I am a male, but always make a female player-character.

[Double A]

I typically play a dude even when given a choice. It's usually because I can think of more guys I'd like to roleplay as, or more character archetypes etc for the given setting.

Also because it's usually the default gender and I spend enough time worrying about what each individual slider does rather than having them do twice the stuff. That would be nightmarish.

 

[thirion1850]

I don't, I'm afraid. Being somewhat of a roleplayer, I have plenty of written female characters. However, while I can write for them, I find my self at odds when trying to play one.

 

[PatSilverFox]

Not really it's just a shared answer.
I'm gay so I'm not really a pervert because of this x3
I just play male all the time ;3

Don't get me wrong here, I'm not saying that it's not a valid reason. It's entirely natural to enjoy looking at an attractive person.

I just find it depressing because the "ass" comment seems to just be the automatic defence that people use so that people don't think that they are gay for playing a female character. I don't see why it's not just ok to play a female character because you want to, without having to justify it to everyone.

Okay, I'm gay why would I ever want to play as a female character???
That makes no sense.

Ok, I think we're getting our wires crossed here. I'd hate to have an argument with you over a misunderstand about something that we actually agree on.

What is it that you didn't understand about my post?

EDIT: Ok, I think I know where the sticking point is here.

When I said "I don't see why it's not just ok to play a female character..." I was referring to the overall topic of conversion in this thread (males playing female characters) and my sub-topic (the "ass" excuse as a flimsy defence for the sexually insecure), not you specifically. As an openly gay male who plays as male characters, you don't fall into either of the above categories and my previous post was a ham-fisted attempt to tell you that and steer the thread back to my point.

Apologies for any confusion or offence, I can assure you that was not my intention. It's late, I should avoid internet debates at 3am...

It's fine haha, I meant why would a gay male EVER play as a female character. That makes no sense to me. Are you associating homosexuals with transgenders accidentally or what? Nvm it's probably not worth fighting over as you say.

 

[Daedalus1942]

I try to justify this all the time, but I'm not really sure why EXACTLY I do this. I won't give out any more personal details about myself because I'm just curious about what you think of this, escapist. So, any psychoanalysts in the house? Also, when you make a customizable player character, what do YOU make?

I did the same thing subconsciously before I realised I was transgendered.
have you tried sitting down and analyzing your situation, happiness, home life, self-esteem and the rest of it?
Not saying you're trans too, but it is a possibility.
Is it because you like staring at the female form, or is it because you genuinely believe the character is you, and invest yourself into it?
-Tabs<3-

 

[MetallicaRulez0]

I usually play females in RPGs too. The key exception being Mass Effect.

Something about the more sleek and graceful female models just appeals to me more than giant slabs of beef with radial tires for shoulder muscles. I've always found that slender agile type of character appealing to me, male or female.

 

[lockeslylcrit]

I saw a quote about Nethack that summed it up perfectly for me.
"If I'm going to be playing an @ for 46 hours straight, it might as well be a sexy @."

 

[gmaverick019_v1legacy]

I think you're a closet heterosexual.

I always make the hulk. I think I'm mentally retarded.

ironic that big fuck venom is your avatar (which i love him btw)


OT: meh doesn't matter to me...don't look down on me for being a male and playing as a male, and i won't care if you play a female.

 

[Metal Brother]

I try to justify this all the time, but I'm not really sure why EXACTLY I do this. I won't give out any more personal details about myself because I'm just curious about what you think of this, escapist. So, any psychoanalysts in the house? Also, when you make a customizable player character, what do YOU make?

I do the same thing - not always, but most of the time. Who knows why you do it, but I have a lot of feminine aspects to my personality, and this gives me an opportunity to let them come to the fore in a way I don't do in my day to day life. Role playing is a way to view the world, and one's self, through a different lens. Why not do it?

 

[Bravo 21]

I think its reasonable, cause if your going to be staring at someones ass for hours as you play an RPG, it might as well be an ass you enjoy looking at.

 

[Super Toast]

I always play through every game possible as both genders. Fallout 3, Oblivion, Dragon Age: Origins & II, Mass Effect 1 & 2.

It doesn't really mean anything, except that I get to experience the game differently (and really, who doesn't like romancing Garrus?)

 

[Kyoufuu]

My RuneScape character and main on WoW are both female. Also I actually care what they look like. I spent like 5 minutes choosing the hair, and another 5 on the clothes of my RS character (and this was from a limited selection) and I also have a number of costume outfits (assassin, Cooking, Fletching and Quest Cape outfits, Guthix priest, knight in shining armour, the list goes on). And I literally recoiled when I got my Wildhammer rep boots for my death knight, they really do not go with the rest of her armour, as mish-mash as it already is.

And yet, outside video games, I couldn't care less about fashion or what I, or other people, am/are wearing. It's very odd.

 

[natster43]

It really doesn't mean anything. I make slightly more female characters than I do male, though my first character in most games is always a guy. It is just preference.

 

[GaryH]

Not really it's just a shared answer.
I'm gay so I'm not really a pervert because of this x3
I just play male all the time ;3

Don't get me wrong here, I'm not saying that it's not a valid reason. It's entirely natural to enjoy looking at an attractive person.

I just find it depressing because the "ass" comment seems to just be the automatic defence that people use so that people don't think that they are gay for playing a female character. I don't see why it's not just ok to play a female character because you want to, without having to justify it to everyone.

Okay, I'm gay why would I ever want to play as a female character???
That makes no sense.

Ok, I think we're getting our wires crossed here. I'd hate to have an argument with you over a misunderstand about something that we actually agree on.

What is it that you didn't understand about my post?

EDIT: Ok, I think I know where the sticking point is here.

When I said "I don't see why it's not just ok to play a female character..." I was referring to the overall topic of conversion in this thread (males playing female characters) and my sub-topic (the "ass" excuse as a flimsy defence for the sexually insecure), not you specifically. As an openly gay male who plays as male characters, you don't fall into either of the above categories and my previous post was a ham-fisted attempt to tell you that and steer the thread back to my point.

Apologies for any confusion or offence, I can assure you that was not my intention. It's late, I should avoid internet debates at 3am...

It's fine haha, I meant why would a gay male EVER play as a female character. That makes no sense to me. Are you associating homosexuals with transgenders accidentally or what? Nvm it's probably not worth fighting over as you say.

Oh no, not at all. I think that we're in actually in agreement here. Let me be clear: I, personally, don't think that a male playing a female character implies that the person is gay or transgender. I'm also fully aware of the difference between the two, believe me.

I was just talking about the fact there are some people who do think things like that (which is disgusting) and that there are also people who are terrified that others will think it about them (which is sad). What depresses me is the fact that so many people aren't comfortable enough with their own sexuality to just say "I play a female character because I want to" without feeling the need to try and be funny/macho by claiming they only do it for the T&A.

(There have been two more posts like it since your last reply. It's actually sort of funny now!)

Are we on the same page now?

 

[BehattedWanderer]

Hey, congrats, OP, you know how to Role Play!

I'll play female on my first playthrough of a game, or for the rented/borrowed games. I always like to see how the gameplay and interactions change between the two. I usually prefer to play as female, though. Just seems more fun.

Given the option, I will almost always play a woman. Why? Because I like my game characters to look pretty and wear fancy dresses.

I am male, or... so I think. I'm not too sure actually.

Quick check! Look down! Grab your pants by the button, and slowly pull forward, loosening the belt if you need to! Stick your other hand down into the cavity between your pants and your body! Swish your hand around a bit! Did you pleasantly respond in emotion and mindset when you felt something waggle around? You're a dude! Congrats! Now, stop waggling your hands around in your pants, or go do something about that in a different room. Please.

 

[Jenneh]

I usually make a girls character when given the choice, just becasue i feel i connect to them better (i'm a girl), but i wouldnt rly have a problem as playing as a guy. Playing as link sure as hell didnt bug me. Sometimes i will make a male character if i feel it suits the "mood" of the game better.

 

[Dylan Hentchel]

Interestingly enough, after hearing the "I'm male / I make my women evil" I suddenly realized that I did the exact same thing, though. . . I also make some of my male characters evil, going back through all my RPG all my females have been evil in the past. I tend to think this revolves around a sexual fetish I believe that I have. Anyone else who realized this have a similar theory or finding?

In D&D I never play as female characters, simple because of the absurdity in voice acting, I have a very deep voice and trying to sound remotely female is simply impossible.

 

[sexbutler]

Im a guy but I don't feel at all immersed in male avatars. Also Im not gay. I think its partly that female voice actors (a shout out here to Jennifer Hale!) are so much more believable than the male actors. I just dont buy the emotional flailing if its done by a guy, because guys, by and large, are not good at expressing emotions, and they sound silly.

 

[Doomhammer828]

I do the same thing as a way of making it harder for the game to be immersive so that i know when i do get immersed in the game it isn't because i'm easily amused.

 

[Dylan Hentchel]

Not really it's just a shared answer.
I'm gay so I'm not really a pervert because of this x3
I just play male all the time ;3

Don't get me wrong here, I'm not saying that it's not a valid reason. It's entirely natural to enjoy looking at an attractive person.

I just find it depressing because the "ass" comment seems to just be the automatic defence that people use so that people don't think that they are gay for playing a female character. I don't see why it's not just ok to play a female character because you want to, without having to justify it to everyone.

Okay, I'm gay why would I ever want to play as a female character???
That makes no sense.

Ok, I think we're getting our wires crossed here. I'd hate to have an argument with you over a misunderstand about something that we actually agree on.

What is it that you didn't understand about my post?

EDIT: Ok, I think I know where the sticking point is here.

When I said "I don't see why it's not just ok to play a female character..." I was referring to the overall topic of conversion in this thread (males playing female characters) and my sub-topic (the "ass" excuse as a flimsy defence for the sexually insecure), not you specifically. As an openly gay male who plays as male characters, you don't fall into either of the above categories and my previous post was a ham-fisted attempt to tell you that and steer the thread back to my point.

Apologies for any confusion or offence, I can assure you that was not my intention. It's late, I should avoid internet debates at 3am...

It's fine haha, I meant why would a gay male EVER play as a female character. That makes no sense to me. Are you associating homosexuals with transgenders accidentally or what? Nvm it's probably not worth fighting over as you say.

Oh no, not at all. I think that we're in actually in agreement here. Let me be clear: I, personally, don't think that a male playing a female character implies that the person is gay or transgender. I'm also fully aware of the difference between the two, believe me.

I was just talking about the fact there are some people who do think things like that (which is disgusting) and that there are also people who are terrified that others will think it about them (which is sad). What depresses me is the fact that so many people aren't comfortable enough with their own sexuality to just say "I play a female character because I want to" without feeling the need to try and be funny/macho by claiming they only do it for the T&A.

(There have been two more posts like it since your last reply. It's actually sort of funny now!)

Are we on the same page now?

So, why would a homosexual male play as a female character, first off it could simply be taken that a homosexual may feel insecure about how he misfits and thus wishes to act in a manner he might want to, but otherwise I would say that it would be for the interest of, "I wonder what it would be like if I was a girl?" a question I believe everyone has asked themselves at one point (naturally the opposite for any girl). The unfamiliar is interesting as it offers a diversion from day to day life which is one of the primary reasons for role-playing, the type of person who plays as the opposite sex for this reason is easy to pick out because their character will be almost everything they aren't: if their nice the character will be evil, if they are cowardly the character will be brave, etc.