I personally know three couples that met for the first time in GW. And all are still together. In fact I do not know a relationship that ended because of GW at all.
But I think relationships destroyed by excessive computer gaming is nothing new and not really so much limited to GW or online games. EverQuest and World of Warcraft as the more time and life consuming games out there just take the lead in this regard, they are interestingly also the games where sometimes some people become more than friends.
GW is probably in the middle ground, also due to its more casual and less time consuming nature. It is still not a MMO that requires more than 1 hour at the minimum to get anything done.
But actually I think that playing too much GW or too much WoW or whatever rather prevents you from having a relationship at all.
poll on guildwars ending relationships
Longasc
Yang Whirlwind
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Mechz
Some how, Guild Wars makes sex less interesting... >_>
My ex and I are still sexbuddies (she's still madly in love with me, even though she dumped me... whatever), but usually, after 40 minutes of making her cum, I'm thinking that this "grinding" could have been better spent towards PvP titles. ^^; I have indeed faked an orgasm as a means to end sex early so I can go home. Girls... People... In general are intensely unamusing. Why is impersonation still a method of comedy? From Dave Chapelle of 2004 to Dane Cook of 2007... I don't need to rant. |
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Malice Black
The geek!
Rather play GW then have sex? lol Guru is teh funnies 2day!!11 |
Sex is definitely more interesting than any game ever created! The day I feel like skipping out on some loving to play computer, is the day I unplug completely, never to sit in front of a screen again!
Never had a relationship online! But flirting, even infatuation,- sure!
Met some really good people through GW, some of them I hope to keep in touch with even if we quit playing GW some day.
Olim Chill
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Zeek Aran Wow. Twelve year old much? |
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by pamelf
How is being embarassed for people admitting to online relationships, or the ruining of real ones due to gaming habits a twelve year old mentality? :S
|
blood4blood
*shrug* GW is a pastime my wife & I enjoy. We were married before playing GW and will stay married after GW. We did kid around about naming our daughter "Tyria" or "Devona" (no, we didn't do it).
N1ghtstalker
i never had a relationship over guild wars and i don't need one over gw
i have a normal relationship with my girlfriend and we're happy that way
she doesn't like the fact that i game all the time but it's not a too big issue
and i don't have a baby cuz i'm 16
if i'd make my gf pregnant i'd be in trouble T_T
i have a normal relationship with my girlfriend and we're happy that way
she doesn't like the fact that i game all the time but it's not a too big issue
and i don't have a baby cuz i'm 16
if i'd make my gf pregnant i'd be in trouble T_T
DarkWasp
Closest thing I got to ending relationships in GW was a few guild friends switching to WoW. Then we all made fun of em.
dunky_g
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by pamelf
I think relationships starting or Ending in/over/because of Guild Wars is incredibly lame in any circumstance.
|
just get out more i recon
Earth
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by pamelf
I think relationships starting or Ending in/over/because of Guild Wars is incredibly lame in any circumstance.
|
If relationships end because of GW or if sex gets less interesting (lol), get a life imo.
moko
quality thread!
Jenny won though
Jenny won though
Kendar Muert
Gamers should marry Gamers. Problem solved :P
Sad to say I don't know any people who got together over a game, or broke up because of one, but I do know several gamer couples who play together. Now THAT is cool.
Sad to say I don't know any people who got together over a game, or broke up because of one, but I do know several gamer couples who play together. Now THAT is cool.
Jecht Scye
My fiancee and I play guild wars frequently. I got her into playing it and it's something fun for us to do together. The relationship didn't start because of gaming, but it has descended into a few fights here and there because she or I play too much sometimes. 99% of the time is nothing but fun though.
Snow Bunny
I've made two new friends.
My girlfriend and I don't play video games together, unless it's Mario Kart on the '64, and most people don't know I play GW, and I will keep it that way.
More socially acceptable
My girlfriend and I don't play video games together, unless it's Mario Kart on the '64, and most people don't know I play GW, and I will keep it that way.
More socially acceptable
Zahr Dalsk
Making female characters and, yknow, playing the game as though it was a real RPG (you know, games like KotOR, where you play in-character rather than games like Gw where you just use it like a chat channel) is a great way to manipulate people into helping you all around Guild Wars.
Roll a female character, go to Shing Jea Monastery, find some high end player, follow through their 'SJM Dating' process, watch as they take you through all manner of high end areas. Easy cash and runs, it's like farming but not as mind-achingly dull.
Yeah...
Roll a female character, go to Shing Jea Monastery, find some high end player, follow through their 'SJM Dating' process, watch as they take you through all manner of high end areas. Easy cash and runs, it's like farming but not as mind-achingly dull.
Yeah...
Coridan
wow some people have some issues.... when i first got the game...i played it alot...often do with new games...once the wife got a little pissed for me playing GW rather than going out...i realized what was really important in life...so i kicked my wife out and now i am Rank 14 with God among Mortals title... Yay ME!
No really i stopped playing GW so much...happens with all new games and she kinda expects me to play for a few weeks pretty hardcore then...to play less and less...she knows me well...haven't logged into GW for a few weeks cuz i got a brand new game...called a 1 year old daughter
No really i stopped playing GW so much...happens with all new games and she kinda expects me to play for a few weeks pretty hardcore then...to play less and less...she knows me well...haven't logged into GW for a few weeks cuz i got a brand new game...called a 1 year old daughter
zwitterion
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Yang Whirlwind
Sex is definitely more interesting than any game ever created!
|
Ravious
There are brain cells that I have lost from the OP. Although, the reason for editing the OP gave me a chuckle ("spell check") for the irony...
I hope to do the opposite. I started my wife on WoW b/c it is slower and more forgiving and she is still having trouble with WASD movement.... but once she gets better we are going to punt WoW in its grindfest face and come to the light that is GW.
EDIT: NM, Mechz wins... my brain is done for today.
I hope to do the opposite. I started my wife on WoW b/c it is slower and more forgiving and she is still having trouble with WASD movement.... but once she gets better we are going to punt WoW in its grindfest face and come to the light that is GW.
EDIT: NM, Mechz wins... my brain is done for today.
Tab
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Snow Bunny
I've made two new friends.
My girlfriend and I don't play video games together, unless it's Mario Kart on the '64, and most people don't know I play GW, and I will keep it that way. More socially acceptable |
c/d
Celestial_Kitsune
Meeting interesting people in GW is fun However, the time spent in GW should not interfere with your daily life.
However, the time spent in GW should not interfere with your daily life. 
Darksun
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Brianna
On topic, I could imagine some people's relationships ending because of Guild Wars, but only if they're dumb enough to let a stupid temporary video game stand in front of what is important in life.
|
Phaern Majes
Nothing harsh about it, its the God honest truth.
Snow Bunny
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by ibreaktoilets
herd Snow's gf is gud monk.
c/d |
Ku Ku
Gw has helped me meet friends all over the world, my old guild even used to hold guild meets in london where we'd all fly / coach / train / boat it down to see each other :P
My boyfriend however, plays WoW. I think if anything will end our relationship it will be that he keeps waking me up at 8am by playing it XD (Joking btw)
No its ok, harmony happens... he plays WoW then we switch and i get to play gw (He lives far away otherwise i'd bring me pc XD) so no, havent seen a game break people up - not even two rival games.
I do know a couple that have just moved in together that met on gw, he used to live in the netherlands but moved all the way over to england to be with her XD
EDIT: lol just read the posts about Sex not being as good as Gw - Try role play, after all thats the type of game we're all playing... you can be the big wammo come to save the little e/mo from the big bad charr.... or even better be the charr (fluffy ears ftw!) XD!!!
My boyfriend however, plays WoW. I think if anything will end our relationship it will be that he keeps waking me up at 8am by playing it XD (Joking btw)
No its ok, harmony happens... he plays WoW then we switch and i get to play gw (He lives far away otherwise i'd bring me pc XD) so no, havent seen a game break people up - not even two rival games.
I do know a couple that have just moved in together that met on gw, he used to live in the netherlands but moved all the way over to england to be with her XD
EDIT: lol just read the posts about Sex not being as good as Gw - Try role play, after all thats the type of game we're all playing... you can be the big wammo come to save the little e/mo from the big bad charr.... or even better be the charr (fluffy ears ftw!) XD!!!
Saraphim
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by arsie
I've heard horror stories of spouses yelling overheard through the Vent, but that was in another game.
I think when your wife grabs the headphone mic and yells to your guildies, "YOU GUYS ARE RUINING HIS MARRIAGE!", its time to Remove Program (at least for a while...no subscription ftw!) |
I D E L E T E D I
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Ku Ku
EDIT: lol just read the posts about Sex not being as good as Gw - Try role play, after all thats the type of game we're all playing... you can be the big wammo come to save the little e/mo from the big bad charr.... or even better be the charr (fluffy ears ftw!) XD!!!
|
and i bet its all so true^^
Ku Ku
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Jenny
i'm pretty sure i broke so many hearts into Guild Wars it's amazing
i had so many e-relationship men are def pretty dumb thinking i'd be interested by them irl basically i had ... what... hummm let's say 6 relationship on the game funny stuff right lol all gave me money and helped me pve (i hate growing a pve char on my own its hell boring) so i'm quite happy from that and all ended for some escuses i wud find... they all cried so much was great can blame me "oh boo boo u're not a good person" yeah get over it its i-net guys |
Um? Little harsh? People kinda need to remember that theres real people on the end of a pc, not just a toon - breaking peoples hearts for gold and game runs is not cool.
In fact i usually keep my gender secret in game as i find it a hinderance. I dont want free runs or gold, i want to do it myself, and it doesnt help that a few of the guys that have found out have been... *thinks of a nice way to put this* rather prying.
My guild ofc know im female, they are the lucky few XD
Ku Ku
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by I D E L E T E D I
That made me lol
and i bet its all so true^^ |
Well.. like i said he plays wow.. so sometimes its Hoard/alliance XD
EDIT: lol, no-one knows if i'm joking AND i never said who got to be the charr XD
Thorondor Port
Well I was in a hoh guild and it had 2 females in it. One was normal, the other one "dated" a guy in the guild and they "broke up" and they both left the guild. She ended up coming back and somehow "fell" for some other guy in the guild until they "broke up". She took off and never returned (THANKYOU DRAMAQUEEN).
....so retarded
Anyway, I once dumped a girl because I was playing counterstrike and she kept phoning me. (the relationship was on the way out anyway..)
....so retarded
Anyway, I once dumped a girl because I was playing counterstrike and she kept phoning me. (the relationship was on the way out anyway..)
credit
I named my kid Wroth Yakslapper.
No joke.
No joke.
Red-Tide
my wife has threatened to leave me due to GW. She hasnt yet, although some days I think Im gonna come home to a smashed pc.
baz777
A few minor upsets with the wife but mainly due to me not listening to her whilst I’m on GW.
Personally I think she’s jealous, my Female Ele has a nicer bottom than the wife!
Personally I think she’s jealous, my Female Ele has a nicer bottom than the wife!
eeks
I'm a blight upon my real life friends. I've gotten a wee fraction of them addicted to Guild Wars, along with my boyfriend.
Boy, do I regret the latter. Especially since he used to be a - *cringes* - Counter-Strike addict. Nothing a 'come hither' look doesn't fix. Ahem.
(Wait a second, where's the poll?)
Boy, do I regret the latter. Especially since he used to be a - *cringes* - Counter-Strike addict.
Nothing a 'come hither' look doesn't fix. Ahem.(Wait a second, where's the poll?)
sterbenx2
If your Gf or wife is making a big deal about playing games and you feel your not playing enough for her to complain, kick her.
No matter what your hobby is, you should be allowed to do it in peace. I understand some people do have a problem with knowing when enough is enough but people should also realize that other people can be unreasonable and expect too much. hence why my ex is now my ex and my GF is NOT my ex. 50/50 FTW.
GW is ONE of many reasons why my ex got kicked. Her build was bad and she just wasn't a team player.
No matter what your hobby is, you should be allowed to do it in peace. I understand some people do have a problem with knowing when enough is enough but people should also realize that other people can be unreasonable and expect too much. hence why my ex is now my ex and my GF is NOT my ex. 50/50 FTW.
GW is ONE of many reasons why my ex got kicked. Her build was bad and she just wasn't a team player.
Albert Algorn
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by baz777
A few minor upsets with the wife but mainly due to me not listening to her whilst I’m on GW.
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by baz777
Personally I think she’s jealous, my Female Ele has a nicer bottom than the wife!
|
Rexion
I've yet to find another guy on GW that is eligable for my picky-likings...
I think i'll keep it that way because that just makes me look like I fail at life. And the poor guy would get a big broken heart if I found someone IRL.
ignore list ftw?
I think i'll keep it that way because that just makes me look like I fail at life. And the poor guy would get a big broken heart if I found someone IRL.
ignore list ftw?
Kusandaa
I don't know if it's because we're both gamers, both guys or all of the above, but we never argued over each other gaming habits. We compromise at most, pause gameplay if the other needs something. And well, he goes to bars while I hate the bar scene, I can play games if I want :P
Our only issue was a bandwidth issue, which we fixed anyways x].
So nope, me playing GW has never been the cause of a break-up (my previous ex, from like 4 years ago... became quite controlling... >_>).
Agreed. "Huh... can't focus on anything ATM, husband walking around... ... ... ... ... I'll bbl x]" *gone for 2-3 hours*. My guild's getting used to that coming from me x].
Our only issue was a bandwidth issue, which we fixed anyways x].
So nope, me playing GW has never been the cause of a break-up (my previous ex, from like 4 years ago... became quite controlling... >_>).
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Yang Whirlwind
Sex is definitely more interesting than any game ever created! The day I feel like skipping out on some loving to play computer, is the day I unplug completely, never to sit in front of a screen again!
|
Rexion
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Kusandaa
I don't know if it's because we're both gamers, both guys or all of the above, but we never argued over each other gaming habits. We compromise at most, pause gameplay if the other needs something. And well, he goes to bars while I hate the bar scene, I can play games if I want :P
|
yah. I'd date another guy that played a game with me... as long as it didn't end up at me/him doing something for the other for an hour and such... Or like having a stupid fight over not getting a special drop or blah blah blah...
Witchblade
since i don't believe in the "relation" thingy at all.. i can play GW freely as much as i want to
*grins*
next !
*grins*
next !
Ravious
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Red-Tide
my wife has threatened to leave me due to GW. She hasnt yet, although some days I think Im gonna come home to a smashed pc.
|
i remember one of those nerd questions: which would you rather give up for eternity, sex or internet?
Lord Darksoul
Right, I remember partying with you Ranger, and you tell me about this.
Meh, never had Guild Wars really get in the way of my RL.
Meh, never had Guild Wars really get in the way of my RL.
GrandpaMojo
My wife divorced me after I told her that she didn't truly love me for not letting me name our son "Ghostly Hero".