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My characters are intentionally unattractive. My main char is 'short, stocky, and battlescarred', and my multi char is a hairy, smelly, hulking Ogryn Viking.
Why?
Because, the *last* thing I want or need these days is 15-year old newbies hitting on me.
I find that female characters with beautiful descriptions are inundated with chat requests. I play my game to PLAY. I just can't do the "I'm a cute, helpless, silly girl! Can someone help me out??" thing anymore. I'm not that into 'net chatter.
I'm naturally abrasive, so, giving my chars unattractive features lets other people 'live' with my foibles. It gives me freedom from having to play 'ditzy' or 'cute and loveable' or even 'arrogantly beautiful.' It gives me the freedom to speak my mind, but also build alliances and coalitions, because I am not (as) intimidating to other women MUDders, and I don't 'look' like competition. By crafting an unattractive female character, she can excel by her play, rather than solely on her social skills.
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