Krazylegzz
08-17-2007, 09:17
This game is officially rated 12+.
However, during the game, young players are exposed constantly to content that would certainly be 18+ rated, due to the interactions with another players. They could get into a "cybering" session with a stranger, or learn all kind of adult and inappropriate language while talking with other players, or get into a roleplaying situtation with extreme descriptions of violence. Nothing of that is suitable for children. Also, a game were you summon demons to do your will is appropiate for minors? I am sure many parents would object if they knew and wouldnt want to buy the game for their children.
Also, the sexual innuendo in Karazan, with the prostitutes walking around and talking about their lastest "guest" seems a bit too mature for 12+.
So why is it still rated a 12+ game? Shouldnt the parents know what they are getting their children into when buying the game? A responsible parent would investigate what their children are playing in the computer, but many will just trust the 12+ rating and forget about it.
Is there at least a disclaimer of "game experience might change due to interactive exchanges" anywhere in the game, like in other online games? I couldnt see any in the game box, or in any splash screen.
However, during the game, young players are exposed constantly to content that would certainly be 18+ rated, due to the interactions with another players. They could get into a "cybering" session with a stranger, or learn all kind of adult and inappropriate language while talking with other players, or get into a roleplaying situtation with extreme descriptions of violence. Nothing of that is suitable for children. Also, a game were you summon demons to do your will is appropiate for minors? I am sure many parents would object if they knew and wouldnt want to buy the game for their children.
Also, the sexual innuendo in Karazan, with the prostitutes walking around and talking about their lastest "guest" seems a bit too mature for 12+.
So why is it still rated a 12+ game? Shouldnt the parents know what they are getting their children into when buying the game? A responsible parent would investigate what their children are playing in the computer, but many will just trust the 12+ rating and forget about it.
Is there at least a disclaimer of "game experience might change due to interactive exchanges" anywhere in the game, like in other online games? I couldnt see any in the game box, or in any splash screen.