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Storybook Ratios • Young Writers Society

Storybook Ratios

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(I couldn't see an area in the SB place for this, do I put it here.)

So, we all know Storybook ratios are always lopsided to the girls side.
I have also noticed most characters are usually 15-20, even when the SB calls for all ages.
In my own SBs, this really bugs me. I hate seeing 17 year old girls running amok.
I mean, how hard is it to be creative?
Being a 50 year old man in SBs can be really fun!
You don't have to be a character who is the same age and gender as you?
There is no doubt (through research) that YWS has more female members then male, which changes the ratio when making SBs, so what do you think?

Does this annoy you too?
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Previously Just Toby





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You are right, Tobes. I get so tired of the usual lot of young, capable females who are all pretty and deadly, especially when the SB is a more male-dominant situation. I started off as one of them, but at the moment I keep finding myself playing a male, or an older person, and it is just as enjoyable! With all these girls, Mary Sue takes on a whole new meaning!

Speaking as a young girl, it is a bit strange to find yourself inside an older and/or male character, but you get accustomed to the small anatomical differences and you usually get to have a large selection of possible partners to pick from!

More girls should...um...try to be a guy sometimes. That sounds weird, but it is quite an experience! Perhaps someone should set up an SB where everyone has to be the opposite gender. If anyone is interested, they can post here and say so, and if there are enough people, I'll create one.
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You should do that barefoot!
You should also do a 30 + plus age restriction or something.
Depending on the plot, I would definitely join!
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Previously Just Toby




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