Feminism and Gaming

[John V]

OK, now that I'm back, I'll address your accusation. I was asking a question about something that makes women feel uncomfortable and if there was something that can be done to help.

Yes, there is something that can be done to help - stop portraying women as sex objects with unrealistic bodies. Some people are actually doing that. A review of the new D&D 5e PHB notes that "A pretty wide range of races, skin tones, and body shapes are depicted, including some of the iconic images that accompany the core classes. The women tend to wear reasonable, practical armor and cloaks, and there's certainly no gender division in terms of class or ability." Fortunately, the publishers apparently disagree that "young, beautiful, scantily clad women" are necessary for sales.

This is possibly something that CAN be changed, which is why I asked. As opposed to what CAN'T be changed and even there I discussed how to work within that framework to address legitimate concerns women have.

Yeah, wimmenz has to change cause boys just walk around with bonerz all the time and can't be expected to change.