Does it matter that female champions have "unrealistic" body figures to the average person?

Best Varus NA·11/4/2016, 11:12:59 AM·2 votes·788 views
Female objectification in games -League of Sexism- a rant

This always has been a reoccurring question in almost all video games. I wanted to ask for your opinions because as a male, I don't think I can be completely unbiased when judging my favorite video game on this topic. I came across this article and for a lack of a better term, it triggered me. I will elaborate on my opinion below. Please comment on weather you agree or disagree with my opinion and why. I want to be open minded and keep into consideration of everyones opinions. I think the people that complain about the female champions having unrealistic hourglass figures are skipping over the fact that they also do it to male champions (lee sin, heartseeker varus, taric). Lee sin, for example, has an unrealistic amount of muscle in his muay thai skin. The only people who have that much muscle are bodybuilders. It is similar to the fact that the only females that have that "perfect" hourglass figure are like victoria secret models. I don't understand why its not ok to make unrealistic body figures for the average person in a video game. ITS A VIDEO GAME!! ITS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE REALISTIC!!

10 Comments

Åeolus11/4/2016, 11:26:35 AM4 votes

I think the author of that article was trolling tbh.

SSmotzer11/5/2016, 12:12:53 AM2 votes

Yeah, just look at Vayne, in what fantasy would someone who tumbles around all night and climbs buildings have a small frame? Realistically, an albino, rock climbing, parkouring, gymnast would weight like 200 lbs... right?

Elite4Runner11/4/2016, 11:41:27 AM2 votes

Champions are supposed to be an embodiment of strength.

I will say that this is absolutely a double standard. I do not necessarily think that it is "fair" but I find it to be understandable.

The male figure is allotted a more broad range of "strength" because men are typically more physically strong than women.

This means the obvious muscular form is not the only option when casting a visibly strong male character.

Gragas and Urgot are prime examples of this. They are not lean, in fact they are obviously fat, but they still give the appearance of being strong.

Physically strong women often have a "fit", athletic figure.

Overly large woman appears to be fat and lethargic.

Then there is the case of Illaoi, ... who, lets be honest, looks like a man.

Thin women often appear to be frail or old.

Female characters can sometimes get away with this when they are portrayed as mages, since their magic can also be a form of strength.

Cocosan11/4/2016, 12:49:33 PM1 votes

He prolly just circled and underlined what looked good atm, Certain websites were under maintenance...

Pandemic Punch11/5/2016, 12:23:36 AM1 votes

Sion

SwordOfWar11/5/2016, 12:33:40 AM1 votes

Tbh the author sort of has a point even if the article is a prank. But I don't care... I know the art is objectifying but I still like it.

hunterspec11/4/2016, 12:03:21 PM1 votes

I love how he wrote "Warning: the author of this post is by no means slut-shaming and is perfectly fine with people wearing skimpy outfits if they so desire. However, as the characters mentioned below are designed by other people (with a nefarious agenda in mind) they do not have agency over their own clothing and haven’t been described as such. Again, not slut-shaming."

TyrekGoldenspear11/4/2016, 12:28:50 PM1 votes

Why is this is C&C instead of Stort art and sound or Miscellaneous?

Also I believe we have concern about objectified women becuase this has been going on since people started making art.

So this is seen as a continuation of it.