Stats for those that find them interesting. I would say nothing in this really surprises me except for only 1 in 5 Sims players right now is a cis male. That is lower than I expected.
I wonder why the target audience seemed to change with ts4. Not really a big deal but I do think they would draw in more male players if they shifted the focus a bit.
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It’s not a big deal to me either - I’m already in so it’s easy for me to disregard the marketing focus and just play the game as I see fit.
I will say though - it took them a suspiciously long time to add more “masculine” features to the game. The Modern Menswear kit felt like a real slap in the man-face at the time, not because I believe plaid miniskirts look absolutely ridiculous on adult male bodied individuals (I do think that, no offence) but because of its title “Modern Menswear”, a kit that was released before we even had a full bodyhair menu and nicely fitting, basic masculine clothes. I get the whole Ken thing, but this was getting a bit out of hand. They really made up for it when they introduced body hair, shaving and more masculine / gender neutral clothes in general. Calmed down, I have.
And I agree - I can’t see them drawing in too many new male players unless they shifted the focus. Then again, I’ve seen females scold males for wanting more masculine assets in the game: “All Triple A games are male focused, let us girls have ONE thing that has nothing to do with you.” Perhaps this is exactly the reason why Sims 4 marketing is the way it is. I don’t know what their motives are.
It is a shame that in general males are made to feel uncomfortable for liking toys / games that are typically aimed at females and so their social behavior will reflect this, whereas deep inside…they may just want to play house and dress up Dollies as well as build tree shacks and design massive killing machines with Lego Technic. Can’t we like both? If people are telling a kid: “you’re a boy and that’s for girls, stay away from that!” or worse: “if a boy likes girly things, he must be a girl”….well, that’s going to affect a young male’s view of the world and how he acts around his peers. Same goes for girls. I find this regressive and very dangerous.
I wish “gender” wasn’t such a big deal to be honest. We could do without all the gender stereotypes and gender labels in my opinion and instead just focus on self acceptance and being the best and healthiest person one can be. Then again, life shapes everyone differently so who am I to say what’s right and what’s wrong?
"GrumpyGlowfish;c-18287019" wrote: I wouldn't say I'm attracted to fictional characters, unless characters I invented myself also fall into that category. I'm currently writing a novel whose protagonist is basically my imaginary boyfriend, and it's not as weird as I thought it would be. As the title suggests, though, that imaginary boyfriend is and has always been male, so for the purpose of this poll that I never got asked to participate in, I'd still consider myself straight.
That's interesting. I write a lot and I've never consciously written anything where one of the main characters is my dream guy or anything, but I have definitely been attracted to some of them. The MC in the series I've been writing for the past few years is significantly younger than my ideal age bracket would be, and I definitely wouldn't have it in me to be a cougar, however, I do somehow have a crush on his boss. I decided the character has a friends with benefits relationship with a woman in the nearby town, and ended up with an unfinished side story about their relationship. It's supposed to be a reaction against the sickly sweet Hallmark Christmas romcoms, but I liked them so much as a couple that their sim versions ended up married when he retired from the army, and they now own a farm together. That character is very much a product of their fictitious world, though, and would absolutely not fit in our world.
"Simmingal;c-18287022" wrote: @Mariefoxprice83 yeah and fictional characters are just so much more likeable cause if they're not you can just watch something else and never see them again :lol:
real people (and real life) comes with all kinds of problems I'd rather not have
Yeah. IRL relationships seem very messy. I like the idea of it sometimes but I'm not sure I'd be good at the reality. Cats are easier.
"CAPTAIN_NXR7;c-18287155" wrote: Then again, I’ve seen females scold males for wanting more masculine assets in the game: “All Triple A games are male focused, let us girls have ONE thing that has nothing to do with you.” Perhaps this is exactly the reason why Sims 4 marketing is the way it is. I don’t know what their motives are.
Exactly, same here. I think it's awesome that the Sims Franchise is one of the most diverse in the industry. But is it the right move to stop marketing to male simmers and have male CAS items be an afterthought?
"CAPTAIN_NXR7;c-18287155" wrote: Then again, I’ve seen females scold males for wanting more masculine assets in the game: “All Triple A games are male focused, let us girls have ONE thing that has nothing to do with you.” Perhaps this is exactly the reason why Sims 4 marketing is the way it is. I don’t know what their motives are.
Exactly, same here. I think it's awesome that the Sims Franchise is one of the most diverse in the industry. But is it the right move to stop marketing to male simmers and have male CAS items be an afterthought?
I hate the view that just because someone has something they shouldn't want something different. Ideally, games should cater to a variety of different demographics.
Yeah. IRL relationships seem very messy. I like the idea of it sometimes but I'm not sure I'd be good at the reality. Cats are easier.
the truth. Cats offer everything one needs in relationship anyway, snuggles, warmth, conversation and takes far less space in your apartment than full grown adult man
also respects your boundaries, unless its using toilet with door closed
I believe those students were confused because I look like the masculine equivalent of Conchita Wurst.
Wait, wait, wait. I'm noticing a discrepancy. That picture of your simself that you posted on the recent simself thread looked nothing whatsoever like Conchita Wurst. Was the handsome, mustard-clad figure a dastardly lie? Were you misrepresenting yourself online? Is that something people do?
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