What do you think about a gamer's forum? [Archive] - Ageless Love - Your community for age gap relationship support!

Rozie

11-22-2007, 04:23 PM

springwind

11-22-2007, 06:36 PM

I even though being new would be for it, would be nice to trade notes and ect, since most of my time is spent "Ingame" or when i come on here:cool::yes:

marcy

11-22-2007, 07:42 PM

I can tell you that I would love the idea Rozie. I recall that Angel also thought this was a great idea, but I'm sure she'll comment herself!

rosiesue

11-22-2007, 08:26 PM

I'm just starting Last Chaos....

grumpysgirl

11-22-2007, 10:42 PM

OH I think this would be a awesome idea!!! That is how I met kai and I know there are others on here as well...HUH marcy! ROFL

pasquali

11-22-2007, 10:50 PM

Dear Rozie:

Sign me up! I build and upgrade my PC for gaming performance. My favorite style of gaming is FPS, and I love F.E.A.R., DOOM III, Prey, Painkiller, and of course, the best gaming franchise of all: Half-Life II. You can invite me into a H-L2 map by searching and including me into your friends list on Steam as "freebar." I'd be happy to shoot your b**t online....:yes:

jesique

11-22-2007, 11:00 PM

Personally....I was against the split chit chats...and I'm against a gaming forum.

Do we really need to be segregated even more than we already are?

Are there gaming issues that can't be discussed in chit chat or relationship areas?

LOL....if I were a gamer...I'd just hijack the TV/Movie area and use it for gaming threads! I think perhaps showing that a gaming area could sustain itself and that there is a need for it...would be more powerful than just asking for one.

But that's just my two cents. Please take it for what it's worth. :D

Nadine.

Rozie

11-22-2007, 11:37 PM

Just throwing it out there Nadine. The gaming stuff is definitely being talked about elsewhere. I also am not crazy about splitting the chit chat, but rather than seeing this as a forum that further splits the OW/YM from the YW/OM, I see it as a forum that would bring people of different age groups together.

So often I read stuff here that simply dismisses relationships that start in online games, and while I agree that until these partners have actually met it RL, the relationship doesn't have the quality of RL love, these relationships are "something." Maybe a place where people could talk about this amongst people who have been there and really understand the mindset would be helpful. I see this as a forum much in the vein of the LDR forum. Maybe it should go under Support Network.

cuteguy37048

11-22-2007, 11:45 PM

I have, over the few years I've been here, noticed a lot of questions from people who met in a role playing game platform. IgN published a great article a few years back about the fastest growing demographic in RPGs/MMORPGs, and it was, surprize, middle aged women. The majority of women who play role playing games are now older (35+), the majority of men who play RPG's are 20-somethings. So is it any wonder that we have the number of relationships here that started in a game? Not so unlike falling in love with your tennis pro, except that we are the geek squad...lol.

I think there is a unique stigma to these relationships, and at the same time, its the ability to fantacize and step outside of conventional boundaries that allows these relationships to flourish!

I am wondering if people would be interested in a forum devoted to RPG'ers. Besides talking about our honeys, we could compare notes on what's going on with the different games we play. (They've pushed back the CSI game for Wii until January...we are bummed!)

So Marcy, Angel, et al...What do you think?

I even though being new would be for it, would be nice to trade notes and ect, since most of my time is spent "Ingame" or when i come on here:cool::yes:

I can tell you that I would love the idea Rozie. I recall that Angel also thought this was a great idea, but I'm sure she'll comment herself!

Dear Rozie:

Sign me up! I build and upgrade my PC for gaming performance. My favorite style of gaming is FPS, and I love F.E.A.R., DOOM III, Prey, Painkiller, and of course, the best gaming franchise of all: Half-Life II. You can invite me into a H-L2 map by searching and including me into your friends list on Steam as "freebar." I'd be happy to shoot your b**t online....:yes:

He he he..

I currently Moderate and am a Root Administrator for a gaming forum. lemme know if you wanna do it I can get the domain with unlimited bandwidth and I can pull up the base-codes and redecorate it.

grumpysgirl

11-22-2007, 11:51 PM

He he he..

I currently Moderate and am a Root Administrator for a gaming forum. lemme know if you wanna do it I can get the domain with unlimited bandwidth and I can pull up the base-codes and redecorate it.

HERE YOU COME TO SAVE THE DAY!!!

/hug
/salute
GAMERS FTW! ROFL LMAO WTH and so on hehe

cuteguy37048

11-22-2007, 11:53 PM

lol

I can tell you've been in a gaming forum for some time. Do you type 1337 by chance?

grumpysgirl

11-23-2007, 12:04 AM

lol

I can tell you've been in a gaming forum for some time. Do you type 1337 by chance?

ROFL yes...I been gamer 4/ever it seems! Everquest for years then son got me into WOW...MAN addictive!!!!!!!

Angel

11-23-2007, 12:05 AM

I'm here! I'm here!!

I know I have inquired a couple times for a forum specifically dedicated to Online / Gamer Relationships (since most gamer relationships begin online and then the couple meets IRL).

But the only thread that pops to mind is this one though: LINK (http://www.agelesslove.com/boards/showthread.php?t=31231&highlight=gaming)

And Marcy, I thought about it and I think there are enough Online Relationships to have their own forum.

Any moderators know if an Online Relationship style forum was ever considered? There are certain issues and experiences that we have a hard way of placing in a forum because sometimes it doesn't really fit under any other forum. Marcy is right, the closest we can come is LDR and sometimes it doesn't apply the same way (like gaming relationships).

It would be a nice place to house those various ways we meet online (chatrooms, games, personals) while addressing the common issues that people find meeting people this way?

I think there should be a forum dedicated to online relationships so you definitely have my vote! :)

1 rul3 th3 l33t w0rld! ;)

Mischief

11-23-2007, 12:07 AM

Count me in. Think its a great idea :)

cuteguy37048

11-23-2007, 12:18 AM

ROFL yes...I been gamer 4/ever it seems! Everquest for years then son got me into WOW...MAN addictive!!!!!!!

I'm here! I'm here!!

I know I have inquired a couple times for a forum specifically dedicated to Online / Gamer Relationships (since most gamer relationships begin online and then the couple meets IRL).

But the only thread that pops to mind is this one though: LINK (http://www.agelesslove.com/boards/showthread.php?t=31231&highlight=gaming)

I think there should be a forum dedicated to online relationships so you definitely have my vote! :)

1 rul3 th3 l33t w0rld! ;)

Yeah, somebody wanna set up a poll for this so we can see the numbers on this?

Nice 1337 there Angel. I also use NATO Alpha Numeric Code sometimes. But for the most part people fail to understand what some of it means.

Like today in fooseball my lil cousins were basically Alpha Mika Foxtrot when they decided to play me and should've decided to call it Code Uniform before it begain.

I'll give you RPG money if you know what I was saying :)

grumpysgirl

11-23-2007, 12:18 AM

LOL angel I remember that thread!

NINJA NOOB! lol love it!

I remember writing something for a friend on how Kai and I met on WOW

So I was standing in Ironforge heading to the AH(auction house)
Trying to find a FMV (fair market value) On some new headgear
When I saw this Lock gnome..I was ROFLMAO looking at him

we talked did the A/s/l and w/e but this was not RL no way it was going to happen

then one day on an Ony raid waiting to slay her we talked yadda yadda
At first I thought he sent me a MT but nope...gnomes FTW
Was a GG and let me tell you we are still together
SO we would go AFK sometimes just to talk before the raids and
be alone
finally met F2F and been together for a while

THING is she did not play games and had no clue WHAT i had said on some of it! LOL

gamers only understand what I mean..the others who dont go HUH!!!!

Rozie

11-23-2007, 02:03 AM

grumpysgirl

11-23-2007, 02:46 AM

MT queen here. Those are some of the best laughs (and most embarrassing moments) I have ever had!! :rofl:

How in the heck do you tell normal people you met in front of an auction house and the first gift he ever gave you was a lvl 11 pair of gators?

ROFL!!!!!! OMG...ya for sure....

me to! I think the funniest thing that ever happened was in WOW

We were in a Raid and I had just won a snake staff I wanted SO bad...Well druids can Hibernate things..and we were in a area where there were a TON of snakes! So I see this one snake and I am going mad insane trying to hibernate it and I can't! the dang thing wont take it. SO I hear on Vent..Cham wth are you trying to do??? So I said Well I am trying to hibernate this dang snake and I can't!!! EVERYONE started laughing HARD. I said wtf is sooooooooo FUNNY...they said YOU CAN'T HIBERNATE YOUR STAFF GIRL!...last time I drank on a raid..let me tell you!

cuteguy37048

11-23-2007, 02:47 AM

lol

You tell a gamer and you laugh at the ones that look at you like you lost your mind. :)

My first gift to my Ex was a custom Miniature image signature for her forum profile. :)

Angel

11-23-2007, 03:10 AM

Like today in fooseball my lil cousins were basically Alpha Mika Foxtrot when they decided to play me and should've decided to call it Code Uniform before it begain.

I'll give you RPG money if you know what I was saying :)

Well the first part is pretty easy but I'm not sure about Code Uniform.

Your cousins were (dead / done / finished) when they decided to play you and should've decided to call it quits (surrender) before the game even began.

cuteguy37048

11-23-2007, 04:06 AM

Angel

11-23-2007, 04:25 PM

Code Uniform is a retreat. Pilots like to use the code. It's an extreme form of falling back order being given. If someone says Code U or Code Uniform in means the who'll situation just got extremely crazy extremely fast and to get the living hell outta there before it's too late.

Last time a pilot used Code U? was a furball over skies in Nam. Never have had to issue it again. Of coarse even then we were just begining to understand radar cross sections and the need for advanced ACM training.

ACM = Air Combat Manuevering (Dogfighting)

Well I was pretty close surprisingly, lol.

I had a feeling Code Uniform had to do something with calling it quits as my mind pictured them allowing someone in "uniform" to come in and take over.

...I play too many war games...

(Call of Duty 4 is AWESOME...just had to say that since I just got it, lol)

Angel

11-24-2007, 03:10 AM

Harrison

11-24-2007, 03:18 AM

Viola! A poll now exists.

Please vote. Rozie if my adding a poll bothers you please let me know and I'll remove it. I just thought it would be a nice add to get a more firm count to your already cool thread. :)

Hahaha! Love the Harrison option, Angel. :D Too cute!

Was tempted to vote for it, but didn't. After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? ;)

I am NOT a gamer, but could get into it in the future. Who knows? I voted that it doesn't matter to me one way or the other.

Angel

11-24-2007, 03:24 AM

Hahaha! Love the Harrison option, Angel. :D Too cute!

Was tempted to vote for it, but didn't. After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? ;)

I am NOT a gamer, but could get into it in the future. Who knows? I voted that it doesn't matter to me one way or the other.

Well it was definitely meant to be a sincere compliment to you. As I was posting the poll I kept thinking...now how would Harrison make sure all the questions were asked?

And of course your sense of humor for every poll sprung to mind and I had to get a piece of that action for myself.

Now flash me baby! :p ...whoops that was meant for PM. ;) :tongue2:

Harrison

11-24-2007, 03:37 AM

...whoops that was meant for PM.

LOL :D :tongue2:

bubbleee

11-24-2007, 07:33 PM

Well peeps, I'm not a gamer, and neither is Phil, unless you count Madden 2007 on his Xbox...

Being a full time worker and almost full time student, its KILLING me, i"m telling ya...

I never got the game thing, but it's okay. I work full time with IT crap and I don't want more of it on my off hours, lol.

theREALTrish

11-24-2007, 07:38 PM

Harrison

11-24-2007, 07:51 PM

A forum dedicated to online relationships, aka long distance, might be fine. But associating it with age gap and role play seems to me that it would give the view that these relationships are based more in fantasy than reality.

Wow!! :eek: Hadn't thought of that particular angle. Good point, Trish.

eponavet

11-24-2007, 07:52 PM

I think it's a great idea. Yes, a lot of people who meet online meet somewhere other than a game, but an awful lot of us DO play these things and it's just one more area we can hang out and chat in. It's not a HUGE deal, but just like parenting or health section, it can be an additional place for people with similar topics to discuss can do so in a specific area that allows others toavoid the section if they don't relate to it.

As for fantasy....who gives a flip how it appears. Some people go to the movies, some people go hiking or biking or go to a bar to relax....some of us play online games. It's not a big stretch that a lot of people who are on the computer, playing games, might also be inclined to hang out on an online support site as well as opposed to going to a bar to chat....

ppssst.....Best free game ATM.....ARCHLORD :w00t:

eponavet

11-24-2007, 07:53 PM

Wow!! :eek: Hadn't thought of that particular angle. Good point, Trish.

I don't think it's a very good point at all....see my above post for more details :p

Dan_Shues

11-24-2007, 08:25 PM

Eh...

Idea here....

Instead of creating an entire new forum...why not just post down in the computer section? I mean, the original idea of the forum was for a place to post my tips and tricks...and for me and others to offer technical support for people...

With my new job I don't necessarily have time for the tips and tricks...and haven't for quite some time...albeit I still offer tech support...

But...why not just make my forum a "catch all" so to speak? I mean....not that anyone asked me and not that you need my blessing...*lol*...but, I wouldn't mind at all...and the more geeks the merrier. I'm sure as heck not threatened by more "certified geeks and proud of it" folks....

cuteguy37048

11-24-2007, 09:21 PM

Dan_Shues

11-24-2007, 09:27 PM

As I said...

"A Catch All"

Just title it "Computer & Gaming Support" or some happy crap like that.

cuteguy37048

11-24-2007, 09:36 PM

And for Role playing outside of a game? :) (you're on a roll just wanna see what other answers you might have.)

In the forum I'm mod for we have a "pub" sticky topic which has enabled us to contain alot of spam in one topic which would otherwise be spread throughout the folder. Alot of it is roleplaying in nature by post entry. It makes the forum an easier read avoiding having to scan through spam topics.

Dan_Shues

11-24-2007, 09:40 PM

And for Role playing outside of a game? :) (you're on a roll just wanna see what other answers you might have.)

That's what the Sexual Speaking Forum is for...*lol*

Eh, I just say use my forum...because quite frankly and in my humble opinion that's worth 2 cents (probably less cause of the American's dollar value)....Ageless really doesn't need yet *another* sub forum. That's why...if people really want a gaming forum...tacking it into the computer forum would probably serve both purposes...

Since I'm no longer a supermod here...I have no say in the matter...it was just an idea/option I was throwing out.

bubbleee

11-24-2007, 09:42 PM

cuteguy37048

11-24-2007, 09:46 PM

Well I've found that not all the rollplaying is sexual in nature so it won't fit there exactly.

Nasmah

11-24-2007, 09:52 PM

I voted yes to a gamers forum. I do not post a whole lot on AL, but Eric and I met on an on-line game back in 2004 (DAoC), and while he is playing WoW now (I never got into it because I am not a huge fan of PvE :no: and he is playing Horde with other people we know :mad:) and I am not playing anything, we are both looking forward to trying Warhammer or anything intersting...

Yeah, I think it would be a forum I would be interested in! :bgrin2:

Angel

11-24-2007, 09:55 PM

As I said...

"A Catch All"

Just title it "Computer & Gaming Support" or some happy crap like that.

Dan...I like this idea.

My 1 cent (I'm suffering similar issues with American dollar). :D

Bob's babydoll

11-25-2007, 02:44 PM

I'm not a gamer myself, but wouldn't care if there was a gamer's forum.

springwind

11-25-2007, 04:06 PM

HERE YOU COME TO SAVE THE DAY!!!

/hug
/salute
GAMERS FTW! ROFL LMAO WTH and so on hehe

/cry

/hug

YAY

Sorry could not help this, hehe..:bgrin2::tongue2:

Angel

11-25-2007, 04:22 PM

Keep voting guys! :yes:

pasquali

11-25-2007, 05:56 PM

Please help us, Cuteguy. I love gaming and would love a forum in here for it. BTW....I'll be looking for you and Rozies online via
Steam. He he he..

I currently Moderate and am a Root Administrator for a gaming forum. lemme know if you wanna do it I can get the domain with unlimited bandwidth and I can pull up the base-codes and redecorate it.

Inahnia

11-26-2007, 08:15 AM

I think it would be fun! My hubbie and I are currently totally immersed in LOTRO. We play both freeps and creeps and are having a blast!

We met playing NWN1 on a persistant world run by my now son-in-law. :bgrin2:

Good Idea, Dan. Just change the name as you suggested.

pasquali

11-26-2007, 02:59 PM

Angel

11-26-2007, 03:01 PM

Hey CuteGuy, ever tasted a toilet? Naw, actually, I'm no Fatal1ty against other players online, but invite me into a H-L2 map within the prison setting and I'll let 'er rip with my gravity gun...watch out, duck!

I don't play Half Life but I hear a lot of people love that game.

I'm playing Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare right now and loving it! :D

cuteguy37048

11-27-2007, 04:55 PM

Please help us, Cuteguy. I love gaming and would love a forum in here for it. BTW....I'll be looking for you and Rozies online via
Steam.

I does not know dis Steam you speak of :)

Hey CuteGuy, ever tasted a toilet? Naw, actually, I'm no Fatal1ty against other players online, but invite me into a H-L2 map within the prison setting and I'll let 'er rip with my gravity gun...watch out, duck!

I'm a Halo type of guy. I currently am playing Halo 3. I have the Halo 3 Special Edition 360 Console.

It is made of win and pwn :)

I don't play Half Life but I hear a lot of people love that game.

I'm playing Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare right now and loving it! :D

COD 4 is on my Christmas list :)

If I may Quote the Marine Force Recon.

"Swift, Silent, Deadly! Kill them all and let God sort'em out! OORAH!"

I need to pull up my paintball gear. I have USMC issue cammies I play in with my own name patches and an Assault vest and Military Specs made Jungle Boots.

Haraio

11-27-2007, 05:10 PM

Games games games games games!^^

I play lots of different games. Right now I'm hooked on Medieval 2: Total War (strategy game), and I'm looking forward to the new expansion to Dawn of War (another strategy game) this spring, called Soulstorm^^ Gonna be so awesome!^^

Oh, and I sometimes play Zelda or Medal of Honor on my Gamecube ^_^

I want a forum where I can discuss games!^^

cuteguy37048

11-27-2007, 05:54 PM

Yeah. Well I play pretty much military based games. Halo, Ace Combat, Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, Call of Duty, Gears of War, Killzone, ect.

I've also played, Sims, Sim City 2000, Sim City 3000. But presently I need a new graphics card to continue PC gaming for the most part.

BTW, what I would do is make an entirely new message board with a link built in to transfer people to this forum with just one click. That way we won't detract too many visitors from this forum.

Dan_Shues

11-27-2007, 06:17 PM

BTW, what I would do is make an entirely new message board with a link built in to transfer people to this forum with just one click. That way we won't detract too many visitors from this forum.

To be honest, I really don't see the need to do that. I seriously doubt you would pull THAT many people from this forum. The gaming "community" with this community is, really, a small percentage...

The rest of the folks could care less. Which is why I said tack it onto my forum. My forum pretty much rests dormant until someone has an issue...why not pick the pace up...ya know?

cuteguy37048

11-27-2007, 07:28 PM

That'll work.

What type of board are you using?

marcy

11-28-2007, 09:16 AM

He's using this board lol

http://www.agelesslove.com/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=35

Dan_Shues

11-28-2007, 03:28 PM

*LOL* Marcy...

I was waiting for someone to say that.

Angel

11-28-2007, 05:19 PM

http://www.chariotsexecutive.co.uk/images/astar%20Town%20Crier%20Chester.jpg

HEAR YE! HEAR YE!
(Ringing Bell Loudly)

Citizens of Ageless and visitors to our fine Forums...

By order of whoever orders these things and the rest of us gimps, I am straightly commanded to let it be known to all persons of the forthcoming event!

We shall gather to celebrate the addition of a new Gaming Forum where citizens may come and partake of 1337 talk!

All citizens shall be welcomed to gather here and celebrate the latest releases, confer about expected releases, or passionately command a discussion about anything game related.

Bring your table tops! Your systems! Your games! Whatever your weakness lay it at the feet of our most gracious and find comfort and camaraderie!

We shall also ring in the glory and honor of finding that special someone that shares our passion and lay down our swords in support.

*clears throat*

(...says quickly) And, of course, we shall share links to 'sweet stuff' we think everyone likes as much as we do. (...ends quick pace)

We, proud citizens of Ageless, shall ring in the glory of our victory and rejoice through all corners of this site! All good and just citizens shall be graciously accepted to share in the lively discussions and may we all find joy in the forthcoming year. It is truly a magnificent moment to be alive!

Games Save the Queen!

(Someone smacks Angel with the bell as she rang it through the whole speech and now no one has a clue what was said.)

:D Well there ya go, in Angel dusted fashion, my way of going the long way about saying. Yep, got accepted, they're adding a gaming forum. But I've always wanted to be a town crier so *opens notebook and crosses out line* well done indeed. :D

eponavet

11-28-2007, 05:21 PM

:w00t:

:w00t:

:w00t:

marcy

11-28-2007, 06:22 PM

/cheer
/dance

cuteguy37048

11-28-2007, 06:58 PM

This day, we celebrate the unity of the gaming peoples within this community. Go.. and live well be merry and conquer the games of your choosing.

:)

Rozie

11-28-2007, 08:46 PM

Please vote. Rozie if my adding a poll bothers you please let me know and I'll remove it. I just thought it would be a nice add to get a more firm count to your already cool thread.

Just got back from five days with my YM. Wow!! This thread grew...and sprouted a poll. Thanks Angel for a great idea.

Our gaming has become less on line and more playing at home with each other and his friends. They've started Rockband and are having a great time. My YM has "serious talent" as their singer. He is soo geeky that he downloaded mp3's of all the songs so he could practice...lol.

We bought Umbrella Chronicles for the Wii (its pretty much a two player shooting game) and had a blast. Its all the Resident Evil games roled into one.

A forum dedicated to online relationships, aka long distance, might be fine. But associating it with age gap and role play seems to me that it would give the view that these relationships are based more in fantasy than reality.

I hear what you are saying Trish, but see, that's exactly my point. Game relationships are a breed of their own. They are best when they transition into real life, but I have read many a post from a women who look at these as "real" relationships, despite having never met the YM, and I for one believe there is validity to these encounters that is of a completely different quality than other online or LDR's.