Quote Originally Posted by Oedipus View Post
Nevertheless, this is a game and all games, regardless of style need some sort of eyecandy mascot. Sure, she has to be strong within the game and active, but at the end of the day, we all would rather see a beautiful, young, thin girl rather than an older, larger woman. That is the fact of life. We're all shallow to some extent and it is unchangeable.
I agree with you, and though it shames me to admit it, my choice was pretty heavily influenced at first by the contestant's looks. First impressions mean a lot to people, and to have a strong first impression one must have an attractive face. It's a harsh fact of life, but nonetheless very true.