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Robin_Anadri

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

Atlanta, GA

Girl Power [GP]

Me/Mo

20 Feb 2007 at 22:18 - 1

Attention girl gamers! You're invited!

Despite persistent rumors to the contrary, girls do, in fact, exist on the internet, and play games - including Guild Wars. It does still seem to be hard for folks to accept, and sometimes it can be tiresome being the only girl on the team with seven guys, some of whom don't even believe that actual girls play this game.

To celebrate girl gamers and create a space for us just to have a good time playing together, Girl Power guild is sponsoring a weekly all girl gamer event, "Girl Power Hour!" The first one will be held this Sunday, February 25th.

Much like the weekly all-mesmer or all-beastmaster Zoo Crew events that you may have heard of, Girl Power Hour will meet at a set place and time each weekend. From there, we'll form up teams and head out to do something fun together - Clear Tomb of Primeval Kings? Sorrows Furnace quests? Domain of Anguish questing? The Deep? Urgoz? Fissure of Woe? Underworld? Get Master's reward for missions on the upcoming "hard mode?" All of those and more, eventually.

Our first event will be to find Galrath, and put an end to his villainy. We will meet in what will be our meeting place every weekend, the Temple of the Ages, International District 1, at what will be our meeting time every weekend, 1:00 PM Eastern Time (10:00 AM Pacific, 6:00 PM GMT). Girls only, please. Of course, there's no way to check the player behind the avatar, but boys discovered hiding behind female characters will be mocked mercilessly.

What: Girl Power Hour - Girls Pwning Galrath

Where: Temple of the Ages, International District 1

When: Sunday, February 25, 1:00 PM Eastern, 10:00 AM Pacific, 6:00 PM GMT

Who: Girl Gamers

Why: Because girls kick butt!

Rodhin Kinning

Academy Page

Join Date: Jan 2007

Arkansas

Survivors Of RhyDin [SoR]

W/Mo

20 Feb 2007 at 22:47 - 2

Interesting Event. But I know many in our guild that would beg to differ. We have a good handfull of women in our guild and are very solid players.

But I think many more would play or let people know they are girls if some of the less mature guys would just treat them with respect and just as another gamer.

Sofonisba

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

Tucson, AZ

The Black Hand Gang [BHG] and The Black Helm Gang [BHeG]

20 Feb 2007 at 23:40 - 3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alias_X

I think it's horrible to put on an event like this. Isn't it he equivalent of an all white event? I doubt that would be allowed, just as I doubt an event favoring any majority would be allowed.

Not at all.

My guild members treat me with as much respect as I deserve, but not all women/girl gamers have the luxury of a supportive and/or mature guild. I’d wager that many female gamers choose the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy whilst gaming.

This event would probably be very liberating, as well as confidence-inspiring to know how many other females are playing. That’s it, not a “girls are better than boys” thread, more like a solidarity thread.

Although I probably won’t participate, I applaud your efforts, OP!

Dahnel

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

Rt/Me

20 Feb 2007 at 23:43 - 4

Oh oh i have a question, how does one prove legitimacy of sex at said event with the anonymity that comes with the internet ?

Pandora Zu Heltzer

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Feb 2007

Volcano Insurance Salesman [scam]

R/N

20 Feb 2007 at 23:47 - 5

Quote:

Our first event will be to find Galrath, and put an end to his villainy.

As a girl... I just have to say that this it's like really nonsense.. If you really want to show some ownage to boys isn't with doing pve.. specially a newbie quest like that..
The only thing you could do though is pvp, like making a Heroes' Ascent team?
Anyways that is also useless because girls are as good as boys and there's nothing to be proved.

Ekelon

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Dec 2005

Rebel Rising [rawr]

A/W

20 Feb 2007 at 23:50 - 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dahnel

Oh oh i have a question, how does one prove legitimacy of sex at said event with the anonymity that comes with the internet ?

For PvP, Ventrilo and Teamspeak are dead giveaways

, but in PvE, unless you also use voice communication, I have no idea.

noblepaladin

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

20 Feb 2007 at 23:56 - 7

Half the people at the event will be guys, lol. Still, it is a fun concept.

Sofonisba

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

Tucson, AZ

The Black Hand Gang [BHG] and The Black Helm Gang [BHeG]

20 Feb 2007 at 23:56 - 8

I hate to speak for Robin, but allow me to try to answer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dahnel

Oh oh i have a question, how does one prove legitimacy of sex at said event with the anonymity that comes with the internet ?

Can't, it's called the honor system.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pandora Zu Heltzer

As a girl... I just have to say that this it's like really nonsense.. If you really want to show some ownage to boys isn't with doing pve.. specially a newbie quest like that..
The only think you could do though is pvp, like making a Heroes' Ascent team?
Anyways that is also useless because girls are as good as boys and there's nothing to be proved.

Please point out where the OP says it's about being better then/showing ownage to "boys."

Any of you ever been in the Girl Scouts? It's like that.

To you as well, Galrath may be a newbie quest, but I remember my first time thru, it was a real challenge.

Silly Warrior

Hold it!

Join Date: Jul 2006

In your local courthouse.

The Arctic Marauders [TAM] (elite PvE, PM)

20 Feb 2007 at 23:57 - 9

I think its a good idea, good for any women on the game who'd like to meet others and chat about whatever they do talk about.

I see no problem with this event, its not racist, nor is it discluding anyone, except 50% of the population...

No really, its perfectly fine, anyone who begs to differ can just make a girl character and join in, if they so choose.

The minority of players should be allowed to do this. Yes, its sexist but its not being in a rude way, anyone who has a problem with this has...really too much time on their hands.

Go on and do your event, I only posted because I saw people being rude and not understanding about it. I personally think its a great idea!

ALSO:

The Villany of Galrath can be done totally solo by a W/N... I know because I've done it. The only thing I have to suggest for this all girl-event would be to find something harder and funner, perhaps Sorrows Furnace?

anna

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2006

20 Feb 2007 at 23:59 - 10

Question. How long do you think this event will last? Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pandora Zu Heltzer

If you really want to show some ownage to boys isn't with doing pve.. specially a newbie quest like that.

Where did the OP ever mention that this is about proving something in relation to the other sex, or anything at all for that matter? It seems to me that you're putting words in her mouth.

This seems more about providing a chance for girls to game with other girls.

Tea Girl

Banned

Join Date: Jan 2007

Mo/Me

21 Feb 2007 at 00:00 - 11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pandora Zu Heltzer

As a girl... I just have to say that this it's like really nonsense.. If you really want to show some ownage to boys isn't with doing pve.. specially a newbie quest like that..
The only thing you could do though is pvp, like making a Heroes' Ascent team?
Anyways that is also useless because girls are as good as boys and there's nothing to be proved.

I agree with you.

Long while ago I did HA with a full team of girls (8ppl) and we did a girl-train in ID1. It was very fun fooling around =P

But yea, there's no need to show "girl gaming power" because we play just like everyone in GW: the good, the bad, the skilled, the unskilled, the leeroy, the uber-kiter...etc

Feminist Terrorist

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Oh Noes! The 'burbs!

21 Feb 2007 at 00:11 - 12

I love this idea. A great opportunity to meet with other females, show some solidarity and game tips, and just have fun. Sundays are great for me and my friend, but 10 am? OMG, I'm not even conscious at that hour! lol Well, this will give me an incentive to drag my carcass out of bed before noon.

ValaOfTheFens

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2006

Warrior Nation[WN]

21 Feb 2007 at 00:15 - 13

Sounds cool but I don't think many girls will show. I'm curious as to why you choose Villainy as the quest. All you need to beat it are some guildies and a decent skill set. I henched/heroed it, as I'd abandoned it two months before and moved on to other things, and it was no trouble at all. Also, why meet in Tyria? More people are in Elona. Why not meet at the Chantry of Secrets?

Dutch Masterr

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

Long Island, NY

Elite Knights [SWAT]

W/

21 Feb 2007 at 00:20 - 14

of course there are many girl guild wars players....but probably the majority of the people participating in this "girl power hour" will probably be guys because guys are just weird like that o_O

Sir Skullcrasher

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

California

15 over 50 [Rare]

W/Mo

21 Feb 2007 at 00:24 - 15

Can I join the event, even thought I'm not a girl?

pixiLated

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2006

Resident Gutter Dweller

Shards of the Silver Moon [MooN]

E/

21 Feb 2007 at 00:29 - 16

You can count me in, this sounds like great fun

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feminist Terrorist

Sundays are great for me and my friend, but 10 am? OMG, I'm not even conscious at that hour! lol Well, this will give me an incentive to drag my carcass out of bed before noon.

Lol, I feel your pain Feminist. There is only one am on a Sunday, and that's the one where I'm dragging my partied out behind into my bed. Luckily for me I'm GMT so it's 6pm for me

Quote:

Originally Posted by ValaOfTheFens

I'm curious as to why you choose Villainy as the quest

I'm just hazarding a guess here, but methinks that the choice of quest is purely secondary to getting together and having a chat, meeting other girl gamers and swapping tips etc.

Finally Robin; thanks for the link to the Escapist article; it really put a smile on my face.

bilateralrope

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

New Zealand

Xen Of Onslaught (Xen of the Pacific division)

21 Feb 2007 at 00:30 - 17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin_Anadri

Of course, there's no way to check the player behind the avatar, but boys discovered hiding behind female characters will be mocked mercilessly.

Voice communication makes guild wars a lot more fun, especially for the easy areas. It will also make it hard for guys to sneak in to your events.

Guardian of the Light

Forge Runner

Join Date: Sep 2005

Radicals Against Tyrants

W/

21 Feb 2007 at 00:42 - 18

Ok have fun. Just be warned that a "all female event" may attract some "unwanted pests" if you know what I mean.

Drucilla

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2005

Ohio, USA

Fires of Wisdom [wise]

W/

21 Feb 2007 at 00:46 - 19

Could be fun

This Sunday is out for me though.

Rhedd

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

You ever have to clean up after a Moa bird?

True Solunastra [SLA] Profession: Moa Wrangler

21 Feb 2007 at 00:49 - 20

Wow... I'm truly, honestly stunned at how such a simple idea brought out the worst in so many people.

Boys are touchy. ^_^

And, by the way, to any guys out there that think they can fool a girl into thinking they're a girl... HAHA! Guys only fool other guys, trust me.

Anyway, I hope you have lots of fun! (And I hope everyone's awake. That IS pretty early. ^_^)

tomcruisejr

Banned

Join Date: Apr 2005

21 Feb 2007 at 01:51 - 21

"talk in vent otherwise you are a guy."

Kakumei

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

Grind is subjective

learn this please

21 Feb 2007 at 01:53 - 22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhedd

And, by the way, to any guys out there that think they can fool a girl into thinking they're a girl... HAHA! Guys only fool other guys, trust me.

On the contrary. Assuming no "proof" is required (Vent, for example) it's somewhat easy to pose as the fairer sex. I did so for years in an online roleplay community, and was never called out on it. Hell, I still get people here on Guru referring to me as "she".

As for the topic at hand, it's an interesting idea. I'll be sure to mention it to my significant other--she might be interested.

More Outrage

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2006

Yorkshire

GOO

21 Feb 2007 at 02:06 - 23

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomcruisejr

"talk in vent otherwise you are a guy."

Sorry don`t have vent, just a small room where we shout at each other and my daughter is definately not a guy. :P

Will pass this on, sounds like a good idea. Hope you have fun.

Eviance

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Eh I forget... o_O

Biscuit of Dewm [MEEP]

R/

21 Feb 2007 at 02:16 - 24

I don't have an e-peen to wave around so unless something else comes up I will be there in support.
Normally I don't fall in stride with these type of events but girls really do get way to much ball busting in games... I don't have enough fingers to count on to indicate the amount of sexsist comments I have recieved... Normally I don't care but I know a lot of women get very upset by it. Our own guild even posted to the fact that they find it odd that females play GW let alone that we have about 5 in our guild and I think one member went as far as "I've never really thought about the fact that she is a female..."

I like being one of the "guys" but it will be nice to be one of the girls too if just for only an hour.

~Lady Eviance (Wife and mother of 4)

CyberMesh0

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2005

Charter Vanguard [CV]

N/Me

21 Feb 2007 at 02:16 - 25

Guys are stupid.

<-- guy

I should tell my wife about this, she does have a GW account but she doesn't like it all that much, too many idiots in the game. This might change her mind.

exiled mat

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

The netherlands > friesland > balk

[JAMM] Justified Ancients of Moo Moo

E/Me

21 Feb 2007 at 02:42 - 26

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberMesh0

Guys are stupid.

<-- guy

I should tell my wife about this, she does have a GW account but she doesn't like it all that much, too many idiots in the game. This might change her mind.

QFT

<-- guy too

Girls may have their pleasures too, Just start you own "only for boyzzzz omg teh 1337 event" if you feel discriminated because you aren't a girl and you want too join a sortlike event

*appologizes for the whole "boy-side behaviour" thing of the other little boy's *

lyra_song

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Oct 2005

R/Mo

21 Feb 2007 at 02:44 - 27

can we bring man-slaves er....play with male chars?

garethporlest18

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2006

[HiDe]

W/

21 Feb 2007 at 02:48 - 28

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyra_song

can we bring man-slaves er....play with male chars?

<man slave 1.3k an hour no interest fees.

I think it's great females play to give some gender diversity to the game, I don't think I could stand all males and yes I play with girls..well girl constantly. I hope you have fun and that no one ruins it for you which I can almost guess that there will be someone there that read this thread. Not me I have better things to do.

Kook~NBK~

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Mar 2005

A little chalet outside Drok's

Natural Born Killaz

21 Feb 2007 at 03:21 - 29

The Villany of Galrath quest? That's not that big of a challenge, especially for a group of 8 level 20's. If you want a bit more of a challenge in Kessex Peak, go down there WITHOUT anyone having the Villany quest and clear out the mob you'll find, they'll level out the playing field a bit.

As for a Ladies only guild hosting a ladies only event? So what? My guess is that it's an effort at recruiting new members. Which is a heck of a lot more creative than sitting around town telling everyone how cool your cape is!

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

21 Feb 2007 at 03:24 - 30

I have met quite a lot of ladies who play gw....most of them would love the opportunity to get together with more females to quest with.
I am a female, my hubby got me started on this addiction

......and have no problems with people wanting to get together to do stuff....like the mesmers who clean out the uw and such.....its sounds like a great time, however; I dont keep schedules to well with gw (I wont promise to be there....heck I dont even know about tomorrow let alone the weekend!).
and no I dont have vent.....but there are other ways to prove you are female than just your voice......

explodemyheart

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Indiana

Gui1d War스 P01ic트 [Pr으]

Mo/

21 Feb 2007 at 03:30 - 31

Many of the responses in this thread are exactly the reason why the OP started the idea.

It's a bit sad, actually.

Enko

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2006

VA

Mo/

21 Feb 2007 at 03:40 - 32

Great idea for an event.

btw, not to be nitpicky but even listening to a voice on vent or teamspeak won't be enough to verify. there are programs out there to modify voice timbre and pitch.

Nkah Sennyt

Awaken from hiatus.

Join Date: Apr 2006

Riding the spiral.

No Fun Allowed [Vdya]

21 Feb 2007 at 03:49 - 33

I'm a girl gamer, and to be honest, I enjoy playing with guys more. Not because I'm trying to RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO my way through anything, but because they're funnier, more entertaining, and more easy to get along with.

Also, I agree with others - if you're gonna do a big girl group, do it with something challenging, not a PvE quest in Kryta [unless you're gonna do DNKP].

arcanemacabre

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Feb 2006

North Kryta Province

Angel Sharks [As]

21 Feb 2007 at 03:55 - 34

Too cool. I let my wife know about this, but I'm not sure if she's gonna be available. I think she likes the idea of meeting other women who play, though.

Not sure why anyone would be opposed to this. Oh wait, immature brats would. Yeah, that must be it.

Res Ipsi

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2006

Canada

Angel Sharks [As]

Me/

21 Feb 2007 at 04:11 - 35

Not sure why some posters find this event objectionable, but whatever. I'd like to participate because it sounds like fun, and as one of the few females in my guild/alliance, a chance to meet other girl gamers. I also would have preferred a more challenging mission, but that's not really the point of this event, is it?

Serafer

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2007

Where the star resides.

Pekpek Monthly Slaughter [PMS]

Mo/

21 Feb 2007 at 04:33 - 36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Res Ipsi

Not sure why some posters find this event objectionable, but whatever. I'd like to participate because it sounds like fun, and as one of the few females in my guild/alliance, a chance to meet other girl gamers. I also would have preferred a more challenging mission, but that's not really the point of this event, is it?

The main purpose of this event is simply to have a gathering. The quest Galarth was chosen because we wanted to take it easy for a first event. It is without a doubt we will be doing more challenging areas for the next ones.

Kelson

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2006

21 Feb 2007 at 04:43 - 37

This is actually kinda amusing; I honestly didn't realize people would make such a big deal about something like this.

My guild, at least as far as officers, is split evenly, and I just made a woman the leader. Looking through the roster, I see at least 8 I am positive are girls and a few I’m not sure either way, but have never cared enough to ask. Most importantly, no one really seems to care, ignoring a few minor instances.

Does no one else have a similar experience?

Feminist Terrorist

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Oh Noes! The 'burbs!

21 Feb 2007 at 05:48 - 38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelson

This is actually kinda amusing; I honestly didn't realize people would make such a big deal about something like this.

My guild, at least as far as officers, is split evenly, and I just made a woman the leader. Looking through the roster, I see at least 8 I am positive are girls and a few I’m not sure either way, but have never cared enough to ask. Most importantly, no one really seems to care, ignoring a few minor instances.

Does no one else have a similar experience?

I was in one guild, which was probably the best one I'd ever been in, where my sex was NOT an issue. I was the only female, but the guys never treated me as such. They treated me as a gamer, as an ele, as a pita.

To them, I was simply Fem, the ele, who branched out into other chars.

I'm now leader of a guild that was started with one of the previous guys and his friends. We have 3 other females, and a couple of guys. No one cares about gender, just about gaming ability and having fun. I haven't had a lot of bad experiences, but they have happened.

Perynne

Site Contributor

Join Date: Oct 2006

Finland

Runners of the Rose [RR]

R/

21 Feb 2007 at 06:57 - 39

Geez, so much talk over a simple post. Really, guys, you shouldn't get pissed every time girls want to have fun together. Don't you have get togethers with just guys sometime? Even outside the game? This is the same thing, just a get-together for girl gamers to have fun together ingame. No need to start bringing feminism and racism into it, because it has nothing to do with that.

I'll definitely try to come!

ShadowsRequiem

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2005

Inde is Smoking [Hawt] *ToA*

W/E

21 Feb 2007 at 07:07 - 40

whos up for girl power HA rit spike? Oo