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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dm4hire" data-source="post: 4524220" data-attributes="member: 14848">I've played female characters different ways, including seductive, prissy, snobbish, and even slutty as was mentioned.  I've also played a lesbian character trying to prove herself in a so-called man's world.  Then again I've played, Drow, Tiefling, Aasimar, Saurial, currently have a Gnoll ranger, and many other different races; should I stop playing them because I'm not of those races?  No.  When asked why I don't play human or at least non female human/humaniods I give this answer; "I'm a human male every day of my life; I don't know what's like to be a female in any race.  It's just another way for me to figure out what it might be like and presents a role-playing challenge."I've been playing for well over 20 years and have played all over the world and never had an issue playing the opposite sex.  I make it a point of being aware of my fellow players and limit my comments and role-playing accordingly.  I've played in groups where every character was female and in others where the only male characters were being played by female players.  It was never an issue though.I personally believe that imposing a rule against cross gender rping seems restrictive on the concept of role-playing for players.  It also sounds a little backwards in thinking.  If it wasn't rping, but instead acting for a play, would you require the same kind of rule if the play called for more of the opposite sex which your theatre group lacked?  I doubt it.  RPing doesn't have the same restriction of necessity, but the concept is still the same in that an actor, or in this case player, is chosing to play a role opposite his gender.  Good actors/players can accomplish it, average ones can make a pass at it, and poor ones can totally mess up the role.Now if the player, in playing the character, is doing something that offends the group or even a single member in how they role-play then it should be a matter of discussing the issue and requesting they modify their behavior without denying the character.  One should never restrict creativity no matter how lacking the performance is as you might be surprised what might be learned from it.  Playing a Drow in a racist city is a lesson in tolerance and understanding for both sides of the fence, getting frustrated to the point your character just leaves so the rest of the party can get something done.  Heck role-playing a female in a sexist group of men, while you're trying to seriously play the part and enjoy the game, can be a lesson having to listen to crude jokes and comments.I encourage you to give cross gender gaming a try and I mean in a serious game where everyone wants to act in character.  I think you'll find that once you get into the game and the character you won't recognize any difference; you might even enjoy it.</blockquote>

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