Also you gotta be careful saying things like that, you know. I might take it as an opening to send you a more songs I like.

It is, so go ahead…I’m curious, and I enjoy passing judgement. I feel the need to reciprocate so I hope you don’t end up regretting it. (what if my taste just sucks?) prepare for some lukewarm takes as well.

And then started talking about my own preferences like a narcissistic asshole. So uhm, whoops?

Sometimes I cringe and regret the dumb throwaway comments I make on this site (like the one you responded to) but this turned out to be a delightful exchange, might be one of my favourites I’ve had with you…so imma ask you to cut it out with that, ok? I’m deeply apreciative of all those thoughts you shared and I’ll just say that indeed biceps are overrated.

And on your closing pargraph, yeah I’m with you 100%, beautifully put. I just saw a video essay the other day that also compared Bayonetta and stellar blade so, even though I haven’t played either of those, I get the point.

And… Shit I really need to go back and finish Disco Elysium.

Clearly it isn’t affecting your livelyhood just yet, shut the fuck up.

I think I never finished season 1… I don’t remember exactly but I felt it had a lot of filler. Might give it a chance again if season 2 is where it ramps up.

Oh my, how he looks at the camera… you present a strong agument tho I do not need convincing, I’m already here for it. (Also, cool song, I like it)

As an admirer of the physical form it’s hard to not go for the classical examples of beauty in a question about overt sexualization (since op mentioned fan service). I threw in some wild cards in my list, but perhaps I’m just into being approached with murderous intent. XD

If we get a little more cerebral than that, yeah I guess you can talk about some more dimensional archetypes like “tortured poet” (and the like) and still answer the og question. Maybe a more interesting question would be, “how to better sexualize characters in videogames” and drop the gendered part of it. (Tho the female gaze is definitely an interesting topic to discuss, If one thing is true is that we as an audience are more open to variety.)

So hum… You are into the lanky and tortured? Is being a poet also a strong requirement for you?

I’ve tried to get into Jojo so many times for the beautiful men, but I kinda get bored.

Regardless ,thanks Araki. I still love the art.

(Lol, that’s your objection on this list?)

^True, but I’m not exactly going for substance here, and I’m definitely into how Halsin looks (and sounds.)

There’s plenty of well developed characters in BG3 that I’m not really offended by him being bland.

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I also think for women, the pure visual isn’t quite as important as their movements and actions. That part gets tricky since tastes vary.

I find Wolf (sekiro) very hot in part because of how his movement is animated. BUT the man looks like he hasn’t bathed in weeks so… He’s more of a "hear me out’.

And also not thinking about visuals… Yeah, a sexy voice can do a lot of heavy lifting for a character.

Of.course, plus Geralt knows how to treat a lady. You know what, let’s trow in Eskel as well, for the “rolled up sleeves” people… I see y’all.

KILTS!

I’ll cite some examples:

Hades and hades 2 (all the characters) supergiant did it right in both fronts.

Khazan. (protagonist)

Elden Ring. Godfrey/ Hoarah Loux & Radagon. (Crumbling or whatever, I don’t care)

Or give me a guy in full plate with a sexy gait, see: Demon’s Souls Penetrator.

Or without sexy gait. See: DS1 Artorias

I’m sorry I don’t make the rules.

ETA: Halsin! (BG3) how could I forget?

Omg I’m so sorry, I’ve dealt with their bullshit as well and it might have been the worst customer experience of my life. your vivid narration made me laugh so hard tho, so thanks for that. hope your issue gets resolved.