Currently, I'm running quests with a Night Elf Hunter. However, as my alt character, I decided to create a female character (also for the sake of messing with Elliot, who just started playing). I remember either hearing on the GFW podcast or reading in the magazine that female characters (NOT players, mind you) will inevitably receive better treatment from the presumably male-dominated player base of WOW. For the protection of privacy of certain parties involved, I will keep names anonymous (person in question to be referred to as "Dude"), but what follows is proof of this previous statement.
Oh, my female Night Elf's character is named Ohfeelia. Like Ophelia from Hamlet, only not. Pronounced "Oh-feel-ya." Apparently everything is taken for surface value on the internet. Everything.
(This is after I almost get spanked by a dragonkin)
Dude (whispers): need any help
Ohfeelia: im ok
Ohfeelia: thnx tho :)
Dude: you sure im not gonna charge ya, im just bored out of my mind, besides you almost died Ohfeelia: hmmmm
Ohfeelia: thats ok
Dude: you sure
Ohfeelia: yep :)
Dude: you can loot what ever I kill
Dude: you get exp for it too
Ohfeelia: naw its ok
(After another player whispers me in an attempt to help me take down high-level mobs, I accidentally whisper back to first dude)
Ohfeelia: hi
Dude: what you dont want any help remember [wtf?]
Ohfeelia: no i was talking to sum1 else
Ohfeelia: wsp on accident
Ohfeelia: sry
Dude: oh
Ohfeelia: thnx neway
Dude: do really need anyhelp on any quests
Ohfeelia: not right now
Ohfeelia: this isnt mine acct
Ohfeelia: my*
Dude: what is your mains lvl?
Ohfeelia: I don actually play this
Ohfeelia: lol
Ohfeelia: this is my bros acct
Dude: WTF he is a guy playin as a chik
Ohfeelia: yah
Ohfeelia: haha
Dude: dude thats messed up
Ohfeelia: he says ppl r nicer
Ohfeelia: lol
(after 3 minutes)
Dude: they are
World of Warcraft is more or less functions like a real society; people make a scramble for the skrilla, and the people who rock the purple equipment, essentially akin to driving around in a Lamborghini with the top down listening to Journey, get the most respect, or at least respect from the people who actually care about that kind of stuff. Only difference is, men are actually chivalric in this particular outlet. Women, inevitably, will receive this kind of preferential treatment in career opportunities ("wanna come along on a raid?"), but at the same time there's also that kind of "oh, you don't need to stress yourself; I'll get that sword for you" treatment going on, too. I can name a few instances (not a WOW instance) where my feminine pride came to fruition and I declined numerous attempts from other male players for help. I am woman, hear me left-click.
Wait, what am I saying?
Look into those lifeless eyes and say you wouldn't hit that.
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