Racism and Sexism

[i2agnarok]

Bwahahaha, Balmung is like notorious for a bunch of wacky stories.
nb4masterrace
I agree that variety would be nice, but the problem with novel mechanics is that they'll be fun and entertaining for the first couple runs, but then they'll just turn into a routine once people get used to it, and after that point it turns into another race to get through the shortest dungeon in the quickest amount of time possible.

[A_Magical_Unicorn_Rider]

Bwahahaha, Balmung is like notorious for a bunch of wacky stories.
nb4masterrace
I agree that variety would be nice, but the problem with novel mechanics is that they'll be fun and entertaining for the first couple runs, but then they'll just turn into a routine once people get used to it, and after that point it turns into another race to get through the shortest dungeon in the quickest amount of time possible.

Isn't that the case with everything though?

So rage.
Much e-peen.
Very pride.
Wow.

[EpicCid]

Instead of making a quest doable only if you have a certain race or sex, why not have a boss that has an effect for each race and gender and have a random party member be hit with their corresponding effect, or if there are multiple party members of the same race and gender (2 fem lala for ex.), have them all hit with the effect. That way you don't have to find a specific race or gender for the quest and it can still add a random aspect to the fight to keep things interesting. We can also go one step further and have no premade parties. Make it a roulette and keep it exciting. 10 myth/sold and a random piece of equipment.

[klepp0906]

Generally speaking, you don't increase community participation and integration by making arbitrary racial/gender requirements. That goes for in game and out of game.

There's a reason some people get pretty agitated when they see Lalafell only PF groups, you know.

Definately. God forbid people have a bit of fun in a game eh? I mean what could be more antagonizing than requiring a specific race of midgets for a group?

sigh. If kids took their ettiquette and manners and compassion as seriously as they take their grammer policing, and necro lecturing, and faux political correctness... this generation would be SO much better off.

[Orophin]

Instead of making a quest doable only if you have a certain race or sex, why not have a boss that has an effect for each race and gender and have a random party member be hit with their corresponding effect.

Ultros confirmed.

[Mrbojangals]

Gah. I dont think affirmative action in video games will work.