Is it possible to live with a significant other and play a MMORPG like WOW?

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: meltdown75

Originally posted by: Ns1

Originally posted by: meltdown75

Originally posted by: vi edit

Originally posted by: meltdown75

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: meltdown75
You answered your own question. The determining factor is your level of obsessiveness with the game.

If your SO is leaving your dinner at the door to your computer room, of course she's going to have a problem with it...

Captain Common Sense to the rescue!

Captain Common Sense?
Does he share any sort of rivalry with Captain Obvious, or are they part of the League Against Dumbassery?

I just made him up, but theoretically I was thinking he could handle everything that is too dumb for Captain Obvious.

Too bad both of them are off the clock most of the time trying to woon over "No Duh Woman".

Are you under pressure to try to be witty now that you're a mod? 'cuz you failed miserably there.

It would be funny if he got on his epic mount and threw his banhammer at you while on his way to Ironforge. It'd be funnier if the banhammer had AoE and we all got bannanated and had to run back to ATOT from the cemetary.

Careful, we're creeping into quoted nef tree territory and we're past the requisite 2 nef quotes...

But I have to go past the quoted nef trees to collect my murloc fins!

 

[BudAshes]

Originally posted by: meltdown75
You answered your own question. The determining factor is your level of obsessiveness with the game.

If your SO is leaving your dinner at the door to your computer room, of course she's going to have a problem with it...

Captain Common Sense to the rescue!

I was more curious whether anyone actually did it themselves. Your over simplified answers are welcome though.

 

[Deleted member 4644]

Of course it is possible but I wont say it is easy.

 

[SpunkyJones]

I'm married with two children, and I've played Wow for about 2 years. Wife & kids had no complaints, I only played a couple of times per week after the kids went to bed. I've recently quit though due to boredom, I'll miss my Orc Warlock.

 

[meltdown75]

Originally posted by: BudAshes

Originally posted by: meltdown75
You answered your own question. The determining factor is your level of obsessiveness with the game.

If your SO is leaving your dinner at the door to your computer room, of course she's going to have a problem with it...

Captain Common Sense to the rescue!

I was more curious whether anyone actually did it themselves. Your over simplified answers are welcome though.

indeed. my apologies. FWIW since I have never let myself play WoW, I have wondered if it was possible to start playing and not become completely addicted but I'm too scared to try. peace

 

[BudAshes]

Originally posted by: meltdown75

Originally posted by: BudAshes

Originally posted by: meltdown75
You answered your own question. The determining factor is your level of obsessiveness with the game.

If your SO is leaving your dinner at the door to your computer room, of course she's going to have a problem with it...

Captain Common Sense to the rescue!

I was more curious whether anyone actually did it themselves. Your over simplified answers are welcome though.

indeed. my apologies. FWIW since I have never let myself play WoW, I have wondered if it was possible to start playing and not become completely addicted but I'm too scared to try. peace

No need to apologize, all responses are welcome. Maybe i need a poll.

 

[moonbit]

People have been finding ways to ignore their SOs for ages. MMORPGs are only the latest and greatest in such ways.

 

[iroast]

Yes, but here are the conditions:

1. she needs to have her own hobbies/interest
2. you should play more than 1-2 hrs a day
3. she comes first. the game is 2nd. if she wants to go out, take her out. you should also take the initiative in taking her out.
4. don't neglect your duties. if something breaks in the house, fix it.

Enjoy.

 

[nonameo]

I stay away from both. RTS is my way to destruction.

 

[TuxDave]

I'm not sure if you can. Since the gf has to come first, you have to give up any hope of raiding and generally reduce the amount of stuff you do on the game. That alone may kill the enjoyment of the game that if you were to try to balance both, you may as well give up and find a game that you can jump on and off of easily (TF2)

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: nonameo
I stay away from both. RTS is my way to destruction.

I think divorce rates will skyrocket when SC2 comes out

 

[MotionMan]

Every night, after the kids go to bed, unless we have some plans, my wife and I will either do something together or, more often than not, we will both unwind separately doing something we enjoy for about 1-3 hours. I nef, play basic online games or watch TV. She usually watches TV and/or talks on the phone. Accordingly, if I could limit myself to playing during those hours, I see no reason why it would not fit right into our current weekday evening schedule. So, OP, yes.

I use to play CS and many EASports games (before the second kid was born). I do not game anymore, however.

MotionMan

 

[BudAshes]

Originally posted by: Ns1

Originally posted by: nonameo
I stay away from both. RTS is my way to destruction.

I think divorce rates will skyrocket when SC2 comes out

Yeah that could definitely throw me for a loop. I'm going to need a good excuse as to why I will disappear for a few months.

 

[flunky nassau]

Man, it's my fiance that gets addicted to things.

After dinner was ready last night, it took me 15 minutes to pry her off of Fable & come eat.

 

[alkemyst]

my wife likes TV...she watches that while I screw around around the house or online during weeknights.

 

[Xylitol]

Unless you both play, probably not

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: BudAshes
I would never be able to balance my relationship and a MMORPG being as obsessive as I am and my girlfriend would end up resenting me, so i stay away from them all together.

You stay away from MMORPGs? Or Girls?

He clearly said both.