Online play is possible without a mic. I do so; just make sure that she is at least communicating with the built-in tools and/or playing on par and she will be treated like any other guy. Also, gender-neutral profiles are a must, except for Nintendo. Nintendo's online architecture and features are so geared towards inclusivity that I never feel particularly worrisome about showing that I'm a woman online.
We shouldn't have to discuss how women need to navigate online gaming spaces, but lol. Here we are.
Pretty much. Also party chat is what I tend to stick with when playing with friends. If playing alone, I just stay away from voice chat.
I play video games to relax and have fun, so I'd rather not have to put up with any BS.