Abfalter Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 My wife has zero interest in video games. None, nada. She even fumbles Wii. She'll watch Star Wars or Lord of the Rings and other geeky things, but she just doesn't play at all. She was straightening up as I was playing SW:TOR this weekend and sat and started watching along with one of the dialog scenes. After a bit she was making suggestions as to where to go and basically cheer-leading me through fights. Next thing you know over and hour went by and she had spent the whole time engaged as if she was watching a movie, saying "I never really understood what you guys got out of this before." and just generally marveling at how much detail was in the world. She still has no interest in playing. But the story and world detail in this game is so well done that it can take someone with zero interest, enthrall them, and get them interested and engaged. That's worth a tip of the hat to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiriensoul Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) Wag of my finger to BioWare for not making his wife wanna play! Cooooooolbert repor(t) Agreed, very good game. Now all you do is use the Force to make her wanna play? My girlfriend also doesn't play especially mmorpgs, she is playing SwTor with me atm Along with a copel of friends, it's a blast. Edited December 19, 2011 by Tiriensoul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrySTruman Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I agree. I have a couple of non-gamer family members who seem genuinely interested in the story. They may even break down and play... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
British Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Totally agree....I still don't get the MMO aspect though..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronPenick Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Yeah my fiance watched me play for about 5 hours the other night lol She is also gonna attempt to roll a character on my account to see if she can play it (usually anything more complicated then mario cart is a no go lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeborn Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 It's the real strength. And well done too I think. Probably why some of those with little or no patience are whining all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisKorD Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 My wife used to play some some wow. Essentially she would level my toons while I was at work. Thats about as much as she plays. BUT, when i play story driven games she will stand by me and watch completely mesmerized as if watching a movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarazar Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 My wife has zero interest in video games. But the story and world detail in this game is so well done that it can take someone with zero interest, enthrall them, and get them interested and engaged. That's worth a tip of the hat to. My wife HATES video games, but she sat and watched me play for 30 minutes the other night like she was watching a movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcarlisle Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 My wife will usually break from what she's doing to watch the scenes and will suggest what response to give. Soon, she will give in to the nerd side and roll a toon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berree Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I had to show my wife all the cinematics released so far when she saw the first one lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fetterhoff Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 My wife rages at me if I play with her around for more than an hour. I have tried to get her to watch but no luck. Any suggestions to get a stubborn woman to give in to the dark side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abfalter Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 About Abfalter Biography Programmer, Designer Boardgamer, Author, Fencer. Location East coast of Florida Interests Writing, Board Games, Fencing Occupation Software Engineer **** back to work and stop talking crap, the game needs so many things to be done its just unbealivable is getting launched like this Well, that was out of left field. I found the game to be excellent, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abfalter Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 My wife rages at me if I play with her around for more than an hour. I have tried to get her to watch but no luck. Any suggestions to get a stubborn woman to give in to the dark side? My take on it is that video games are what I do when I don't have other things to do. Once of those other things is paying attention to my wife, spending time with her, and generally being a good companion. Since her needs are fulfilled she doesn't begrudge me a few hours here and there to "go kill some aliens". So make sure you spend enough time with her. A relationship needs a time investment to work, and the payoff is excellent. That said, she needs to respect that you need to have some space and time to yourself. Tell her "I want to be able to spend some time on this game. It's fun, it's my hobby, and sometimes I want to relax playing it. You are more than welcome to come along if you wish, but if you don't that is OK, too." A reasonable woman will understand that. An unreasonable one will not. Just make sure that you ALSO spend time with her doing her things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titanmike Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 My wife rages at me if I play with her around for more than an hour. I have tried to get her to watch but no luck. Any suggestions to get a stubborn woman to give in to the dark side? Here is how it works for me and my wife. After work M-F we both eat dinner and she watches her shows and plays the DS. I play on my Pc and we go to bed around the same time. On the weekends when we are both off is when we spend time doing couple type things. We watch moves or go out to eat. She has Tv shows and her ds, and I understand that. Sometimes she is on her laptop. I have my PC and the games, she understands that. We share the house work, but because she works 9-4 and I work 8-5 she does most of the cooking. We both respect that we each have hobbies, we still spend time with each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXSHOKEIXx Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 i get a big punch in the back when i decide to kill someone, then i remember she is behind me watching!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goroxx Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 My wife doesn't play mmo's , but as she's playing her Sims 3 on her computer, she'll listen from across the room as I play a Bioware game (Dragon Age series, Mass Effect series) and she's enthralled by the storylines in those games. TOR is a little bit harder for her to follow, as having guildmates chatter in Vent makes me usually keep my headphones on, but there have been many times that I'll mute Vent and she'll follow a cutscene with me. I find myself muting Vent more and more during regular missions, as nothing is more frustrating than to have someone cracking jokes in Vent when some great dialogue is playing out onscreen, but that's entirely another matter. I'll probably end up ditching Vent entirely unless running heroics or flashpoints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogitu Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Totally agree....I still don't get the MMO aspect though..... /facepalm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastaah Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Yea my daughter gets into my stories as well and she claims she will NEVER play this lol (yea right) She is in WOW right now but I already bought her one just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emartell Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 The only reason I play is the story. My husband and I did BT last night. Awesome!! I haven't found a MMO in the past 5 years that I would pay for. But this one has it. I just hope it keeps it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skytripa Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I got my wife addicted to angry birds so I could play more swtor:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurtt Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I've found this. My wife tends to watch catch-up TV or surf forums on her laptop sitting next to me while I play (big desk). She often leans in to have a look at whats going on, or to encourage me to choose dark side options in convos! (Evil woman!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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