I would very much enjoy a relationship with a girl I could talk to about the infinite depth and genius of KOTOR II, but not if she makes a big deal out of it. If she doesn't like games enough that I don't already know she's a gamer(Or if she's a poser, as it sounds), then there's no point anyway... or if she thinks CoD makes her a nerd.
"Girl Gamer Syndrome"
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(male gamer here) Fun fact; I once had my twelve year old sister speak into my microphone at the beginning of a team slayer match on Reach, and my teammates spent the entire round hitting on me and teabagging my corpses. I told them they were punk'd at the end of the match a all simultaneously backed out of the lobby.
Yeah I think I get what you mean. With cosmetic products for example (shampoo etc) here in the Netherlands we're seeing brands having a "For Men" line. Like 'Nivea' shampoo for women and 'Nivea For Men' shampoo for men.Kriptonite said:
But, this is about marketing, not content. Yes, girl-games are marketed as being girl-games and boy-games are marketed as being neutral games, but the way they are designed, it's clear 'games for girls' are made for girls and 'games' are made for boys.
There certainly are neutral games. The Sims, Rollercoaster Tycoon, Tetris, etc.
But you don't have to put the words "For men" on the cover of Gears of War or X-blade to see they cater not-so-subtly to male fantasies. (EDIT: upon further inspection, it seems America got a... less cheeky boxart for X-blade)
For a long time being a "gamer" (which is a stupid label to assign to yourself to begin with) was something no one desired to be known as, and for a long time video games was something that was enjoyed predominantly by men. It still is, to some extent today, though women have made a pretty big splash in the video game market as they have in every other. So, in short, pay no attention to anyone who thinks its a big deal that girls play video games, they did before, there's just more now, and don't talk down to them it makes you just as petty as they are.
That's not the point I was trying to make, just because someone is a woman who plays video games it does not mean she's part of the gamer culture, look at how many actresses say, "Oh yeah I'm a huge geek, I love comic books and video games!" How many of them do you believe?Vault101 said:brains is not a pre-requesite for being a geek..the way some fan-bases act should be proof enoughSwny Nerdgasm said:
Girls that play video games are more fun than girls, say, that are really into fashion. It'll make it more likely for me to want to hang out with you.
It doesn't make you more attractive until you get really good at them though, especially if you can beat me.
Caveat: in order for this to work, it kinda has to be console games, because this is the only scenario where we're likely to be in the same room. If you play WoW all the time then we'll probably never meet up irl, therefore the "attractiveness" rule is kinda moot.
It doesn't make you more attractive until you get really good at them though, especially if you can beat me.
Caveat: in order for this to work, it kinda has to be console games, because this is the only scenario where we're likely to be in the same room. If you play WoW all the time then we'll probably never meet up irl, therefore the "attractiveness" rule is kinda moot.
This is why I wish there was a like button on this site because there really isn't much to add to that. Bravo.Bete Noire said:
Girls that are good at video games are just attractive to guys who play them. Similarly, I play electric guitar, and while normally I can't stand a lot of female-singer pop songs, Orianthi is so good at electric guitar that it a) makes her music a lot better b) makes her WAY more attractive.
Silly people, there are no girls in games, its all voice changers and little high pitched boys. Even the girls here are boys. And those girls you thought you saw in real life through that window that one time as you sat on your computer? They were also boys.
Infact, the whole world only has men, don't let those harem anime and porno movies trick you, that's all photoshop and CGI editing to make it look like there really are 'girls' out there in the scary world of real life. The truth of the matter is they simply don't exist.
Trust me, I've seen real life once or twice before, so I know what I'm talking about.
Infact, the whole world only has men, don't let those harem anime and porno movies trick you, that's all photoshop and CGI editing to make it look like there really are 'girls' out there in the scary world of real life. The truth of the matter is they simply don't exist.
Trust me, I've seen real life once or twice before, so I know what I'm talking about.
museofdoom said:
I'm not trying to be mean when I state this, but have you considered not using mic? You could still use headphones if you really want to listen to what they are saying but just message anybody that asked, that your mic is broken. I don't think you would have any problems then.museofdoom said:
I hear this a lot, as I study games design and theory at university. Women in the community either A) attention-seeking through their attitude or B) trying their hardest to blend in, so as to avoid objectification.
Side-note; I don't really like this attitude, to be honest. I once had another girl accuse me of being an "attention whore girl gamer" to my face. Her reasoning was no "real gamers" wore dresses or make-up. I just find the whole culture is screwed, as women feel the need to become androgynous online/in the gamer community to avoid sexual harassment and their opinion being ignored due to their gender.
I won't even get started on how many freshmen scoff at me as I walk by in a lecture hall, and ask me to make them a sandwich (right before they ask me to add them on Facebook).
Side-note; I don't really like this attitude, to be honest. I once had another girl accuse me of being an "attention whore girl gamer" to my face. Her reasoning was no "real gamers" wore dresses or make-up. I just find the whole culture is screwed, as women feel the need to become androgynous online/in the gamer community to avoid sexual harassment and their opinion being ignored due to their gender.
I won't even get started on how many freshmen scoff at me as I walk by in a lecture hall, and ask me to make them a sandwich (right before they ask me to add them on Facebook).
I'm a guys and I have always hated WOW graphics are shit. Honestly it is 2011 and they are making games like that? At least minecraft has the option with mods to change the graphics, but damn I can't stand that ps1 graphics. Also I hate mmo/WOW for what it does to a persons social lifeSimeon Ivanov said:
WaitwaitwaitiwaitWAIT!museofdoom said:
You get guys being all like "lol sexism jokes R teh funnehz!" saying make me a sandwich/blow me and then they friend request you? I mean I kind of get the ones that make a futile attempt to flirt, and then do it (still sad, though) but really?
I love how totally not pathetic people are. ¬_¬
In any case, I do have the one totally awesome lady friend who is also a gamer, and she handles herself very well online. Mostly because people who are creepers/assholes tend to collapse with a case of bullet through head syndrome, or will be messed with to the extreme. It's extraordinarily entertaining to watch.
This, so much. I find myself now worried to actually mention online I'm a girl lest someone immediately assume I'm just there to get the loot.Zyntoxic said:
Not at all. I think I actually scared the guy, as he avoids eye contact with me whenever I see him in a lecture. A lot of my males friends try to protect myself and a few other friends, as some guys (very few) neglect to learn social graces. Saying it on the Internet made them funny to their friends, not so much in real life.volX said:
Aw, it's like being in kindergarten again -- boys kicking the girls in the shins because they like them.boandpop said:
And while I do like your two groups theory, there are still quite a few of us that fall in neither. Seriously, I never proclaimed myself female to earn extra loot, but I was never harassed or objectified in game -- maybe I got lucky.
I see your point but being a man this issue has bigger problems that attention seekers..
The stupid guys (or possibly girls) online who think that as there is a girl on the same game as them that THIS and this alone is the only chance they will get with the girl of their dreams and continue to pursue this with gifts and friend requests that a serial stalker would be proud of..
Really, no-one needs to try that hard, its bad for you and shouldn't be allowed..
Really, there is plenty of poon out there with your name all over it, it just doesn't manifest itself in WOW, star-craft or on the xbox..
The stupid guys (or possibly girls) online who think that as there is a girl on the same game as them that THIS and this alone is the only chance they will get with the girl of their dreams and continue to pursue this with gifts and friend requests that a serial stalker would be proud of..
Really, no-one needs to try that hard, its bad for you and shouldn't be allowed..
Really, there is plenty of poon out there with your name all over it, it just doesn't manifest itself in WOW, star-craft or on the xbox..
I don't know, maybe some girl gamers are just "coming outta the closet" and aren't ashamed about being gamers any longer.
Which would be a good thing.
Which would be a good thing.