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RuPee

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

Los Angeles, CA

[RoD]

Mo/

27 Dec 2006 at 00:50 - 41

reminds me of a simpsons episode at a speed dating thing marge was at.
marge: is this where u met your husband?
host: no, i met my husband through friends... like a normal person.

but seriously, dating in GW? thats kinda wierd.

Tachyon

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Stoke, England

The Godless [GOD]

W/

27 Dec 2006 at 01:24 - 42

I have to admit, that's a pretty cool way to propose if both partys are gaming developers and/or computer geeks.

Hope the answer was yes and that they spend many happy years together.

Divinitys Creature

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

Somewhere between the Real World and Tyria ;P

The Gothic Embrace [Goth]

27 Dec 2006 at 03:06 - 43

There ACTUALLY WAS an in-game wedding during the betas in LA in a high-numbered district and only ANET folk were allowed in there IIRC. That was cute. I also remember asking for in-game weddings during the beta, for a laugh.

Anyways, this story made me smile.

Bubba

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2006

Netherlands

port sledge snow cones [COLD]

27 Dec 2006 at 03:10 - 44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maria The Princess

he did a "public" proposal. to ask someone to marry on a site thats on your every friends and coworkers desktop first thing in the morning, takes more balls then to ask face to face alone in the room.

grow up man

So in your logic breaking up on a forum would also take more guts compared to breaking up in person? I think not. Looking someone in the eyes while telling/asking them something important is what makes all the difference.

But anyway, he should propose the way he wants to. But ingame mariages....that's a bit too weird. I guess it depends on how far you want to take the roleplaying.

AceeBlueEagle

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

ASH -Ashes of Humanity

R/

27 Dec 2006 at 03:11 - 45

This reminds me of the video clips where the guy proposes at a baseball/basketball game, only to have the girl say no and run off crying.

Hopefully this went better than that.

twicky_kid

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

Quite Vulgar [FUN]

27 Dec 2006 at 03:12 - 46

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Admins Bane

That's lame.

Should grow some balls and do it face to face.

Girl's don't like that kind of stuff. They want something creative and something they can call their own.

If you ask a girl to marry her just like anyone else would its going to come back to bite you.

Congratz Sam

To the best for both of ya.

natuxatu

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

Wisconsin

Rt/Mo

27 Dec 2006 at 03:15 - 47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubba

So in your logic breaking up on a forum would also take more guts compared to breaking up in person? I think not. Looking someone in the eyes while telling/asking them something important is what makes all the difference.

But anyway, he should propose the way he wants to. But ingame mariages....that's a bit too weird. I guess it depends on how far you want to take the roleplaying.

No because breaking up could cause a negative repsone in the other person... even if she said no.. it would be him hurting. Breaking up would do the opposite.. it's like the reverse.. so it's your logic that doesn't really work.

Zinger314

Debbie Downer

Join Date: May 2006

N/Me

27 Dec 2006 at 03:39 - 48

I knew I was going to regret not posting this in the OP...but here's Gaile's response to the original thread:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile

Sweet, wasn't it? (Oh, don't worry, it was only intended to be up there for a short time!)

I believe the lady said "yes."

I believe, due to Sam Bragg's clever webmanship, she could only select yes. :thumbsup:

(Sam sits in the office next to mine, and we work together every day. He's a very nice guy, and excellent to work with. Adelle is a lucky lady, just as Sam is a fortunate man. It's sweet to see them come together this holiday season, and we all wish every happiness to the both of them!)

Kudos to Sam and Adelle, and I want a piece of wedding cake! :heart:

arcanemacabre

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Feb 2006

North Kryta Province

Angel Sharks [As]

27 Dec 2006 at 03:41 - 49

Yay! Thanks for that, Zinger. Ahh, closure...

Eviance

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Eh I forget... o_O

Biscuit of Dewm [MEEP]

R/

27 Dec 2006 at 04:00 - 50

My Redly couldn't figure out which knee to go on so he just sat indian style in the floor and held up a little crap ring he borrowed from his mom's jewelry box. It was cute, but it took me a few mins to figure out if he was being serious or not XD

Kaiseros

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Oct 2006

Rt/Mo

27 Dec 2006 at 06:46 - 51

Quote:

Originally Posted by leprekan

Guild wars does NOT need in game marriage. I am so not giving half my loot to an ex in game!!!!!!!!!!!

Well that's why the next Chapter is going to include the "Attorney" profession!

Behold my Sundering Writ of Fortitude (with Billable Hour inscription!)

Vahn Roi

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2006

[HiDE]

27 Dec 2006 at 07:00 - 52

I don't like the idea of an in-game wedding, more spam for local chat...

KurtTheBehemoth

Banned

Join Date: Dec 2005

tubbyville

Kurt's Royal Guardians

Mo/E

27 Dec 2006 at 07:01 - 53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaiseros

Well that's why the next Chapter is going to include the "Attorney" profession!

Behold my Sundering Writ of Fortitude (with Billable Hour inscription!)

Ok this thread is hilarious. May it never close.

Maria The Princess

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2006

Aequitas Deis

27 Dec 2006 at 08:15 - 54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vahn Roi

I don't like the idea of an in-game wedding, more spam for local chat...

R7 W/MO LF Mo/Me wife___ 100k OBO___ i have 6 toons and a Crystalline___ PM me

-Old 3FL-

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2006

Western Australia.

Crystal Mountain [CM]

W/

27 Dec 2006 at 08:19 - 55

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Admins Bane

That's lame.

Should grow some balls and do it face to face.

quote for truth >.>

wilson

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

aggro bubble

[RD];[FW];[GOTS];[baed];[kiSu]

27 Dec 2006 at 08:29 - 56

Nice marriage proposal there.

I just don't think that I would like to see ingame mariages in GuildWars. Just the idea of marrying someone in an online game is over the top. Although, it would make room for some new titles, Advanced Marriage Contracter (3) after lets say 2.5k divorces? Grinding divorces might be a fun idea.

frojack

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2005

London, UK

Rite Of Passage [RP]

E/Mo

27 Dec 2006 at 09:46 - 57

It's nice and novel and all that but in reality, face-to-face is always gonna' be harder. Marriage isn't about the public. It's all about the two people getting married.
I could tell a million people I wanna' marry someone but it would still be harder looking into that woman's eyes and telling here there and then, "that I love her so much, I want to marry her". Rejection is that hard to deal with. Even just the 'wrong' initial shift in body language (before she/he says yes) could tug your heart-strings in the wrong direction...

That being said, after that I would totally put it up on the web-site

! Anyways, no offense to the couple and I hope it turns out well for you guys.

Bubba

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2006

Netherlands

port sledge snow cones [COLD]

27 Dec 2006 at 11:03 - 58

Quote:

Originally Posted by natuxatu

No because breaking up could cause a negative repsone in the other person... even if she said no.. it would be him hurting. Breaking up would do the opposite.. it's like the reverse.. so it's your logic that doesn't really work.

You're talking about a different point. I could just as well have used a different example, maybe one more positive. I'm talking about expressing feelings face to face in general, positive or negative. And you can say what you want, but that's always going to be harder.

Fire Rm

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2006

Israel

All The Ectos Are [GoNe]

E/Mo

27 Dec 2006 at 11:10 - 59

got fired? do i need to remind u that there were once a wedding IN guild wars?

leeky baby

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Surrey University

Starting to play again... need a guild

W/E

27 Dec 2006 at 11:13 - 60

so did she say yes?

Lag Hell

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

27 Dec 2006 at 11:14 - 61

wait, so is this a virtual wedding, or did he just propose for real, over an internet game...

Thallandor

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2005

Singapore

Seers of Serpents [SoS]

R/

27 Dec 2006 at 11:43 - 62

Awww thats So Sweet. At least he didnt type something like this:

WILL YOU HAVE MY GW BABIES
[YES] [NO]

edit: fixed.

Sir Skullcrasher

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

California

15 over 50 [Rare]

W/Mo

27 Dec 2006 at 22:58 - 63

I wonder if this marriage system would ever make it in the game. I mean hell, you can do it in Flyff, Final Fantasy Online and few other MMORPG out there.

Cyan The Archer

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Dec 2005

Denmark

R/

28 Dec 2006 at 00:04 - 64

I posted that picture Zinger showed here(The exact same..) and you couldn't press the "No" button. It would simply move away from the mouse.

Gaile wrote on GWO:

Quote:

(Sam sits in the office next to mine, and we work together every day. He's a very nice guy, and excellent to work with. Adelle is a lucky lady, just as Sam is a fortunate man. It's sweet to see them come together this holiday season, and we all wish every happiness to the both of them!)

I bet she is jealous

Rushing Wind

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2005

Within the dense fog of my own mind

Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

W/E

28 Dec 2006 at 01:02 - 65

Quote:

Originally Posted by leprekan

Guild wars does NOT need in game marriage. I am so not giving half my loot to an ex in game!!!!!!!!!!!

There is an easy way to get over that one! Have one of your male toons marry one of your female toons!

Probably a bit tough for them to see one another since you can only play one at a time though... sounds like that one is out of the picture then.

Smile Like Umean It

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

E/Rt

28 Dec 2006 at 02:18 - 66

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rushing Wind

There is an easy way to get over that one! Have one of your male toons marry one of your female toons!

Probably a bit tough for them to see one another since you can only play one at a time though... sounds like that one is out of the picture then.

Sadly there already are plenty of marriages like that.

Rushing Wind

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2005

Within the dense fog of my own mind

Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

W/E

28 Dec 2006 at 03:55 - 67

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smile Like Umean It

Sadly there already are plenty of marriages like that.

Why doesn't that surprise me?!

Fluffyx

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

Courtney PantsuLand

Death By Teazu [TEA]

W/Mo

28 Dec 2006 at 05:57 - 68

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lag Hell

wait, so is this a virtual wedding, or did he just propose for real, over an internet game...

It doesn't matter where or how you propose as long as you mean it. And also usually before you propose you should know the person well enough to know the answer. So yes I'm sure she said yes.

On the topic of ingame marriages. Many MMOs have them and I think it would be a nice addition to guild wars. I'd love to marry my wife ingame ;O.

Whiplashr

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jan 2006

28 Dec 2006 at 06:17 - 69

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubba

So in your logic breaking up on a forum would also take more guts compared to breaking up in person? I think not. Looking someone in the eyes while telling/asking them something important is what makes all the difference.

Oh come on.. If there is one strong tradition regarding asking someone to marry you, it's coming up with an over the top or crazy stunt way of doing it. There are tons of people who do similar things like asking in a big public gathering, in front of strangers. Putting it on billboards, or scoreboards at sporting events, etc, etc, etc.

It's not uncommon, and far more fun and memorable for both parties than just going over to their place and dropping to one knee and asking. Most women love when men do something more outlandish like that.

Breaking up is an entirely different animal. It's hardly analogous.

Bubba

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2006

Netherlands

port sledge snow cones [COLD]

28 Dec 2006 at 06:43 - 70

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiplashr

It's not uncommon, and far more fun and memorable for both parties than just going over to their place and dropping to one knee and asking. Most women love when men do something more outlandish like that.

That differs entirely and I think it's more an American thing (not to flame, it's just less common here in Europe). There's plenty of women who don't want that.

But anyway, as I said before; it's his choice and he should do it the way he want to. I was just pointing out a flaw in the reply. Eye contact is what gives any conversation in my opinion more meaning, but I guess we just don't agree on that.

Whiplashr

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jan 2006

28 Dec 2006 at 06:54 - 71

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubba

That differs entirely and I think it's more an American thing (not to flame, it's just less common here in Europe). There's plenty of women who don't want that.

But anyway, as I said before; it's his choice and he should do it the way he want to. I was just pointing out a flaw in the reply. Eye contact is what gives any conversation in my opinion more meaning, but I guess we just don't agree on that.

No, I would agree about eye contact.. But I don't think that any big stunt way of doing it necessarily precludes that.. I mean, the guy is going to to have to face her in the end when she gives the answer. It's not like someone is saying "please marry me, and by the way, mail me the answer, but if it's no, just leave it alone and don't answer" or something cowardly where they are completely distancing themselves on every level from the question and answer and everything to do with it. that would be truly needing to "grow some balls".

I'm sure this person ended up having a very wonderful face to face with the person he asked, after this stunt.

I wasn't aware it was less common in Europe, and I could see why some people, male or female would prefer a personal proposal. But I don't see anything cowardly or sad in the way he did it. I think some people (not you) are just way too cynical and judgemental.

Mother_Goose

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2006

Australia

Anzac Army Corps [ANZ]

Mo/

28 Dec 2006 at 07:06 - 72

I played Ragnarok Online for a while, and they had marriages in them, which was kinda cool.

Then the implemented children, which was also pretty cool, they were just 'baby' classes.

Don't think I'd like to see that in Guild Wars though.

Nestle Mint Aero

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Sep 2005

The Seventh Legion (VII)

Mo/Me

28 Dec 2006 at 22:38 - 73

Wow......Just Wow. If i proposed to my girlfriend of 3 years over an Internet game she would call me a F****ing loser and bin my malnourished, MMORPG playing a**. This is very sweet and all, However it reminds me of how far gone someone with my seedy , dirty secret can go. (Please point out that they know eachother in real life as in my insignificant life i have nothing better to do than respond to flames)

Vanzirel (Sins)

Age

Hall Hero

Join Date: Jul 2005

California Canada/BC

STG Administrator

Mo/

28 Dec 2006 at 23:56 - 74

I didn't read the whole thread but what if there is a divorce in family who gets what like the Guild Hall,the gold,green weapons,crafting material?What about all the gold in eaches vault?Good thing there are no kids or it would the fued would never end.

hopefulliness

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2006

legendary knights of vanhalla

W/Mo

29 Dec 2006 at 03:09 - 75

if i had an ingame wife she would catch me cheating right after the wedding