It doesn't make a difference to me. I don't prefer one to the other. Now, if the female character is annoying (like both in KQ7) -- that's a turn off. But male characters can be just as annoying. I really can't stand George Stobbard.
In RPGs, I go more by which characters I like too. Sometimes they happen to be girls, sometimes they happen to be boys. But I don't find myself choosing girls over boys if I like the male characters better.
I do think it's funny when men say they're apprehensive to play a game with a female character, because women are sort of expected to play games with male characters without thinking anything of it. But that has also changed a lot in recent years. I remember being thrilled when KQ4 came out... Rosella was cool (in that game, at least). I just picked up one of the Laura Bow games and am looking forward to trying it out.
-emily
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