Is AC a game for girls/boring?
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Wittle_Munchkin
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I do not think that Animal Crossing is boring or only for girls.
In my opinion, gender roles are social constructs used to shove people into boxes or to restrict people from truly doing what they want.
Sure, there are physical differences between people who are male and female, but mentally? Heck no!
This is a basic concept of sociology. People grow up in certain ways because of their surroundings. (Excluding disabilities/mental illnesses)
When I asked my ex to play Animal Crossing with me and offered to buy the game for him, he said, "What? Uhh no thank you. That game is too girly for me." and I replied with, "Excuse me? You haven't even played it before."
Him: I've seen the trailers for it. Everything has flowers and hearts in it.
Me: Hold on... what makes flowers and hearts girly?
Him: They just are.
Me: Really... why should hearts and flowers only be reserved for girls? And even then, why would you refrain from something that is 'girly'? Are you embarrassed of doing girly things?
Him: They just are, Jessye. It's just the way it is. I refrain from it because I'm not feminine. If you're a feminine dude, you're most likely gay.
Me: Wow! Okay, so is it the same the other way around? You know that I love my fair share of gore, guns, and violence. Are you going to call me a lesbian? BY THE WAY, WHAT'S WRONG WITH BEING GAY ANYWAYS?
Him: You're not a lesbian though. You're dating me.
Me: What if I wasn't dating you? Would you call me a lesbian then?
Him: No. I'd only know if you told me you were or if I saw you only dating girls.
Me: Then why the **** don't you feel the same way about other dudes liking things that don't involve senseless violence, sex, gore, or mature themes?
Him: .... I don't know.
Me: By the way, there is nothing wrong with liking traditionally 'feminine' things. There's nothing wrong with being a woman. There is nothing wrong with being gay. Masculine traditions are not cooler than feminine traditions.
Yeah... so that's probably why the guy is my ex. As a reminder to every person who thinks Animal Crossing is too 'girly', ask yourself why gender norms are a part of your culture in the first place.
In my opinion, gender roles are social constructs used to shove people into boxes or to restrict people from truly doing what they want.
Sure, there are physical differences between people who are male and female, but mentally? Heck no!
This is a basic concept of sociology. People grow up in certain ways because of their surroundings. (Excluding disabilities/mental illnesses)
When I asked my ex to play Animal Crossing with me and offered to buy the game for him, he said, "What? Uhh no thank you. That game is too girly for me." and I replied with, "Excuse me? You haven't even played it before."
Him: I've seen the trailers for it. Everything has flowers and hearts in it.
Me: Hold on... what makes flowers and hearts girly?
Him: They just are.
Me: Really... why should hearts and flowers only be reserved for girls? And even then, why would you refrain from something that is 'girly'? Are you embarrassed of doing girly things?
Him: They just are, Jessye. It's just the way it is. I refrain from it because I'm not feminine. If you're a feminine dude, you're most likely gay.
Me: Wow! Okay, so is it the same the other way around? You know that I love my fair share of gore, guns, and violence. Are you going to call me a lesbian? BY THE WAY, WHAT'S WRONG WITH BEING GAY ANYWAYS?
Him: You're not a lesbian though. You're dating me.
Me: What if I wasn't dating you? Would you call me a lesbian then?
Him: No. I'd only know if you told me you were or if I saw you only dating girls.
Me: Then why the **** don't you feel the same way about other dudes liking things that don't involve senseless violence, sex, gore, or mature themes?
Him: .... I don't know.
Me: By the way, there is nothing wrong with liking traditionally 'feminine' things. There's nothing wrong with being a woman. There is nothing wrong with being gay. Masculine traditions are not cooler than feminine traditions.
Yeah... so that's probably why the guy is my ex. As a reminder to every person who thinks Animal Crossing is too 'girly', ask yourself why gender norms are a part of your culture in the first place.
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tybalt_cake
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Wittle_Munchkin
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I think there are real differences in the way males and females behave. Males tend to be more competitive whereas females tend to be more cooperative. Males probably also tend to be more short-term thinkers preferring that adrenaline rush that comes with a split-second decision while females are more likely to find happiness in accomplishing something major over the long-run. I'm not really an expert, so if you find research which contradicts what I just said, then feel free to tell me.
AC is more of a cooperative game than a competitive game. I guess you could make your goal to build a "better" town than everyone else, but most of AC is about socializing with others. AC is also more of a long-term game than a short-term game. It takes a long time to develop a town and decorate your house, and many people just don't have the patience for that. So I can see why females may be more inclined to play AC than males. That doesn't mean AC is a game only for females or that flowers and cute villagers make it feminine. There are plenty of masculine ways to design your town if you really want to go that route.
I just whipped my fist in the air and gently whispered 'hell yeah' after reading this. You go girl!
tybalt_cake
heavymetallover
Heck!I rlly thinked this post was dead as Jetix/Toon disney :/
yes it is a boring game, and that's why I joined this community
Absolutely not, I do not agree with that. Animal Crossing is a game about exploration, discovery, adventure... all these things are not "girly" to me!
I know that at first glance, Animal Crossing may look like an elaborate screensaver, but that's just not the case. The gaming industry is getting plain and stale... I see consoles with incredible graphic and performance outputs have incredibly stereotypic and categorized games...
I guess I will be happy playing Animal Crossing on my 2DS...!
I know that at first glance, Animal Crossing may look like an elaborate screensaver, but that's just not the case. The gaming industry is getting plain and stale... I see consoles with incredible graphic and performance outputs have incredibly stereotypic and categorized games...
I guess I will be happy playing Animal Crossing on my 2DS...!
I sort of understand where they're coming from as it's a very hard game to explain. Sometimes I'd try to tell my boyfriend why I love it so much (this was in Wild World, so before how customiseable it was), but found it very hard to explain why buying furniture, making friends with cartoon animals and paying off a mortgage was fun?
Even with New Leaf I still find it sort of hard to explain, but verbally I never have had a way with words.
I think more girls do play Animal Crossing, but honestly that doesn't make the game 'girly' and the whole idea of a 'girly' game is very stupid and based off the idea that 'girly' is inferior. Sadly around 80% of the boys/men I know would only ever play first person shooters or FIFA. Anything else is "gay" or "girly", as you said, but if only they'd get over themselves, it would open them up to a huge world of very good games. So don't worry about that - know that it's based on systematic misogyny and the supposed weakness of femininity, and do everything you can to destroy that idea. ;u;
I think what I enjoy about Animal Crossing is that it is arguably "boring". It's a second life, and yes, you still have to do a lot of the chores you have to do in real life, but it handles it in a way that is so much better than reality. For one, it actually rewards you for your hard work, unlike real life where better than your very best is expected at all times, no matter how exhausted or just bored of it you are, and for nothing in return. Like, I put my heart and soul into my job just so I can exist, so I can put food on the table and stay warm at night. Anything less than that effort and I daresay I'd have nothing at all. But Animal Crossing is like, "hey, I see you spent all night catching bugs. Have a bigger house, you've done well, kiddo".
I just love having this life that runs parallel to my own, where everything is so idyllic and you can escape. This is before you even get into how exciting, fun and satisfying it is to play. Just the concept - it's almost like a daydream.
Even with New Leaf I still find it sort of hard to explain, but verbally I never have had a way with words.
I think more girls do play Animal Crossing, but honestly that doesn't make the game 'girly' and the whole idea of a 'girly' game is very stupid and based off the idea that 'girly' is inferior. Sadly around 80% of the boys/men I know would only ever play first person shooters or FIFA. Anything else is "gay" or "girly", as you said, but if only they'd get over themselves, it would open them up to a huge world of very good games. So don't worry about that - know that it's based on systematic misogyny and the supposed weakness of femininity, and do everything you can to destroy that idea. ;u;
I think what I enjoy about Animal Crossing is that it is arguably "boring". It's a second life, and yes, you still have to do a lot of the chores you have to do in real life, but it handles it in a way that is so much better than reality. For one, it actually rewards you for your hard work, unlike real life where better than your very best is expected at all times, no matter how exhausted or just bored of it you are, and for nothing in return. Like, I put my heart and soul into my job just so I can exist, so I can put food on the table and stay warm at night. Anything less than that effort and I daresay I'd have nothing at all. But Animal Crossing is like, "hey, I see you spent all night catching bugs. Have a bigger house, you've done well, kiddo".
I just love having this life that runs parallel to my own, where everything is so idyllic and you can escape. This is before you even get into how exciting, fun and satisfying it is to play. Just the concept - it's almost like a daydream.
Well I don't care what people think, because i know this is a game for guys and girls. Just because many are into silly violence games it doesn't mean no one can play lifestyle games. I'm a girl myself and I KNOW that this game is fit for all genders and anyone who thinks differently and starts to make fun of it will get my fist in their face! This game is for everyone. End of!
This game is for everyone. End of!
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That's sadly just how the world is. (MOST) Guy's masculinity is so fragile and they just refuse to do/play ANYTHING that people see as a girly, and just refuse to give it a try. It really upsets me. My brother always say Animal Crossing is for girls, and any guy who plays it is gay. Which is so presumptuous and close minded. But sadly, that's how most people are nowadays.
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Animal Crossing has a lot of customization. Designing clothes, houses, and your town. A lot of people see this as girly. Also, it is basically a life sim game and life sims are tossed into the "girly" category. But I wouldn't worry what anyone says. Animal Crossing is fun for everyone. My husband and his two brothers all play Animal Crossing and they're grown men (20, 22, 24).
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