Well I suppose I'm starting this thread to see what other people think when creating a new character. Being a male I usually find myself picking male characters partly because I'm a guy and partly because some fools think you're a girl player if you use a female character. In GW though I've found myself picking the female characters over the male characters. I think mainly because I don't like the way males look. I've made a warrior, monk, and necro and I have tosay the males for warrior and monks look utterly disgusting IMO. I think I will remain choosing mostly female characters throughout the life of GW unless they add some more looks and options to character creations.
So I'm curious to know what everyone else likes or thinks when making their character?
Choosing a sex for character creation
Phantom Force
free4all
I think male warrior armor looks cooler, so I use male for warrior.
gwden
A lot of male characters look too feminine.
Heartfire
it depends on what primary class i make 
for a warrior or monk or necro i would choose male
for elementalist or mesmer i would choose female
for ranger i would be in a dilemma
for a warrior or monk or necro i would choose male
for elementalist or mesmer i would choose female
for ranger i would be in a dilemma
Corwin_Andros
I think the Necro Male "hunch" is just plain nasty.. I wouldn't mind trying one if I didn't have to deal with that.
free4all
Unfortunately, there are no good male warrior faces. The only decent one is a pretty-boy looking face.
Madjik
I prefer female for all classes except mesmer.
Cant dig the female mesmer for some reason, so I usually pick the male for mes.
Cant dig the female mesmer for some reason, so I usually pick the male for mes.
Mr. Matt
Perhaps unlike some people, I view it as creating unique 'characters', rather than personalities for myself. The gender of the character reflects on the character rather than myself.
As such I have two male characters, and two female characters. My favourite one of all to play is called Rick Barbarus, the self-proclaimed 'Barbarus the Destructor'. He's a brutish warrior/ranger whose sole aim in life is to smash something with a sword, with the help of his trusty pet aptly called 'Lacerator'. Thick as a brick, but just as hard. Very honourable, too.
I also have a male Elementalist, who likes to think he is the master of the universe but... isn't. He'd stab you in the back first chance he got, though, if he thought it'd make him look more god-like.
So it depends on what sort of character I'm going for. The name and basic personality of one of the female characters is drawn straight from a short story I once wrote, for instance.
As such I have two male characters, and two female characters. My favourite one of all to play is called Rick Barbarus, the self-proclaimed 'Barbarus the Destructor'. He's a brutish warrior/ranger whose sole aim in life is to smash something with a sword, with the help of his trusty pet aptly called 'Lacerator'. Thick as a brick, but just as hard. Very honourable, too.
I also have a male Elementalist, who likes to think he is the master of the universe but... isn't. He'd stab you in the back first chance he got, though, if he thought it'd make him look more god-like.
So it depends on what sort of character I'm going for. The name and basic personality of one of the female characters is drawn straight from a short story I once wrote, for instance.
Teufel Eldritch
I used to play only male characters but a while back I was just goofing around & decided to check out my wife's female character. Almost immediately I noticed that ppl treated you better... & no I don't mean ppl hitting on me... tho that does happen, no I mean the actually treat you better if they think you are a female.
I still play my main male character but I doubt I will be making another male character again. I have since created a female character of my own & been playing it. I have only had to deal with pervs 3 times so far but I haven't had to deal with... I would say 75% of the negativity I would be expierencing if I was using a male character.
As a female character I get more respect, as a female character players work harder to give me aid when I need it, as a female character ppl are more willing to listen, as a female character I can enjoy the game more as it was intended to be played, as a female character ppl treat me nicer.
RE the female mesmer.... doh! She's is the hottest female model in the game! Most guys(I spose some women too) think the the FemEle's are the hot stuff....not IMO. The sexy one is the FemMesmer & the cute one is the FemMonk. FemEle's are sl*ts. =D
Okay the last paragraph is meant to be somewhat humourous so plz.... all you FemEle lovers can just relax. =D
I still play my main male character but I doubt I will be making another male character again. I have since created a female character of my own & been playing it. I have only had to deal with pervs 3 times so far but I haven't had to deal with... I would say 75% of the negativity I would be expierencing if I was using a male character.
As a female character I get more respect, as a female character players work harder to give me aid when I need it, as a female character ppl are more willing to listen, as a female character I can enjoy the game more as it was intended to be played, as a female character ppl treat me nicer.
RE the female mesmer.... doh! She's is the hottest female model in the game! Most guys(I spose some women too) think the the FemEle's are the hot stuff....not IMO. The sexy one is the FemMesmer & the cute one is the FemMonk. FemEle's are sl*ts. =D
Okay the last paragraph is meant to be somewhat humourous so plz.... all you FemEle lovers can just relax. =D
Wesley Wyndam-Pryce
they should offer interchangeability of some options
such as hair, you should be able to use any hair from male or female, on either one. sure some are gonna look stupid and just goofy, but there are good several of each that would like acceptable on either.
a female necro with the mohawk is just sexy
such as hair, you should be able to use any hair from male or female, on either one. sure some are gonna look stupid and just goofy, but there are good several of each that would like acceptable on either.
a female necro with the mohawk is just sexy
Kirin Death
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a female necro with the mohawk is just sexy
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Gear853
i'm a male necro... i wish i choose female instead 
Aiwahead
As a general rule I follow the "Sandler Theorem".
If I have to stare at something's ass for hours on end, it might as well be a cute ass.
Female!
If I have to stare at something's ass for hours on end, it might as well be a cute ass.
Female!
Kirin Death
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Originally Posted by Aiwahead
As a general rule I follow the "Sandler Theorem".
If I have to stare at something's ass for hours on end, it might as well be a cute ass. Female! |
wgregory87
haha whoever said unique characters are the way to go, i agree
My elementalist/ranger is black with blond hair and massive. It looks ridiculous; I love it.
My elementalist/ranger is black with blond hair and massive. It looks ridiculous; I love it.
pepper
well being a female myself I play the female character, I tried one time to play a male character but I just couldnt seem to get into it.
Heron Fensbanel
I like the way most of the female characters look more than most of the males, but I always feel guilty playing the opposite gender. 
Jackathan
I chose female because im pretty~
Axehilt
I'm a male who nearly always plays female chars.
If given a choice I will always prefer to look at women than men. Staring at a guy's ass the whole time I'm playing a videogame - even if it's just a videogame - isn't something I particularly enjoy. (:
(heh, and I wrote that before fully reading the thread and seeing someone else post the exact same reason.)
The only thing I don't like about female chars is occasionally seeing male players check me out. Kinda bizarre. O_o
If given a choice I will always prefer to look at women than men. Staring at a guy's ass the whole time I'm playing a videogame - even if it's just a videogame - isn't something I particularly enjoy. (:
(heh, and I wrote that before fully reading the thread and seeing someone else post the exact same reason.)
The only thing I don't like about female chars is occasionally seeing male players check me out. Kinda bizarre. O_o
Yojinj
As a roleplayer and player-player i always choose male chars. Even in solo games i go male, easier to get into the situation of the char because you got the basic aspects of the gender already.
But this is truly more a roleplay aspect and not a gaming aspect, GW is not the best game for actual roleplaying (in-character-acting).
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About that ass/back watching.
For myself, this plays absolute no role in gender picking. I don't really think of "ass" watching while playing. I don't play to look at 3D models made out of polygones. It actually never crossed my mind while playing that i look at the backside of a male necro all the time.
Must be my fullfilled real-life ^^.
But this is truly more a roleplay aspect and not a gaming aspect, GW is not the best game for actual roleplaying (in-character-acting).
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About that ass/back watching.
For myself, this plays absolute no role in gender picking. I don't really think of "ass" watching while playing. I don't play to look at 3D models made out of polygones. It actually never crossed my mind while playing that i look at the backside of a male necro all the time.
Must be my fullfilled real-life ^^.
Storn
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Originally Posted by Yojinj
As a roleplayer and player-player i always choose male chars. Even in solo games i go male, easier to get into the situation of the char because you got the basic aspects of the gender already.
But this is truly more a roleplay aspect and not a gaming aspect, GW is not the best game for actual roleplaying (in-character-acting). /edit About that ass/back watching. For myself, this plays absolute no role in gender picking. I don't really think of "ass" watching while playing. I don't play to look at 3D models made out of polygones. It actually never crossed my mind while playing that i look at the backside of a male necro all the time. Must be my fullfilled real-life ^^. |
I'm male. I play male characters. For immersion and personification identification.
Jia Xu
well i just choose for purely aesthetic reasons - the armour of almost all of the female chars looks better in my honest opinion. (although, the female mesmer is a bit wierd). I think it also accentuates skill rather than strength for the ranger and warrior classes, as the women do the same damage but have a smaller body size (i also set my body scale to smallest). People have always treated me the same, however it turns out one of my guildmates for the past two weeks has thought im female in real life (going to see how long it takes for them to actually read the clan forum details) :P just relax, its a game, store your items and delete the char if you have problems staring at asses anyway (i'm a face man myself 
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Exion
I picked male because I'm male,playing a female seems awkard but I could understand why someone would do it-the male warrior is to bulky Imo.
Chance Folly
My situation is similar to Exion's... I'm male, and I use all male characters... With female characters, it's just akward when some guy comes up and starts trying to "start something" so to speak...
Nainara
You guys would rather spend 60+ hours playing staring at some chunky man's rear end than a woman's?
FelineFury
I kinna pick female for "special" chars and male for regular chars. Special might be my first char, favorite profession or something else.
Fearoth
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You guys would rather spend 60+ hours playing staring at some chunky man's rear end than a woman's?
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FelineFury
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Originally Posted by Nainara
You guys would rather spend 60+ hours playing staring at some chunky man's rear end than a woman's?
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JK
Yojinj
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Originally Posted by Nainara
You guys would rather spend 60+ hours playing staring at some chunky man's rear end than a woman's?
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FelineFury
So you closed your eyes and did the char creation with your eyes closed?
Yojinj
No i took that profession that i wanted and the sex i feel comfortable to play. Then i picked what i think looks ok for the char.
Just because i make a char dosen't mean i look at the char all the time in the way Nainara is meaning.
I make a char to play the game, i don't make a char to give my eyes something to stare at 60+ hours.
Just because i make a char dosen't mean i look at the char all the time in the way Nainara is meaning.
I make a char to play the game, i don't make a char to give my eyes something to stare at 60+ hours.
Phantom Force
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Originally Posted by Yojinj
No i took that profession that i wanted and the sex i feel comfortable to play. Then i picked what i think looks ok for the char.
Just because i make a char dosen't mean i look at the char all the time in the way Nainara is meaning. I make a char to play the game, i don't make a char to give my eyes something to stare at 60+ hours. |
*On a side note I wouldn't mind seeing a little depth into changing character height, weight. Be interesting to see a Butterbean warrior blocking the path of mobs reaching the mages.
Yojinj
Don't get me wrong. I like my chars good (what i think is good) looking. Appearance is a important part in human nature.
I just don't play this game to watch my char wiggle his butt o.O
I just don't play this game to watch my char wiggle his butt o.O
Caco-Cola
I choose females for the same reason that guy said.
I'd much prefer to look at a nice, curved, attractive rear-end than a blocky, unattractve male one.
Plus the females look a lot better in the long run.
People treat you better.
Easier to find groups (seriously, I'm not kidding).
And you can get good stuff for just playing a female (again not kidding, had it happen).
Too many horny 12 year olds out there willing to give you stuff. Female gender is just the logical choice.
I'd much prefer to look at a nice, curved, attractive rear-end than a blocky, unattractve male one.
Plus the females look a lot better in the long run.
People treat you better.
Easier to find groups (seriously, I'm not kidding).
And you can get good stuff for just playing a female (again not kidding, had it happen).
Too many horny 12 year olds out there willing to give you stuff. Female gender is just the logical choice.
shazbawt
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god, it's a game.
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Excuse me but why does the best warrior armor make me look at manboobs?
demonblade
Staring at a man's butt through out the game is just... too much
Sir Maddox
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Originally Posted by Yojinj
Don't get me wrong. I like my chars good (what i think is good) looking. Appearance is a important part in human nature.
I just don't play this game to watch my char wiggle his butt o.O |
I do.
*Cough*
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enyx
I dunno if it ever occured to anyone, but guild capes effectively obstruct those few triangles that comprise the "ass".
Anyway, I dunno how you guys play, but I switch between 1st person, 3rd and diablo view all the time, always twirling the camera all over the place to suit the situation. Rarely do I see the backend of my character... have 3 characters now, all male.
It'd be weird to play as a chick. It's almost like an online persona, just wouldn't be right. They are very pretty to look at thou, heh... I think the designers went too far
Anyway, I dunno how you guys play, but I switch between 1st person, 3rd and diablo view all the time, always twirling the camera all over the place to suit the situation. Rarely do I see the backend of my character... have 3 characters now, all male.
It'd be weird to play as a chick. It's almost like an online persona, just wouldn't be right. They are very pretty to look at thou, heh... I think the designers went too far