Persona Fans Debate: Should the Next Female Protagonist Be Unique or Just a Genderbend?
The central debate revolves around the balance between uniqueness and what’s already known. Users such as Redmond_64 advocate passionately for a unique female protagonist, expressing, “I prefer her to be her own distinct character.” This view is shared by various community members who believe that creating a new character can open up novel storylines and relationships within the game, enhancing the overall gaming experience. The thought process is that forcing a new gender identity onto an existing character might dilute the richness of the new character’s interactions and growth. Players yearn for something fresh; they seek the excitement of unexplored character development that emerges from new storytelling possibilities.