[General Discussion] Overused Gaming Conventions

Originally Posted by Qwarky

I've gotten pretty tired of the way none of the female characters in RPGs wear proper armor. I mean sure, I like the female form and a bit of cleavage never hurt, but it's just so incredibly DEPRESSING that even after decades, designers still can't get over themselves and devise some proper protective gear for characters who are supposed to be engaged in combat for 90% of the game. Why make chestplates shaped like breasts? Battle armor can be attractive looking without a massive hole for cleavage or a two inch long skirt. WHY WOULD THEY EVEN WEAR A SKIRT IN FUCKING COMBAT? It's more offputting and insulting of gamer intelligence to see it constantly used in the wrong context.

I pretty much agree on you on this. But then again, this makes it that more refreshing to see that SOME companies actually CAN make tasteful armor for women. Lenneth from Valkyrie Profile anyone?



Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Terminus

Unless Lenneth's skirt is made out of silk mythril, that's still prone to wear and tear.

You don't need mythril if you have divine ether coating.

Edit: Besides, she clearly has armor underneath it aswell.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Terminus

That sounds like a lacquer paint and a primer from Dutch Boy man.

It is.

How ya doing, buddy?