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<blockquote data-quote="Consonant Dude" data-source="post: 5948365" data-attributes="member: 6688791"><p>I don't even know that *I* would feel welcome in the hobby <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p><p></p><p>It's certainly not a very exciting selection of products as far as I'm concerned but I tend to be picky when it comes to RPGs. </p><p></p><p>I do know about Harn and have to speak about this. Harn is a special case because it so ferociously goes for a historical middle age vibe with dashes of Middle-Earth. It's very well done but very... limiting. HarnWorld is realistic enough that it will be boring to most people. HarnMaster (the system) is also vying for realism. The result of both is that they are unwelcoming to fantasy adventuring and, unfortunately, about as unwelcoming to female adventurers as the middle-age would be. </p><p></p><p>I wouldn't subject any players of mine through it as is. I do mine it for ideas, though. But as a rule of thumb, many historical products or those leaning toward a historical vibe will be awful for female players. </p><p></p><p>Because I have mixed groups, I tend to focus on fantasy, superheroes and sci-fi because the possibilities are a lot more interesting for everyone. Harn is kinda like the antithesis of that. </p><p></p><p>Now, I read the rest of the entries and there was a lot of crap. But as far as unrealistic armors and the like, it's not an issue with the female gamers I know. What is an issue is whether they can kick ass or not. The amount of skin they want to show is up to them. Having a variety of useful, empowering archetypes usable by female characters is what it's all about for my players. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Conventions creep me out, and I'm a guy. </p><p></p><p>As for the rape thing... that's horrible. This should totally not fly with the other players around the table and even less so with the organizers. You should never, ever be bullied or feel like crap when the goal is to have fun. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>It's your hobby as much as anyone else's. You've got your friends, you've got your imagination. You can extend that network easily. And if you feel there is currently a void in the market, a lack of certain products that might attract a certain audience... try your hand at it! Lots of people publish or release material for free. And if it works out, the niche you fill may expand so much it won't even be called a niche anymore. </p><p></p><p>I have no idea why women are not more representative in the hobby (sorry, I know we disagree on that) and even less so why they aren't getting involved more into publishing and designing. That's where the real power is and in this day and age, it's doable with the most limited resources.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Consonant Dude, post: 5948365, member: 6688791"] I don't even know that *I* would feel welcome in the hobby :p It's certainly not a very exciting selection of products as far as I'm concerned but I tend to be picky when it comes to RPGs. I do know about Harn and have to speak about this. Harn is a special case because it so ferociously goes for a historical middle age vibe with dashes of Middle-Earth. It's very well done but very... limiting. HarnWorld is realistic enough that it will be boring to most people. HarnMaster (the system) is also vying for realism. The result of both is that they are unwelcoming to fantasy adventuring and, unfortunately, about as unwelcoming to female adventurers as the middle-age would be. I wouldn't subject any players of mine through it as is. I do mine it for ideas, though. But as a rule of thumb, many historical products or those leaning toward a historical vibe will be awful for female players. Because I have mixed groups, I tend to focus on fantasy, superheroes and sci-fi because the possibilities are a lot more interesting for everyone. Harn is kinda like the antithesis of that. Now, I read the rest of the entries and there was a lot of crap. But as far as unrealistic armors and the like, it's not an issue with the female gamers I know. What is an issue is whether they can kick ass or not. The amount of skin they want to show is up to them. Having a variety of useful, empowering archetypes usable by female characters is what it's all about for my players. Conventions creep me out, and I'm a guy. As for the rape thing... that's horrible. This should totally not fly with the other players around the table and even less so with the organizers. You should never, ever be bullied or feel like crap when the goal is to have fun. It's your hobby as much as anyone else's. You've got your friends, you've got your imagination. You can extend that network easily. And if you feel there is currently a void in the market, a lack of certain products that might attract a certain audience... try your hand at it! Lots of people publish or release material for free. And if it works out, the niche you fill may expand so much it won't even be called a niche anymore. I have no idea why women are not more representative in the hobby (sorry, I know we disagree on that) and even less so why they aren't getting involved more into publishing and designing. That's where the real power is and in this day and age, it's doable with the most limited resources. [/QUOTE]
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