Yeeeessss...that's right...pretending...*shifts eyes back and forth in totally non-suspicious way*Phasmal said:
Poll: Pretending To Be Female
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Maybe you are just "lucky".xXxJessicaxXx said:
I always play female characters. Due to how i act ingame (how i talk use emotes etc.) a lot of guildies tell me i come across very feminine. Even as bad as people are in my guild for a long time and still think i am a real girl.
I am also a bit overfriendly and chatty. I have been offered free stuff and been hit upon multiple times. Never excepted any free stuff from strangers since it makes me feel like i am whoring myself. Most of the people that hit on me i just told them i wasn't interested(or that i am already taken).
When it comes to MMOs,I've had a rather unique experience, being a transsexual (Male to female) Way back when, I wasn't aware of my own femininity, so I played as male characters. Now, everyone seemed to know I was female before I did (They thought I was a female person playing a male character) That got me some flak, and a whole lot of confusion on my part Fast forward today, while I'm IDing as female, and mid-transition. Now I play as female characters, and ID as female... And... I get even more flak, it's like I'm getting punished for being openly female, and playing games. It's pretty much either getting hit on by kids who are too young to have an inking of what to with a woman, REALLY creepy guys my own age (In the 20-25 range) aggressively hitting on me, or being assaulted with sexist comments which may or may not involve the production of sandwiches...
Having been a transgender support group facilitator, and knowing what I know about transgendered people. I've gotta wonder, are these guys who enjoy playing as female characters for reasons other than exploitation, exploring some sort of fetishistic transvestite side?
Also, not sure if you're all aware, but over 42% of gamers are actually female, so guys, think of how many of those are in hiding as male characters? Think of why they are, they're hiding from all the sexist bullshit, and unwanted advances from a large part of males. So guys, if you're thinking "there are no girls on the internet" then, first off, you'd be outright wrong, and second off, you're scaring them away from ever revealing that fact. If you'd actually like to see more female gamers, then stop shooting yourselves in your collective foots. And to the guys who aren't huge pigs, try to deter these assholes from harassing women (or any group for that matter), it'll do the whole community some good.
Having been a transgender support group facilitator, and knowing what I know about transgendered people. I've gotta wonder, are these guys who enjoy playing as female characters for reasons other than exploitation, exploring some sort of fetishistic transvestite side?
Also, not sure if you're all aware, but over 42% of gamers are actually female, so guys, think of how many of those are in hiding as male characters? Think of why they are, they're hiding from all the sexist bullshit, and unwanted advances from a large part of males. So guys, if you're thinking "there are no girls on the internet" then, first off, you'd be outright wrong, and second off, you're scaring them away from ever revealing that fact. If you'd actually like to see more female gamers, then stop shooting yourselves in your collective foots. And to the guys who aren't huge pigs, try to deter these assholes from harassing women (or any group for that matter), it'll do the whole community some good.
I've never done it just because when/if I ever get into an MMORPG or some such, my mind never floats to a female character type. I always envision any character I want to make as a guy, I dunno, maybe I'm just not creative, lol.
Hehe well....on the rp realms on wow I pretend to be female then again its kinda easy as 2 or 3 times a month I head down Manchester and spend the night as a girl drinking dancing and getting unwanted attention so it sorta crosses over into gaming lol 
even had a guy on wow wanting me to be his Wow girlfreind, that got to weird for even me so I flew my flying mount as far away as I could get haha
even had a guy on wow wanting me to be his Wow girlfreind, that got to weird for even me so I flew my flying mount as far away as I could get haha 
I was round one of my girl mates houses once, she went off to do something, leaving her MSN on, so i started chatting to her mates, not telling them it was me, it was quite funny actually, didn't learn anything incriminating though, which was lucky =P
I am female, but I have always chosen a male character for any game I've played. A few reasons would be to avoid harassment, the male clothing looks more normal to me, (females are usually always in a dress and high heels for some reason) and I guess respect.
I am not someone who is incapable or unwilling to accomplish things with my own power. Accepting multiple handouts from people or power leveling baffles me. I imagine males can avoid the guilt through feeling they are just tricking people into doing stuff for them, but it would be a direct blow to my pride. I suppose the bigger problem is that choosing either a male or female character will result in being treated a certain way.
I am not someone who is incapable or unwilling to accomplish things with my own power. Accepting multiple handouts from people or power leveling baffles me. I imagine males can avoid the guilt through feeling they are just tricking people into doing stuff for them, but it would be a direct blow to my pride. I suppose the bigger problem is that choosing either a male or female character will result in being treated a certain way.
I know that I definatelty don't and generally frown upon those who do (only if they're pretending).
Neuro-typicals. People who aren't on the spectrum and have brains that work normally.SuperMse said:
Because the self-diagnosed people have earned themselves such an awful reputation on the internet that they've made it hard for all of us and turned Aspergers Syndrome into an insult online. The fact that I have to so specifically separate myself from them reminds me of that.Griffolion said:
It works, all that matters. Don't knock it if it works.Denamic said:
I always go with the "ambitious, calm yet assertive" type of female when I do it. Give them just enough "I wonder?" to make them malleable, yet also just enough "Well, you see.." to make some distance between myself and the person I'm manipulating with my act, as to keep them close and eager.Kopikatsu said:
I'm such an asshole, but my gear and gold are so plentiful from it..
i'm male, and in any game i'm given a choice, i play a female. two reasons: 1, i'm attracted to females, so it makes sense that if i'm going to look at a character for X hours, it may as well be a nice looking one.
and 2, i feel that i'm more female than male anyway. i've never been all that masculine, and have had FAR more female friends than male friends (and i do mean friends, not love interests). it's just easier for me to get along with women, i dunno. if pressed i would say i'm a lesbian that was born a guy.... if that makes any sense at all.
but i've never done it to intentionally "trick" people or get things from them. i just act like a girl in games cause it comes naturally.
and 2, i feel that i'm more female than male anyway. i've never been all that masculine, and have had FAR more female friends than male friends (and i do mean friends, not love interests). it's just easier for me to get along with women, i dunno. if pressed i would say i'm a lesbian that was born a guy.... if that makes any sense at all.
but i've never done it to intentionally "trick" people or get things from them. i just act like a girl in games cause it comes naturally.
No I don't play as the female nor do I intend to in future MMO games. While I got nothing against to those who played as female but I rather be honest by playing as my true gender to those who see or play alongside with. Ok sure I can easily tell them I'm a dude but 'm sure deceiving them the first place (well ok most guy don't really give a danm about your real gender while playing).
As a girl the exstent of my using my femaleness to get guys to do stuff for me begins and ends at 'carry my heavy bag because i am weak'.
But on the internets I tend to be honest.
Also I don't play MMO's so I havn't encountered many of the problems so girls come up against with really douchy/horny guys.
But on the internets I tend to be honest.
Also I don't play MMO's so I havn't encountered many of the problems so girls come up against with really douchy/horny guys.
It goes both ways, I've run into guys who pretend to be girls, and girls who pretend to be guys. I've also met girls who claimed to be guys playing female characters until you really got to know them and wound up with them on voice chat. Pretty much every variation on the whole gender/crossdressing thing online has been done.Phasmal said:
I play characters/have avatars of both genders, but I'm up front about being a dude, especially if asked. In many cases it's not an issue since people know me as a male character before I create any alts. depends on the game, the situation, and what I decide I like playing as.
To be honest, I have briefly considered messing with people's heads online by claiming I'm a hemaphrodite IRL (hey, they do exist), just to have some fun with people because of how concerned everyone gets over people's real gender. Not sure if I could pull it off, and to be honest I don't much care for long term deceptions that are going to PO people.
Just going by the raw numbers, you do know there have to be some she-males/futanari fodder and stuff out there playing games like WoW.