Can I play as a Female?

[Baumi]

Checked every question in the FAQ and didn't see anything. Also didn't notice anything on the store page. All males I could see. I usually only play female characters, don't ask me why, so this is a deciding factor for me to buy it or not.

Thanks.

[Sisyphus]

Nope, the protag is fixed. It's his story.

[Baumi]

Originally posted by Sisyphus:

Nope, the protag is fixed. It's his story.

Aww, man. :( Not the answer I was hoping for. Shame. Thanks, though.

[CRAYON EATER]

same. however this is because narrative is tailored for your male protagonist and id recommend you still try it if thats the only thing stopping you as imo game is amazeballs

[Baumi]

Originally posted by Violent Hugs:

same. however this is because narrative is tailored for your male protagonist and id recommend you still try it if thats the only thing stopping you as imo game is amazeballs

I've played plenty of games with male-only protagonists: Darksiders, Alone in the Dark, God of War, Castlevania, to name a few. E: And of course The Witcher. How could I forget The Witcher? xD

However, I can't deny the certain appeal of playing the opposite sex. I simply find it more fun to play a female char that kicks ass*. In games like Dragon Age, I will still play female versions of typically male classes, e.g. warrior, because it appeals to my fantasies, I guess.

I will still consider this game anyway. I love customization and free choice.

[Krauthaus]

Dont worry, since there seems to be no fights you can play as a dude.

[♠KANE †]

All males I could see <<<<<<

uhh i thought there was only one male character you can play as? there is no choice it is their story and role you play?

[Teukros]

For a game that prides itself on "Unprecedented freedom of choice" it's rather disappointing.

[Terrapin]

Originally posted by Teukros:

For a game that prides itself on "Unprecedented freedom of choice" it's rather disappointing.

Lol.

[JFORTE77]

Originally posted by Teukros:

For a game that prides itself on "Unprecedented freedom of choice" it's rather disappointing.

You are taking the phrase out of context. It´s about moral freedom to choose the protagonist´s will. That´s what roleplaying games are about.

[[Heretic]Rivga]

When you play the game you will understand why this character needed to be a male.

Story plays a lot on stereo types, and kicking things off as a troubled cop, who is at a very low point in his life and needs to deal with the fallout of what happened before (uou take control of him).

The unprecedented freedom comes afterwards, it allows for a much more engaging story and a lot more powerful writing. This game qould not be any where near as good without a pre-defined toon.

It is like asking why you cannot be a male Lara Croft.

[Teukros]

Yes, I understand. It's just for some reason nowadays MC in cRPG almost always have to be a male.

[Chris]

Sure it could be that good with a self created character but it’s not necessary

Originally posted by HereticRivga:

When you play the game you will understand why this character needed to be a male.

Story plays a lot on stereo types, and kicking things off as a troubled cop, who is at a very low point in his life and needs to deal with the fallout of what happened before (uou take control of him).

The unprecedented freedom comes afterwards, it allows for a much more engaging story and a lot more powerful writing. This game qould not be any where near as good without a pre-defined toon.

It is like asking why you cannot be a male Lara Croft.

[weregamer]

Originally posted by Teukros:

Yes, I understand. It's just for some reason nowadays MC in cRPG almost always have to be a male.

Nowadays? I am not sure what planet you may be referring to. Female protagonists in games are a relatively new thing. Lara Croft (1996) may have been the very first, and I think was the first in the US market. And she didn't get her modern, reasonably-clothed look until several games into the series.

Gender choices for games where you generate a party are slightly older, because once the devs are spending resources on multiple graphics sets (for race and/or class) having some female ones is not a big deal.

The question of whether you can choose the protagonist's gender was not really even asked of most games until som time this century - casual research isn't finding me a date.

[backstabbath79]

Its the one thing keeping me from purchasing:(

[backstabbath79]

I agree. They could’ve kept the character the same but just did a female set of graphics.