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AFK: The Webseries
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AFK is a web series that follows the misadventures of a group of gamers who mysteriously wake up in the bodies of their online characters. Gender swapped, confused and out of their element, they must work together to survive in a hostile new world.
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From: guest
, 101 months, post #41 |
Interesting that Q sidestepped the gender question. I still feel
like there's a reason their keeping her real-life gender ambiguous.
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From: guest (guest)
, 101 months, post #42 |
Q was smiling when Jack was asking about everyone's real world
gender but quickly shot his question down when he got to her. I'm
not entirely sure what that was about.
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From: guest
, 101 months, post #43 |
I thought she seemed uncomfortable with the question, even
resentful that Jack asked her. I wrote up in post 19 that I think
she might be a transwoman in real life, and I still think that
might be the case.
I'm trans, and I think that's how I would feel if I were asked that
question. You go through your life, you want to be female but
you're not. Maybe you transition. You're finally living as the
person you want to be, but then people insist you're still a man,
or they call you "sir", or they ask you if you're a man or a woman,
or they don't say anything but they act uncomfortable around you.
Then poof, you wake up in a computer game, and you're in a fully
female body! No one's going to question your gender now! But then
some annoying idiot asks you, even now, if you're a man or a woman.
It would suck. Were I in that situation, I would answer that I'm a
woman in real life, but I would be nervous, afraid that someone
will figure out that I haven't always been a woman, acutely aware
that I'm going to have to be extra-careful about how I present
myself now, that I would have to PROVE I was a woman. I would feel
attacked, hurt, afraid.
The smile before the question came around to her? I don't know. I
might laugh at how hung up this guy is over people's real-life
gender. I might feel comforted by the two cross-gender players. I
might be amused by the question in his voice when he asks Brendon
if he's a "dude" (or Brendon's little raised fist, if I saw it). I
might be glad that he apparently instinctively assumes that
everyone's in-game gender matches their real-life gender, and
assume that, when he comes around to me, he's going to assume that
I'm a woman in real-life too. But then, when he questions my
gender... yeah. I wouldn't be happy.
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From: guest
, 101 months, post #44 |
(This is guest #19/41/43 again)
I think there are other reasons Q might be uncomfortable with the
question. She might think it's a frivolous question under the
circumstances; she might be a gay man who wants Jack to see her/him
as a potential romantic partner or a lesbian woman who doesn't; she
might be female-bodied but genderqueer; she might be uncomfortable
with the idea of Jack hitting on her; she might be afraid people
will take her less seriously if they think she's a woman, or
otherwise afraid of gender-based harassment. But I do feel like her
reaction makes the most sense to me if she's a transwoman.
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From: guest (Transtastic)
, 101 months, post #45 |
- 19/41/43/44 again... there, I gave myself a name so I don't have to
keep typing that, lol
There may also be other reasons for the makers of AFK to be coy
about her gender aside from building up to some big revelation
about it. They may be trying to add to the mystery of her
character, or they may want her to be a character who men and women
alike can identify with. My money's still on her being trans,
though.
In any case, I definitely feel now like there's a deliberate
attempt to make her gender ambiguous.
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From: JayGee
, 101 months, post #46 |
I suspect Q might be an A.I.
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From: guest (Saint)
, 101 months, post #47 |
I think Q was someone's cat walking across the keyboard when
everybody got sucked into the game
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From: guest
, 101 months, post #48 |
rewatching the series I think Q is a kid, she watches YouTube
videos. That's something for under 12s.
My guess is she is a young girl.
I
I've the idea that she is a family pet too though, I'm sure cats
watch a lot of YouTube while sat on their owners keyboards...
Blasted things
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From: guest (Saint)
, 101 months, post #49 |
Q's not a kid. They already have 2 characters that are kids. Q
isn't going to be a man stuck in a woman's body because they've
already got 2 other characters that are dealing with being opposite
genders.
If they are smart it's going to be an issue that will complicate Q
wanting to return to reality. Q is the most capable of all the
players. She's a natural leader and she knows how to survive. She's
determined to get back to the real world for her kid but she's
going to be torn because she's useful in this world.
Q is going to be transgendered, disabled, really old or just
somebody stuck in a crappy situation. That would make the most
sense but the fun part is the mystery has got us wondering and
watching.
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From: guest (raaj)
, 101 months, post #50 |
just to throw a possible non story monkeywrench in, maybe they're
planning some episodes with the RL characters and haven't cast her
RL role yet.
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From: guest
, 101 months, post #51 |
Maybe she is in a coma from a LARPing accident and the whole show
is in her mind ;)
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From: guest (Transtastic)
, 101 months, post #52 |
Episode 7 is up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA0tqB9noKk
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I proposed a few posts up that they might be making Q's gender
ambiguous so that any viewer, male or female, can identify with
her. Now I'm starting to wonder if they're trying to do that with
her entire real-life identity. She's a blank slate onto which we as
viewers can project ourselves. That, after all, is an important
aspect of gaming; players need to be able to identify with their
characters on some level.
On the other hand, we do know some specifics, like that she's a
LARPer and a mother, so I could be totally wrong about this.
I think it says a lot about the quality of the series and of Q's
character that I'm so intrigued by her, and that others seem to be
as well.
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From: guest (guest)
, 101 months, post #53 |
I like Q and Vrugga. Nice to see Q break out of her shell.
Q told Vanya that her play style is solo. My guess would be that Q
sees herself as being different in someway from other gamers, finds
the new body to be enjoyable, and wants to keep who she is in the
real world private. If she has the skills to survive in the game,
the question is how does she feel about getting back home?
That story could work from a TG angle and distinguish her from
Maybel and Steve if she actually likes her new body. But she could
just as easily be a busy middle aged mom who used to enjoy Larping,
sword fighting and camping and now can only find some spare time
for computer games as a creative outlet. Either possibility, or
others, could work with what we've seen.
Jack looks like an interesting counterpart to Q. He admits to
sabotaging his life because he obsesses over the game. He has
difficulties having normal conversations with people. He quickly
turns to obnoxious humor or talking about the game. He may find his
new body to be more attractive than his real body.
If Jack and Q both find this situation desirable in some way, they
are wrestling with a similar question but coming at it from
different perspectives.
I'd also pair up Brendon and the gnome girl. He admits to having
his character killed many times by other players but he isn't
seeking revenge for past slights.
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From: cj
, 101 months, post #54 |
"... we do know some specifics, like that she's a LARPer and a
mother..."
Has anyone considered that she's just a regular gal, a mom who just
isn't comfortable with her real self? Perhaps she has a huge weight
problem (pun not-intended). Maybe she has been injured or maimed in
some way. Since I haven't yet gotten a chance to watch it, I'm
kinda' reaching here... but it seems from my recollection of all
the above posts, that she doesn't say much - perhaps she's deaf
and/or mute.
Anyhow, I'm looking forward to watching this one myself.
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From: guest (guest)
, 101 months, post #55 |
The idea that she's a regular gal that isn't comfortable with her
own body seems entirely possible. It fits with everything we've
seen and would work with the story that may be shaping up for her.
Feeling isolated in the real world would also make sense and that
could be for any number of reasons.
Honestly, the only thing that makes me think that there might be a
TG aspectClick to show spoiler
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But at this point other explanations would also work.
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From: JayGee
, 101 months, post #56 |
It's interesting that not only did we not clearly see her age, but
she carefully looked over to make sure Mable couldn't see, as well.
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From: guest
, 101 months, post #57 |
In one of the previews they made, I think, last year, Q told
V'rugga she was...and then she whispered to him while hiding her
fingers a little too late and you could see and hear her say
"thirty..." something before looking around and making sure he was
the only one who could see and hear. I'm not sure if the previews
count as canon, though.
As far as we know, Q could be one of the game developers and might
have a guilty conscience about everyone being there and wants to
undo it but enjoys being in her element. (I don't think they'll go
that route) I don't think it's necessary to guess to enjoy it b/c a)
there are so many
possibilities that will work. b)
The more they leave out, the easier it is to adapt if they or a
main character can't finish the series. c)
It's fun enough waiting for the mystery to eventually reveal
itself. Also, I think Transtastic makes a great point, too.
And...if we knew her mystery, the only thing left to find out would
be Vanya's exact meaning when he earlier said to his
bodyguard/friend when it all started: "it worked". (Plus how do
they get back to this world/end the series.)
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From: guest
, 101 months, post #58 |
Loving the series and glad I found this forum. I'm really enjoying
everybody's theories! I don't particularly have one myself,but look
forward to seeing more of the episodes and how it develops. Will
there be a second season??
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From: guest (guest)
, 101 months, post #59 |
I'm enjoying it. My guess is that the first season is introducing
the premise, the main characters and eventually getting the gang
together. I'd be surprised if they also return to the real world
this season.
The writer/director said in the promo video that he has lots of
ideas for the series. I think they'll launch a Kickstarter sometime
after Season 1 airs and move on to Season 2.
Promo video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMzxMLG_c
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From: guest
, 101 months, post #60 |
"My guess is that the first season is introducing the premise, the
main characters and eventually getting the gang together. I'd be
surprised if they also return to the real world this season.
The writer/director said in the promo video that he has lots of
ideas for the series. I think they'll launch a Kickstarter sometime
after Season 1 airs and move on to Season 2."
Then we'll probably never answer our questions.
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