A fantasy character is a character that does not exist in real life and does not take a human appearance and includes ghosts, gremlins, dragons and other mythical creatures. The characters react in a way that would not be expected of human-like characters and although you know that the characters are being killed or injured you do not really see very much (eg. the characters immediately disappear in a puff of smoke or are otherwise so small that you really cannot see what exactly is happening).
This is where the depiction gives only a basic representation of a human (stick men or pixelated characters). If the characters are small but are detailed enough to be clearly recognisable as humans a ‘yes’ answer to this question is not appropriate.
Characters must react to the violence in an unrealistic way, e.g. they flash or disappear when hit, but do not show any apparent reactions consistent with real life. The important aspect will be the minor nature of the violence. Therefore there cannot be any of the following:
This is where you do not actually see any violence to humans but it is obvious what is happening. It covers such matters as the bombing of a city where you know civilians are killed and injured, blowing up a tank or shooting down a plane where you know the crew are killed, smashing into cars or other vehicles where the driver/passenger must be injured. It also includes depictions of violence against humans where you do not see any violent act, or the immediate reaction to this act, but you do see the cause and/or the result.
A child-like setting is a setting that is more likely to appeal to younger children. Such a setting may include (but is not limited to):
Whether the violence in that setting is likely to be disturbing to younger children is determined by elements such as:
This can refer to words or pictures that may be sexually explicit but do not amount to eroticism (a brief glimpse of a lady with bare boobs at a window or a brief glimpse of a naked couple (not showing genitalia) getting into bed). The sexual innuendo must be obviously relating to sexual intercourse/ foreplay and can consist of words and/or activity. This would cover instances in which it is clear that sexual intercourse is taking place but the participants are out of view, under sheets etc. The importance is sexual connotation.
If however, the couple can be seen, even if they are partially clothed, then question 14 ‘sexual intercourse without visible genitals’ will be more appropriate. The test is whether the images could prompt sexual curiosity on behalf of the player.
Sexual posturing means dancing or posing (while remaining clothed) in a manner intended to put across a sexual message or suggestion. This will include such things as pole dancing, lap dancing and even some of the more suggestive music video sequences.
The most common sexual expletives are fuck, cunt, motherfucker and cocksucker although this list is not exhaustive. Blasphemy means irreverent depictions or words concerning sacred matters or religious beliefs (not restricted to the Christian faith). It should be noted that blasphemy is likely to be illegal under national criminal laws and may not be included in the game in any event.
This means where the character gains advantage in the game by the use of tobacco or alcohol. It also includes prominent advertising encouraging the use of tobacco or alcohol products.
This includes the use of illegal drugs in any circumstances.
This is self-explanatory although it must be fairly apparent what the characters are doing. ‘Boobs and bums’ do not count as genital organs and nor does the showing of pubic hair only.
This is where the depiction of nudity (including partial nudity) could result in sexual arousal or is shown as a prelude to human sexual activity. This can include still pictures particularly if they depict an erotic activity. This will not generally include straightforward pin-ups.