Oh, I totally agree that World of Warcraft is largely a success due to its immense female userbase, I was more arguing from a general public perspective, which is why I used my parents and my girlfriend's parents as the ones who were rolling their eyes. But yeah, that is definitely a game that has been able to cater to both genders without excluding one another, and not only is the game more successful for it but the overall experience is improved. I feel as though if more people were to get into gaming, if more people were able to appreciate the benefits and enjoyment that can be derived out of our beloved pass-time, that the overall experience of gaming would improve.
And as for the Bioware discussion, I'd have to say I agree with Mai. The able to play as a woman and pursue several avenues of sexual orientation is certainly an admirable feature, but the depiction of sex in those games is that it is a form of conquest or reward, a sentimentality that the majority of females aren't big on. It's less about the simulation of a romantic relationship than it is the accurate and healthy portrayal of one.
