GhostwriterDoF: On the writing front, I've been stuck on whether or not to change one of the main characters into a female role, and have do that now, before I get too deep into the first book. I'm not doing this for political correctness, I just like strong female characters and all my main characters that would be playable in a game (if they ever get adapted to gaming) are male. It just doesn't feel right without making this change, so I've got some more rewriting to do. I won't be too difficult, I've left this character open just in case... heh!
I just read this. It is an interesting question. For me it really depends on the medium. I mean in books, I really don't mind at all if there are no strong female main character. In fact I prefer them to be cool guys :D
But in games where you can choose between different characters, I prefer a strong female one. But that is only if you can choose. If there is no choice like for example in Gothic (one of the best games ever!), I don't mind at all.
But regardless of that, good luck with your writing (<- thinly veiled "Write faster we want to read it") :P
*big hug*