Especially, mind you, as they are apparently fighting, despite, uh, bloody space travel and all that, with BLADED weapons. It’s a bit of a non sequitur, really.
But, then again: geek Cosplay buying power fo’ sure. I can’t remember now if it was Chandler who said “bring a guy with a gun” (into a scene, to revive it from Second Act death), but apparently, putting a semi-naked chick on the cover is the sci-fi/fantasy equivalent. 😉
The ‘boobs out’ style of combat is actually a thing. Mai Shiranui from King of the Fighters is the best example of this I can think of (even if it is over exaggerated). She uses a legitimate ninja assassination style of diversion from history – look at my sexy lady body and not notice the knife I am holding.
It was actually a really good technique if you think about it. Especially given the modest times. That sexy jiggling lady with pouty lips coming right for me – better smile at her and politely bow.
However, on a full out battlefield it doesn’t make much sense. You are not trying to distract just one person, and odds are in a giant army there will be a gay archer, or a secret lady dressed as a man, or a talking murder horse somewhere aiming for your exposes boobs because they simply are not distracted by you.
As to why video games (especially) and other media keep doing this to women in combat situations? I don’t know really. It isn’t particularly good for anyone in the long run and I wish we could get over it. The times have changed. As we have come accustomed to this, the distraction wouldn’t fool anyone!
The sexy armor isn’t practice unless you are a time travelling lady assassin that beats foes because of her magical bouncing boobs of distraction. … actually that game sounds awesome! I already have 3 bosses worked out. Gay archer. Lady dressed as a man. Murder horse. I am set!
Sorry, but you caught me with that one: talking murder horse? Do all those descriptors actually go with the noun? El Horsie? 😉
And, ’tis true…our Waffs could ne’er be distracted with bouncing Betties. On the other hand, Waffles, if I’m ever at war with you, I’m dressing some guy up in hot-baby chaps (the antler book, still my fave this year!) that display all his wedding tackle. (Talking about bouncing betties….yowza!). of course, then, I’d be distracted my own damn self. Crap. Plan backfired, and I was slaughtered whilst drooling.
Who needs a battle? Why don’t we just look at the Antler Boys together, and forget our petty differences.
I’m pretty sure that would work for any dispute. 😀
Bruce
9 years ago
Sexy, pseudohuman warriors with wildly impractical outfits sell books, apparently. Currently #475 in paid Kindle Store. Geek buying power?
Annie Moose
9 years ago
How does that top piece even stay on her body? There’s no shoulder straps, and it’s not even hooked together in the front on top, so I don’t think it’d stay up by tension alone like a strapless bra. And considering it looks like metal and she appears to lead an active lifestyle, I doubt fashion tape would cut it.
Hang on, I just had to do a Female Armor Bingo for this one. It’s impressive how many squares this hits: http://oi59.tinypic.com/zsv58p.jpg
Wasn’t 100% sure if this really qualifies as “bikini/lingerie shaped” as most lingerie I’ve seen is actually more practical than this, buuuuut it’s pretty bad either way.
I like to imagine that not even her eyes are protected. That isn’t an expression of calculated disdain on her face, but an attempt by her to marshal her inner-strength and not run screaming into the hills or collapse into a swoon brought on by the overwrought pleasure centers in her brain.
Because . . . I like to think she is staring at this frightening foe!
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Pseudohumans? I thought that was risque cosplay.
Best “random crap” cover since Time Ninja!
I guess it’s more important to be sexy in battle than to actually have any protection against a sword down the entire mid-section of your body?
Especially, mind you, as they are apparently fighting, despite, uh, bloody space travel and all that, with BLADED weapons. It’s a bit of a non sequitur, really.
But, then again: geek Cosplay buying power fo’ sure. I can’t remember now if it was Chandler who said “bring a guy with a gun” (into a scene, to revive it from Second Act death), but apparently, putting a semi-naked chick on the cover is the sci-fi/fantasy equivalent. 😉
Yeah, she isn’t exactly a candidate for the Women Fighters in Reasonable Armor site.
The ‘boobs out’ style of combat is actually a thing. Mai Shiranui from King of the Fighters is the best example of this I can think of (even if it is over exaggerated). She uses a legitimate ninja assassination style of diversion from history – look at my sexy lady body and not notice the knife I am holding.
It was actually a really good technique if you think about it. Especially given the modest times. That sexy jiggling lady with pouty lips coming right for me – better smile at her and politely bow.
However, on a full out battlefield it doesn’t make much sense. You are not trying to distract just one person, and odds are in a giant army there will be a gay archer, or a secret lady dressed as a man, or a talking murder horse somewhere aiming for your exposes boobs because they simply are not distracted by you.
As to why video games (especially) and other media keep doing this to women in combat situations? I don’t know really. It isn’t particularly good for anyone in the long run and I wish we could get over it. The times have changed. As we have come accustomed to this, the distraction wouldn’t fool anyone!
The sexy armor isn’t practice unless you are a time travelling lady assassin that beats foes because of her magical bouncing boobs of distraction. … actually that game sounds awesome! I already have 3 bosses worked out. Gay archer. Lady dressed as a man. Murder horse. I am set!
Sorry, but you caught me with that one: talking murder horse? Do all those descriptors actually go with the noun? El Horsie? 😉
And, ’tis true…our Waffs could ne’er be distracted with bouncing Betties. On the other hand, Waffles, if I’m ever at war with you, I’m dressing some guy up in hot-baby chaps (the antler book, still my fave this year!) that display all his wedding tackle. (Talking about bouncing betties….yowza!). of course, then, I’d be distracted my own damn self. Crap. Plan backfired, and I was slaughtered whilst drooling.
Who needs a battle? Why don’t we just look at the Antler Boys together, and forget our petty differences.
I’m pretty sure that would work for any dispute. 😀
Sexy, pseudohuman warriors with wildly impractical outfits sell books, apparently. Currently #475 in paid Kindle Store. Geek buying power?
How does that top piece even stay on her body? There’s no shoulder straps, and it’s not even hooked together in the front on top, so I don’t think it’d stay up by tension alone like a strapless bra. And considering it looks like metal and she appears to lead an active lifestyle, I doubt fashion tape would cut it.
Superglue, maybe?
Hang on, I just had to do a Female Armor Bingo for this one. It’s impressive how many squares this hits: http://oi59.tinypic.com/zsv58p.jpg
Wasn’t 100% sure if this really qualifies as “bikini/lingerie shaped” as most lingerie I’ve seen is actually more practical than this, buuuuut it’s pretty bad either way.
Spirit gum? Body paint?
The only things protected on this chick are her eyes and her nipples.
I like to imagine that not even her eyes are protected. That isn’t an expression of calculated disdain on her face, but an attempt by her to marshal her inner-strength and not run screaming into the hills or collapse into a swoon brought on by the overwrought pleasure centers in her brain.
Because . . . I like to think she is staring at this frightening foe!