Can I play as a female?

[adult gamer rachael]

Can I play the main character as a female?

[Goldi:AI]

Originally posted by Eickes:

is the searchbutton so hard to find?

I'm merging them, don't worry.

[y-man]

It matters because of the head this side of the screen. And because it is very easy to implement in a game without voices.

[Pet]

Originally posted by GoldiRie:

Originally posted by Loba:

Great. But I was only asking if they're planning on releasing that option, tho, since *for me* it breaks immersion.

Jen's reply is as good as it well get for now. There are plans for a new roadmap soon. It is known that some people would prefer a female player character. It has not been ruled out completely, but it also isn't the highest on the wishlist of the community in general. There are quite a few female players who are fine playing Racimir's story as Racimir. Some prefer male characters and others simply don't care. It is, in the end, a question of personal preferance.

This is kind of nice to know, I'm just tired of women not really being represented in the craft/survival/open world/etc. type of games.

[Davi]

I wish I could play Geralt from Witcher 3 as a strong independent woman.
Or Lara from Tomb Raider as a male Larry.

[monsterSSJ3]

as a man I played games like resi 3, horizon zero dawn, tomb raider and never once thought that it was immersion breaking or offensive. this is so weird to me.

[ᴍᴜꜱʜ-ᴄʀÆᴍ?]

If I were a woman, I'd probably like the option to plays as a woman; regardless of peoples opinions on the matter - it is peculiar a game with a primary goal of immersion has neglected to implement even basic character creation. Although ultimately trivial, it's integral to an immersive style player to have the choice. I'd go as far to say it breaks my immersion that I can't choose to be a female protagonist despite the fact I probably wouldn't.

So to clarify - all the people who list off games which only include a female protagonist or rather have set protagonists, the reason there have never been requests to implement male characters in such games is because a game is defined by its genre - if the genre doesn't call for it then there is no problem. For example, Tomb Raider is about a female adventurer thus no need for anyone to complain there is only a female as an option to play. Medieval dynasty is an open world rpg life simulator immersion game - so choice on how to play and who to play as is a very important factor.

[Werric]

Here's a pro tip:

READ THE STORE PAGE.

If you did read the store page then you would have read this:

"In Medieval Dynasty, you take on the role of a young man who has fled from war and wants to take his fate into his own hands. "

It literally tells you that you take on the role of a young man. How can you then seriously come into the game and expect there to be a choice to play as a female?

You can throw up any red herring you like to make your argument but they all fall flat because the game is in your face about who the main character is.

If you only want to play games as a female then why would you pick up a game that specifically tells you that ".....you take on the role of a young man....."?

I don't care what sex you are or identify as. It's true I literally don't care. I was male at birth and I am and always will be male. I am however comfortable in my own skin and more than happy to play any type of character in any type of game I enjoy. That gives me a much greater selection of games to choose from than those of you (female or male) who can only play games that allow them to play as their gender.

[ᴍᴜꜱʜ-ᴄʀÆᴍ?]

Originally posted by Werric:

You can throw up any red herring you like to make your argument but they all fall flat because the game is in your face about who the main character is.

What red herrings have you identified?

Originally posted by Psycho-Active:

If I were a woman, I'd probably like the option to plays as a woman; regardless of peoples opinions on the matter - it is peculiar a game with a primary goal of immersion has neglected to implement even basic character creation. Although ultimately trivial, it's integral to an immersive style player to have the choice.

Above all else the developers want the game to be successful - there is no question that out there, some female gamers would like to play the game for its setting, features, mechanics and so on. The game defines itself as a medieval rpg simulator with an emphasis on immersion, the implementation of a set protagonist is contrary to what you'd expect; and my comment before yours simply highlights this. So if there is a market for it, and the changes involved, especially for a game lacking protagonist voice acting, it's within reason to request.

The developers encourage the community to voice their opinions and wants, thereby anyone requesting a female player to play as, or character customisation is warranted in this instance. In this discussion alone we see a number of people telling the developers they will give them their money if they implement this feature - no brainer.

[Proxima-b]

Originally posted by Sairi (Jen):

as far as I know, it isn't planned

It could be advantageous for the game sale if you consider adding this feature. I would for sure buying it if so, as well as some of my friends.

[omgilovesteak]

Originally posted by Nikki:

I agree. Its unfair but i guess we should be used to it by now. I push through because I want to play but I just treat it like I'm helping a guy friend obtain his goals. Immersion doesn't play into it at all. I get that developers want to try and keep some games historically accurate but its a game and its 2021. Girls today like to play games too lol

No, it isnt "Unfair" it is a story about a guy. Just like tomb raider is a story of a girl.

[Proxima-b]

Originally posted by duestere Legende:

was not allowed in 1000 AD :D

There's another medieval genre game called Crusader Kings III in which you can even set the whole society to matriarchy, not a problem here

[Werric]

Up front to get this clear - You are all entitled to your opinion. They are opinions and so are neither right nor wrong. I am part of the You and I have an opinion as well.

I never said there were any red herrings I said you can throw them up.

Originally posted by Psycho-Active:

For example, Tomb Raider is about a female adventurer thus no need for anyone to complain there is only a female as an option to play. Medieval dynasty is an open world rpg life simulator immersion game - so choice on how to play and who to play as is a very important factor.

Medieval dynasty is an open world rpg life simulator immersion game - about - a young man who has fled war and wants to take his fate into his hands.

Remember the game tells you this up front. This game is about a young man in medieval times. There is no grey area here thus there is no need for anyone to complain that there is only a male option to play.

Anyway I've had my say I'll let you all continue to debate why there is no female protagonist in a game about a young male.

[Hayley]

I'm a woman, and not having the option to play as a female doesn't bother me in the slightest. Put your big girl pants on and deal with it.

[jeff1963]

Originally posted by Werric:

Remember the game tells you this up front. This game is about a young man in medieval times. There is no grey area here thus there is no need for anyone to complain that there is only a male option to play.

Anyway I've had my say I'll let you all continue to debate why there is no female protagonist in a game about a young male.

Will said.

[Proxima-b]

Originally posted by Werric:

Up front to get this clear - You are all entitled to your opinion. They are opinions and so are neither right nor wrong. I am part of the You and I have an opinion as well.

I never said there were any red herrings I said you can throw them up.

Originally posted by Psycho-Active:

For example, Tomb Raider is about a female adventurer thus no need for anyone to complain there is only a female as an option to play. Medieval dynasty is an open world rpg life simulator immersion game - so choice on how to play and who to play as is a very important factor.

Medieval dynasty is an open world rpg life simulator immersion game - about - a young man who has fled war and wants to take his fate into his hands.

Remember the game tells you this up front. This game is about a young man in medieval times. There is no grey area here thus there is no need for anyone to complain that there is only a male option to play.

Anyway I've had my say I'll let you all continue to debate why there is no female protagonist in a game about a young male.

This game is obviously a survival crafting genre, it says "young man" only because in current state the game hath no female protag in it. It would most likely to be changed if they add female PC.

And even if the words suggest male, doesn't mean there can't be female PCs, for example Kingdom Come deliverance also says a man but there's one female playable character in it. Another example is you can play as a "Queen" in Crusader "Kings"