Online Gaming for Couples?

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Posted by Cliff on Saturday January 31, 2004 @07:05AM from the games-for-long-distance-relationships dept.

psuedo_samurai asks: "My longtime girlfriend recently had to move to complete her studies at a University, which is nowhere near where I live. Talking on the phone is quickly becoming old, as I'm a typical guy and hate being on the phone longer than 3 minutes, but I try. So I was thinking - I like games, she likes to talk, why not combine the two? So are there any online games suggested for couples using a headset? I can't see Counter-Strike or Rainbow Six working, but I was thinking maybe DDR Ultramix on Xbox Live? How about PC titles with headset support? Any suggestions?"

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Nothing like... by wviperw · 2004-01-31 07:06 · Score: 5, Funny

...Gibbin' the ole' GF to show her your true affection.

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hmmmm... by RedSteve · 2004-01-31 07:10 · Score: 5, Funny

...you're asking for couples' advice on /. ? ;-)
No need for a game by PovRayMan · 2004-01-31 07:13 · Score: 5, Funny

http://www.teamspeak.org/

Team speak can be used for any game, but you can use it just by yourself to have voice chats over your own running server/client. Quality is great and it's free.

Oh and you have a girlfriend who's into GAMES?! You're not fooling anyone, bub! :-P

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Forget it by teromajusa · 2004-01-31 07:14 · Score: 5, Funny

Her: "I sometimes wonder whether we were really meant for each other"

You: "Ok, get ready, the troll king is going to pop up any moment. Blast him with your fire bolt!"

Her: "I worry that we don't communicate enough"

You: "Huh? I don't think...look! There's the troll king! Attack!"

Nice try, but from my experience, she'll probably want you to focus on the conversation, not on getting a high score.
1. Re:Forget it by ParadoxicalPostulate · 2004-01-31 07:18 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  Game: Your character has been killed.
  
  You: Ohmigod you n00b! WHY CAN'T YOU FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS?
  
  Her: Is that all I am to you? Someone to boss around?
  
  You: Hey, you're the one that lost us the game!
  
  Her: Is that all I am to you? A game?
  
  You: No...
  
  Her: I hate you! It's over between us!
Re:Dude, you are SOOOO wrong. by GoofyBoy · 2004-01-31 07:15 · Score: 5, Funny

Exactly.

Its like saying "She likes sex. I like her hot looking cousin. Why not combine the two?"

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You know your a GEEK... by supergwiz · 2004-01-31 07:31 · Score: 5, Funny

when you rather FRAG then SHAG your girlfriend.
Counterstrike is probably the way to go by ScottGant · 2004-01-31 07:49 · Score: 5, Funny

What could be more romantic than to meet your loved one on de_dust under the tunnel with knives only...only to be betrayed by someone pulling a deagle.

If that's not love...then...um...it's something unlike love.

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Re:Why? by stephanruby · 2004-01-31 08:10 · Score: 5, Funny

actually for quite a while My girl and i kept in touch almost exclusively through Everquest
I wouldn't call this a success story, especially since you both lived in the same house.