I generally accept whatever gender the lead protagonist is. I have no problem adapting to watching a female lead run around from the back side. Really like most others as long as the story is good and character development is good then I don't see a problem crossing the gender lines.

Really there are just as many disappointing lead males (if not more) then female.

Do you tend to go for characters of your own sex?

Depends on the game. In the RE series, when avaible I play both sides of the fence.

My main choice of character in Rockband 1 and 2 is the complete opposite as me. I choose to play as a female that also happenes to be black and guess what, she ****ing rocks.

Do you think characters of your opposite sex don't, or do, suit roles for particular reasons?

Really it depends on what the role is. There are some lead roles in games that I have played that are not suitable for either gender. Most of the time I think game developers do a fine job at deveolping the gender into the role.

Have you ever noticed/ known somebody that won't play as the opposite sex? (Give examples)

Quite a few times. For instance in Tekken, I will usually use a female character for their speed aspects while my buddy constantly critisizes me for my choice he is he one that usually takes the fall.