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FreakyLocz14 June 22nd, 2009 2:58 PM

Did any male Poke fans play as the girl in D/P/Plat?
 
I did at first because I thought Lucas' hat looked kinda *cough*GAY*cough* and thought Dawn was hot...

But now I'm the male character.

Kagura June 22nd, 2009 3:21 PM

Yes, I chose Dawn because I hated the way the male character looked. Hat was incredibly large.

Munch Dog June 22nd, 2009 3:28 PM

I didn't in either. I usually don't in Pokemon games, I don't know why because I often use female characters in other games. I kind of thought that both of the characters looked kind of bland in d/p. Their redesigns in Platinum are much much better imo. One thing I don't get about either characters in both d/p and platinum are the scarfs... Really, what's the point?

Aro-kun June 22nd, 2009 3:32 PM

Yeah i picked dawn the first time since i used to think lucas didn't look so cool. but now i don't care anymore. i'll pick either

Kagura June 22nd, 2009 4:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boney (Post 4775662)
I didn't in either. I usually don't in Pokemon games, I don't know why because I often use female characters in other games. I kind of thought that both of the characters looked kind of bland in d/p. Their redesigns in Platinum are much much better imo. One thing I don't get about either characters in both d/p and platinum are the scarfs... Really, what's the point?

Probably since in Platinum theres snow in Twinleaf Town and Snowpoint? But I apologize if they were there before Platinum,
then I don't know why they put scarfs in, maybe for design, I'm not sure. But my favorite is the RSE male character.

Calvo819 June 22nd, 2009 5:30 PM

i picked the dude, because i couldnt come up with a name for the girl, and the name Dawn was too common now.

wnxvale June 22nd, 2009 5:34 PM

i always choose the female char...adds a lil spice xD

Cardwell74 June 22nd, 2009 6:08 PM

i played as the girl in pearl, since the guy looks stupid. but in platinum, he looks okay, so i used him in that one

Raykon June 22nd, 2009 6:16 PM

Cardwell74, your signature is way to big, and no I usually always play as the same gender I am in real life, I think I have played as a girl in Pokemon Crystal tho.
But that's about it.

FreakyLocz14 June 22nd, 2009 8:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kagura (Post 4775861)

Probably since in Platinum theres snow in Twinleaf Town and Snowpoint? But I apologize if they were there before Platinum,
then I don't know why they put scarfs in, maybe for design, I'm not sure. But my favorite is the RSE male character.

In D/P the only snowy area where the Snowpoint, the routes and lake around Snowpoint, and the top of Mt. Coronet. In Plat they added more snow

Wings Don't Cry June 22nd, 2009 8:08 PM

I chose the girl in Diamond and Platinum since I didn't like the way the guy looked

fearow23 June 22nd, 2009 8:26 PM

I played as the girl in platinum in my sister's honor. I even asked her what pokemon she likes and am only training those pokemon.

Shiny Star_Pichu June 22nd, 2009 8:53 PM

I play as a girl in pokemon games. I just like playing them. =D Kinda don't like guys look as much or my friend them....

Serene Grace June 22nd, 2009 9:14 PM

Nope, never. I always played as a guy in all of my Pokemon games. I dunno why, I just think they look quite cool in their own way.

derozio June 22nd, 2009 9:31 PM

I played as lucas for a simple reason and that reason is that I am a guy!( I just played once as dawn to see how she looked like>_<)

World King June 22nd, 2009 9:46 PM

Since Crystal, I've always had the habit of choosing the female character, I dunno why. My favorite so far's been the one from FRLG.

Expada June 22nd, 2009 10:43 PM

Yup.

Hated Lucas' hat.

Thought Dawn was totally hot.

Thought it was just me.

In fact, as of my second play through in Sapphire I've been choosing girl characters.

kurusakiz June 22nd, 2009 11:17 PM

I do choose female characters in my games because the male character looks disgusting

joehat June 22nd, 2009 11:51 PM

I played as the female.

It just makes the game more interesting.

Yes, even with the pink Poketch haha. Lucas looks terrible. The male pokemon trainer should just be a dude in jeans and a t-shirt with a backpack if you ask me haha. I don't know what the heck the designers were thinking when they made Lucas.

dragonarche June 23rd, 2009 1:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cardwell74 (Post 4776171)
i played as the girl in pearl, since the guy looks stupid. but in platinum, he looks okay, so i used him in that one

lol not really the guy looked uglluy with that hat!
but i picked him anyway

Offtopic:
LOL at the borat avatar :D
:)
http://www.pokecommunity.com/customavatars/avatar138285_1.gif

HirakuNoShadow June 23rd, 2009 3:06 AM

I made a normal guy character for Diamond - and then my sister just restarted the whole thing and made it Dawn. I then never played as a Female character anymore ):

TheAliveTrain June 23rd, 2009 4:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Expada (Post 4776788)
Yup.

Hated Lucas' hat.

Thought Dawn was totally hot.

Same here, plus I was tired of playing as the male character, so I chose Dawn. It was the first time i play with the female character, but I still have Dawn *turns DS on*, yes I have.

Doctortux June 23rd, 2009 5:35 AM

I played as the girl in emerald because she was hot.

JustinDestruction June 23rd, 2009 8:33 AM

Surprisingly, I much preferred Lucas than Dawn in the game. I did pick Dawn for my restart of Pearl though. But in R/S/E I was May, but all the other games I was the male character.

FinalPaladin June 23rd, 2009 9:00 AM

I did. I name my character after me and my dogs.
on emerald i am a boy. My one dog
on fire red i am a boy. Me
and on my pearl i am a girl. my other dog
also i think lucas looks a bit ummmmmmmm,,,,, you knoow abit feminine AKA gay

oh yeh why do you guys think that gaming characters are HOT its a bit creepy

2A4Rulez June 23rd, 2009 9:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FinalPaladin (Post 4778171)
oh yeh why do you guys think that gaming characters are HOT its a bit creepy

I 'm younger than you and I don't think it's weird.

Sacrifar June 23rd, 2009 9:40 AM

yep in D/P and soon to be in Platinum and the new pokemon games heartgold and soulsilver ive played as girln in all games that allow me to be a girl

Anxiety. June 23rd, 2009 10:31 AM

I'm a girl, but I use the male character in Platinum and Diamond. I use Dawn in Pearl though.

Sweet Visions June 23rd, 2009 10:34 AM

Usually not, but I'm using the girl in Platinum just for a change.

d[-_-]b June 23rd, 2009 10:38 AM

Male's head is too big in D/P

In Plato sprites are better.
Used Male in Plato
Female in D/P

Ineffable~ June 23rd, 2009 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreakyLocz14 (Post 4775553)
I did at first because I thought Lucas' hat looked kinda *cough*GAY*cough* and thought Dawn was hot...

But now I'm the male character.

That's exactly what I thought. But I like Lucas in Platinum. He's all fancy. xD Wow... it looks like I'm not alone here... I thought I was the only one who did that.

I also played as Kris in Crystal.

Inferno1 June 23rd, 2009 1:29 PM

the first time i played diamond i only got up to the 2nd badge and resarted (i dont remember Why) and i was playing as a girl then i finshed the game as a guy then i restarted it and played as a guy

Akeraz June 23rd, 2009 1:34 PM

Currently using female sprite in platinum.
>_>

Princess Sandshrew June 23rd, 2009 2:28 PM

I like using the female in Crystal and D/P/Plat.
i normally make names for the chars in the games:
R/B/Y: Jared
G/S/C male: Artemis
C female: Kris
R/S/E male: Terry
R/S/E female: (don't play as)
FR/LG male: Jared
FR/LG: female: Amanda
D/P/Plat male: (don't play as)
D/P/Plat female: Katie
:pink_tongue:

s0nido June 23rd, 2009 7:11 PM

I tried, just for fun, but then I told myself I was a boy in any world I happened to be in.

charizard_maa June 23rd, 2009 7:16 PM

I am playing the girl in Platinum. Named her MyMaid. I think it is a nice name.

I usually play the girl since Crystal except for FireRed and Pearl. FireRed was so I can get the same old feeling as if I was playing old Red version. Pearl because I just felt like it.

JustinIsPikachu June 23rd, 2009 7:18 PM

i played as Dawn becuz Toques r canadian like me

Sarcastic Prince June 23rd, 2009 7:34 PM

Well, I do. I just love the hot girls that Nintendo Created.
I named her Dawn.

Fire Eagle June 23rd, 2009 8:19 PM

In Pokemon Pearl I'm playing as a girl.

Frequency June 23rd, 2009 8:21 PM

Yeah, in pearl I did. But not in platinum.

Quatra June 23rd, 2009 9:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreakyLocz14 (Post 4775553)
I did at first because I thought Lucas' hat looked kinda *cough*GAY*cough* and thought Dawn was hot...

But now I'm the male character.

I always choose Male Characters in games. But my Wife and Stepson tend to choose the opposite sex when playing games.

joehat June 23rd, 2009 9:11 PM

I don't think it matters how old you are..I'm 22 and I use the female sprite in Platinum. I also used it in Emerald and in Crystal. I don't see what the problem is. I just think Lucas looks terrible.

XxDawnfanxX June 23rd, 2009 9:22 PM

Yes sir, I actually just started a new Platinum game and I named my female the usual Dawn. Why? I never tried the female and I think Dawn is hot xD It has been fun playing as her. I usually choose Chimchar but this time I choose Turtwig to mix things up.

Elite Overlord LeSabre™ June 26th, 2009 9:47 AM

Heck, I've been playing as the girl in every game since Crystal. They always have the better character designs IMO.

cjt1994 June 26th, 2009 11:38 AM

I used the female character in Diamond, because I already used the male character in Pearl, and I was planning on using the male character in Platinum as well.

Imagine. June 26th, 2009 12:00 PM

I dont really care about the Character sprites. But i have chosen Dawn ONCE. Never again. LOL. I hate her. Dunno why :P.

revelp8 June 26th, 2009 12:06 PM

i went with dawn in platinum. it just looks better imo

Squeegee Beckenheim June 26th, 2009 12:07 PM

I played Pearl (my main game) through as a guy. I played Platinum the first time as a guy, but then I restarted and I am playing as a girl. I played Emerald as a girl, and now Platinum as one.

Jweeson June 26th, 2009 12:13 PM

I'm playing as a girl right now, and I am a male. I just asked my sister what gender to be.

Niprop June 26th, 2009 12:14 PM

You'd be surprised by the amount of people who chose Dawn over Lucas. I guess it has to do with the fact that:

He's a stick.
He has an acorn head.
He also has a duck head.
He looks funny.
Dawn is better known then Lucas.
He's a fairly generic character.
He's not that charming.
He has a terrible taste in head-ware.

cerulean15 June 26th, 2009 12:53 PM

I'm a girl and used Lucas in Pokemon Pearl and Platinum and Dawn in Diamond. I'm not a big fan of Dawn so I didn't want to keep choosing her. Only did it so she could have her beloved Piplup....

In Pokemon Emerald I played as Brendan and Pokemon LeafGreen I played as Red. All the old games I didn't have a choice and with the upcoming release of HG/SS I'm going to use the male Gold..or his anime name known as Jimmy

Subsmash June 26th, 2009 4:26 PM

Nope, although I admit Lucas' hat looks awkward.

SylentEcho June 26th, 2009 4:28 PM

I don't know why, but I've never played as the girl in any of the games.

Subsmash June 26th, 2009 4:38 PM

Nope, although I admit Lucas' hat looks awkward.

engage' June 26th, 2009 11:07 PM

The guy, erm, looked like a f*g, so I chose the girl.
In both times I played the game.
XDD;

Patatas Fritas June 27th, 2009 12:29 AM

I played as the girl, I play as the girl in all the games where you can, even if I hate the girl, or what she looks like.

joelogs June 27th, 2009 12:34 AM

i usually play first as male on one version and then female in the other one. if there's a third version like the platinum i go back to play as a male.

Archer June 27th, 2009 12:53 AM

Uh, no? I'm quite happy playing as a male and don't see the point in playing as the opposite gender. And guys, I can't see how you get infatuated with anime characters enough to pick them.

Thankyou for your time.

~*!*~Tatsujin Gosuto~*!*~ June 27th, 2009 8:01 AM

Since I was born a female and going to die as one, I chose the female Dawn (even though I can't stand their hats -.-" )


:t354:TG

pokéfandan June 27th, 2009 1:47 PM

yes i lost a bet with my sister

CHG-Swampert June 27th, 2009 2:07 PM

Eh, sometimes. I like playing either way xD

Glaceon_ June 27th, 2009 8:09 PM

A very good friend of mine constantly uses female characters in most of the games they play where the gender of the character can be selected. Such is the case with their selection of character for their play through of Pokemon Platinum when they claimed their copy of it. He also knows a number of other people who also use the female character in their games.

Taemin June 27th, 2009 8:16 PM

I'm female ( Yeah, totally. :x ), and in-game, I normally stick with the female characters. With the exception being Pokemon Ruby, where I played as Brendan, because he was awesome. In Emerald I did use May, though.

& I have yet to play as Lucas in any of the Sinnoh games, since I'm not fond of his character design.

Xebelleon June 27th, 2009 8:24 PM

I did previously for Diamond & Pearl Versions. But I did some reset stuff as I am working on cutting back on DS possession. Owning three DS is excessive.
I'll likely do some of that trade-it stuff at that freaky mall in my city where an EB Games is just upstairs from GameStop.

Now, my game versions are boy outside Diamond. I may pick up a secondary Platinum game for when I get that blue DSi that I want.

Charmanderr June 27th, 2009 8:31 PM

I have once or twice whats the big deal?

joehat June 30th, 2009 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Get Out Of My Tree, Starly! (Post 4793030)
The guy, erm, looked like a f*g, so I chose the girl.

Haha pretty much the same reason I played as the female in Platinum.

Lucas looks like he's dressed for some kinda semi-queer disco, not a Pokemon journey. I know, I know, the female is in a mini-skirt in a snowy cold region. She doesn't look exactly ready for a Pokemon journey either. Oh well.

Turke June 30th, 2009 12:44 AM

Yeah, because it was on my sisters save file.

extramaster July 2nd, 2009 12:01 AM

No
 
Playing as a girl in pokemon when you are a boy is just gay (no offence to gay people)

Leyt July 2nd, 2009 3:58 AM

I prefer to play as the male characters for immersion reasons, really. 'Tis why I don't create females on MMOs, or anything like that. Perhaps it's a bit strange, but I tend to see the in-game character as myself. Thus, the female gender can't particularly work with my vision.

groudonlover July 2nd, 2009 4:13 AM

In DP Lucas looks like an idiot with a too big hat, in Platinum he looks less like an idiot, but still has a huge hat.
I used Dawn in Pearl, before it got stolen, and used Lucas in Platinum.

Corvus of the Black Night July 2nd, 2009 5:16 AM

<-- lol female

Anyhow, I tend to play as the character I prefer more rather than the one that more corresponds with my gender. I think for nostalgic reasons when I get Heartgold I will play as Gold and not "Miss Mario Cupcakeshine".

z4pd0s July 2nd, 2009 11:39 AM

haha i was going to start as the female character, and did until the first gym, but then I just restarted. it kind of felt weird playing as a girl (i don't mean that offensively)

Jasonpower July 2nd, 2009 12:09 PM

i never been a girl in d/p/plat because i don't like to be someone i'm not :tired:

MLU July 2nd, 2009 3:30 PM

I was tempted to.. Lol. But, yeah I picked boiii!

Musician of Literature July 4th, 2009 4:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreakyLocz14 (Post 4775553)
I did at first because I thought Lucas' hat looked kinda *cough*GAY*cough* and thought Dawn was hot...

But now I'm the male character.

I originally chose Lucas, but then I used an Action Replay code to turn Lucas female. My action replay busted, and my character is stuck as a female, so technically, yes.

~Chaos

notoriouslybizarre July 4th, 2009 4:34 PM

Well I'm a girl. I choose both. I usually choose the guy character first. After beating the game once, I start all over

Eon-Rider July 4th, 2009 7:03 PM

I've chosen the male character in Diamond and Platinum for the same reasons as most other people. The cap just looks too ridiculous.

coolmancam July 4th, 2009 7:08 PM

Nah, wouldn't feel as connected

olliem July 5th, 2009 2:57 AM

i was thinking of... but then i thought nah, if i turned up into school, or at a m8s, with a female character in any kind of game, i'd be considered "strange".

Scarface July 5th, 2009 3:04 AM

I always play as the guy, although once I went through Sapphire as a Gril to see the difference in text. I hate the way Dawn looks in Platinum, she looks like a Social reject!

Britney's Circus July 5th, 2009 3:09 AM

I picked Lucas at first until i noticed his hat, so then i restarted and picked Dawn.

Aero Shock July 5th, 2009 3:55 AM

I didnt really mind what sort my char looked like. Its not worthit.

Rich Boy Rob July 5th, 2009 4:17 AM

I started as the guy in all of them until my 20(ish) restart of Emerald, but then restarted again as Brendan after the E4. I was tempted in Platinum but caved and went as Lucas. After I get my DSi and somehow trade my 500 odd pokes to Platinum I'm restarting Diamond as Dawn though.

Cid July 5th, 2009 4:18 AM

I don't really care much about it. I remember choosing a girl in my 2nd Pokemon Diamond game, and it didn't change much.

I'm really more concerned about the Pokemon and the game rather than the trainer's looks and/or gender.

NatureKeeper July 8th, 2009 4:43 AM

I used Dawn. She was in the anime. :) and this will make a storyline problem. Johanna is Dawn's mother not Lucas's mother.

Vrai July 8th, 2009 4:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extramaster (Post 4813621)
Playing as a girl in pokemon when you are a boy is just gay (no offence to gay people)

Not really. I can think of many things that are more gay than that. :x

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatureKeeper (Post 4831329)
I used Dawn. She was in the anime. :) and this will make a storyline problem. Johanna is Dawn's mother not Lucas's mother.

Games don't follow the anime storyline, if you haven't noticed already.

Now, to stay on-topic.. well, I don't really care. I just pick whatever one I felt like at the moment; I've done that ever since they decided to give you a decision (Crystal, I think). ;3


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