Escapism Through Roleplaying
A woman can log on as a lithe night elf or a buxom human and get an instant make over with the click of a button. Just as men want to be all-powerful gods, women want to be goddesses, and just as powerful. WOW enables women to mind port away from responsibilities, household or otherwise, and exist in a different time and place. Besides, what female wouldn't want traverse to a land where scantily clad barbarian men strolling through town is the norm?
Partners with Men Gamers
Many women play because their partners do. WOW can be a shared diversion for a couple because physical ability isn't a barrier, as is the case with many other leisure activities. Indeed, I have personally witnessed a sister gamer being cheered on by her male counterpart when she was the last man standing (or more accurately last woman standing) in a bloody battle to the death. Pick up any book on healthy relationships and spending time together is usually near the top of the list. It's a good thing that more and more women are entering the online arena with their partners. Most MMOG's do require a decent investment in time and it is definitely a positive thing if that investment can be a shared one.
It's FUN!!
Yes, it could just be as simple as that. Women play WOW because it is pleasurable to do so. Some women like to read, some women like to play games tennis and some women like to dole out damage that facilitates a better understanding of the anatomical workings of a dragon's entrails. To each her own, I say.
Real women do play World of Warcraft shooting games. So the next time you come across a badass shadow priest calling forth the powers of darkness to aid in her epic battle, don't assume it's a 'Mangina.' (I'll leave you to decipher that colloquialism on your own). I believe the slogan for Womengamers.com sums it up the best, look out boys, 'because women DO play'!
Warcraft why Woman Love it
