Sylvianus, you're missing something--most of us ladies do not consider those overly sized muscles to be attractive. And shirtlessness in males, at least in Western culture, doesn't have the same connotations as scantily clad females. Guys go jogging shirtless all the time, regardless what shape they are in.
To be honest, I wish they wouldn't go topless either.
I really hope we get to choose our own horns.
I can't imagine why we wouldn't. I mean, horns could be the hair customization option for Qunari. Kind of like the Argonian race in Skyrim.
Me too, I think that's the best way to customize them instead of have a small handful of completely different styles/tints.
I'm really curious as to how they're going to handle it and if it'll be gender specific, the suspense is killing me.
Just another reason why I hope they release a character creation/demo. So that way we can find out.
Right, because "women who game and play RPGs" are obviously totally different from "real women," despite the fact that we come from all walks of life and all backgrounds, just like men who game and play RPGs.
Seriously? This is like the argument I saw in another thread that my post regarding women's bodies in game was clearly female-biased and therefore entirely wrong, and that people would be less biased. Wait, people? So, women aren't people? I'm not a person? ... Gamer women aren't women? Really now? You have seriously crossed a line with me with that statement, I won't lie.
There is a double standard here, and I'm not the one who's endorsing it. Shirtless men aren't on par with barely-clothed women because you see them all the time, but this is especially true when their bodies are bulked up to the point of barely being human. Are there women who like it? Yes. But I repeat, if most women enjoyed that look, we'd be flocking to pro wrestling like flies on a carcass. I mean think about it--big muscles, sweaty, nearly naked men making close contact with each other... but most of us do not like that look, so pro wrestling fans are mostly males who like to see guys beat the snot out of each other. That applies to gaming women as much as it applies to any other women--because gaming women aren't some troglodyte subgroup, we encompass a large variety of women from a large variety of walks of life. Some like it, most don't. But the women, by contrast, in games, are designed to appeal to the most straight males in the audience possible.
Did I even once say I don't want the women to have an appealing look? No. Did I say that I wanted she-hulks for qunari? No. I don't even really whine that there isn't any great male eye candy, I just think if there isn't any eye candy for us ladies then I need to stop having the camera pan in-game to some woman's cleavage or butt and linger there while I decide what I want to say to her.
Part of the reason qunari males are portrayed shirtless in DA2 is likely because it's meant to put them in an "other" category. It's not meant to make women drool over them. It's meant to make you think "those guys aren't like us," and to show off how huge and bulky and muscular they are so that you recognize that they are powerful and dangerous. Not so women can drool over them and gently run their hands over those grotesquely oversized abs.
And with that, I'm done here. I don't enjoy being insulted, or told that I'm somehow different from all the other women in existence because I happen to play RPGs as a hobby when I'm not, you know, working a full time job.
Stop, just stop. You're turning this into some sort of sexist debate when thats not what it is at all. Being in sociology, i can tell you with experience that studies such as those, can be drastically different when you target a specific social group, regardless of sex or ethnicity. Its psychology, when you include a study that was targeted for a broad crowd it doesnt say much about one specific community especially since the participants in the study you mentioned were not all gamers let alone bioware fans. The same concept can be applied to the male gender with test results changing when you target a specific group such as gamers or sports players.
I can't imagine why we wouldn't. I mean, horns could be the hair customization option for Qunari. Kind of like the Argonian race in Skyrim.
Good point, even if they just kept the hair in a long pretty white ponytail for some nice customization options I'd be happy 
lol since when are qunari barely human? They're like the guys you see down at the gyms lifting weights, not the size of the hulk.
Good point, even if they just kept the hair in a long pretty white ponytail for some nice customization options I'd be happy
I just want arishok horns, its my only wish
I can't imagine why we wouldn't. I mean, horns could be the hair customization option for Qunari. Kind of like the Argonian race in Skyrim.
I would prefer they were kept as separate choices, personally. Or else it will lead to "I like the horns, but the hair with it is terrible or visa versa" complaints.
I just want arishok horns, its my only wish
That's what I'm hoping for, but as a girl I'd like my Lady Qunari to have decent hair at least lol.
I just want arishok horns, its my only wish
FOOL! Only the worthy can have horns as glorious as he.
Speaking of horns, what about hair colour? As far as I can recall, all the Qunari we've met so far have had white hair. Do you think this will be set or customisable?
I doubt it, I've never seen a Qunari without white hair. I'd rather it stay that way too, I think I'm so used to seeing it that way, that it'd be strange for me any other way.
lol since when are qunari barely human? They're like the guys you see down at the gyms lifting weights, not the size of the hulk.
I doubt it, I've never seen a Qunari without white hair. I'd rather it stay that way too, I think I'm so used to seeing it that way, that it'd be strange for me any other way.
I agree though i don't mind if there are options for those who want them but my Qunari characters will have white hair
You know, I was going to join this discussion, but then I read through it and decided I want no part of these shenanigans.
Qunari are more massive than all but the most elite body builders that have a bunch of roid syringes sticking out of their foreheads. How do I know this? I spend 10 hours / week in the gym.
Oh, and they're MUCH taller and have a wider shoulder bone structure than humans.
Lol did you need to include your gym time? Plus 10 hours is too long if all you're doing is gaining
I doubt it, I've never seen a Qunari without white hair. I'd rather it stay that way too, I think I'm so used to seeing it that way, that it'd be strange for me any other way.
I can see them offering it under the pretense that the Vashoth wanted to dye their hair, but mine will most likely all be white or at least a really pretty shade of grey if they go that route.
You know, I was going to join this discussion, but then I read through it and decided I want no part of these shenanigans.
Yet you joined anyways. Welcome welcome, join us in our irrelevant discussion on the topic of genetics, sex appeal and even sexism
Qunari are more massive than all but the most elite body builders that have a bunch of roid syringes sticking out of their foreheads. How do I know this? I spend 10 hours / week in the gym.
Oh, and they're MUCH taller and have a wider shoulder bone structure than humans.
Alright, so they're tall and in shape, what exactly is the point that makes them "Barely human".
"Oh my god he's tall and buff, he's goddamn barely human!"
I can see them offering it under the pretense that the Vashoth wanted to dye their hair, but mine will most likely all be white or at least a really pretty shade of grey if they go that route.
I never even took that into consideration. It makes sense. But, personally, I feel like they'd look strange without the white/greyish hair.
and yeah, I hope they include that option for people who want it - but if I had to choose between that and the horn customization options, you already know which I'd pick 
Yes, it increases the validity of my opinion, I see more body builders in 10 hours than in 5.Lol did you need to include your gym time?
Guess what, strength isn't everything and I spend 1/3 of that time on the stationary bike.Plus 10 hours is too long if all you're doing is gaining
I never even took that into consideration. It makes sense. But, personally, I feel like they'd look strange without the white/greyish hair.
and yeah, I hope they include that option for people who want it - but if I had to choose between that and the horn customization options, you already know which I'd pick
Yeah, I would definitely rather have the "Horn Appearance" option be available over the "Hair Color" option if we were only allowed one.
Alright, so they're tall and in shape, what exactly is the point that makes them "Barely human".
"Oh my god he's tall and buff, he's goddamn barely human!"
You do realize the qunari body type would be impossible to achieve with thedas's knowledge of muscle gain, plus anyone of this stature is considered abnormal therefore an entire race that averages 7ft+ and naturally develops this build with horns and grey skin would be "barely human" by even modern standards
Alright, so they're tall and in shape, what exactly is the point that makes them "Barely human".
"Oh my god he's tall and buff, he's goddamn barely human!"
If this looks human to you then I've got bad news for you.
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