Witch Girls Adventures

[Proserpine]

I love this idea. And I'm very pleased to see that the characters listed on the website include people who aren't white. Excellent! In regards to the artwork, my only criticism is that their body types are all the same (though I am happy to see that the faces are generally distinctive). Since this is targeting a younger female audience, I think this would be an awesome opportunity to subtly create some body positivity by including a range of sizes.

In regards to the OP, I don't think this is missing the mark. D&D, for example, is egalitarian in regards to rules. But some of the actual settings are gender skewed with their leadership, deities, et cetera, which reminds me that apparently even in escapist fantasy, my fellow (albeit imaginary) females are not as good. But the issue isn't really overt sexism as much as it is the fact that stuff is being marketed primarily to men. And unfortunately people subconsciously perpetuate patriarchal, male-centric norms on their own. The homebrew game I play in, for example, has one female in a position of power, and she might not even really be a woman. But I don't think the creators of the setting really meant for that.

That said, that's precisely why it would be nice to play in something marketed towards women. I play in games that barely target me - guys can do the same.

 

[Loonook]

I fail to see anything condecending about it. Seems smart to me. Items have been aimed at girls for ages, and yes some kids would say something like " Girls can't play this or you wouldn't understand this is guy stuff"

Seems to me an RPG aimed at girls might just do it's job- bring more girls into the hobby. That can't be a bad thing

Which really isn't much of a thing I've seen in the geek community I grew up in or played in. As I said before... not really understanding it.

The thing that irritates is that this girl's game seems to be pointed out as a girl's game... because the math isn't too hard. Which is just crap...

Ehh, whatever. Give up on the topic.

Slainte,

-Loonook.

 

[shilsen]

Sadly there are a lot of people in the game publishing industry against of expanding the Hobby's base.

They would rather try to hold on to what they have (auidence) then expand. I say all the above from actual arguments I've had on Game Publisher forums and live panels.

Sad, but unfortunately, not surprising.

BTW, I gave a shoutout to your game on the thread I started here about sexism in D&D and catering to a wider audience.

 

[Channelm]

Sad, but unfortunately, not surprising.

BTW, I gave a shoutout to your game on the thread I started here about sexism in D&D and catering to a wider audience.

Thank you so much.

I really like the fact that thread and this one has managed to get people thinking about sexism in gaming.

I've been in the gaming industry a long time. I've worked on a lot of games. Witch Witch Girls I think I've had the most "backlash" with other other game companies and long time gamers because a apparant unwritten rule about wanting to bring change to the industry.

There is also people who i meet who feel inteidated by the concept up to the point guys tell me, "So if there isn't guy-witches what can I play to hunt them or kill them in the game " said not tongue in cheek but with spite and hate.

Another thing i get is the "Why are you letting them in to our world" as if Gaming is for a specific type of person and I'm opening the door for another type of person.

To all the above I say Gaming is for everyone! And I'm showing my love for gaming by wanting to bring in new life by bringing in new players.

 

[HardcoreDandDGirl]

There is also people who i meet who feel inteidated by the concept up to the point guys tell me, "So if there isn't guy-witches what can I play to hunt them or kill them in the game " said not tongue in cheek but with spite and hate.

WOW..the sad part is if there was a movie or novel based on this game, I have no doubt the main character would be the first/only/chosen male to weild the female power. And all the world would see he who holds the same (or near the same) power the girls do to be special...It's just how things like this work

Another thing i get is the "Why are you letting them in to our world" as if Gaming is for a specific type of person and I'm opening the door for another type of person.

Can i break them the bad news, that I have been Infiltrating for the last 13 years, and managed to be a woman, AND a role-player. (The horror)




BY the way, I love the idea, I just wish it didn't have the 'starter game' feel.

 

[Crothian]

"So if there isn't guy-witches what can I play to hunt them or kill them in the game " said not tongue in cheek but with spite and hate.

Even without guy witches are their guy character options? Buffy didn't have any guy slayers in it but it did have role for males even if they were not on par with the power of the main character.

 

[Crothian]

dp..

 

[Channelm]

Even without guy witches are their guy character options? Buffy didn't have any guy slayers in it but it did have role for males even if they were not on par with the power of the main character.

We have optional wizard rules, you can play a witch girl. There are other races (even Humans) that'll be part of their own supplement in the near future.

 

[roguerouge]

If at all possible, try to garner free publicity through condemnations from various anti-Occult organizations. Since you're selling to teens, this might be possible despite your inoffensive illustrations. At the cost of one free copy, you too could become "edgy" and "dangerous"!

Absent that, I recommend contacting Wicca organizations. Try contacting these folks (http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=&c=twv&id=1927) for a review of your content, either for advice or a real review for their audience. Be prepared to face the stereotypes you didn't know you had.

 

[Hexmage-EN]

-I'll add more info on the wicked edition. So you know its the same core rule book ith diffrent illustrations, diffrent comic and more wicked text and so on. You can only buy it on the website or at conventions.

What does that mean, exactly? It's the same core rules with the flavor changed in an effort to appeal to girls who aren't "girly girls"?