Would you do this for your girlfriend?

[NintendoFanGirl]

Let's say you both play an online game together. Let's also say there's this competition that is available in the game that helps you earn stuff, but your gf gets scared when she does it, but you are really good at it. Pretend you already have most of that stuff because you do it for yourself all the time, and she has none of it. What if your gf begged, pleaded, bribed, whatever, for you to do it for her while she is at work, to help her. What if this is the one and only thing she's ever asked you to do for her, would you do it?

[becuzimbrown]

yes

[Brak]

"Scared"?

[crystalklear64]

bribed

Depends on how good the bribe was.

[Rasen]

Trying to figure out what the downside of this is.

I suppose maybe not having a job, since apparently "I" can do it while she's at work.

Shiiiyat, if I don't have a job and she does, I BETTER be doing her favors.

[y2kane]

Yes I would

[tiredfornow]

Yes.

You had me at ''online game''.

[Rocko]

...I guess, but I'm sure there's other circumstances. This seems way too skewed toward the female.

[keithp]

Depends. Are you gonna let him stick it in your pooper?

[afedock]

Time to find a new relationship that has all the important things, like powerleveling.

[NintendoFanGirl]

Let's just say, this guy works in an internet cafe so his job is playing online games 10 hrs a day, six days a week. So yeah, he has the time. What does he get for it? Well, he's made her happy and done something selfless. She has never asked for anything else yet has given him many gifts, IRL and in-game.

[Ikohn4ever]

yes

[rodeojones903]

:rofl:

[Drnick]

whats with all the cloak and dagger stuff in this post?

its almost as bad as.. "me.. I mean, my friend.. likes this girl... what can he do to get her to notice me... I mean him?"

just come out with it and ask the question

[rapsodist]

This is clearly not a hypothetical situation. :lol:

[NintendoFanGirl]

It's called a "hypothetical" question so yeah, the question is pretty straight forward. Doesn't look like anyone else had any trouble understanding what I was asking.
Anyways, it looks like it almost unanimous, that this is something most guys would do for their gf. Good to know :)

[Rocko]

Nobody wouldn't do that, I'd say, which makes me assume you're skewing things in your favor.

[Zenithian Legend]

Of course I will!

most random NFG topic ever

[crystalklear64]

Well what if he would get fired for wasting company time working on... whatever he'd have to do differently in said game?

[ananag112]

Depends how tedious the task was and how long it would take, but most likely I would do it.

Now NintendoFanGirl, what is the real reason why you asked this question?

[squid]

Only maybe. Depends on how long it takes, and how bored I was. It's just a game after all.

I want to know what's scary about it.

[Strell]

Lots of factors to consider, but the overall answer is probably yes coming from me.

For example, what's my reward? Is it just her satisfaction/happiness? I mean that's enough of course, but are there added benefits? I think everyone here is thinking the same thing. I mean, do I get a sammich or a pie? Does she get in the kitchen and make me a damn sammich? 'Cuz that'd be swell.

Gf played through Paper Mario, for example, a few months ago. There were only a few times where she asked me to help her through it (usually during puzzles, actually). I always gave her crap about it, but I always helped her through them. The fact that she played through 95% or so of the game without my help makes me happy. So I'm always willing to tell her that I enjoy seeing her share my hobby, especially when she does it autonomously.

I have to admit I'm intrigued. "Scared" is an odd word given this context.

[NintendoFanGirl]

Rocko, why do you seem so convinced there is something hidden behind this? No, there really isn't. Maybe it is about my situation, but I think it sounds better as a hypothetical question :) No, he wouldn't lose his job because he is free to do whatever he wants, as long as it doesn't interfere when customers come in. He actually went in on his day off over the weekend just to do it for himself.
As for scared, I tend to mess up when I'm under pressure and do stupid things, which causes me to lose. I didn't think I was asking too much of him to help me out since I know he can do it and actually enjoys it.
As for benefits for him, how about knowing he is getting Smash soon and a free Wii.

[keithp]

Rocko, why do you seem so convinced there is something hidden behind this? No, there really isn't. Maybe it is about my situation, but I think it sounds better as a hypothetical question :) No, he wouldn't lose his job because he is free to do whatever he wants, as long as it doesn't interfere when customers come in. He actually went in on his day off over the weekend just to do it for himself and did nothing for me.

What? Dump him. He should be OFFERING to help you. You shouldn't have to ask. Find a new boyfriend.

[Rocko]

What? Dump him. He should be OFFERING to help you. You shouldn't have to ask. Find a new boyfriend.

...:rofl:

I'm skeptical because it seems too simple to not do. Unless, of course, he could sell this reward or something, or he uses his time for his own benefit and he is really into the game. Then I could see him being reluctant to do it.

...You should just do it yourself, though.

[Zenithian Legend]

So now that hypothetical has been tossed out the window, what game is this?

[jlarlee]

Sounds like he is being selfish

[coltyhuxx]

Jesus Christ. Stop being so fucking mysterious.

[Strell]

I bet this is a Kingdom of Loathing thing.

At least I'm calling it now.

[Batmonkey]

Better question is why WOULDN'T you do that for your gf?

Hello....brownie points...aka 1-UPS for relationship f-ups

[Yo Mama]

I don't understand how "everyone else I talked to would do it, so you are a weirdo if you don't do it" is supposed to convince someone. You are dating this guy for who he is, not who you want him to be

[rodeojones903]

So you want him to run battlegrounds for you in WoW? That is a HUGE timesink depending on what you are wanting. Personally, I wouldn't do ALL of it. I might help out every now and then, but you need to learn how to do it on your own. If that makes you freak out then the real world must make your head explode.

[NintendoFanGirl]

I play wow too and have no problem doing my own battlegrounds. A matter of fact, I enjoy doing it myself. I would never ask someone to do something for me that I can do on my own.

[rodeojones903]

I play wow too and have no problem doing my own battlegrounds. A matter of fact, I enjoy doing it myself. I would never ask someone to do something for me that I can do on my own.

So what is it that needs to be done? That, if you ask me, is a huge part of the question.

[Maklershed]

NintendoFanGirl wanted her boyfriend to get all 120 stars in Mario Galaxy and he said fuck no so now she's pissed and wondering if it's something we'd do for our girlfriends.

[life.exe]

If the guy has all the time in the world, I don't see why he wouldn't do it, especially if he likes doing it. Like someone previously said, it just seems he is being selfish.

[UnderwaterMadman]

I don't understand how someone could get "scared" over an online game.

[drone8888]

I'm honestly stumped. I have no idea what the question is about. I play WoW, and if you're asking if I'd take a girlfriend's character to Black Temple and gear her out because she wants the gear.... then I'd have to say.... what kind of girlfriend isn't running side by side with their man and is up to his caliber? If it's a time thing, and she can't be on as much as him,... what really is the point of getting the gear, when she'll never exploit it? Why would she mess with his mind and only play the game for him, and not attain the skill to get where she wants to be.... sounds like laziness on her part.
Any girl I date, that decides to play WoW with me, because SHE WANTS to would never have to ask for such things. Which means that it would be a pointless, empty gift to her, even if she asked for it.

Don't get me wrong, I go out of my way for total strangers, and for loved one's I'd most likely give my life. My logic though, however flawed you may see it is, playing TOGETHER and EARNING the skills and gear, side by side would be much more satisfying to both parties.

What I think an ideal gift for an MMO player would be, that doesn't scream shallowness, is something that doesn't take things to some obscure reality, where a power leveled, persona leech would go. Such as, for example, the Spectral Tiger mount card, or some fancy memento that can be bought without succumbing to a blind urge for momentary greatness. She will keep her dignity, and pride in the character she plays, while being able to show off her new gifts from her love.

Seriously, when I see people that pay to get on arena teams to get gear, or buy accounts online... I think of how, even though it's a game, it truly reflects the petty, unscrupulous nature of the person.

I know a retard, whose wife refuses to play, unless he is at least 5 levels lower than her. Tripping off of that power, she truly believes that she is a better player than him, and others. While he pussyfoots around, secretly running alts behind her back as she sleeps, just to keep some dignity. Point is, she claims to play for herself, but it's mainly another means to push him farther down under her boot.

My advice is to pretend that he has feelings, and expect something much more important than a virtual gift. No real man in love is thinking about what he can obtain for his woman in some ridiculous game.
Sure, I like games, but if a girl ever got me a game, I would be hurt that that is all she could muster.

If your question pertains to something different than what my mutant spiel amounted to, then please ask it more vividly, as I am a feeble minded tart myself.


EDIT: Only read the initial post,.... so it IS WoW... LOL

[NintendoFanGirl]

Yes, I think he is selfish, but wanted to get male opinions. He is in the game as we speak doing it for himself. I'm so shocked. :/

[cochesecochese]

Can he get me a job at that cafe?

[NintendoFanGirl]

I play wow on my own and have never asked him to run an instance, bg, buy me something, etc. I've been playing it for about three years, long before I met him.
Just clarifying that.

[Zenithian Legend]

Well then dammit what game is this. My money is now on Diablo... I can see how that might be scary! IKIK.

[keithp]

I would never ask someone to do something for me that I can do on my own.

Isn't that EXACTLY what you're doing??? Why can't you do it for yourself? And being "scared" isn't a reason.

[rodeojones903]

Yes, I think he is selfish, but wanted to get male opinions. He is in the game as we speak doing it for himself. I'm so shocked. :/



I don't think that is selfish. I think its selfish of you to want/expect him to do it for you.

What is it that you are so "scared" of?

[Cracka]

for some reason i have a feeling that this has nothing to do with video games, just the over emphasis on being scared and how he even goes in on weekends to do this.

her bf is probably debo'ing shit from best buy while he's at work there and he wont steal shit for her or something.

If you were a good girlfriend you'd stop asking him to do stuff and start baking him a cake naked. And if he slaps you on the ass while you're baking the cake you say thank you.

[Snake2715]

In any relationship I find it impossible to believe one party has NEVER asked the other to do any favors.

I mean I asked my wife last night to bring me a glass of water since she was up making my dinner, and doing laundry....IKIK.

[AngellicLulu]

my boyfriend wouldn't. I know for a fact because I joined WoW a couple months ago because he was playing it and asked him to play with me... I even joined the same server. He played ten minutes with me. I'm now lvl 66 and he's lvl 40 but he has a couple characters.

[Rocko]

What game/task/whatever it is would be nice to know.

I bet this is a Kingdom of Loathing thing.

At least I'm calling it now.

If it was Crimbo season and she didn't mention the 'scared' part I would think the same thing, actually. That crossed my mind.

Actually, there's a new area that recently opened up that she could be talking about if it weren't for the scared part. KoL isn't scary. :lol:

[Snake2715]

maybe she meant sacred?

[camoor]

Yes.

You had me at ''online game''.

That's a good one :lol:

[GTzerO]

In any relationship I find it impossible to believe one party has NEVER asked the other to do any favors.

I mean I asked my wife last night to bring me a glass of water since she was up making my dinner, and doing laundry....IKIK.

You left out raising your kid and cleaning your house, all while in the bedroom.

IKIK.

[bigdaddy]

Does the universe blow up or somethnig if you fail?

How old are you? She has to be at least 16 for a job, so are you 10?

[tiredfornow]

I'd do anything for you, baby.

Raids, feed you while you're in battle, love you while you're leveling up, just please baby...

Love me the same way I love you.

[Strell]

You left out raising your kid and cleaning your house, all while in the bedroom.


Woman knows her place is in front a stove, not the bedroom!

Unless you have put the stove in the bedroom.

Just like God intended.

[Unickuta]

What if your gf begged, pleaded, bribed, whatever, for you to do it for her while she is at work, to help her.
:lol:

[crushtopher]

She wouldn't have to ask, I'd just know she'd like it done...and I would do it in a heartbeat

[NintendoFanGirl]

This thread has gone downhill. Can we try to keep the sexism out of it guys?
The game is wow and I'm referring to arena. There, you happy? I've done it several times and I suck. I see them coming at me and I panic. He says my gear isn't good enough so no one will want to group with me. I'm a disc priest (and have a spriest). Yeah, it isn't good enough because I don't have arena gear! I have honor and S1 gear, decent gems and enchants that I earned on my own. He actually told me weeks ago he would help me, but never did. So how is it selfish that I ask him to help me out and he only helps himself? His friend, who also works at the cafe, does it for his gf all the time and his reason is, "I do it for her because I want her to have good gear when we play together". How nice is that.

[Gentlegamer]

What if this is the one and only thing she's ever asked you to do for her, I call B.S. on this.

[rodeojones903]

I guess I'm a horrible person and not giving you the answer you want, but I would tell you to get over your panicing by just doing it some more by yourself. Its not that he is only helping himself. Its just a videogame. If it was something really important I could see your point, but if you ask me this is something you need to learn to do on your own. He is doing it for himself on his character to get things he wants, you should do the same.

I've done it several times and I suck. I see them coming at me and I panic.


Of course you suck after just doing it several times, most people do. You just need to actually do it yourself and get the practice in. Just because you suck at something right off the bat doesn't mean you ask someone else to do it for you. If you want the gear you need to put in the time it takes to get it, just like did/is doing.

[rapsodist]

All things considered, I'm sure we can all point out NintendoFanGirl's bias in this situation but I'll ultimately say that the boyfriend is indeed being selfish. Being in a relationship entails giving yourself over to another person, making sacrifices and compromises, even if we're only talking about something as trivial as a video game here. There is an issue of character here to me.

Imagine if a significant other asked you to get a drink for him/her, you say yes, then walk over from the living room to the fridge, grab only one drink for yourself, and come back and sip it all in front of the other person.

[ratzombie]

Sounds like you need to dump this zero and get yourself a hero.

I hear Strell's mom is looking.

[rodeojones903]

All things considered, I'm sure we can all point out NintendoFanGirl's bias in this situation but I'll ultimately say that the boyfriend is indeed being selfish.

Imagine if a significant other asked you to get a drink for him/her, you say yes, then walk over from the living room to the fridge, grab only one drink for yourself, and come back and sip it all in front of the other person.

But a drink takes 30 seconds to get. This is something that takes a TON of time. I see it as someone asking you to work their shift where you work, but wanting to keep the money for the hours too.

[camoor]

This thread has gone downhill. Can we try to keep the sexism out of it guys?
The game is wow and I'm referring to arena. There, you happy? I've done it several times and I suck. I see them coming at me and I panic. He says my gear isn't good enough so no one will want to group with me. I'm a disc priest (and have a spriest). Yeah, it isn't good enough because I don't have arena gear! I have honor and S1 gear, decent gems and enchants that I earned on my own. He actually told me weeks ago he would help me, but never did. So how is it selfish that I ask him to help me out and he only helps himself? His friend, who also works at the cafe, does it for his gf all the time and his reason is, "I do it for her because I want her to have good gear when we play together". How nice is that.

Would you like my opinion?

Sounds like you're acting like a drama queen to me, it's a damn game.

[NintendoFanGirl]

Let me point out that he has an epic flying mount on one character and a flying mount on another, potions at his disposal, free enchants, all freely given by me without him even asking (and sometimes he's asked).

[sying]

I would do anything for love.. but I woun't do that... oh no.. but I woln't do that.

[blackjaw]

Seems like you temporarily need a new boyfriend...perhaps a Chinese gold farmer/powerleveler? All he'll ask for in return is $2 per hour and perhaps some unconditional love.

[zewone]

Why wouldn't he?

What a dick.

[CouRageouS]

The OP title should change to, "I'm upset, please come in and agree with me (featuring ambiguity pages 1-2)" :D

For fuck sakes, I hate fussing over such little things. As posted "its just a game" is the correct answer. What ever happened to the independent woman movement started by Destiny's Child in the late 90s/early 2000s. I don't know anything about WoW but I'm sure theres plenty of other stuff you can do to level up and come back to your goals later. "Can't someone else do it" is not a winner's attitude. Maybe this whole thing has a deeper meaning in your relationship and you could do some thinking on that. However I'll avoid the seriousness and just say go forth young lady and slay your own dragons! Use this video for motivation. Girl power!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuMmfDWMLgY

[keithp]

Ok, all kidding aside. Why wouldn't he? What's a few hours of his time to help you, especially if you've helped him by giving him enchants and stuff.

What's the point of this thread other than to validate your side? Any decent boyfriend would just do it.

Like I said earlier-

Dump him.

[rapsodist]

But a drink takes 30 seconds to get. This is something that takes a TON of time. I see it as someone asking you to work their shift where you work, but wanting to keep the money for the hours too.

Maybe I don't know enough about MMOs since I don't play them at all; I suppose it is a huge chore. But the way I see it, if the guy already has enough time to play the game for hours everyday into the double digits, he can devote some time to helping out his girlfriend. If anything, I think her request is meant for them to ultimately spend more time playing together, not for her to turn him into a slave laborer.

You're looking at this like it's a business venture. That's definitely not the way to approach a matter concerning two people in a relationship.

[Rocko]

If she becomes independent it will turn the game into more fun when they play together instead of "Ooh I want those, get them for me!"

[NintendoFanGirl]

Then he should earn his own gold and buy his own epic flying mount, right? I guess if it doesn't benefit him, he doesn't want to do it.

[cdietschrun]

This here's gotta be one of the weakest threads on the internet.

[LinkinPrime]

I've had a similar situation with my wife...she loves to play on Pogo.com, she has an account and she loves collecting badges...kind of like achievements, there's time's that she's asked me to play a game she either doesn't understand or doesn't like to get the weekly badge...I've done it pretty regularly...most of those games are boring but every now and then I'll get a kick out of them.

[Cry Havoc]

What a dick.

Whenever I do things for my brother, friend, or wife, I consider it a chance to show off how incredibly awesome I am. After I'm finished I get to raise my arms in the air, scream, "I AM THE SMARTEST MAN ALIVE!" take a victory lap around the house/apartment, and then stand in front of them and flex for a minute.

[coltyhuxx]

Why don't you just practice and get better?

Man up.

[UnderwaterMadman]

Start playing the game with some other guy and then set up an in game marriage. Make sure he somehow knows about this but thinks your are unaware of this knowledge. Keep up this ruse to toy with his immature emotions and when he confronts you on this dump his ass and tell him you are sick of being with someone who cares more about games than actually living.

In reality though I would have to say that you both have an unhealthy addiction to the game and probably don't have a real relationship outside of video games.

[Moxio]

NFG, where have you been?

[becuzimbrown]

He's not ready for your jelly.

[UnderwaterMadman]

NFG, where have you been?

Playing WoW obviously

[naes]

Woman up.
;)

[keithp]

NFG, where have you been?

You forgot to add "all my life" :D

[Slim Gatsby]

Would you like my opinion?

Sounds like you're acting like a drama queen to me, it's a damn game.


IAWTC.

[Rocko]

IAWTC.

:-s

"I am with this clown," maybe?

[Strell]

:-s

"I am with this clown," maybe?

I agree with this comment.

[LinkinPrime]

IAWTC.

I Ate With The Cheese?

[Strell]

Now see, if it were IATCIATBCITWS, it would be

I AM THE CHEESE. I AM THE BEST CHARACTER IN THE WHOLE SHOW.

[zewone]

I AM BETTER THAN BOTH THE SALAMI AND BOLOGNA COMBINED!

Yes.

[lilboo]

<3 Nintendofangirl
Ahhh. Get Punqsux and SneakyPenguin in here and the four of us can be reunited again as former mods.. <3

I love when she randomly posts. :applause:

[NesHavok]

I know where this is going... You asked him and he gave you an answer you didn't like. Maybe he said no or he has to think about it, whatever. So your trying to get us to get in the middle of the conflict by saying yes we would do that, sure!!!

[Cracka]

Just from hearing your argument i've come to the conclusion that you and your boyfriend must seriously be the lamest couple ever.

"why wont you battle for me in the arena, i gave you potions and enchanted items!"

girlfriends already bitched too much, now its just getting ridiculous.

"buy me this, buy me that, you dont love me, we never cuddle anymore, why wont you battle for me in the arena?"

[cdietschrun]

I AM BETTER THAN BOTH THE SALAMI AND BOLOGNA COMBINED!

Yes.

Damn...the Cheese is old school.

You rock.

[refusedchaos]

yes

[Gourd]

Yeah... look, OP?

I'm married. Really /really/ married. You know what is one of the worst things a couple can do to friends or random strangers?

Using them as fodder for an argument.

[rapsodist]

Yeah... look, OP?

I'm married. Really /really/ married. You know what is one of the worst things a couple can do to friends or random strangers?

Using them as fodder for an argument.

I'll agree with that. After giving my opinion earlier, I started to feel a little guilty for even doing that.

[keithp]

Yeah... look, OP?

I'm married. Really /really/ married. You know what is one of the worst things a couple can do to friends or random strangers?

Using them as fodder for an argument.

As a random stranger I feel like I should be offended....but I'm not...

[RAMSTORIA]

not only would i do it, but id get drunk too

[Unickuta]

This thread has gone downhill. Can we try to keep the sexism out of it guys?

Shut up and make me dinner!

not only would i do it, but id get drunk too

If I was teh boss and I found a drunk dude playing Warcraft, I would fire his :booty:

[omgu8myrice]

pics please

[mykevermin]

Hahahahahahahahahahaha.

No.

[Unickuta]

Let's just say, this guy works in an internet cafe so his job is playing online games 10 hrs a day, six days a week.

Maybe you should see other people...:lol:

[Monsta Mack]

My wife is a gamer and so am I. If she needs favors for video games I would never hesitate to do it, even if that meant beating Batman: Dark Tomorrow AGAIN.

[keithp]

My wife is a gamer and so am I. If she needs favors for video games I would never hesitate to do it, even if that meant beating Batman: Dark Tomorrow AGAIN.

The only TRUE test of love is if you'd beat Superman 64 for her.

[Strell]

The only TRUE test of love is if you'd beat Superman 64 for her.

With what?

A bat?

Your wang?

...

Well, I could do that for my gf. You other wusses are out of luck.

[JolietJake]

No, real test of love would be playing E.T, at all.

[Sir_Fragalot]

I play WoW, anyway what you are asking your BF to do isn't much if it is just Arena. He should do it for you since it takes like a hour or two a week to do Arena if you do the minimums. I don't see why he isn't doing it for you (since it is not that big of a request), I mean it isn't that fucking hard to do, and it gets you good gear to play together which both of your would probably want.

Hell I would level a character from 1-70 and gear it out for her if it meant I could play with a significant other (assuming I had one :lol:). Thats just me and I am a bit crazy, but...

[drone8888]

I get the jitters too, the first 5 or 6 arenas I do. My hands shake uncontrollably and my heart races. I even get migraines sometimes. After those few, I'm gtg. I suck sometimes and other times I'm amazing, and I have sub-par gear for pvp, as I prefer pve. It's hard getting someone to help you though, if you can't pull your weight, because you drag their rating down, and it's not cool to just lose 10 matches a week, if they had hopes of an armored Netherdrake.

[pittpizza]

yep I would.