Getting Married in the Game - Page 2 - Guild Wars Forums

Ramus · May 23, 2005, 04:35 PM // 16:35

I got married in SWG, that was perhaps the most marriage-friendly game in mmorpg history. Tailor made rings, a house, a honeymoon spot on naboo.

Makkert · May 23, 2005, 04:37 PM // 16:37

ROTFL.
i can see the first night after getting married:
two confused people stare at their black screens...

BrandonIT · May 23, 2005, 04:47 PM // 16:47

Well, Stars Wars Galaxies (while terrible in a lot of ways) did actually offer characters the ability to marry each other, and have it show up on your character stats. Rings had a "Propose Unity" option. When selected, your character got down on one knee and it gave the other user a pop-up to accept or decline the proposal. And yes, even the unity thing had its share of bugs, besides the moral implications...

In Guild Wars, getting married (and allowing name changes with it) would be very neat. My wife and I created our characters with the same last name specifically for that reason. While we're still trying to figure out a good way for role-playing to fit into the game itself, it was kinda neat to have the same last names.

As for games after you're married, it's very possible. My wife did not enjoy games at all until I showed her SWG. She fell in love with it and we played for 2 years in it together. When we finally left SWG to come to GW with our guild, she came as well, and continues to enjoy gaming as much as ever.

Don't let games be the deciding factor though in who you marry. If you enjoy doing things together, and genuinely like each other (even if you get ticked at each other every now and then), then with divine help, you'll be fine.

Me, personally, I got lucky that the girl I fell in love with also grew to like computers...

nechronius · May 23, 2005, 05:18 PM // 17:18

Darkest Dawn · May 23, 2005, 05:35 PM // 17:35

I've had to do some limiting of computer gaming since being married, but my wife is very tolerant of my habits. I do try to balance my gaming time in such a way that I don't neglect the needs of my wife and children. I also realized before getting married that I wouldn't play quite as often, but I don't regret it for a moment. My family is precious and worth more than any game. Still, if one's potential spouse doesn't understand gaming as a viable hobby like some read, watch TV, golf, knit, etc... then it may be a bit of a problem, lol

Sekkira · May 23, 2005, 06:20 PM // 18:20

Unlike some people, I aint submissive. If I want to play video games, then I can play video games. It goes both ways too, if she wants to err... I forgot her intrests are the same as mine

Either way, no girl's gonna stop me playing games.

dansamy · May 23, 2005, 06:43 PM // 18:43

Just marry a girl who plays. My husband did!

GraceAlone · May 23, 2005, 07:00 PM // 19:00

Just to clarify, my gaming time has decreased since getting married, but I have no problem with that. When I didn't work so early I used to stay up late while she slept, but now I just try and play when I can...family has to come first though so if she asks me to stop I will. I love to play, but I love my family more

Darkest Dawn · May 23, 2005, 07:17 PM // 19:17

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Originally Posted by GraceAlone

Just to clarify, my gaming time has decreased since getting married, but I have no problem with that. When I didn't work so early I used to stay up late while she slept, but now I just try and play when I can...family has to come first though so if she asks me to stop I will. I love to play, but I love my family more

I agree 100%. I swore an oath to love, cherish, and give myself to my wife, and our children. I don't make vows lightly, nor will I break them!

Still, I have plenty of time to play, of course, there is never enough time to play a great new game, lol. I COULD play, sleep, play, sleep, .....

Roken · May 23, 2005, 07:31 PM // 19:31

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Originally Posted by Lasher Dragon

I'm married, and my wife dislikes that I play a lot of videogames. I'm a stubborn ass though, so I refuse to stop playing games. I have always been a gamer, ever since the atari/intellivision days, and have never tried to hide it. The way I see it is, she knew who I was when we were dating for 3 years before we got married, she knew what she was getting into. I love her, but I won't change my lifestyle for anyone. What would be the point in giving up the things that make me happy to make someone else happy?

Lasher "may be heading for bachelorhood" Dragon hehehe

ROFL, nice post Lasher. I'd give up my gaming for a hot chick :P. Well... either that or try to get her to play.

GraceAlone · May 23, 2005, 07:36 PM // 19:36

I'd love for my wife to play online with me, but she has zero, zip, nada, nil, no patience for computer/video games. lol, well when the kids get older...

Lord Alawane · May 23, 2005, 08:43 PM // 20:43

People need to find real people to have relationships with. *shakes his head* Oh... if your gonna flame this post. My comment stands. lol.

RailinKazr · May 23, 2005, 09:43 PM // 21:43

I think they should add Marriage as an option to the game. I'll wager they do, in one of the expansions. Why not, its easy to "not do" if you can't be bothered and it would make some people happy to have the option, hence they'll want to keep playing.

I let my 6 year old daughter play some, and she loves two things about the game... that Gwen follows her everywhere and that her "tiger" follows her everywhere. She'll tell me, "They really love me, cause they help me and keep me company."

And she would love to marry people in game. She's always saying, "Can I ask him to marry me?" Its a 6 year old thing, but hey, isn't it mostly about fantasy anyway?

Peace

viet · May 23, 2005, 10:58 PM // 22:58

hey. i think u guys are right. i play about 3hrs a day now, lookin for work. jus came back from 2 months in vietnam.

its goin to be over a year til i marry, if she can put up with my faults. she's the best fiancee you can think of! i think once i become a nurse, yes a male nurse, let the jokes begin, & get married, i still want to play a few hours/week. she said she will cry if i play in front of her. which i wont do unless she's busy. cuz i guess girls need constant attention.

how can i get something in writing? i dont think it wil be a legal issue. my life is terrible without her! she's in vietnam & i'm in usa.

i've lived without creature comforts of awhile. but Lasher is right, its hard to giv up the things u love.

i'v found that if u do the slightest thing wrong, girls will hold it against u for the rest of your life. example, if u go fix the car while she's having dinner with your folks. hey the car needs fixing . or if u make an off hand comment about her height.

my fiancee is very shy, doesnt play games at all, only does the comp for her work.

GW is 1 of the best games out there. there may be legal issues associated with marrying in game. but i use to play muds, text based, no graphics, & they let u marry.

ViNeS- · May 24, 2005, 10:45 AM // 10:45

here you guys go... for those that Didn't believe in the wedding in Guild Wars

http://www.guildwars.net/events/wedd...a/default.html

It was Possible in Final Fantasy, Why not here?

Deagol · May 24, 2005, 10:57 AM // 10:57

Getting married in Guild Wars is obviously possible, as the link above show. Just start thinking about what the RP part of CORPG name means. No need for any game mechanics to support it, just an active imagination.

vorlon · May 24, 2005, 11:12 AM // 11:12

in another game; conquer online, you can get married and it gives you an xp bonus if you play together, also you can share a house(item storage)
costs to get a divorce(not much) havent played since the auto update from the chinese site had a virus in it, but fun and free!

Spirit Firefly · May 24, 2005, 11:15 AM // 11:15

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Originally Posted by Lymix

You could marry Jana.. she would let you play I'm sure.

With the game or....

Arrow Whisper · May 24, 2005, 11:18 AM // 11:18

Since I don't watch a lot of TV and my wife does I finally told my wife (who hates that I play games) that I'll give up games when she gives up watching TV. I give up what I do in the evenings and she makes the same sacrifice for me.

Haven't really heard much of an argument with her since that little discussion.

Spirit Firefly · May 24, 2005, 11:19 AM // 11:19

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Originally Posted by dansamy

Just marry a girl who plays. My husband did!

Bigamy is illegal. How were you able to put up with it?

May 23, 2005, 09:43 PM // 21:43	#33
RailinKazr Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	Adds Variety, which is good I think they should add Marriage as an option to the game. I'll wager they do, in one of the expansions. Why not, its easy to "not do" if you can't be bothered and it would make some people happy to have the option, hence they'll want to keep playing. I let my 6 year old daughter play some, and she loves two things about the game... that Gwen follows her everywhere and that her "tiger" follows her everywhere. She'll tell me, "They really love me, cause they help me and keep me company." And she would love to marry people in game. She's always saying, "Can I ask him to marry me?" Its a 6 year old thing, but hey, isn't it mostly about fantasy anyway? Peace

May 23, 2005, 10:58 PM // 22:58	#34
viet Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: cali, usa Guild: The Samurai Demons Profession: Mo/W	Marry Games Love hey. i think u guys are right. i play about 3hrs a day now, lookin for work. jus came back from 2 months in vietnam. its goin to be over a year til i marry, if she can put up with my faults. she's the best fiancee you can think of! i think once i become a nurse, yes a male nurse, let the jokes begin, & get married, i still want to play a few hours/week. she said she will cry if i play in front of her. which i wont do unless she's busy. cuz i guess girls need constant attention. how can i get something in writing? i dont think it wil be a legal issue. my life is terrible without her! she's in vietnam & i'm in usa. i've lived without creature comforts of awhile. but Lasher is right, its hard to giv up the things u love. i'v found that if u do the slightest thing wrong, girls will hold it against u for the rest of your life. example, if u go fix the car while she's having dinner with your folks. hey the car needs fixing . or if u make an off hand comment about her height. my fiancee is very shy, doesnt play games at all, only does the comp for her work. GW is 1 of the best games out there. there may be legal issues associated with marrying in game. but i use to play muds, text based, no graphics, & they let u marry.

May 23, 2005, 04:35 PM // 16:35	#21
Ramus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Guild: Zero Tolerance Profession: W/Mo	I got married in SWG, that was perhaps the most marriage-friendly game in mmorpg history. Tailor made rings, a house, a honeymoon spot on naboo.

May 23, 2005, 04:37 PM // 16:37	#22
Makkert Black Beast of Aarrrrgghh Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: The Biggyverse [PLEB] // Servants of Fortuna [SoF]	ROTFL. i can see the first night after getting married: two confused people stare at their black screens...

May 23, 2005, 04:47 PM // 16:47	#23
BrandonIT Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Guild: Tribal Instincts Profession: R/E	Well, Stars Wars Galaxies (while terrible in a lot of ways) did actually offer characters the ability to marry each other, and have it show up on your character stats. Rings had a "Propose Unity" option. When selected, your character got down on one knee and it gave the other user a pop-up to accept or decline the proposal. And yes, even the unity thing had its share of bugs, besides the moral implications... In Guild Wars, getting married (and allowing name changes with it) would be very neat. My wife and I created our characters with the same last name specifically for that reason. While we're still trying to figure out a good way for role-playing to fit into the game itself, it was kinda neat to have the same last names. As for games after you're married, it's very possible. My wife did not enjoy games at all until I showed her SWG. She fell in love with it and we played for 2 years in it together. When we finally left SWG to come to GW with our guild, she came as well, and continues to enjoy gaming as much as ever. Don't let games be the deciding factor though in who you marry. If you enjoy doing things together, and genuinely like each other (even if you get ticked at each other every now and then), then with divine help, you'll be fine. Me, personally, I got lucky that the girl I fell in love with also grew to like computers...

May 23, 2005, 05:18 PM // 17:18	#24
nechronius Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern Cali Guild: Herald of the Storm Profession: W/R	<insert Snide Comment About In-game Marriage Here>

May 23, 2005, 05:35 PM // 17:35	#25
Darkest Dawn Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio, USA Profession: W/Mo	I've had to do some limiting of computer gaming since being married, but my wife is very tolerant of my habits. I do try to balance my gaming time in such a way that I don't neglect the needs of my wife and children. I also realized before getting married that I wouldn't play quite as often, but I don't regret it for a moment. My family is precious and worth more than any game. Still, if one's potential spouse doesn't understand gaming as a viable hobby like some read, watch TV, golf, knit, etc... then it may be a bit of a problem, lol

May 23, 2005, 06:20 PM // 18:20	#26
Sekkira Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canberra, AU	Unlike some people, I aint submissive. If I want to play video games, then I can play video games. It goes both ways too, if she wants to err... I forgot her intrests are the same as mine Either way, no girl's gonna stop me playing games.

May 23, 2005, 06:43 PM // 18:43	#27
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	Just marry a girl who plays. My husband did!

May 23, 2005, 07:00 PM // 19:00	#28
GraceAlone Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Guild: Semper Reformanda [SeRe]	Just to clarify, my gaming time has decreased since getting married, but I have no problem with that. When I didn't work so early I used to stay up late while she slept, but now I just try and play when I can...family has to come first though so if she asks me to stop I will. I love to play, but I love my family more

May 23, 2005, 07:36 PM // 19:36	#31
GraceAlone Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Guild: Semper Reformanda [SeRe]	I'd love for my wife to play online with me, but she has zero, zip, nada, nil, no patience for computer/video games. lol, well when the kids get older...

May 23, 2005, 08:43 PM // 20:43	#32
Lord Alawane Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005 Location: I live in IL, USA Profession: W/Mo	People need to find real people to have relationships with. shakes his head Oh... if your gonna flame this post. My comment stands. lol.

May 24, 2005, 10:45 AM // 10:45	#35
ViNeS- Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	here you guys go... for those that Didn't believe in the wedding in Guild Wars http://www.guildwars.net/events/wedd...a/default.html It was Possible in Final Fantasy, Why not here?

May 24, 2005, 10:57 AM // 10:57	#36
Deagol Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Denmark	Getting married in Guild Wars is obviously possible, as the link above show. Just start thinking about what the RP part of CORPG name means. No need for any game mechanics to support it, just an active imagination.

May 24, 2005, 11:12 AM // 11:12	#37
vorlon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	in another game; conquer online, you can get married and it gives you an xp bonus if you play together, also you can share a house(item storage) costs to get a divorce(not much) havent played since the auto update from the chinese site had a virus in it, but fun and free!

May 24, 2005, 11:18 AM // 11:18	#39
Arrow Whisper Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	Since I don't watch a lot of TV and my wife does I finally told my wife (who hates that I play games) that I'll give up games when she gives up watching TV. I give up what I do in the evenings and she makes the same sacrifice for me. Haven't really heard much of an argument with her since that little discussion.