Gossip: Developer Sparks Backlash by Requesting Female Player Photos for In-Game Rewards—A Throwback to 15-Year-Old MMO 'Concubine Selection' Tactics?

Recently, a player discovered an eyebrow-raising announcement on the TapTap community. The developer is openly inviting female players to submit their photos in exchange for in-game rewards. To make matters worse, the so-called 'test server' is actually the live, official game version. Players have pointed out that this operational tactic feels like a time-travel back to the archaic MMO era of 15 years ago, often associated with 'concubine selection' (a derogatory term for developers objectifying female players for marketing) and cringe-worthy promotional stunts.

The post triggered immediate backlash within the community. Commenters were quick to roast the decision, calling it an outdated and sleazy marketing ploy. Some compared it to the infamous practices of private server GMs from over a decade ago who would demand photos from female players for 'exclusive' items. Many users expressed disgust, questioning the developer's sanity and urging them to stop this behavior, with many simply saying, 'Take this trash down.'