They're fabulous

I've played all classes as female characters, while being male. I just like the way they look more, and they female guardians have good advantages in the game. They are harder to hit in PVP, better dance moves, they are more respected, and they just look better. I'm not a desperate douche who just makes a female character hurt to stare at her butt all day, I make female characters because the style of them is more appealing to me. I'm actually only 14, and it's all okay for boys o make female characters as it is for females to make male characters. Hope this post helped,

Because, if you're gonna stare at an ass all day... [spoiler] might as well have it be a female one. [/spoiler] [spoiler] Sad but true. [/spoiler]

If you have to stare at an ass all day while playing the game.. It might as well be one that gets you hard. Digital or not. The curves of a womans body.......

Many of my female friends play male character there is nothing special about that

BECAUSE TRADITION

I'm a girl who plays as a girl because I'm a girl. The end. People can be whatever they want to but i prefer my own gender.

As a male I don't really care if my character is male or female My characters are mostly male but in some games I just go with female like in Saints row I feel like it it belong there

because I was a male the last game then I will be a male again in the next

I like the look of the armor on a female Hunter and Titan, except for the warlock; that's the only class I play with a male char. so no sex thing here just a preference.

It's a slimmer figure and it fits better with armor. I only go male If I want to be a tank with heavy armor.

It's kind of obvious but an adapt question too. Especially in third person games GOW for example I would rather be looking at Anya Stroud's arse than Dom's. But each to their own. Some games where you can create a character you can make your perfect woman or man depending on your preference.

Wanted to play as an awoken, thought the male faces looked like they had learning difficulties. So now I'm a woman! Lol.

You could claim it's "Supporting the idea of strong female characters in today's pop culture", but I'd be willing to bet that most people (dem 10 y.o.'s) do it because... You know. I know I chose a female as my second character just because I like to create stories around my characters. My Human Warlock, Awoken Hunter, and (soon to be) Exo Titan will all have different ideologies and personalities, in my mind, anyway. If only I could play with alignment or had options in speech so I could express them. >.>

Wait... what system are you on?

Why do females play as male characters? It's not a one way street here. Games are meant for fun, fantasy, and living outside of your own experiences in life/doing something new. Anyone who ever says a female playing as a male character or vice-versa secretly wants to be that gender or 'has issues' is delusional and the one with personal issues. They worry so much what other people play as it's funny. Not saying this to you directly but I've seen that sad argument many times and like to put that fire out. You are female and enjoy playing as a male character, this is the same reason probably why males enjoy using the female characters, trying out the opposite. My girl friends (not friend as in a relationship but actual friends) also choose male sometimes but other times choose a female character. Whether you are playing as a male character for that 'man candy' or just like to there is no [i]wrong[/i] reason why. I'm part of the Skyrim modding community and a lot of females play female character still. Many people think a lot of those skimpy armors come from horny males but the reality is many female modders are the ones making them too. It's amazing what perspective can reveal and make you realize it's not all black and white with males playing as females and females playing as males in games. As for me? I will always play a female character if the game gives me the option. I'm not going to reveal my gender on b.net but it's beside the point. I find female characters just more fresh and in having a female lead role is more exciting to me. I relate to them a lot easier as well. I'm tired of the typical bulky male always doing stuff. This is why I enjoy games like Tomb Raider, Remember Me, Alice: Madness Returns, and Final Fantasy 13 that have strong female leads. I find that attractive and also something new seeing a female character take on the task. Don't get me wrong though some games like Deus Ex Human Revolution Adam Jensen is the PERFECT role for that game and I'd never want a female for that game but most games that offer the choice it will be female for me. Guys are probably just as tired being a guy as a female is being female and games give a different outlet to play the role watching a different viewpoint they aren't so used to. Where it's for the literal visual stimulation or they enjoy making a background for their character it's all about fun. Games are fun so why not make your character unique as well?

The female form's lithe profile presents a visually smaller target and is therefore easier to hide from view behind a rock or column.

I like to play as a female for pretty much the same reasons you mentioned. In my case the male characters seem bland, overly macho, and stereotypical.

I don't ever play as a female character, but on the other hand, if there is a customizable AI that I can pick the voice for, I do prefer a female voice on my AI because it's just more soothing than a male AI, hearing a female voice, calmly telling you your obgective, or saying "good job", is just way more soothing than the male AI saying "NICE ONE KNOB SHIT, BACK TO BASE BEFORE I GIVE YOU GONORIA SHIT FACE", which is how they commonly sound.

Often? I never do.

Because Mark Meer can suck it.