... what are they, GAY OR SOMETHING??