(07-30-2017, 06:20 AM)Yian Kutku Wrote:(07-30-2017, 03:55 AM)Kaiverta Wrote: Shortened it so I don't spread my answer too long down the page. That was a really interesting read. I wouldn't say that it came across as particularly feminine or masculine, but it was intellectual, and sensible.
It's been a long time, and I only recall possibly the least useful parts of it, but the explanation went something like how "male" writing tends to be more "compartmentalized" and "rigid", as opposed to "flowing". The example given was that I used shorter sentences and clauses, which made me look back on everything I wrote, and I'm pretty sure that's not true.
But it is the case that people I talk to OOC-ly almost immediately peg me as male IRL. I wouldn't say it's everyone, but as mentioned, it's enough that I can't rule it out completely as bias.
Quote:Male characters are just more relaxing (to use your words), and words for them flow more freely. I'd love to know the psychology behind it.
I know, right? I'd love to know the psychology behind it too. It's definitely interesting.
Even in single-player games where I can choose gender, I choose female. Femshep in Mass Effect, female hunter in Monster Hunter (despite all the armours and animations being equally ridiculous on both male and female), female character in Story of Seasons and Rune Factory, including stressing out over which bachelor to date... it goes on.
Ha! Yep, in single player games (I actually never ever play MMOs, with the exception of FFXIV a couple years back ((because I love FF, obviously)) and hopefully FFXIV again sometime in the near future), if I have a choice to play a male over a female, I'll pick the male.
I wonder if it has anything to do with feeling vulnerable. If you're a male playing a male, or vice versa, it's almost like you're a little bit more out there with your character, connecting to the other people online on a more personal level? I'm not sure. Must think about it!
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