rpg's

[hlaalumember]

have you noticed how a lot of the rpg's that allow you to fall in love make you totally bi! theres just like total anarchy! ya i mean you could love anybody whatsup with that? reading that over it made me sound homophobic but no im not im just a little surprised and curious about that nand this is a pole; do you like that not care or stand against it?

[Paranitis]

Well..allowing those types relationships can appeal to a broader audience than just straight relationships in games.

If a homosexual man (or woman) plays a game where the only choice of love interests is the opposite sex then they may not get deeply involved in the game. But when you make it more real to people and allow more choices then it becomes a much more real and immersive place to spend your time.

I'm all for realism in games.

[Mccool]

I answered like it, not because im bi mind you but because it gives the game an extra sense of realism and more people to hurt, at least if you really dont like being liked by another guy.

[C Elegans]

Personally I don't care at all, since I don't see the point with computer game romances.

In general though, I guess romance scripts are easier for the game manufacturers to make if they can use the same regardless what gender of the PC they player has choosen. Also, since 3-4% of the population is gay and yet a couple of % bi, it may be a large group of gamers who would prefer bi- or gay romances in the game and also, as previous posters point out, it adds to the realism of the game since many people in reality are gay or bi.

[fable]

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Originally Posted by C Elegans Personally I don't care at all, since I don't see the point with computer game romances.

And yea say I to CE's comments. Any "love" that's perceived in such games is strictly a case of people creating illusions for themselves about others they can't see or hear, or truly know. That applies across the board, regardless of sexual orientation, IMO. So I can't really answer your poll question. "Good" and "bad" is irrelevant, from my point of view.

That said, I suspect someone who is gay or bi would find it easier to feel anonymous in such a setting, as opposed to a realworld bar, etc. This would also be true for heterosexuals who get a thrill out of the idea of vicariously trying something outside their natural inclinations.

[dark_raven]

heck, they are just games... it's not like "you" are the one actually falling in love with the same/opposet sex. and because of that fact i could care less!!!

[Aegis]

Whatever floats their boat. If it doesn't take away from the overall enjoyment I find in the game, they can make me fall in love with a giant pink hippo...

[Silur]

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Originally Posted by Aegis Whatever floats their boat. If it doesn't take away from the overall enjoyment I find in the game, they can make me fall in love with a giant pink hippo...

Which game is that? I must have missed it. Sounds more interesting than the pathetic romance scripts in Nwn stumbled on a few days ago.

Seriously though, I couldn't care less. Sometimes they are a little bit humourous, but for the most part they play on stereotypes and fairytale romance in such a way it makes me cringe.

[Vicsun]

...now pre-pubescent males everywhere can engage in lesbian relationships! Huzzah for realism!









sorry.

[Aegis]

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Originally Posted by Vicsun ...now pre-pubescent males everywhere can engage in lesbian relationships! Huzzah for realism! sorry.

Apologizing a lot these days, aren't we Viscun

[CM]

This reminds me so much of argyle. We got around 4 guys having female on female relationships. I mean seriously get a girl in real life. Oddly enough no male on male relationships