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Rosa Vixen

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

Canada

Rt/

25 May 2008 at 18:19 - 1

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if you could help me out. See, I'm not exactally the kind of girl who plays video games, but my cousin got me hooked on GW. I haven't played in a while due to my crappy computer, but I miss it

I used to love to play, but my older sister made fun of me, calling me a boy and stuff...
So, I guess what I'm asking is should i just ignore people calling me wierd and stuff, or should I give up on my beloved GW?
P.S. Sorry for making this sound so dramatic

gerlin

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

W/

25 May 2008 at 18:25 - 2

First of all women who play videogames get all the boys because well, they make up 80% of the audience

.
Secondly ignore you sister, she's just jealous because she can't play and is afraid of peer pressure.
Lastly people who keep you from doing things you love are not friends or have good intensions for you.
Hope we can meet in GW xD.

I pwnd U

God of Spammers

Join Date: Oct 2005

in the middle of a burning cornfield...

Scars Meadows [SMS] (Officer)

25 May 2008 at 18:28 - 3

Keep playing. If you enjoy it that is all that matters.

Abedeus

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Jan 2007

Niflheim

R/

25 May 2008 at 18:29 - 4

Better to be addicted to a computer game than to smoke weed/drink alcohol all day.

Kamara

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2006

Ponie Hill, Lion's Arch International

Blinkie Kaulitz Armie

E/

25 May 2008 at 18:31 - 5

Your sister's an idiot. To be blunt

About 70-80% of my alliance is female and I'm sure we're not the only one.

Girls play video games, I'm sorry that your sister cannot see this, but if you enjoy it, then carry on! One day your sister will see what she's missing.

bhavv

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Sep 2006

25 May 2008 at 18:31 - 6

Also listen to this song and watch the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9n8QHCkPLA

Pink - Stupid Girls.

Rosa Vixen

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

Canada

Rt/

25 May 2008 at 18:48 - 7

Thanks for the advice guys! Now all I need is a computer that can actually run GW..

Abedeus

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Jan 2007

Niflheim

R/

25 May 2008 at 18:57 - 8

Anything at least 4 years old will run it. My Laptop with 512 ram and integrated graphics (so it doesn't even have T&L from GeForce 1/2) and it worked. Not too smoothly, but ram is cheap now.

Rosa Vixen

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

Canada

Rt/

25 May 2008 at 19:02 - 9

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abedeus

Anything at least 4 years old will run it. My Laptop with 512 ram and integrated graphics (so it doesn't even have T&L from GeForce 1/2) and it worked. Not too smoothly, but ram is cheap now.

Laptops..run GW?

StormDragonZ

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2008

New York

W/R

25 May 2008 at 19:07 - 10

I get told I must be female due to the fact I apparently type so well in grammar and punctuation. Some people on the internet are behind hope for regaining brain cells.

Nonetheless, if you enjoy the game, play it. Otherwise, let idiots be idiots.

isamu kurosawa

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

United Kingdom

Me/

25 May 2008 at 19:14 - 11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rosa Vixen

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if you could help me out. See, I'm not exactally the kind of girl who plays video games, but my cousin got me hooked on GW. I haven't played in a while due to my crappy computer, but I miss it

I used to love to play, but my older sister made fun of me, calling me a boy and stuff...
So, I guess what I'm asking is should i just ignore people calling me wierd and stuff, or should I give up on my beloved GW?
P.S. Sorry for making this sound so dramatic

There are a high number of female gamers aready and ma majority of them play online games. There is nothing wrong with a girl playing an online game.

Anyone, even another girl who says it is wrong or strange are being sexist by forcing stereotypes to gender.

There are many girls in my alliance, my only officer is female, my girlfriend plays gw, one alliance member consists of a family of mother, father and 2 daughters who play, we have a 64 year old who plays gw to keep in touch with his grandson who lives in a different city.

Anyone can play and shouldn't feel pressured into conforming to gender/age stereotypes. If you enjoy it then do it.

Pleikki

WTB q8 15^50 Weapons!

Join Date: Nov 2006

???oo ???ugs ???lan [?????????]

25 May 2008 at 19:19 - 12

mm People should be able do what they want to do, its your choice what you do.

You can Forgot Gw, Get a Life. Or just use your freetime hanging with your non irl Friends from gw. Many Girls play video games so i dont understand why she says ya a boy. well yeah like i said. its your choice.

I pwnd U

God of Spammers

Join Date: Oct 2005

in the middle of a burning cornfield...

Scars Meadows [SMS] (Officer)

25 May 2008 at 19:28 - 13

Yes, laptops run GW, that is what I am using to run it right now.

Trvth Jvstice

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2006

HALE

W/

25 May 2008 at 19:55 - 14

In my 32 months playing GW, I've belonged to 4 guilds on my 2 accounts. 3 of those guilds were led by females. I know probably 85% of GW players are adolescent males, but the females that I've met that stuck with the game usually turn out to be good players and are quite fun to play with.

The OP is obviously a teenager - and in my experience teenage girls usually don't have enough time to be more than a casual GW player. I imagine it's after they have their school, work, and social life settled down when they can find the time to be more than a casual gamer. Of course this is not a definite - I'm sure there are some exceptions to the rule. After all, we know for sure that women are definitely better at multi tasking than men.

wraithe

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2008

N/Me

25 May 2008 at 20:27 - 15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rosa Vixen

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if you could help me out. See, I'm not exactally the kind of girl who plays video games, but my cousin got me hooked on GW. I haven't played in a while due to my crappy computer, but I miss it

I used to love to play, but my older sister made fun of me, calling me a boy and stuff...
So, I guess what I'm asking is should i just ignore people calling me wierd and stuff, or should I give up on my beloved GW?
P.S. Sorry for making this sound so dramatic

Do what ever makes you happy.

50% of my guildies are female...and they certainly wouldnt care what others think what they do with there time.

btw i use laptop with no problems at all..

miskav

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2005

None

Mo/

25 May 2008 at 20:34 - 16

Why give a damn? lol.
It's your life, not theirs =).

Tatile

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Sep 2007

Stygian Disciples of Tenebrasus

N/Me

25 May 2008 at 20:43 - 17

Tell your sister she's just re-inforcing hideous gender stereotypes. Besides, guys love a girl that they can have good chats with; if you're a gamer there a lot of male gamers out there looking for a nice female who is preferrably interested in their hobby. You'll be having guys at your feet if you just flaunt your knowledge of RAM and FPS. Don't forget to roll out the D20's every now and then

LOTR123

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2008

My mom's basement...

W/Mo

25 May 2008 at 20:49 - 18

If you really like playing GW then go for it. Never let someone stop you from doing what you really love to do.

P.S. Nice D&D joke Tatile

Kusandaa

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2006

N/Mo

25 May 2008 at 21:01 - 19

I say ignore everyone who tells you that a certain activity is restricted to a particular gender - cooking isn't just for girls and gaming isn't just for men. If you like gaming, go ahead.

Stereotypes FTL.

Oh and yeah, laptops can run GW. Mine runs it, average FPS is below 20, I load some populated areas uber slowly (Doomlore Shrine and Kamadan are perfect examples)... but I still can run GW and I use it when I have no access to a (good) desktop.

Tatile

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Sep 2007

Stygian Disciples of Tenebrasus

N/Me

25 May 2008 at 21:15 - 20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Strangelove

Stereotypical "ladylike" girls are boring.

Slaanesh makes all the pain go away. As long as she's not the overbearing 'let's go on a killing spree' follower and more the 'hey I went shopping earlier...' type.

Don't know who Slaanesh is? Shame on you!

It's pretty much a given that men will prefer a woman they have things in common with, as well as one's who are intelligent enough to hold their own and plan ahead.

Drop down your local nerd herd (TV reference) for a look around. You can make friends and learn amazing facts while you're there.

Murmel

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Mar 2008

Land of Confusion

[swea]

W/

25 May 2008 at 21:28 - 21

If your sister says that gaming aint for girls... Well, what does she do?
Chat?
Personally, I think just plain chatting is hella-boring.

I'd rather play GW and chat with pal's there at the same tme

You should do what you like to do.
People nag on me to get MSN, but I won't cause I think chatting kinda sucks

Most females I know of play games, whether it'd be Singstar, Guitar Hero or Age of Conan (now that would be sweet

) They're still games.
Bet our sister would like playing games if she would just give them a chance...

Just my thoughts

Master Sword Keeper

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Sep 2006

Dead Isle

Farmers Of Woe [FoW]

W/

26 May 2008 at 03:30 - 22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rosa Vixen

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if you could help me I used to love to play, but my older sister made fun of me, calling me a boy and stuff...

okay

1. You dont need to give up.

2. Most of the players on here are just kids obsessed..

3. Majority of them are male.

You're not the only girl to have interest in a game. My wife plays and she pwns at PvP sometimes.

(touch ranger) *shudder*

Yea keep at it. New pooters are gettin cheaper. I've got a decent rig costed me $700.

That's it.

Lady Lozza

Forge Runner

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oz

Angel Sharks

Me/N

26 May 2008 at 03:47 - 23

Rosa,

I'm a girl, I'm straight, and I played with matchbox cars as a kid.
Yes I got called lots of weird things, right up till the end of high school, and even occassionally at university and then in the work place. I can't promise it will ever really stop, but you certainly shouldn't worry about it.
Anyone who cares enough about what you do to want to insult you is paying far too much attention to other peoples lives rather than living their own.

Owik Gall

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2007

Guardians of the Light

W/Mo

26 May 2008 at 04:20 - 24

Just ignore them because they are arrogant children! Women play GW just as much men do. And games has nothing to do with separating genders. So those people who kept teasing you needs to knock it off and instead go learn how to read a book.

NeonXero

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jan 2007

Pennsylvania

Leaked Aggression [grr]

D/W

26 May 2008 at 05:02 - 25

I would do what you think is best, don't let other people influence what you do (unless they are trying to help you in some way.)

If you enjoy the game, play it, and don't feel ashamed or anything crazy like that. I know plenty of girls that play games, and some are quite "leet" at a few of them.

Trinity Fire Angel

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2007

The Desert

Legions of Engalion [自由]

Mo/W

26 May 2008 at 05:09 - 26

don;t wprry about what other people say. some of the best pvp players are grrrls. my friend is a girl in RL and she pwns at GW and her fav occupation is buying armour and dye and looking good when dropping a Meteor Shower on noobs in AB.

keep at it, and enjoy.

Sparks Dawnbringer

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2005

Los Angeles

none

E/Mo

26 May 2008 at 05:24 - 27

Do what makes you happy as long as it does not harm to others. Life is too short to worry about what other people say.

arsie

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jun 2007

N/

26 May 2008 at 08:46 - 28

Well, your sister needs to get out of the stone age.

My guild has quite a few ladies, some are mothers as well. They keep the guild respectful and well behaved.

fenix

Major-General Awesome

Join Date: Aug 2005

Aussie Trolling Crew HQ - Event Organiser and IRC Tiger

Ex Talionis [Law], Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] ????????????????&#

W/

26 May 2008 at 08:54 - 29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abedeus

Better to be addicted to a computer game than to smoke weed/drink alcohol all day.

But all 3 at once....WINNING COMBINATION AMIRITE?!

Get any computer from the last 2 years and it'll run GW perfectly. Anything older and the game will look kinda bad when you play.

Courage!

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2008

Australia

Mo/

26 May 2008 at 09:09 - 30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rosa Vixen

Laptops..run GW?

yes and i know tons of chicks who play guild wars they seem pretty fine with it (not personaly)

Tosha

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2008

The Order of the Kitten [PURR]

26 May 2008 at 13:02 - 31

Next time your sisters says that, you should organise a little get-together with all the girls who play GW... And scratch her eyes out

Im your first volunteer.

Nah, but seriously: tell your sister to get lost and go play GW till your heart burst

And find a boyfriend that plays computergames too. Works for me (im more addicted than he is

)

Dorvan919

Academy Page

Join Date: Sep 2007

My chair

Droknars Arena Dogs [DAD]

D/

26 May 2008 at 15:02 - 32

My advice is do the things you love. Why would you care if someone is making fun of what you love? Are you gonna let that down.

Plus who says girls arent allowed to play, they are humans arent they? So treat them like one! :P

Eonwe

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

New Jersey

Idiot Savants

26 May 2008 at 15:30 - 33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abedeus

Better to be addicted to a computer game than to smoke weed/drink alcohol all day.

That's highly debatable.

Selket

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

Grand Court of Selket/Sebelkeh

What If You Had An Outpost Named After You [slkt]

W/

26 May 2008 at 15:32 - 34

Caring about what other people think, even the people here, is silly.

Do what you feel is right, do what makes you happy, but don't do things just 'cause someone told you so.

itsvictor

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2008

26 May 2008 at 15:39 - 35

Do whatever you want and what you enjoy.
Stereotypes,etc exist but it doesn't mean they are true.

I play regularly with a lot of female gamers, half of my friend's list is female so and i predominately use friend's list before anything so...

ShadowsRequiem

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2005

Inde is Smoking [Hawt] *ToA*

W/E

26 May 2008 at 15:49 - 36

You could always live a secret double life!

By day i'm normal

By night I'm a female nerd.

snaek

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2006

N/

26 May 2008 at 15:50 - 37

i think all boys get secretly turned on when they meet a girl gamer 0__o

Mister Muhkuh

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Feb 2006

Germany

Ugly Ducklings [ugly]

P/

26 May 2008 at 16:04 - 38

you shouldnt stop playing because other people want you to...

you should, however, stop playing because it is a waste of time, there really is better stuff to do

Shakti

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2006

Home...

Vier Reiter [Vier]

26 May 2008 at 16:16 - 39

If your sister is defining herself based on whether the things she does are "girly" enough, she's going to have a very hard road through life.

Girl gamers are everywhere. We are cool. We are much more fun for guys to be around. We have more to us than lipstick and more to talk about than shoes. My husband ADORES the fact that I game....he thinks the fact that I can beat our guildies is hot as hell

Don't define yourself by your hobbies. Being a woman has a whole lot more to it that that. Your sister will learn that (hopefully) as she grows up.

Commander Ryker

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jun 2005

R/

26 May 2008 at 16:42 - 40

Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't do something.