‘Pit of War’ Adds New Characters

Pit of War, a web-based MMORPG, is adding the possibility to play as a woman gladiator. The new gender doesn’t have any perks or downsides—it is just an aesthetic change. Outcast Games has also added six new races to the game, each with their own pros and cons.

The new races are an addition to the human race and three previous races. Win the gladiator battleground with, the Elaar, the Spite, the Dunder, the Urk, the Snivler and the Thug.

These aren’t the only changes Outcast Games has made to Pit of War. Characters with two-handed weapons can no longer attack using the off-hand, among other minor tweaks to the mechanics of the game.

It is great to see Outcast Games add women characters, but the company said the women bring sex appeal and new strategies to the game. The women don’t have any perks, so basically there is no strategic element to the gender. Outcast Games says the women bring “WOW factor” to the game. When the demographic of gamers is more even than ever, why market the looks of a character, instead of the ability for women gamers to feel more connected with their character?