Why aren't girls into gaming?
- Thread starter knottingam
- Start date
Recommended Videos
This has never really bothered me. I always assume that anyone on the internet is a guy, unless proven otherwise. I mean seriously, its rule 30 of the internet.
I always laugh when guys try to get all flirty with girls in games, because they become easier targets. Focus on the game guys, go to clubs if you want to pick up women.
I always laugh when guys try to get all flirty with girls in games, because they become easier targets. Focus on the game guys, go to clubs if you want to pick up women.
it means instant kill with one hit. instant giblets. it was a popular mode in unreal tournament where you would use some energy weapon (the name of it escapes me, shock rifle or something) and if you hit them, the person would explode.steeple said:
I have no beard of any sort, although I don't exactly know what you mean by "neckbeard."Eggo said:
The reason I recommend God Emperor of Dune as opposed to some random and bland pyschology research is that God Emperor of Dune is actually an interesting book that people might want to read for pleasure instead of some emotionless desire to know whatever information might actually be in it. The information is also simple and understandable rather than comprehensive, it offers a basis for understanding the fundamental differences between a male mind and a female mind and shows these differences in application.
It's a shame that you didn't read on, God Emperor of Dune is really the best in the series (in my opinion anyway). Although I suppose an all-round elitist such as yourself cannot be seen associating with anything enjoyed by the common folk.
I've been playing games since I got hooked on Alex Kidd on the sega way back when and playing things like manic miner and jet set willy 
I've played Eve-online and WoW for about 4 years now and also dabbled in some other things although I can never get the hang of FPS Im just too damn slow. Unreal was my fav game for ever such a long time and I love a good God Sim, preferably with the option of killing ppl who annoy you...
So yeah Gamerz Fo L1fe
and in case the blatently pink avatar doesnt give it away im a LADY
I've played Eve-online and WoW for about 4 years now and also dabbled in some other things although I can never get the hang of FPS Im just too damn slow. Unreal was my fav game for ever such a long time and I love a good God Sim, preferably with the option of killing ppl who annoy you...
So yeah Gamerz Fo L1fe
and in case the blatently pink avatar doesnt give it away im a LADY
Call me sexist if you want but the majority of the girls I've met have never really had a hobby so to speak (I don't call texting or shopping a hobby) but they do tend to like to chat and socialize... whereas most of the guys I've met, sociable as they may be, have always had something that takes their interest... gaming, sport, cars are a few common examples.
To me this only helps to enforce the idea that men and women think differently. Any girl I've met that does game or play sport always seems to be more male-minded and hangs out with guys more. Whereas any guy I've met who does stereotypically girly things like gossip and shop has always been at least metrosexual and in turn hangs out with girls a lot.
I'm not at all up on genetics but I'm guessing it's an imbalance in the male and female hormones that makes a person gay/lesbian or more male/female minded.
To me this only helps to enforce the idea that men and women think differently. Any girl I've met that does game or play sport always seems to be more male-minded and hangs out with guys more. Whereas any guy I've met who does stereotypically girly things like gossip and shop has always been at least metrosexual and in turn hangs out with girls a lot.
I'm not at all up on genetics but I'm guessing it's an imbalance in the male and female hormones that makes a person gay/lesbian or more male/female minded.
I might, but an average person would be in over their head.Eggo said:
You're a wholly lost cause in the crusade for sensibilty.
To the thread as a whole. I recommend God Emperor of Dune for some insight into the fundamental difference between male and female character, it has certainly aided me in understanding why there are fewer female gamers than male gamers. This elitist Eggo who looks down upon you and has never read the book thinks you would be wasting your time for some reason.
I was playing Halo 3, and two of the people on my team were boyfriend and girlfriend. The guy was a decent player, but relatively inexperienced, and the girl kicked arse. A new guy joined the team, and after a few rounds the harassment from him started.
"Hey babe, this guy sucks, leave him and come fuck a true gamer"
"Why are you with this guy honey?"
"Hey, come feel my energy sword" (Yes, he really said that)
Both the boyfriend and girlfriend put in complaints against him.
"Hey babe, this guy sucks, leave him and come fuck a true gamer"
"Why are you with this guy honey?"
"Hey, come feel my energy sword" (Yes, he really said that)
Both the boyfriend and girlfriend put in complaints against him.
I, on the other hand, have read it and would advise you to stay away. Go no further than Dune Messiah, Children of Dune at the most, after that they started to get really weird.Eldritch Warlord said:
If we're going to have this discussion, can we have this discussion and not pointless bickering or book reports. Thanks/
I don't think I feel comfortable anymore.SecretTacoNinja said:
=P
I'm alright, thanks. How are you?
I digress.
I think we men should shut up, for the most part, and stop pegging girls into categories. Not ALL girls are casual gamers. Not ALL girls hate playing games. Not ALL girls desire to be anonymous. There are always exceptions to the "rules." I see a pretty "even" 40/60 (female/male) split at work with focus test respondents. We focus test video games, if you were wondering. So the lady gamers are certainly out there.. They just deserve better treatment. Guys ("boys") need to stop treating the appearance of a female gamers as lightning, and just treat them the same.
Well I guess I cant say that either.. because being treated "the same" means they get bashed along with the rest of the "n00bzors." So I guess I'm suggesting an entirely new gaming culture... one thats totally counter-intuitive to the pre-pubescent male mind. Great.
This, I agree with. There are girl gamers with the same amount, if not more, skill than guys, so why be easier on them? It's like reverse sexism. If I'm in an FFA, I'm going to shoot anything that moves, whether it's a 12 year old kid, a teenage girl, or a 90 year old guy.Phyroxis said:
Fair enough, O Mighty One of the Golden Screen-name. (although I like the weird stuff)nilcypher said:
The reason that girl gamers seem fewer is that men are by nature curious and adventurous. When new things come along it's always men who are making it and men who are using it. Thus it takes time for women to get into these things, partly because of a more sedentary intellect and partly because new fields are intitially male-dominated.
What a crock. You're overthinking the whole thing. You only consider females who game differently because you've found something in them with which to identify. Suddenly, they're people, not Girls, that alien race about which the running joke in our culture is "you'll never figure them out." You've got a common denominator with an individual, something that has bonded people together for centuries. A girl who games isn't fundamentally any different from another girl who texts, plays softball or builds robots for competition any more than a boy[/] who games is fundamentally different from another boy who texts, plays softball or builds robots for competition. We're people, same as you, with a host of interests, preferences and attitudes. You've decided they're more "male" because you believe that "video games are a guy thing." In reality, they're just people with whom you have something in common. Gender is an issue in this instance only if you believe it is.LordCraigus said:
(I have read God Emperor of Dune. I have no fond memories of it and think it's a necessary evil to read the book so one can move on to Heretics and Chapterhouse. Such a shame Frank died just when he'd made the series interesting again.)
Yes, I think we've got it now that you like God Emperor of Dune. Honestly, go make a thread about it or something :/Eldritch Warlord said:
Also, take your petty squabbles about elitism and Eggo to the PMs.
Edit:
And beaten to it.. Mods and their omnipotence..nilcypher said:
I played on a free-shard-roleplaying-server with a very mature Userbase (wasn't easy to get in if you were not prepaired to folow the rules and play your character seriously) and our gender ratio was 3/2 so not many Teamspeak Sessions without a female Voice in it.
I can uderstand that girls chose places where there isn't a crowt of premature boys that see their only chance of scoring with a chick is to pick her up in a game. Even if the boys are nice they will still treat the girl differendly so she wouldn't be part of the community but the unknown alien. So if there already is a basis of female players it gets a lot easier for newcomers to join in.
I can uderstand that girls chose places where there isn't a crowt of premature boys that see their only chance of scoring with a chick is to pick her up in a game. Even if the boys are nice they will still treat the girl differendly so she wouldn't be part of the community but the unknown alien. So if there already is a basis of female players it gets a lot easier for newcomers to join in.