[quote=“FairyGodfeather, post:25, topic:5228, full:true”]I too would like a note on all hosted games as to whether they allow you to choose your gender, and your orientation, or not. I’d also like to know if they include romance elements, extreme violence, death and whatnot. I’d be amused by a “Warning: White Heterosexual Male Protagonist!” tag.
I like that Choice of Games does provide a platform for Hosted games. That there are all sorts of games there. But crucially I like that there are a number of hosted game authors who also embrace the values of the choice of games.
Authors who’d not normally consider the importance of allowing for a female protagonist, for instance. Or at least considering the reasons why they will choose a set gender. There are authors who no longer assume heterosexual male as default. Who’re willing to write games which will let you play characters that aren’t straight. I think Choice of Games, and these forums, have opened people’s eyes a little in that regards.[/quote]
I believe you’ve commented upon the issue soundly.
I’d like to believe that an author has the right to write about anything he or she may wish, but the values that the typical ChoiceofGames labelled works contain place me in conflict with my own convictions.
Yes, we really do need more female protagonists, and I mean this sincerely.
The Seven Winds
… And I wish the above WIP would be completed.