How do I convince her games have merit?

[Woodsey]

That's bordering on an oxymoron.

No it isn't, haven't you ever found a film riveting and really enjoyed it despite the fact that it doesn't really hold together? The story isn't that amazing, the way its told is.

Not really. The two are too intrinsically linked for me.

 

[Furious Styles]

Not really. The two are too intrinsically linked for me.

Well, i guess we're just going to have to agree to disagree on that one.

 

[cairocat]

Play anyway, what are you, 12?

Close, 13.

 

[Sorafrosty]

Have her sit down somewhere comfortable, give her something nice to drink (soda, coffee, wine) then find your favourite game, be that of beautiful scenery, story, or simply mechanics. Explain to her, without letting her speak before you are finished, why you do not have a disease that she needs to cure, you just socialize easier with your friends that way, since they live so far away, and that it is simply something you enjoy doing. Probably good to mention other things you like doing too. See if it helps. Remember, you can always compromise

 

[Snowpact]

Show her Extra Credits?

......I'll second this idea.

I'll trickle this idea

What? I don't know the English word to use here -_-...