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Finding love in WoW?
shiz3
Member Posts: 20
My friend and I were having the discussion of whether or not it's ok to find someone over WoW. He's not much of a gamer, he doesn't even go online much, and he says it's completely stupid to find someone over a video game. I, on the other hand, am a gamer, and although it wouldn't be my primary choice, I would be open to finding someone over the game if it happened to come along.
I think it's becoming more and more socially acceptable to meet people online, so why not be acceptable to meet people in game? I stumbled across this article that talks about how an abundance of people are finding relationships in WoW.
www.gamealmighty.com/story-individual/story/Love_and_Loot_in_the_World_of_Warcraft/
What do you guys think?
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People have been finding people online way before WoW.
We had a few people in my EQ1 guild meet their wifes/husbands online in game.
I think if you find someone in a game, you have atleast one thing in common.
Sooner or Later
I know a bunch of married couples that play WoW. What better way for them to have found each other than via the game? The only thing I would caution against is to start developing a relationship without ever meeting in person or at least talking on the phone or ventrilo or something. People sometimes seem very different while playing a game than they are in real life or when you start talking to them outside the game.
EDIT: After reading that article I'm gonna install the 10 day trial on my wife's PC over Valentines and try to get her to try it out. I work in Texas, but live in Missouri and we don't spend as much time together as we used to. Maybe if I get her to play WoW with me, we'll actually spend more time together. It's a long shot because I don't think she has much interest in video games, but a lot of women enjoy WoW, so maybe I can get her to play.
I've actually put on my some armor and attended a virtual in game wedding in EQ2. The player behind the 'priest' was licensed etc. The more you think about it, the seperation between 'virtual' and 'real' is getting more and more grey and fuzzy, because you can do more and more in the virtual. IF we could plug our brains into a big computer and do whatever we wanted, it would be just as real as anything else.... ala the whole point of the matrix movie.
It's pretty neat, people meeting online, and it should continue become more common and prevalent in society. Eventually, no one will think twice about it...
How else are nerds gonna procreate....
I am surprised no one has come up with some kind of kinky, usb compatible peripheral devices. I have some ideas, but I don't want to be naughty on a game site
Um, I think you can quit being surprised. I do believe they exist.
This is a sensative subject.
While its not bad for ppl to meet online make sure you dont meet someone while your already with someone......
It happened to me and unf i had an affair with another woman that played wow while i was separated. She visited me several times at my apt. Im lucky i dont have a child with her. I have since gotten back together with my wife and have gottten counseling.......
1. if your with someone or still married etc. KEEP THE OPPOSITE SEX AT ARMS LENGTH!!!! OR DONT THINK ABOUT IT!!!!.
2. Some of my friends have been burned by some girls online.....Dont get together with someone if you really dont want to.
3. Take your time if you do think about getting together.
4. Thouroughly check the other person out online...credit history, criminal past etc.
5. Tell someone immediately if your or they're advances are unwanted.
I have quit wow almost 1 year after the affair. My wife has forgiven me but hasnt forgotten. It has taken a long time to get some trust. I play LOTRO now. Please to everyone out there.....be careful... ppl's hearts are being hurt.........
Played : WOW, LOTRO, COH/COV, EQ2, SWG, and WAR.
Playing EVE Online and AOC.
Wtg for SW:TOR and WOD
I'm sorry, I know this was a serious post, but I almost swallowed my tongue when I read that line. Aren't there any women that play LOTRO? LOL
I've actually had two occasions online where I befriended someone who was female and after a time it became apparent that they were showing far more interest in me than most online friends did.
As I'm already married (my wife doesn't play) I had to make sure in no uncertain terms that I was not interested and I cut of the relationship entirely just to play it safe.
But yes, you certainly can find romance online, a good friend of mine began playing Lineage 1 with her boyfriend, and after they split up she continued playing and met the man she eventually married a year or so ago. (they now play WOW together)
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Corrections:
Ive quit wow last march. Almost a year now since ive played the game.
I only statrted playing mmo's after almost a year.
Sorry for the confusion.
Played : WOW, LOTRO, COH/COV, EQ2, SWG, and WAR.
Playing EVE Online and AOC.
Wtg for SW:TOR and WOD
Any update on that?
Life is a sexually transmitted disease and it is 100% fatal.
I employ you to read "The Daedalus Project" the article called "Romances That Began In A Far-Away Land » " about mmorpg love.
Link: http://www.nickyee.com/daedalus/archives/000523.php?page=1
I also think thats completely stupid finding someone an online game, but thats just me =. Wow I really never knew how much people were finding other people like this, suprise lol. XD.
Any update on that?
Unfortunately the weekend came and went and I never got the opportunity to show her WoW. She didn't seem all that interested but she did say she would give it a shot, so I'm not giving up hope just yet. I didn't want to push it too hard for fear that would put her off the whole idea. I'll let you know if I get her to give it a chance.
Yeah, many years ago in my EQ1 guild we had 2 or 3 people who met in game and later on got together. A side of me thinks its strange. Then my more understanding side comes out and thinks, atleast they have something in common. All relationships start somewhere i suppose. I personally wouldn't do it, I've seen some of the women behind those computers... lol.