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Are there gender specific RPG skills?

DrHoo wrote:Ha ha, are women really more persuasive? Or more persistent? Another thing to think of, is this PC reacting with a male or female NPC? that might make a difference too. At least a lot of psychologists think men and women react differently to each other.

I would agree to say woman are more persuasive. And often even persistent. Having worked at a little shop for picture finishing and camera's in real life I often witnessed that woman could sell better. Anyway, I think there is a difference. Especially if like the appeareance of the woman. Would also be funny if the PC could play as a female character and meet other women and also gain negative reactions. Women in RL can easily be noticed if they dislike other women...

Women know that their hardest opponents are other women, especially of the same sexual orientation. I think there's a deep-seated competitive streak there. Getting into complex affairs could get into the way of adventure. I'd go with the "women are better bargainers" though.

Men feel the same when it comes to being opponents but the fight often goes a bit more between the lines, while I often feel that women often seek the open confrontation when facing opponents.

subbassman wrote:Are there gender specific RPG skills?

Very good question. Having thought a bit on this I found none so far. I would say there are strenghts and weakness on RPG skills that both have, depending upon the gender some may be easier for men, some may be better for women. So it might be sort of bonus or malus each side can have.

Should females be penalized for using halberds for instance?

subbassman wrote:Should females be penalized for using halberds for instance?

No, I don't think that would be a good idea. It would limit the possibilities in a game very much, because everyone would be forced to use only the proper equipment for the specific gender to have the best stats possible (making playing the game easier).
If something like that shoudl make sense it would have to be used for bother sides. Otherwise players may tend to use only the "better" gender.

I'd say, many women would wish they could use things like halberds, but fantasy is the only place it's going to happen, so give us a break! I was obsessed once with a female gnome character and determined to make a warrior out of her despite nature being against it. She specialized in a morningstar. 8 pounds. I have an 8 pound sledgehammer and every time I have some occasion to use it I think about her... She is a plot character now in TH...

My choice is often female, despite I am male. The reason is mostly this simple: I rather watch a famale's 'aft' during all the game than a male's.

If there are different appearances to choose from for male and female character, I like to chechk them all and select the one I like the most. If it's a male then my character will be male, if it's a female a female my character will be.

Mrstrato wrote:My choice is often female, despite I am male. The reason is mostly this simple: I rather watch a famale's 'aft' during all the game than a male's.

If there are different appearances to choose from for male and female character, I like to chechk them all and select the one I like the most. If it's a male then my character will be male, if it's a female a female my character will be.

I usually have female characters too. Opposits attract...

I think I should start also a female character the next time I start playing a RPG.

Besides that: did any of you guys choose a male / female character when doing a RPG for the second time? Some games are said to offer a totally different experience when you choose another race and maybe even gender...