Fair point OP and I goes for most MMOs. Do I have a problem with it? Nope. Do I look for it when deciding to play an MMO? Nope. IMO It's an overexaggeration of how we see men and woman. I guess they could have a "body suit" option to click that would cover everything for the player.
Not that I'm complaining but I imagine some players want to play a female character that isn't running around dressed like a prostitute.
Write Frazetta's family and share your concerns.
You could try Boris Vallejo and Joe Shuster, too. But this art style was firmly established in the middle of the last century.
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Self-pity imprisons us in the walls of our own self-absorption. The whole world shrinks down to the size of our problem, and the more we dwell on it, the smaller we are and the larger the problem seems to grow.
The clothing for the femaies was actually designed by females so I don't see an issue
lol...
Anyway, here's a nice sexy pic for reference...
This pic does look oversexualized. But I must admit I never have seen something like that in the actual game. But then, maybe I just didn't look at it, teh.
So as to the question, I can't say.
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Sigh. I voted yes because the poll was in general, but if you're referring specifically to Guild Wars 2, I disagree.
I'm a feminist, and frankly I think it's just as sexist when people call women in revealing clothing "dressing like prostitutes". Slut-shaming is just as crappy as oversexualizing women, people.
I find your post overly simplistic. Yeah, lots of women don't want to play a character in revealing clothing. Lots of women do. A very small portion of the starting female armors are skimpy, and there are plenty of early-level alternatives. Guild Wars 2 has a fairly progressive set of armors. There's variety, so you don't feel like you're at a Mormon convention, and you're given the choice of whether or not you want to wear something skimpy, super skimpy, or church-appropriate. And frankly, even most of the skimpy outfits are not particularily sexualized--they're revealing for both male and female characters without looking like lingerie (the starting human cloth armor being a major exception).
I think you should honestly do some research into just what the GW2 armors look like before grumbling about "I don't want to look like a prostitute". There are tons of options and you aren't forced into wearing any of them.
I never understood armor in games. Female or male...when your battling armor should reflect your environment. Why would a female or male character be wearing nothing say if you were in a enviroment with snow. Just seems ridiculous. I get the optional part of it, but never starting off. Just seems silly as hell. Another point female or male if your a heavy armor wearer then it should be reflected. Just makes no sense that heavy armor is more sexual as its not practical in the enviroment that you would find yourself in. yes I know this is a game.
I do think GW2 does a better job than most of the MMO's that I see. Just IDK just seems odd to not have clothes on when dealing with a hell spawned demon dragon that can rip your heart out...one would think you would want more armor for protection and all that. Of course I'm probably lookign way to deep into this.
The game industry is dominated by men.. not just men.. but basement dwelling overweight virgin men.
Half naked anime girls make money. nough said.
This man speaks the truth! lol
If the front of the skirt was covered, then i dont think it would be.
Nice picture but again this is a prime example of what I think is wrong with armor design. Where in what land would you be wearing something like this. Perhaps maybe role playing and a villaness or something, but seriously even evil people get cold so idk. PVP a big sword is being swung at you do you really want to be wearing something like this.
This particular picture yeah I think they need to cover here up a bit, not so much because its sexual but that it's not really all that practical for the situation. I.e. you probabaly wouldnt wear a full suit of armor at the beach lol.
The clothing for the femaies was actually designed by females so I don't see an issue
lol...
Anyway, here's a nice sexy pic for reference...
1. Isn't that a Mesmer? If so, aren't they SUPPOSED to look like that in order to fit in with their "control the enemies" gameplay style?
2. Next time maybe you should use a female Norn pic. They have certain...*ahem*...assets that given the armor style would make them look more sexualized.
On a side note, everyone who doesn't like "oversexualized" armor, why don't you just play as a race where oversexualized armor isn't possible, like a Charr? Oh, sure some people find the prospect of playing as an animalistic race distasteful, but its either that or play as a race where there is at least one armor style that at least one person is going to consider "oversexualized" (that is of course if you don't want to play as a male).
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My view of females in war, is this
Butch, cool personality, scars, no make up, a screw the dresses
it realistic
How can a female in combat sweating in the heat of combat be sexy looking, its just dumb
Its just for 18 year boys with harmones
Boobs make money
and its tacky, never liked it, but have to deal with it
Tera is the poster child of oversexualization. GW2 is tasteful moderation. The more you know.
Write Frazetta's family and share your concerns.
You could try Boris Vallejo and Joe Shuster, too. But this art style was firmly established in the middle of the last century.
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Self-pity imprisons us in the walls of our own self-absorption. The whole world shrinks down to the size of our problem, and the more we dwell on it, the smaller we are and the larger the problem seems to grow.
Sweaty, dirty, scarred - yet you can still spot the sexy woman under the battle residues
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Self-pity imprisons us in the walls of our own self-absorption. The whole world shrinks down to the size of our problem, and the more we dwell on it, the smaller we are and the larger the problem seems to grow.
This pic does look oversexualized. But I must admit I never have seen something like that in the actual game. But then, maybe I just didn't look at it, teh.
So as to the question, I can't say.
People don't ask questions to get answers - they ask questions to show how smart they are. - Dogbert
This man speaks the truth! lol
If the front of the skirt was covered, then i dont think it would be.TSW - AoC - Aion - WOW - EVE - Fallen Earth - Co - Rift - || XNA C# Java Development
I never understood armor in games. Female or male...when your battling armor should reflect your environment. Why would a female or male character be wearing nothing say if you were in a enviroment with snow. Just seems ridiculous. I get the optional part of it, but never starting off. Just seems silly as hell. Another point female or male if your a heavy armor wearer then it should be reflected. Just makes no sense that heavy armor is more sexual as its not practical in the enviroment that you would find yourself in. yes I know this is a game.
I do think GW2 does a better job than most of the MMO's that I see. Just IDK just seems odd to not have clothes on when dealing with a hell spawned demon dragon that can rip your heart out...one would think you would want more armor for protection and all that. Of course I'm probably lookign way to deep into this.
And of course that's one of the very very few "armors" that look that way as the vast majority looks practical and not revealing at all.
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Nice picture but again this is a prime example of what I think is wrong with armor design. Where in what land would you be wearing something like this. Perhaps maybe role playing and a villaness or something, but seriously even evil people get cold so idk. PVP a big sword is being swung at you do you really want to be wearing something like this.
This particular picture yeah I think they need to cover here up a bit, not so much because its sexual but that it's not really all that practical for the situation. I.e. you probabaly wouldnt wear a full suit of armor at the beach lol.
1. Isn't that a Mesmer? If so, aren't they SUPPOSED to look like that in order to fit in with their "control the enemies" gameplay style?
2. Next time maybe you should use a female Norn pic. They have certain...*ahem*...assets that given the armor style would make them look more sexualized.
On a side note, everyone who doesn't like "oversexualized" armor, why don't you just play as a race where oversexualized armor isn't possible, like a Charr? Oh, sure some people find the prospect of playing as an animalistic race distasteful, but its either that or play as a race where there is at least one armor style that at least one person is going to consider "oversexualized" (that is of course if you don't want to play as a male).
Since when is Tuesday a direction?