Tenebrae
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I can't say I know a lot about MMO's (dang slow internet). But, I've heard stories about stuff like this happening.
I've heard stories about how some MMO player's won't even let a girl join their team.
It's really a shame that kind of stuff happens though.
I hear the most anti-female crowd among gamers are MOBA players. Those are the worst, they literally machine-gun you with insults if you are on the same team and even more so if you are in the opposite one. God help you if you are female, as they take it as a sign of weakness
Conversely, being a girl can sometimes bring its own set of advantages. In Eve online, an MMO I've been playing since 2013, female players are often offered free gifts, encouragement and support from the otherwise elitist community. It happens because of a strange combination between the unique economics at play within the game, the difficulty of said game and the rarity of female players (about 96.7% of Eve players are male according to the developers).
Then there is the pen-and-paper RPG crowd, mostly female in my experience. Only miniature wargaming seems to still be mostly a boy's club as far as I can tell. Been playing Warhammer since 1998, and I have never ever encountered a female opponent, not even in tournaments.
I hear the most anti-female crowd among gamers are MOBA players. Those are the worst, they literally machine-gun you with insults if you are on the same team and even more so if you are in the opposite one. God help you if you are female, as they take it as a sign of weakness
Conversely, being a girl can sometimes bring its own set of advantages. In Eve online, an MMO I've been playing since 2013, female players are often offered free gifts, encouragement and support from the otherwise elitist community. It happens because of a strange combination between the unique economics at play within the game, the difficulty of said game and the rarity of female players (about 96.7% of Eve players are male according to the developers).
Then there is the pen-and-paper RPG crowd, mostly female in my experience. Only miniature wargaming seems to still be mostly a boy's club as far as I can tell. Been playing Warhammer since 1998, and I have never ever encountered a female opponent, not even in tournaments.
I don't have anything against girls who play games and never understood why they get so turned off by guys who do play games..
Single-player games are where it's at.
It is important to note that the experiences of female gamers can vary greatly depending on the specific gaming community, game genre, and individual interactions. While some female gamers may face discrimination, harassment, and toxicity in certain gaming communities, it is not a universal experience for all female gamers. There are also positive experiences where female gamers are treated with respect and support.
Unfortunately, it is true that online gaming communities, including MOBAs (Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas), can sometimes be associated with toxic behavior, including sexism and harassment towards female gamers. This can manifest as verbal abuse, harassment in voice or text chat, or exclusion from certain groups or activities. Such behavior is unacceptable and goes against the principles of inclusivity, diversity, and respect.