Roleplayer needs panties?

[Kia]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6425333.stm

Elf defence for 'lingerie thief'

Mr Boyd is accused of stealing bras, knickers and stockings
A man accused of a stealing underwear from a shop in a knifepoint raid believed he was a female elf at the time, Belfast Crown Court has heard.
Robert Boyd, 45, from Broadlands in Carrickfergus, is accused of holding up staff at the Orchid shop in Belfast disguised in a wig, hat and glasses.

He told the court he had been involved in a role-playing game at the time, and his character was an elf named Beho.

He denies robbery but says he may have blurred reality and fantasy.

He also said it "could be right" that Beho had intended to rob the shop - although he told the jury he could not remember what was going through his mind at the time.

Japanese sword

He told defence counsel Anthony Cinnamond that within his small social circle he had been participating in a game known as Shadowrun.

The game was set in the future and the assumed characters were criminals, he said.

He told the court his character was a shaman, or magical elf, who carried a small Japanese sword as a weapon.

Mr Boyd, who said he visits a psychiatrist regularly, conceded that he "seemed to have blurred that line between reality and fantasy".

"I can't believe that I personally did that... and I deeply regret that.

"If I had sought some help I would've avoided that in it's entirety."

Prosecutors claim that Mr Boyd knew "perfectly well" what he was doing on the day of the robbery and was "using this memory loss scenario to avoid answering very difficult questions".

The lab technician, from Broadlands in Carrickfergus, denies one charge of robbery.

He is accused of stealing two sets of bras, knickers, suspender belts and stockings from the shop on Lisburn Road on 14 December, 2005.

The case continues.

[Tea & Strumpets]

This really isn't that out of the ordinary. This typical behaviour from men who play female characters in these type of online games.

[Sean of the Thread]

I can understand having female characters in WoW and such... but ROLEPLAYING games... including text based and face to face is just fucking stupid.

[Some Rogue]

This really isn't that out of the ordinary. This typical behaviour from men who play female characters in these type of online games.

:club:

To quote one of your favorite lines, reported for harrassment.

[Skeeter]

I don't see a problem with playing female chars in Gemstone for instance. I mean you are supposed to be playing a role.

now if you're LARPing a female charactar, well you're just weird. Well, more weird I guess.

[Fallen]

I always found the thought of playing another gender in a multiplayer game creepy. The desire to act, and convince others that you are one of the opposite sex just strikes me as a possible sign of homosexuality ... not that there is anything wrong with that.

To me, it is just like wearing female underpants to work, because it makes you feel pretty.

Just my .02

[Some Rogue]

I always found the thought of playing another gender in a multiplayer game creepy. The desire to act, and convince others that you are one of the opposite sex just strikes me as a possible sign of homosexuality ... not that there is anything wrong with that.

To me, it is just like wearing female underpants to work, because it makes you feel pretty.

Just my .02

Yeah because the desire to act and convince others that you're a dwarf or an elf who can shoot fireballs, lightning bolts or whatever is a sign of insanity right?

And not all crossdressers are homosexual, take Tea & Strumpets for instance.

[Latrinsorm]

A man accused of a stealing underwear from a shop in a knifepoint raidBut remember, banning guns makes us safer!!!! /strayrogue random off-topic gun control dig
This typical behaviour from men who play female characters in these type of online games.Do you mean the thinking he's a broad part or the stealing women's undies part?
The desire to act, and convince others that you are one of the opposite sex just strikes me as a possible sign of homosexuality ... Look at it this way: of the openly gay male players of GS that you know, how many play females? Of the male cross-gender players, how many are gay? If we still had anonymous(er) polls, I'd put this to the PC community at large, but I think your personal experience is a decent start.

Besides which, you're leaving out a fundamental concern: if a male player is playing a female homosexual character, how could that be construed as sexual desire for other males on the player's part?

[Tolwynn]

The strange thing is that you'll get people quite comfortable with playing murderers, torturers, rapists, cannibals, and all such manner else within the confines of a role-playing game that still somehow think playing the role of the opposite gender is inherently a much worse thing.

[Fallen]

The strange thing is that you'll get people quite comfortable with playing murderers, torturers, rapists, cannibals, and all such manner else within the confines of a role-playing game that still somehow think playing the role of the opposite gender is inherently a much worse thing. >>

I will readily admit I am acting out facets and desires of the above traits (atleast that my character is involved in), as I can't/won't IRL...yet.

And anyone that hunts is pretty much a brutal killer.

[Fallen]

Look at it this way: of the openly gay male players of GS that you know, how many play females? Of the male cross-gender players, how many are gay? If we still had anonymous(er) polls, I'd put this to the PC community at large, but I think your personal experience is a decent start.

Besides which, you're leaving out a fundamental concern: if a male player is playing a female homosexual character, how could that be construed as sexual desire for other males on the player's part? >>

I assume all female characters I meet in the game are played by male players off the bat. The more flirty, provocative, and slutty they are, the more likely this is the case.

[Tolwynn]

I assume all female characters I meet in the game are played by male players off the bat. The more flirty, provocative, and slutty they are, the more likely this is the case.

Thankfully not always the case, but it's a good rule of thumb. A lot of the flirty ones have probably figured out how easy it is to game the system using a female character. People will about fall over themselves to help you, they'll give you things for no good reason, etc.

[TheEschaton]

on the other hand...I play one female character. And male characters who are friends of my other male characters become TOTAL FRICKING PERVERTS around my female character.

Luckily, I roleplay my female character as a butch dyke. ;)

-TheE-

[Beguiler]

I assume all female characters I meet in the game are played by male players off the bat. The more flirty, provocative, and slutty they are, the more likely this is the case.

Glances at Fallen and winces.

Um...some of us are actually female.

Does this mean that if we don't flirt, aren't provocative or slutty then you know we're female rather than male? :confused:

[Fallen]

Thankfully not always the case, but it's a good rule of thumb. A lot of the flirty ones have probably figured out how easy it is to game the system using a female character. People will about fall over themselves to help you, they'll give you things for no good reason, etc. >>

Agreed. I would guess most of the people that cross genders are doing it for reasons other than some desire to RP a gender other than their own. Female characters are given silver, items, attention, aid far more readily than male characters. Male characters do not have to worry about fending off constant unwanted advances. I can certainly wrap my mind around that.

[Fallen]

Glances at Fallen and winces.

Um...some of us are actually female.

Does this mean that if we don't flirt, aren't provocative or slutty then you know we're female rather than male? >>

Nope, though there is no harm in assuming 99% of all female characters in GS are played by males. It is easier for my fragile, homophobic mind.

[Landrion]

The strange thing is that you'll get people quite comfortable with playing murderers, torturers, rapists, cannibals, and all such manner else within the confines of a role-playing game that still somehow think playing the role of the opposite gender is inherently a much worse thing.


QFT.

[Tea & Strumpets]

Do you mean the thinking he's a broad part or the stealing women's undies part?

I meant that Some Rogue plays a girl mage in WoW, and I was lumping him in the same category as the guy featured in the article. This move is also known as "throwing someone under the bus".

[Nieninque]

Wasnt Tabor studying in Ireland?

[Some Rogue]

Or being Dar'd.

The toon may be female...but I don't pretend I am or let people think I am. You need to just let it go. My refusal to "roleplay" in the tram was a long time ago.

[CrystalTears]

It's not like Some Rogue gets all Halii or Shidanti when playing. He just plays. The other weirdos flirt and stuff with the guys. Creepy.

[Tea & Strumpets]

It's not like Some Rogue gets all Halii or Shidanti when playing. He just plays. The other weirdos flirt and stuff with the guys. Creepy.

Let's just agree to disagree. I'm not arguing with Some Rogue about it anymore because I just don't like arguing with girls.

[Some Rogue]

Let's just agree to disagree. I'm not arguing with Some Rogue about it anymore because I just don't like arguing with girls.

DIAF

:tool:

Hehe.

[Ignot]

i agree with what someone said earlier. If you play a female character in a RP game like GS your fucking gay or at least have some serious gay thoughts runnin around your head.

That being said, Shadowrun is gonna be a kickass game. Anyone know the US release date?

[Daniel]

I don't see a problem with playing female chars in Gemstone for instance. I mean you are supposed to be playing a role.

now if you're LARPing a female charactar, well you're just weird. Well, more weird I guess.

If you LARP period you are weird.

[Skeeter]

that's why I added the more weird part. more weird than a "normal" larper

[Stanley Burrell]

Luckily for it, the prosecutors soon intend to break their out of character roles as well.

And unleash a chaotic/neutral + 5 ethereal Johnny Cochran mithril asskicking after Transelfia fails the 1d10 courtroom initiative saving throw bonus.

I amuse myself. Alright.

[Jolena]

I have played male characters for storylines before in Gemstone, and I hardly find myself to be gay. I think its rather interesting, as others have stated, that its perfectly acceptable to RP out being a murderer, a racist, a pain-monger, a Master or Slave, a wizard, a dark elf, a dwarf, a halfling (insert the other races here as well as the other professions), the list goes on. Yet it is considered abnormal and 'wierd' to play a character of the opposite sex. :shrug:

[The Ponzzz]

I don't see how RPing a soldier in Vaalor is any difference than RPing a female if you are male irl.

Does everyone in this game cyber to have fun or something? I don't EVER EVER EVER do IG relationships. Bitches are just to crazy!

[Ignot]

If people didnt cyber in GS then i guess i would feel otherwise.

[Snapp]

If you LARP period you are weird.

:yeahthat:

And I have chick characters in GS, but I guess that doesn't really prove anything. They are asexual though, so no worries Fallen.

[Daniel]

bullshit!

I've had ur characters hit on mine!

[Snapp]

Just my male ones probably. ;)