skLaFarebear
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The idea of an RPG character being an extension of myself is much more foreign than the idea of playing as a women. So it really doesn't matter to me. I usually just go with whatever I'm in the mood to play as
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Super Best Friends Thread 7: FRIENDER65
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The idea of an RPG character being an extension of myself is much more foreign than the idea of playing as a women. So it really doesn't matter to me. I usually just go with whatever I'm in the mood to play as
Space lesbians are the only way to make a truly compelling story
How? It's water. What is there to complain about?
VidulaSaix
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Aaron-Lagann
Banned
It's how I make every story I write interesting.
If the characters are practically the same it boils down to design for me and almost 100% of the time the female designs are better. Fallout is an exception because all the characters look like ass.
Space lesbians for friender dating sim confirmed.
Hey I'll take a sexy female potato over a male one.
RecursiveFault
Banned
DMC4 was the same for me actually. I was playing it at the same time as 3 and thought it was horrible.
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Playing a girl is when I'm not role playing, I'm making a character. Usually I do it on repeat playthroughs, or games that are inherently goofy and I'm not emotionally attached to.
Lesbian romance options and third person games get a strong consideration for FeMC. Games like P3P are actually just different with Female characters though, so it's super worth a replay.
skLaFarebear
Member
I once played a Mass Effect game as a MaleShep. That's never happening again. Mostly because I don't like Mass Effect, but FemShep was way cooler.
I was playing saints row and it was a case of do I want to be Troy baker or Laura Bail- Easiest decision ever.
skLaFarebear
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ArclightBorealis
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Dude, the only right answer is Robin Atkin Downes, come on!
But if you choose Troy baker you can yell "GET BENT" at people
PfantzyPantz
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I always go male when given the choice, not necessarily role playing but there is still that connection.
THEY PLAYED US LIKE A DAMN FIDDLEEE
CreeperBlocks
Banned
Oh hey the first episode of Wolf Among Us is Free on PSN. Maybe North America only
jack_package_200
Banned
But I already watched it!
Yep.
Its wierd playing valkyria chronicles and SR4 at the same time. Isara and the boss are so different
Aaron-Lagann
Banned
So I think I might go buy Dragon Age today, is there any word on the PS3 version? Is the PC version Origin only and is it worth putting up with?
In the case of something like P3 it's a bit different because there is actually a different story going on with the female option, and they are established characters, not your own character, I don't really have an interest to play her side unless there is some kind of completion stuff that applies overall that might be useful to have.
But in general open RPGs, they're virtually the same, the only difference being physical really and that you'll naturally relate to one more, so I've never understood why so many guys naturally want to be a woman in that scenario. I mean, yes there are very specific reasons for why that might be and of course those specific reasons are ones I understand and I'm not going to judge a person for that. But it really seems like not many people have very much thought about it for some reason, which is what I've always been curious about why it's like this.
I never hear like "Oh I wanted to make this female character who kind of had this particular theme/story going on and plays this one particular way"
It's nearly always "Because pretty tho" "Because boobs and ass tho" "Because I want to look at a girl all day instead"
Which, is just, I don't know... amusing in it's simplicity.
skLaFarebear
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Isara is great. That whole cast is great. Valkyria Chronicles is just so great.
Aaron-Lagann
Banned
They're role playing games, sometimes you don't want that role to be you. Sometimes you want to play the role of somebody that is the opposite of you.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
The PS3 version looks alright to me just not as strong graphic wise
jack_package_200
Banned
http://inticreates.com/mighty-gunvolt-dlc-update/
And DLC will include 4 new stages and a sneak preview of 2 Mighty No. 9 Bosses!
For those who aren't familiar with Mighty Gunvolt, it was a game that had been included with the mediocre Azure Striker Gunvolt. It allowed you to play as Gunvolt, Beck, and Gal Gun
Azure Striker Gunvolt is a 6/10
Mighty Gunvolt is an easy 9/10
Will probably buy DLC
And DLC will include 4 new stages and a sneak preview of 2 Mighty No. 9 Bosses!
For those who aren't familiar with Mighty Gunvolt, it was a game that had been included with the mediocre Azure Striker Gunvolt. It allowed you to play as Gunvolt, Beck, and Gal Gun
Azure Striker Gunvolt is a 6/10
Mighty Gunvolt is an easy 9/10
Will probably buy DLC
ArclightBorealis
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Also, this discussion makes me think I'm probably the only person here who still seriously role plays in a game whenever given the chance to make character/name him/influence decisions and so on. I always make that character a male, and I put the effort in making a unique name for him or using my own name instead of using what's "canon" because what's the fucking point if I'm using someone else's name? Persona is what primarily comes to mind, and it's why I'll never play Persona 4 because Charlie Tunoku and his adventures are ingrained in my mind, and all you Yu Narakumi or Kenpachi Ramasama fuckers can go to hell.
My point is though that's usually not the thought process people use.
I put a whole lot of thought into my characters in stuff like Elder Scrolls Or Dark Souls etc.
PfantzyPantz
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It's on Steam, and it's amazing.
And yeah, while I can't play the opposite of myself (I can never make evil/jerk decisions) there's alot of people who just like living out something different.
And Xiriaya is also right, lots of the people who play purely female characters just do it because they find them aesthetically pleasing. It's all cool.
Aaron-Lagann
Banned
That's the thought process of me and everyone I know who play as women in these types of games. Pretty much it's fun to play a woman sometimes because it's different. I'm sure there are plenty of other reasons, but that's a pretty common one I've run into.
RecursiveFault
Banned
Plague playing Dark Souls that way was actually refreshing to me. I can hardly bring myself to take Roleplay seriously. It's why I'm so detached from my character in RPGs. I just design them to be cool from an outsider perspective.
Aaron-Lagann
Banned
Really? I searched for it and couldn't find it.
PfantzyPantz
Member
Woops, I misread and thought you meant Origins as in the game and I didn't know that Inquisition was on PS3 aswell. Yeah, Origin only
Aaron-Lagann
Banned
Woops, I misread and thought you meant Origins as in the game and I didn't know that Inquisition was on PS3 aswell. Yeah, Origin only
Aw, damn. Oh well, guess I'll go search the local stores and hope people actually stock new games that aren't pre-order only.
I hate EA as much as the next guy but origin is fineWoops, I misread and thought you meant Origins as in the game and I didn't know that Inquisition was on PS3 aswell. Yeah, Origin only
DoktorEvil
Banned
Aesthetics is your reason, but the only reason I would change my default from male to female is if it affects the gameplay or story enough that the experience is different.
Otherwise, I'd rather come up with a dumb name and make a goofy ass character like I did in Dark Souls 1 and 2,Fallout, & Skyrim.
I don't take role playing seriously or go into it like most people. I'm like Matt in that I'd rather call my character something stupid or goofy and do dumb things.
Plague pointed out some things that I never noticed in character creation.
JooseBawcks
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Good luck Aaron, no one needs to deal with the devil that is Origin
Aaron-Lagann
Banned
I don't even care if Origin is that bad, I just play PC games on a friend's PC and I don't like downloading shit like that since he likes to keep it tidy.
I'm playing my DS2 character as a kind of reincarnation of my Dark Souls 1 Character, wearing basic stuff, not a fancy sort of guy, simple Knight who is adventuring through the story and helping people along the way, I'll never invade on this character.
So I called him "Lone Knight Virtus"
It's usually the 2nd or 3rd run through an RPG where I'll really go about making a unique character not based on my morality.
Its not that bad. Really.
Aaron-Lagann
Banned
This image describes roughly how much I care about roleplaying in souls games. I play as whatever sex allows me to wear the nicest looking outfits, because like Papa Plague taught us, it's important to be stylish.
JooseBawcks
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I've never used it, I've just heard it's buggy and messy as hell.
DXLelouch153
Banned
know what
if BF isnt in well just make our own
with black jack and hookers
well need someone to be the brains though
if BF isnt in well just make our own
with black jack and hookers
well need someone to be the brains though
You look like a VTMB character that caught a terrible disease haha.
DoktorEvil
Banned
Papa Plague also taught us about creepy sex facts.
Aaron-Lagann
Banned
I've just realized, Dragon Age will be the first non-anime game I've played all year.
I don't know if my tastes are becoming more focused or if I'm just losing interest in most games.
Papa Plague taught me everything I know.
I don't know if my tastes are becoming more focused or if I'm just losing interest in most games.
Papa Plague taught me everything I know.
Banana Aeon
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Origin is a lot better than where it was at when it started. It's perfectly fine, now.
Uplay is still Satan's hot piss fountain, tho.
Ultimate_Trainer
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Man that easter egg that Woolie and Pat tried to do is fucking bullshit. it should only be hard to find.
Banana Aeon
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What easter egg? I can't watch the video now.
Ultimate_Trainer
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In the first DLC there was a sniper spot where you have to hit a switch obscured by red statues, but the hitboxes on them made it almost impossible. It brings you to a spot where if you hit a poison guy with poison it heals you
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