Guns Of Icarus Online

Community => The Docks => Topic started by: B'Elanna on January 23, 2014, 01:39:36 pm

Title: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: B'Elanna on January 23, 2014, 01:39:36 pm: Ohai!
So I have been thinking about this for a while now, but I'd love to have a closer community of fellow female players.

This won't be a clan!

I was thinking of a group with a collection of female-socialised Guns of Icarus Online players! Male-socialised people automatically have the luxury of having a lot of people of the same gender to play with so I thought why not try to do us the same favour.

Not all of us are in clans, our clans' competitive teams or participate in every event, so this gives us a pool of players to start forming a temporary team with and would 6 girls end up wanting to enter some tournament, 2 additional guys who's play-style we are familiar with won't be hard to come by!

It also gives us a chance to check out other games with each other :)

Leave a comment
Look for me ingame

This is our steamgroup
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/GirlsofIcarusOnline (http://steamcommunity.com/groups/GirlsofIcarusOnline)

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/8e/c4/d3/8ec4d359e2ffb0b567e820e5af9673f0.jpg)
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Menealata on January 23, 2014, 01:51:28 pm: I'm in
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: FluffyHetsche on January 23, 2014, 01:55:22 pm: In as well ♥
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Hirschi on January 23, 2014, 01:57:48 pm: Nice Idea ;)

I am in whenever I can!

Would be nice if girls of Goio would be closer :)
<3
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Madi Lee on January 23, 2014, 02:00:27 pm: I am sooo in!
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: DrPanda on January 23, 2014, 02:30:52 pm: http://24.media.tumblr.com/b4fc2a641368c5cbfb7caf094f8b0ad2/tumblr_mz004quuqD1svfj6do1_400.gif

U have me XD
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Mizhir Starsurge on January 23, 2014, 02:40:18 pm: While not being female myself, I still support this.

Female gamers have to deal with alot of bullshit from male players and I think it is a great idea that you gals get a room where you will be able to talk with fellow female gamers.

I wish you good luck with the project and I hope it becomes a succes.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Praxedis on January 23, 2014, 03:38:36 pm: I'm in :)
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: -Rydr- ToraTsuki on January 23, 2014, 04:20:39 pm: YESSSS count me in
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Jilliekun on January 23, 2014, 06:41:39 pm: And my Axe!.. Heheehehe I'm in. :D
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Oliver Colt on January 23, 2014, 09:22:59 pm: Do I count as a girl, tho?

[*happy face*]

Quote from: Captain Smollett on January 23, 2014, 09:01:17 pm
I think its ok for the gals of goi to have a ladies night out if they want.

Bar hopping and going shopping and all that... #tooManyRomanticComedies

But yeh I think it's cool, it's not like they'll exclusively flight together all the time... right? Pls don't, I don't wanna die even more often than I already do xD
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Omniraptor on January 23, 2014, 10:37:10 pm: oliver's avatar looks androgynous at best
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Oliver Colt on January 23, 2014, 10:59:42 pm: Quote from: Omniraptor on January 23, 2014, 10:37:10 pm
Smollett and Oliver's avatars look androgynous at best.

You have not seen my pictures then xD
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Jazzza on January 23, 2014, 11:22:45 pm: Someone deleted my post without letting me know why or that they did it.

That's cool.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Piemanlives on January 24, 2014, 12:02:01 am: Is this the point at which I state we should keep this civil?

Yes it is, please keep this thread civilized, if you want to have an argument about gender equality then take it to the pm's. I'd rather not have this thread be full of argument and counter-argument.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Mr. Ace Rimmer on January 24, 2014, 12:03:39 am: I can only echo Pieman's sentiments. Let's keep this civil please :)
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Goldenglade on January 24, 2014, 01:22:55 am: Quote from: Jazzza on January 23, 2014, 11:22:45 pm
Someone deleted my post without letting me know why or that they did it.

That's cool.

If your post was removed it's because it was found to be offensive/inappropriate. If you would like specifics I'll have the person who deleted it pm you.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Goldenglade on January 24, 2014, 01:23:46 am: Quote from: Omniraptor on January 24, 2014, 12:01:49 am
Could we get a mod to disappear excessive manliness from this thread? Seriously.

Nope mods aren't here for that reason we're here to keep the peace.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Dresdom on January 24, 2014, 01:49:10 am: People, this is a beautiful and healthy initiative, don't spoil it please.

You go, girls!
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Sammy B. T. on January 24, 2014, 01:59:09 am: Jazza, all of this is a convo you could and should have in PM.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Jazzza on January 24, 2014, 02:05:30 am: Fine. I deleted my previous posts to save the time of the mods.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Squidslinger Gilder on January 24, 2014, 02:49:15 am: Someone making trouble for B'Elanna?

(http://togif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/goahead.gif)
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Goldenglade on January 24, 2014, 04:00:13 am: Just deleted 2 posts...

Please don't make us lock this thread. It's a great idea as stated by others but the few are going to ruin it.

You realize by your negativity you're only killing the community you're all pledging stating to enjoy.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Coldcurse on January 24, 2014, 04:02:33 am: I will have TFD support this idea, I'll reffer every female clanmember to this group. I will also reffer other female players to this group to make sure that this idea will be known to others.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Dresdom on January 24, 2014, 04:06:23 am: Thanks for the moderation.

Is that the only reprisal? I had no time to take note of the nicks. I don't want to fly with embittered sexists.

No one needs to be protected here. Mods are just doing their job: cleaning up idiocy and mantaining the forums calm. The moderation has nothing to do with your genitalia but with your disrespect, either towars women, right-winged, bronis, wig-users or whatever.

I didn't expect this issue at all.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Squidslinger Gilder on January 24, 2014, 04:06:54 am: I'm just sayin, I've got no problem making people who give them trouble, rage quit. I've done nothing but encourage B'Elanna to go through with this. You want to spin whatever definition you want on that, go ahead. I'll mine you either way. Friend or foe. All the same to me.

B'Elanna's a friend, and I won't sit by quietly. Do the same for Brick or any of my fellow squadron mates regardless of gender.

Mods, do whatever you like as long as B'Elanna's efforts aren't tarnished anymore.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Goldenglade on January 24, 2014, 04:26:17 am: Quote from: Dresdom on January 24, 2014, 04:06:23 am
Thanks for the moderation.

Is that the only reprisal?

all rule violations are handled in private
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Andika on January 24, 2014, 06:47:10 am: http://youtu.be/zoR7funqvMw?t=4m50s

GIRL POWER!!!

I'm in with this idea. See you in the skies, ladies. Bring your wonder bras.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: zlater75@hotmail.com on January 24, 2014, 07:15:54 am: :) You have already 11 members.

There will be more but i hope more people will support you to help.

I saw you were wondering about a tag? What about [Lady], [GRLS] or [FEMs] ?

:-\
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Coldcurse on January 24, 2014, 07:27:28 am: Quote from: genozide on January 24, 2014, 07:15:54 am
:) You have already 11 members.

There will be more but i hope more people will support you to help.

I saw you were wondering about a tag? What about [Lady], [GRLS] or [FEMs] ?

:-\
I think they said it isn't going to be a clan, just a group.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Squidslinger Gilder on January 24, 2014, 07:40:33 am: Group can still have a tag if they want. Been more events now too which allow teams to use unique tags outside of clans. Heck Aerodrome was engineered to be that way from the start so clan tag, group tag, no problem.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Skrimskraw on January 24, 2014, 08:12:33 am: good winds girls, looking forward to playing you in events.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: B'Elanna on January 24, 2014, 11:14:42 am: Dear Men
This is a sign up sheet for a group of girl gamers because they are hard to find on a casual level!
I don't know what you feel excluded from (http://www.robot-hugs.com/comics/2013-10-10-But%20Men.png), nor could I give less of a crumble.
Now please. If you think it's necessary to have a discussion about sexism with me, write an e-mail to mensrightactivists@hurtfeelings.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgndIlLqSFE)
Already there are more comments of men discussing weather or not this group is to their liking, than women who we dedicated this group to.
This group is ALREADY happening. End of discussion.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/0163ae6564be2c8275c1f7cffb0dd88d/tumblr_mubkei9D6O1qcb143o1_400.gif)

Please leave a comment if you are interested in joining :)
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: awkm on January 24, 2014, 12:51:44 pm: This is not a thread to discuss sexism. This is a call to players who would like to play together. In this case, it is a call to female gamers who want to play together.

Show your support (no matter what sex you identify with), sign up with them, make friends. This is all acceptable behavior in this thread. Please keep the discussion focused to the topic at hand.

If you have problems about this group existing, don't discuss it here in this thread, do it in your own time and outside of Guns. Muse does not discriminate and we do not tolerate inappropriate behavior (bigotry, sexism, bullying, just to name a few). In fact, this is a great initiative since it's promoting groups of people making friends. We're all about making friends. Never impede on someone's ability to make friends. Please think twice about posting your comments here.

When in doubt, don't post at all.

Thank you
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Shadak Shademore on January 24, 2014, 01:53:03 pm: I'm in when I'm round :)
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: C. Darwin on January 24, 2014, 01:58:14 pm: I'm also in! This should be fun.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: zlater75@hotmail.com on January 24, 2014, 03:09:06 pm: Quote from: Coldcurse on January 24, 2014, 07:27:28 am
Quote from: genozide on January 24, 2014, 07:15:54 am
:) You have already 11 members.

There will be more but i hope more people will support you to help.

I saw you were wondering about a tag? What about [Lady], [GRLS] or [FEMs] ?

:-\
I think they said it isn't going to be a clan, just a group.

I read that on their steam group. about the tag. so yeah. i know.

anyways.. sorry for posting nonsense here.. i hope more clans will bring this group to their female players attention.
good luck with it.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Marneous on January 24, 2014, 04:29:17 pm: (http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i442/smug1337/peoplearedipshits_zps49442c96.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/smug1337/media/peoplearedipshits_zps49442c96.jpg.html)

To all the men complaining about this group being formed, have you ever stopped to think as to why these sort of things are formed in the first place? Maybe it's because they want to get away from your toxic personality. If all us men were decent, non-creepy human beings I'm sure that these groups wouldn't be formed in the first place. Think about it, if you were a decent person, maybe women would WANT to spend time around you instead of making these groups and putting up walls, just so that they can enjoy themselves. This group being formed isn't the issue, it's you.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Oliver Colt on January 24, 2014, 04:37:47 pm: Quote from: Marneous on January 24, 2014, 04:29:17 pm
To all the men complaining about this group being formed, have you ever stopped to think as to why these sort of things are formed in the first place? Maybe it's because they want to get away from your toxic personality. If all us men were decent, non-creepy human beings I'm sure that these groups wouldn't be formed in the first place. Think about it, if you were a decent person, maybe women would WANT to spend time around you instead of making these groups and putting up walls, just so that they can enjoy themselves. This group being formed isn't the issue, it's you.

Ok I really need to say this now or this is gonna keep happening: The posts that were deleted didn't say anything offensive against women and they didn't show any complaints against this group being made. I know, I was here to read them and reply to them. There was only one post that voiced the concern (and it seemed very legitimate to me) of this starting boys vs girls fights, but it was just an opinion and didn't say "no don't do it" it was just someone expressing a concern. I don't know why those posts were deleted and it's none of my business, but people shouldn't just assume things before talking. I guess the posts before this one made you think there were people being against this but those posts were also made after the ones I'm talking about were deleted.

I'm sorry for the rant I just think if no one makes this clear it will just keep going this way and we should seriously let this thread move on to what it was really made for.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Goldenglade on January 24, 2014, 04:46:05 pm: The posts i removed were sexist in nature or... requested to be removed by the person. i removed none that were voicing concern. This I promise you. As for removal of other posts I can't make a call on why they were removed as they're not here anymore for me to view.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: GreyTea on January 24, 2014, 05:18:29 pm: @Marneous

am sure this group is for the females of the community to get to know each other have some fun meet greet and enter a tournament, i don't see this group as being anti male in anyway shape or form as for Your comment,

Quote from: Marneous on January 24, 2014, 04:29:17 pm
To all the men complaining about this group being formed, have you ever stopped to think as to why these sort of things are formed in the first place? Maybe it's because they want to get away from your toxic personality. If all us men were decent, non-creepy human beings I'm sure that these groups wouldn't be formed in the first place. Think about it, if you were a decent person, maybe women would WANT to spend time around you instead of making these groups and putting up walls, just so that they can enjoy themselves. This group being formed isn't the issue, it's you.

i have answered why the group is being formed, and the rest seems to be a rant on males for no apparent reason other to provoke a responce out of people who would disagree those derailing from topic, this thread is in the Docks for recruitment purposes,
We have established that sexism arguments and opinions on the group are to remain out of this thread so it does not get derailed from the original point, same goes to @oliver as previously discussed if anyone has any issues pm me i would be glad to talk any concerns or views you might have, but keep it out of this thread,

Thankyou
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Queen Chrysalis on January 24, 2014, 07:26:53 pm: Really glad the ladies are willing to take in those of us transgender ladies into the group. I've played with some of you already before, looking forward to meeting the rest. Boy's, please take the silliness elsewhere, this is for recruitment darlin's.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Akumi on January 25, 2014, 12:28:34 am: Encountered a few of you and even got a link to send me here. Outside of the minor flair up that seems to happen when women want to form something, I'm in to being in a group of other females. Honestly would be a nice change of pace. :D Had a blast with the one that sent me the link (DrPanda).
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Piemanlives on January 25, 2014, 01:10:35 am: Again, we try to keep things civil around and about the forums, sometimes people get a little hot head but you can't really blame them. That is unless insults are getting flung left and right, by that point someone should contact an official and get things sorted out. By the same token try not to stir up any trouble either by being overly defensive.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Andika on January 25, 2014, 04:54:15 am: People, this is just like any other gaming group whose forming aim is to bring together people of a certain shared background (the very reason why we form such groups all the time), which, in our case, happens to be gender, but could have been anything else, like real life background, nationality, shared interests, gameplay styles, anything really. Is this thread different from other clan or group threads? Honestly, it's not. It would porbably never occur to anyone to start a discussion like the one that started here above, let's say, in a Hungarian players' group thread which I might start any day. Now this thread here is just like a future Hungarian (or any other national / interest-based / gameplay style-based / real life-based etc.) group thread.

Let's focus on recruitment and plans. I'm working on a logo for us. Any suggestions, ladies? Anyone who can draw better than I do? Cuz I have a cool idea, but can't do it alone. :-\ Contact me if you can draw well. ;)
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Adrasteia on January 25, 2014, 04:05:22 pm: omg, Chrysalis. My dear. How have you been? OH. That's right... I've come on to show support to B'Ellana. I regret to say that as I have my own team to take care of I won't always be available- BUT.. but, all other times I am free, B'Ellana -as you already know- I am at your disposal.

(just woke up, so it's not as polished as my normal speaches- so forgive me)
Title: Girls of Icarus
Post by: AnneMayfair on January 28, 2014, 08:39:46 am: Count me in, noble ladies of GoI!
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: AdriaSummers on January 28, 2014, 06:16:09 pm: Definitely count me in! ^_^ Always happy to see fellow ladies in the skies! Let me know if you need an engi! ^_^
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Ariden on January 28, 2014, 08:22:57 pm: Hello girls (and men arguing about sexism). I am a girl pilot for the Sacrilege clan and I'd love to join in and meet you guys!
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: catASHtrophe on February 08, 2014, 04:30:34 pm: I'm in! :D
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Tropo on February 16, 2014, 10:32:32 am: Tropo approves will totally wear skirt if you guys are short a man... umm woman

one plus vote to aredan as pilot
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: pinkalicious on February 22, 2014, 10:02:24 pm: I just joined!!! Yay is it fun! lol girls need more things like this <3
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Captain Roy on February 23, 2014, 09:05:10 pm: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MdLRj0bEQ3s

Already got your theme song!

Also, good luck with all this :)
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Coldcurse on February 24, 2014, 02:17:37 am: Could you make Captain Roy a member?
His dedication should be rewarded.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Esadora on February 25, 2014, 02:09:59 am: Would love to join! I'm still pretty new in this game though ^^
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Immortalis on March 01, 2014, 06:53:03 am: Hello all. Was just wondering if I could join :) because it'd be great to play with some fellow ladies. I'm kind of new though. A bit.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Mizhir Starsurge on March 06, 2014, 09:37:51 am: I'm gonna share this with the lovely ladies of Icarus.

Enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQXt0jg_HGI
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Mod Josie on March 06, 2014, 12:19:32 pm: Quote from: Mizhir Starsurge on March 06, 2014, 09:37:51 am
I'm gonna share this with the lovely ladies of Icarus.
Enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQXt0jg_HGI
That really was something. From a choreographical point of view, that must've taken a lot of co-ordination and communication during rehearsals, and a great deal of trust in the co-performer. I think we can all learn from this and use it to help us fly better as a team :D
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: AbbyTheRat on March 09, 2014, 01:41:10 pm: I didn't realise there was so much drama! In a way.. this is kinda funny, the drama caused by the guys!

^_^;;

I'm already in, obviously.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Skully Roger on March 09, 2014, 03:14:08 pm: I'd love to take part in this! The reason I picked up the game in the first place was because I read (I think it might have even been a post by you B'Elanna, on steam) that GOI had a great community and a large female player base - and I haven't been disappointed so far. I'm still very much a newb though so I'm not sure how much use I'll be in events.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: B'Elanna on March 09, 2014, 06:10:14 pm: Everyone wanting to join in, please PM me your steam profile with a LINK to your profile :)
I'm checking the forums every day.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Tanya Phenole on March 10, 2014, 12:16:27 am: Hmm

Despite we are not a clan, we can set up a full-female team for some tournament.

With a [WTCH] clantag :D Sky Witches menace!!!
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Omniraptor on March 10, 2014, 05:39:54 am: There is precedent http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Witches
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Tanya Phenole on March 10, 2014, 08:02:26 am: Hey this proves that my idea is cool)
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Coldcurse on March 10, 2014, 09:52:51 am: Quote from: Tanya Phenole on March 10, 2014, 08:02:26 am
Hey this proves that my idea is cool)
Or that you are all russians and try to bomb us. I'll defenitly look more up in the sky when fighting against you all.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Tanya Phenole on March 10, 2014, 10:50:49 am: Quote from: Coldcurse on March 10, 2014, 09:52:51 am
Quote from: Tanya Phenole on March 10, 2014, 08:02:26 am
Hey this proves that my idea is cool)
Or that you are all russians and try to bomb us. I'll defenitly look more up in the sky when fighting against you all.

Only me =) Unfortunately I dont know other russian girls in GoIo
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Squidslinger Gilder on March 18, 2014, 06:09:09 am: Think there was another maybe a year ago. Polaris folk might know if they are still around. It was pretty much the premier Russian clan in this game.
Title: Re: Girls of Icarus Online
Post by: Andika on March 25, 2014, 07:10:50 am: If anyone is into Kickstarter, lemme draw your attention to this: :)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shegotgame/she-got-game?ref=popular