Is it normal that i hate videogames where the protagonist is a woman?

I've never liked games where the protagonist is a woman. Why? Because it's harder to relate to the character, which in turn means that the whole experience of playing the game won't be as strong. Not for me atleast. Does anyone else feel the same? My only exception would be Samus from the Metroid series.

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  • How do you think it feels for me? Not just a lot of characters being male but the saying are always referrencing gentalmen. It’s kinda annoying but don’t bother me but I try not to get all sexist about it. Past few days I’ve played some Diablo and you can pick the gender which is a nice change.

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  • chugjug

    This isn't even a sexual question. It's more...psychological, I guess? You could ask a lot of gamers this same question and I'm sure they can give you some logical answers.

    I can't relate to this situation because I usually play games where you can choose your gender. I think your situation is normal, but hate's a strong word. The title made it sound like you intentionally avoid games with titties on it.

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  • I think your problem has nothing to do with sexism if that's what you're implying. You mention an exception, which means it is acceptable for you to have a female protagonist.

    I just think you, and count me in, like games, movies, etc with good characters. If they protagonist is a good character with flaws and talents and an interesting personality, then it doesn't matter if it's male or female, and everyone can relate.

    I, however, also noticed recently there has been a surge of female protagonist, but they sometimes expose a forced agenda behind the choice of making the character female. And just because a main character is female or male, it doesn't mean that women or men can relate to them if they are bad characters.

    Also it's silly to think girls can only relate to female characters. And boys to men characters. Aren't you a sexist of you can only relate to characters your own gender?

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  • debil

    i dont think you can relate to the average video game character anyway lol

    incels stay winning i suppose

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  • Why is this post being downvoted so much? If the guy didn't like playing with Barbie dolls as a kid because it was hard to relate to mean he's a sexist or homophobe or something? Jeez. He just relates to characters like him. Damn liberals want to make us all into one sex, one race, one big happy cookie cutter family.

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  • Yeah, I think this is normal. Although, I'm a woman, and I don't have trouble relating to male characters.

    I've also sensed this streak running through a lot of games with female protagonists, that reeks of feminism.

    Sometimes they stick things in the dialogue, that makes in apparent that they're making a political statement. If it's just chill, with no politics, then it's good though.

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  • curious-bunny

    Thats why im a strong supporter of character creation or the minimal choosing between 2 people. Just allows a better connection for gameplay

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  • bigbudchonga

    Ye I kind of relate to this dude. I know that a lot of dudes really like playing women when you get to make your own character. I just don't get it.

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  • ScooterNyne

    I mean yeah it probably does play a role in your ability to relate to the character and submerge yourself in the universe. I would say it's preference. I actually like choosing to play as females in my RPG's. I always think they look the coolest in the rouge/assasin/hunter loadouts in games like Skyrim, Diablo, Destiny, ect. Though I haven't really played any character locked games like Tomb Raider or something so idk.

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  • Davidgenovese

    I’ve played horizon zero dawn and Had no problem with it because the game is literally just amazing but if I have to play Ellie in the last of us 2 all the Time and No Joel then I’ll be pretty upset. For me It just depends on the Game. But I prefer a Male Protagonist in a Video game

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  • Sensual_Chocolate

    Because it's all political. I find it insulting to my intelligence when people push politics on me, in general. It's just another mainstream pile of crap from which there is no respite.

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  • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk

    how bout portal?

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    • Cuntsiclestick

      "The Enrichment Center is required to remind you that you will be baked, and then there will be cake."

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      • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk

        i useda strategically shoot portals so i could check out my own smokin ass

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        • Cuntsiclestick

          Lol I didn't do that. I just died a bunch of times. Now I want cake minus the fish-shaped volatile organic compounds. XD

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          • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk

            im not sure if i git the fish shaped thang

            yall can goto the grocery store and git a cake without bein roasted or squished or gassed by a maniacal robot

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            • Cuntsiclestick

              One of the cores in Portal babbles on about a cake recipe with bizzaro ingredients. I just remember the fish parts of it. XD

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  • paramore93

    If you haven't played Horizon Zero Dawn from beginning to end this opinion is invalid.

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    • I haven't. But I have played Super Metroid from beginning to end, and that game was absolutely fricken amazing.

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      • paramore93

        HZD is absolutely fricken amazing too :P I recommend!

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  • Games are for faggots anyways.

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    • johannis

      They really are if a person has hangups about the main character being female.....thats retarded

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      • I'd probably masturbate at that, but it's a game so I'm not gonna try, because games are for faggots and I need to keep my bullying motivation intact.

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        • johannis

          Video games are much more interactive than say...televison alone...billion dollar industry and growing....why wouldnt you jerk off to pixelated titties

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