Do girls ever play Civ3?

[Willem]

Originally posted by AJ Corp. The FAIR


That's true, but aren't there also more men playing bridge and playing politics? Women are 'agressive' (and superior in comparison to men) for grades, but more men will make it to the (economical) top.

Playing bridge, I doubt that very much. I suspect the majority by far would be women playing the game. As for politics or economics, that has a lot to do with our cultural standards and conditioning. Up until the 60-70's, it was almost unthinkable for a woman to pursue a career in politics or economics, not because of lack of ability, it just wasn't what "nice" girls did with their lives. And those preconceptions aren't going to disappear over night.

As for women not making it to the economical top, part of that is because the men are still placing barriers in women's way, and favouring their own. Corporations still function to a large degree under the "old boy's network", and women to a large extant haven't been able to break into it. Business types are conservative by nature, and one of the tenets of conservatism is that the women should stay home and look after the kids.

[Raion]

But, I doubt if females will take 'No' for an answer anymore.

If men agressive, women will be agressive - will the men taught them that, so...............

Find neutral ground!

[Andrew Cory]

Originally posted by Raion
But, I doubt if females will take 'No' for an answer anymore.

If men agressive, women will be agressive - will the men taught them that, so...............

Find neutral ground!

Neutral ground? Hell no! Common ground, yes. But half the fun with women is arguing. The other half the fun invloves the bedroom-- where my comptuer is located. Like I said, I am trying to get my GF intrested in Civ. Soon, I tell you, soon...
*grin*

[bigvic]

Originally posted by Willem


What does that have to do with being female? I'm a guy yet I do the same thing, I just like having my game world look good. I even removed mines from all grassland etc. because I thought it was ugly having these square blocks all over the map. Plus I've been grabbing Sn00py's graphics etc. and fiddling with the colours, too much of a yellow tint for my liking. Now if only could do something about those railroads! Aesthetics is a cross-gender thing.

Effete WUSS PUSS!!!!

BTW, ladies, I'm in love with you all and formally extend a proposal to marriage. In fact you can all marry me, especially if at least 75% are willing to work and when at home play civIII w/ me when mp comes out.

[Marquis de Sodaq]

Originally posted by Haupt. Dietrich
Let me first start off by saying this regarding this topic. I think women who play TBS games are the sexiest!

My sister is an avid civ addict. Alas, she's also married. But I'll be sure to tell her you think she's hot.

[bigvic]

Originally posted by bigvic



Effete WUSS PUSS!!!!

BTW, ladies, I'm in love with you all and formally extend a proposal to marriage. In fact you can all marry me, especially if at least 75% are willing to work and when at home play civIII w/ me when mp comes out.

Sorry gamer-girl hunting civ freaks, but it looks like I scared off the women Bad me

But really, I would suppose the typical civ III playing female is probably not the typical female since far more males play as a % of the gender that females. For this reason, I would not expect as much of a difference in style of play as I would in 20 randomly picked test subjects of each gender. My presuppositions of female play are in the area of conservative build type strategy, less offensive. But then, the female who plays civIII, a rare gem indeed, might just as likely, logically speaking, completely buck that trend and be a viscious, sadistic, cruel, calculating or rampaging, conquering and razing warmongering demoness. Should be cool when mp comes on line.

[Panag]

Originally posted by Bella Hella


wow, that seems like a really high percentage to me. was it strictly computer games, or were they including all kinds of games (monopoly, card games, etc.)? i wonder if they've done a recent study? it would be interesting to see the percentage of computer/video game players who are female.

i noticed a few female diablo 2 players, but they were still WAY in the minority, like 6% or so according to an unofficial poll.

anyway, thanks for the info. that's definitely food for thought...

hi ,

Bella , unfortunatly one of the raesons girls and woman dont play so much comp games is that a lot of men believe that a woman is to stupid to sit behind a comp , ........in Europe woman are still put a bit down , a lot of men still think that a woman should do the household and stay with the fire plate , ............

maybe if the woman would start a group and spread the word things would be different , ......

anyway , a woman is still a strong person , .......ever seen a man at childbirth , ........;a man would not last five sec's , .....

allas , there are girls who read this thread , why dont you say something , come-on , whe are on apolyton , and civ is more then playing , .........

allas , woman , girls , men , boys , black , white , yellow , red , green , ........have a nice day

[Playa del Carmen]

Originally posted by bigvic
But then, the female who plays civIII, a rare gem indeed, might just as likely, logically speaking, completely buck that trend and be a viscious, sadistic, cruel, calculating or rampaging, conquering and razing warmongering demoness. Should be cool when mp comes on line.

I know that's always been mys strategy. Doesn't always work, but when it does, I feel very fufilled.

[bigvic]

Cool, I didn't scare off all the chics!!!

[Playa del Carmen]

Originally posted by bigvic
Cool, I didn't scare off all the chics!!!

No way. I don't know about anyone else, but I deal with people who seem to be 10x worse than you on other forums.

[Willem]

Originally posted by bigvic



Effete WUSS PUSS!!!!

No, I'm an artist, it's part of the job.

[Willem]

Originally posted by bigvic
But then, the female who plays civIII, a rare gem indeed, might just as likely, logically speaking, completely buck that trend and be a viscious, sadistic, cruel, calculating or rampaging, conquering and razing warmongering demoness. Should be cool when mp comes on line.

But then, how will you tell the difference?

[bigvic]

Originally posted by bigvic
a viscious, sadistic, cruel, calculating or rampaging, conquering and razing warmongering demoness.

Sniff...blubber...rereading my post, I was reminded of my ex. Too bad she didn't play civ.

Playa del Carmen - I bet you do run into worse than me on the internet. Like some of my friends You seem like you can take care of yourself chica.

King of Canada - good question.

[ACooper]

Acutally my wife plays CivIII much more than I do and she really gets into it. She yells, hollers and flips off the screen. And that's when she's winning.

I tried to introduce her to this board but she said 'Why would I talk to those idiots.' I wisely let it go

[Willem]

Originally posted by ACooper

I tried to introduce her to this board but she said 'Why would I talk to those idiots.' I wisely let it go

Sometimes I can see her point.