Why are so many internet and computer games hung up on medieval times?

Question

Why are so many internet and computer MMO games so hung up on re-creating medieval times? Words like "guild", "craftsman" "wizardery" are used. Seems to hark back to the "good ole white masculine sexist times".

Answer 1

It harks back to a time of Freedom and Adventure. Its part of our collective mythology and history. People like it. If it was just a "white" thing I don't think you'd see so many Japanese games about Ninja and Samurai. But, hey, if you need butch chicks as characters to enjoy a game, play Tomb Raider or something.

Answer 2

I think the middle ages were more basic and archetypal, and I suspect that the way they dressed back then is closer to higher worlds.  There was way more violence, and situations were considerabley less controlled, so there's more scope.

Answer 3

Well it seem that the Medieval time was a long time ago, so the game creators can make scenarios without offending any body