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Murmel · May 25, 2008, 09:28 PM // 21:28

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 · May 26, 2008, 03:30 AM // 03:30

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 · May 26, 2008, 03:47 AM // 03:47

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 · May 26, 2008, 04:20 AM // 04:20

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 · May 26, 2008, 05:02 AM // 05:02

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 · May 26, 2008, 05:09 AM // 05:09

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 · May 26, 2008, 05:24 AM // 05:24

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 · May 26, 2008, 08:46 AM // 08:46

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 · May 26, 2008, 08:54 AM // 08:54

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! · May 26, 2008, 09:09 AM // 09:09

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 · May 26, 2008, 01:02 PM // 13:02

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 · May 26, 2008, 03:02 PM // 15:02

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 · May 26, 2008, 03:30 PM // 15:30

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 · May 26, 2008, 03:32 PM // 15:32

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 · May 26, 2008, 03:39 PM // 15:39

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 · May 26, 2008, 03:49 PM // 15:49

You could always live a secret double life!

By day i'm normal

By night I'm a female nerd.

snaek · May 26, 2008, 03:50 PM // 15:50

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

Mister Muhkuh · May 26, 2008, 04:04 PM // 16:04

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 · May 26, 2008, 04:16 PM // 16:16

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 · May 26, 2008, 04:42 PM // 16:42

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

May 25, 2008, 09:28 PM // 21:28	#21
Murmel Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land of Confusion Guild: [swea] Profession: W/	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

May 26, 2008, 03:47 AM // 03:47	#23
Lady Lozza Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oz Guild: Angel Sharks Profession: Me/N	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.

May 26, 2008, 04:20 AM // 04:20	#24
Owik Gall Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: Guardians of the Light Profession: W/Mo	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.

May 26, 2008, 05:02 AM // 05:02	#25
NeonXero Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Guild: Leaked Aggression [grr] Profession: D/W	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.

May 26, 2008, 05:09 AM // 05:09	#26
Trinity Fire Angel Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Desert Guild: Legions of Engalion [自由] Profession: Mo/W	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.

May 26, 2008, 05:24 AM // 05:24	#27
Sparks Dawnbringer Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles Guild: none Profession: E/Mo	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.

May 26, 2008, 08:46 AM // 08:46	#28
arsie Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2007 Profession: N/	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.

May 26, 2008, 01:02 PM // 13:02	#31
Tosha Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: The Order of the Kitten [PURR]	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 )

May 26, 2008, 03:02 PM // 15:02	#32
Dorvan919 Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: My chair Guild: Droknars Arena Dogs [DAD] Profession: D/	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

May 26, 2008, 03:32 PM // 15:32	#34
Selket Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Grand Court of Selket/Sebelkeh Guild: What If You Had An Outpost Named After You [slkt] Profession: W/	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.

May 26, 2008, 03:39 PM // 15:39	#35
itsvictor Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2008	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...

May 26, 2008, 03:49 PM // 15:49	#36
ShadowsRequiem Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Inde is Smoking [Hawt] ToA Profession: W/E	You could always live a secret double life! By day i'm normal By night I'm a female nerd.

May 26, 2008, 03:50 PM // 15:50	#37
snaek Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: N/	i think all boys get secretly turned on when they meet a girl gamer 0__o

May 26, 2008, 04:04 PM // 16:04	#38
Mister Muhkuh Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Guild: Ugly Ducklings [ugly] Profession: P/	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

May 26, 2008, 04:16 PM // 16:16	#39
Shakti Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Home... Guild: Vier Reiter [Vier]	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.

May 26, 2008, 04:42 PM // 16:42	#40
Commander Ryker Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/	Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't do something.