I'm a total gamer chick. I've spent countless hours playing either computer or console games and I've developed numerous friendships with the people I'm consistently playing with online. Along the way, I've also dated 2 guys that I met through my gaming addiction. But whenever I tell my real life friends, they always think I'm crazy.
The first time I visited one of my old college girl friends out in SF, I brought my then SO with me. I hadn't told her how the boy and I had met so naturally, that was one of the first things she asked us about. After telling her, there was this long pause when she just looks at us, and then blurts out, "...but you guys look so normal!" Dot Dot Dot.
Personally, I think that meeting someone through video games isn't that strange. If you're spending so many hours of your life doing something, isn't it cool to meet someone who shares in your interests? Plus, if you guys play together, you can tell right away what his/her personality is like -- whether they're nice and patient, or a potential jackass who only cares about him/herself.
Would you date someone you met through a video game?
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It's 2010, why the hell not
What game were you playing when you met them? This is just about the only thing I haven't tried - maybe it's worth a go. As long as I can find a girl who doesn't mind a bad loser.
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i feel like its too sketch....im kinda paranoid.
oh i have a friend who met her guy in runescape.
we think it's crazy because they've been talking for yearrrs and yearrss and they have never met in person. We think he is one creepy guy for other reasons, but we just role our eyes when he calls her and keep our mouths shut. It's her decision to keep talking to him and hopefully she can meet someone in person soon.Perfectly normal.. It's 2010!
I'm a retired WoW player.. along with my Fiance.
We didn't meet on WoW but We have both found many friends through video games!
I dont think so.
Hmm...But I think I'll be breaking up with someone soon because he prefers the games over his girl.
My friend married a guy she met playing WoW. He moved from Australia to Washington to be with her, and they've been happily married for three years now.
If you're smart and careful about online dating (via dating sites or gaming) -- just as you have to be smart and careful about dating in general -- then I say you should go for it. You already know you've got something in common.
It depends on the person. I think a really mature person can do it, if they consider things and are very, very careful about who they're "dating". It's easy to manipulate people online and a lot of the people out there really are creepers.. one of my friends was dating a girl who looked legit. I was friends with her and everything she said was consistent. She had pictures and all of that,too. But she was lying about it all, in the end. She was nothing like we thought. Then again, I met my boyfriend online. He moved to be in the same city with me and we're doing great. I think we'll be doing great for a long time yet.
I really think it depends on how much you end up knowing the person and the connection you make. If you ignore puppy crushes and get down to the meat of a relationship, then maybe it'll work out.
I came close to dating someone I met through WoW. He wasn't a complete stranger though; he's actually my best friend's cousin, but I had never met him before as he lives across the country from us.
I know several couples that have met over the video games. I used to think it was a bit odd but now I see things in a new light. Who the hell cares how you met? It's lucky enough you've found someone who you're great with. IMO, getting to know someones personality over a video game is far better because the same person you might've dismissed initially if you had met them in real life.
I wouldn't.
Though my step sister married someone she met on WoW and she's very happy.
However, my sister has dated a lot of guys she met in online games and they always turn controlling and crazy after a while.
I met an ex of my mine through FFXI. We dated for awhile, but broke things off due to the fact that he said he wasn't ready for a serious relationship.
He was a nice guy and everything, just he didn't know what it was that he really wanted. Ironically, we've remained friends.
Building relationships through gaming can work out, it just depends on you and the person you're seeing/dating/getting to know.
My roommate met his girlfriend on WoW. They've even met in person and everything. She's a bit immature, but...it works for them, so why not?
(Plus, I still have this theory: as long as you're smart about it, meeting somebody online/whatever isn't any less safe than meeting somebody in a bar.)
No. That being said that gamer chicks are totally hot given how uncommon they are.
95% of the players in WoW are guys...
the other 5%...
also guys.
I met my boyfriend through WoW. Everybody thinks I'm crazy but they're not the ones in my relationship. And I'm very happy. :)
@xXDC_luyouXx - A surprising number of chicks play wow. Myself included. And hey, the only chicks I know who play wow are pretty hot.
You do need to be wary of guys pretending to be chicks and vice versa. Webcam/some sort of audio conversation clears that one up, :P along with anything else they're trying to hide. Like..800lbs of belly fat. If you go with the motto: "They're fat, ugly, and dumb." you'll never be disappointed, :P.
@Cambios@xanga - Haha! I go with the motto, "It's a guy till verified on ventrilo." :D Not that I care, since picking up chicks through a video game is mehhhhhhh.
i wouldn't know; i don't play games online.
but if it's true that you can make friends from just about anywhere, i don't see how it's wrong to make friends in a video game. the thing is i'd be cautious with who i'm dealing with first.
I introduced a couple on WoW...they ended up getting married and inviting me to the wedding!
To the original question
Yes I would.
People play these games. People. The same humans you interact with every day. I don't see why someone would automatically rule them out based on that fact.
Sure there are creepsters, but lets be realistic here...there are creepsters in every social setting.
I met my boyfriend on COD. We've been together for two years and he's the most amazing person. I definitely don't think it's odd to date someone you met through a game. You develope some pretty good friendships through gaming, why not a relationship? : )
I met my fiance on WoW. We played together in the same raid/guild for about 2 years before finally deciding to get together and meet in person and see what we thought of each other in a more serious capacity. Since then, he moved in with me (from California to Texas) and we've been living together and doing fantastically for 2 years now. So yes, I would, but I'd be really careful about it.
honestly, i find it sort of endearing. you and the person you spend years cooperating/playing with; you guys have built a companionship. the only thing lacking (besides virtual gore, bloodiness, and verbal spars), is the physical aspect.
if you guys trust each other enough in the game, then why not?
well i have no problems with other people doing it. but ehhh, @xXDC_luyouXx - thats a lie O_O !
Definitely.
it can be done (and I don't think it's weird) but like any relationship there's no guarantees