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Subject: Any girls out there play Halo?
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Hello, I'm Daryl. Nice to meet you. See you around.

"for you to say that girls don't play in order to fit in to stereotypes is just plain dumb. quite possibly one of the dumbest statements i've ever heard in this forum. " I never said that, not even in context.

"just cuz you sit at home and m@sturbate while playing halo, doesn't mean that everyone should." Wait wait... why are you implying that I was implying that everyone should play videogames? Again, I never said that, not even in context.

"maybe if you had talked a girl within the past year you would realize that girls are more theirselves today than ever. but you're too busy sitting at home playing video games with a bunch of other guys who can get laid. " You know what "flaming" me with common insults when you don't know anything about me does? Absolutely nothing. Maybe I talked to the wrong girl. And don't you mean guys who can't get laid?

"i don't think that other girls that don't play are avoiding being themselves, think they just don't like it." No, I said that girls who don't play but they want to play are avoiding themselves. You make no sense at all. Try and read the context of my post and not what you wanted to read.

Quite possibly one of the dumbest statements I've ever heard in this forum.

  • 06.25.2004 4:30 AM PDT
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The stereotypes on Boys and Girls always have exceptions. Everyone is different, but the majority seem to fit into the same slot.

* Using the 'Pretty Pink Purse' example, boys don't like them, because they don't. Some do, and that's the exception.
* Using 'Videogames' as the example, girls don't like them, because they don't. Some do, and that's the exception.

It is true that the majority of people into videogames and computers are boys, and this is most likely because, as a whole, boys are more facinated by technology, while girls just let it be.

I think it started long ago with the the early consoles. Overall, boys saw videogames and wanted them. While overall, girls were still playing with barbies. Both of these views still count today.

Another stereotype is of a lot of gamers are complete geeks that have few non-gaming friends, see the light of day and reach the age of 18 without seeing female anatomy upclose. It may be true for some gamers, but its definately not true for the majority.

Every gamer is different. Some are fanatics, and some just play games as a hobby, to entertain them and to burn some time.

I'm one of those that has games as a hobby. I own a PC and an XBOX, I don't have a 38" TV and Surround Sound just to play Halo and my other 7 games and I don't have LAN parties frequently or spend hours on a game at a time.

I have lots of friends (that I don't have to pay), a girlfriend (that I don't have to blow up) and other hobbies besides playing computer games (music, football and rugby).

Anyone that replies to this with "Get a life!", "What a Geek" or something to that effect, I don't give a s**t. As your opinion on what my life is like is irelevant. You're a complete stranger who knows nothing about me.

[Edited on 6/25/2004 5:28:52 AM]

  • 06.25.2004 5:14 AM PDT
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Jenni: guys who don't have hand-eye coordination don't like video games either.not true, i cant catch or play sport for -blam!- but i play video games, and i dont think that should be the same for girls either.

SPARTAN_3920 has it right-ish Another stereotype is of a lot of gamers are complete geeks that have few non-gaming friends, see the light of day and reach the age of 18 without seeing female anatomy upclose. It may be true for some gamers, but its definately not true for the majority. but i frequently have LAN games with my freinds and frequently spend hours on games at a time, but i wouldnt dub myself a fanatic as i do plenty of other stuff aswell

And back on topic i know a couple of girls that are into gaming, though none come here.

  • 06.25.2004 5:30 AM PDT
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Hello, I'm Daryl. Nice to meet you. See you around.

That's what I was trying to say, that the only bad thing about most stereotypes, are the ones who belong to them. Every person is different, and many people yield to conventional wisdom, and show insecurity when following instinct.

Well, what if I said that you seem like a cool guy, something of positive effect?

  • 06.25.2004 5:41 AM PDT
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then id probably chuckle and say you seem pretty cool yourself

  • 06.25.2004 5:51 AM PDT
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Colt says:
Well, what if I said that you seem like a cool guy, something of positive effect?


In my opinion, cool can be both positive or negative. If someone's definition on cool person is they are nice, good to hang with, and honest and trustworthy (something to that effect) then it is definitely a positive remark. (That is my definition on a cool person).

On the otherhand, if I said cool (using quote marks - " " or saying cool in a different tone of voice) it would mean something completely different. It would mean that the person is part of 'the followers' group.

This mean they follow fashion even if they don't actually like the in thing at the time, they like things that are popular at the time and hate it once its out and they mock other people because they aren't part of their group.

Me and my friends call these 'The Cool People' or 'The Popular People' with lots of emphasis on cool and popular to take the pi$$.

I think its a lot better to be unique than part of a crowd as in a crowd you are faceless and have no control on the others around you meaning that you have to follow even if you don't like. When you're more individual you're free to do what you want.

In my group of friends, everyone likes something different. Whether it be about clothes, music, games or hobbies (any aspect of life really).

  • 06.25.2004 6:11 AM PDT
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Posted by: SPARTAN_3920
I'm one of those that has games as a hobby. I own a PC and an XBOX, I don't have a 38" TV and Surround Sound just to play Halo and my other 7 games and I don't have LAN parties frequently or spend hours on a game at a time.


Lol, I have a 2 PS2s, XBOX, Gamecube and 2 PC's, I spend hours at a time on games, and I have frequent LAN parties. However, I still have a girlfriend, friends and see light. And my girlfriend doesn't even like Halo!

  • 06.25.2004 7:51 AM PDT
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If you're talkin' stereotypes, things aren't always quite so black and white.

I'm what you'd call hardcore. Most of my favorite games are pretty obscure ones that slip under almost everyone's radar. Rez, Wild 9, Giants, ChainDive, Ikaruga.... Many gamers have never heard of them (look them up though, they rock). But where do you draw the "geek" line? If you wanted to attach a label, I suppose yeah, I am kind of a geek. On the other hand, I go backpacking at least 3-4 times a year and I climb on weekends. I play most of my games outside on a little TV I have sitting on my deck. My girlfriend only plays the Sims, and we get along fine, thanks. Of course, since I can't really prove that to ya, I guess you'll have to take my word for it.

I won't say this is the norm - it probably isn't - but most of the girls I've met don't even consider video games a worthwhile hobby because they think it's just a child's plaything. Of course, guys could say the same thing about all those extra pairs of shoes in the closet, but some of us like to keep our limbs attached. A girl who's never played a video game in her life could walk in on her boyfriend during a heated LAN game and at first be utterly horrified. The first thing that came out of my girlfriend's mouth was "You still play those?" followed immediately by "What are you, like, twelve?"

I heaved a big sigh and told my buddies to finish the game without me. Then I turned on my 'Cube and showed her Mario Kart. She changed her tune almost instantly. In place of Halo's gritty blow-you-up-ness was a game featuring squeaking baby dinosaurs and enough color to give Elton John a seizure. "AAWWWW!!" she said. "They're so cute!"

"Wanna play?" I said.

At first, she looked disgusted. I might as well have asked her to play with G.I. Joes. But that endearing little Italian plumber with the big eyes had a stranglehold on her Cute Cortex. That's the part of the female brain that causes some of them to emit an ear-piercing squeal of delight whenever they see something like a puppy or a baby seal. So she sits down and picks up a controller. I'm driving, she's throwing turtle shells at gorillas wearing ties. Soon enough she starts driving. After an hour or so, there's a huge grin on her face as she blows past me, leaving a trail of banana peels behind her. The game made her laugh, and we had a great time. She hasn't made fun of my hobby since then (as long as I'm willing to put down the games and hang out with her), and every once in a while she just feels like playing. She tried Halo, but gave up on the dual-thumbstick controls. Too many things to focus on, she says.

Naturally, a lot of people just don't like games. Plenty of guys and girls would rather do something else, like play baseball or go clubbing. I do think, however, that there are just as many girls as guys who would actually enjoy the occasional frag, but don't give it a chance for one of various reasons. But as long as there are at least some people out there willing to try something new, world domination is within our grasp.

/rant

  • 06.25.2004 7:58 AM PDT
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That would be awesome if you had a girlfriend like that!

  • 06.25.2004 8:07 AM PDT
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Hey man, they're not quite as mythical as we've been led to believe...

[wink wink nudge nudge]

  • 06.25.2004 8:10 AM PDT
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Hey man, they're not quite as mythical as we've been led to believe...

[wink wink nudge nudge]


I'm one of those guys who gets the highest mark on tests and gets shouted at by all the Chav's (Chavs are indentified by their short, greasy, badly died blonde hair and their plastic trousers) and generally considered sad. However, my girlfriend is the best looking girl I know. She is DD, size 8 (perfect curves), beautiful face and a sweet voice. She is into games like the Sims, GTA (don't undertstand this one), and Tekken (or this one). She is great :) Apart from not liking Halo

  • 06.25.2004 8:17 AM PDT
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lemme count how many girls i know play halo on my hands.

*starts counting*

i'm gonna need more hands. every LAN party i go to has at least one girl, usually more, and i recently saw a couple at Velocity games(that's a place who's sole purpose is charging u money to play vid games there, but it's worth it since they have about 12 big screens, each with an xbox, ps2, and gamecube, $1000 prizes for their tournys, and lots of the people that go there have modded xboxs)

[Edited on 6/25/2004 8:23:57 AM]

  • 06.25.2004 8:21 AM PDT
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Looks like we're better off than I thought we were...

YES!! THE WORLD IS OURS!!! BOW BEFORE THE MIGHT OF THE GAMERS AND THEIR UNSTOPPABLE LEADER, BUNGIE!!!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Wait, I didn't actually just say that, did I?

[cough]

  • 06.25.2004 8:35 AM PDT
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Gurls are hot. lol

  • 06.25.2004 8:54 AM PDT
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I am in the process of getting a girl to play halo at an elite level like me and my buddies. but if you continue the girl to play halo she sill get better and better, as long as you drill it into their heads. as we all know girls are not advanced in games... i guess it's the coordination thing.... whatever

  • 06.25.2004 10:01 AM PDT
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Quite the debate.

I'll put it bluntly as before, because of Testostorone and Estrogen....Males are Teratorial (Competative) and Females are Passive (Daft & Boring)

The World has progressed because of the thrist of technology, things get DONE because we compete...men that is, women provide love...support...dinner at 6:00

Frankly, men rule the world and as much as i hate to say these things they're true.

  • 06.25.2004 10:20 AM PDT
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One I get my Xbox (I shall get one... I hope) I will invite all of my girlfriends(girls that are friends ;)) over and introduce them to Halo. My best friend Kayla already has because I made her play it, now over the phone she says randomly "Tiff, i wanna play Halo! I love that game"

  • 06.25.2004 12:24 PM PDT
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Quite the debate.

I'll put it bluntly as before, because of Testostorone and Estrogen....Males are Teratorial (Competative) and Females are Passive (Daft & Boring)

The World has progressed because of the thrist of technology, things get DONE because we compete...men that is, women provide love...support...dinner at 6:00

Frankly, men rule the world and as much as i hate to say these things they're true.


Skorpion, I agree with the naturally competitive part; but I think you'll back off on the rest a bit after you've raised one or two of each gender.

I have a 9 year old son who can't stop thinking about PS2 (he currently does not get to play the XBOX). He is consumed over it to the point that we limit him to 1 hour a day, on non-school days, and 30 minutes for a school day. He LOVES Crash Team Racing, and would very willingly play more graphically violent games, ALL DAY LONG, if we would let him.

My daughter is about 22 months older than my son, is not so consumed, but LOVES playing PS2. She is also on a daily time limit. Her preferred game is also CTR.

Both will watch me play Monster Rancher 2 or Colony Wars for hours (my wife will not allow them to play). Here is the kicker: My daughter cleans my son's clock in CTR virtually every time, no matter what the course type or event. She cleaned mine, too, the few times I've played her.

Did you know that the U.S. Navy operates more manned aircraft than the U.S. Air Force? As a former student in the U.S. Navy's flight program, I can tell you that it is commonly accepted in that community that women pilots are, statisically speaking, a bit BETTER at eye-hand coordination than the guys (of course, that is not even close to all that goes into making a Navy pilot; but women excel at the other parts, too, like multi-tasking, where they are a LOT better than the guys).

Possibly the reason we see it reversed (boys generally better at eye-hand) is because practice makes a big difference, and boys generally practice a lot more than girls, to get better at COMPETING. The eye-hand thing is just a byproduct of their real goal, which is to WIN. Girls, it seems, are more content to just enjoy the game, and winning is not as important as enjoying oneself. To many (if not most) males, enjoyment of the game is synonomous with winning.

[Edited on 6/25/2004 12:44:26 PM]

  • 06.25.2004 12:41 PM PDT
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yeah, every girl ive ever seen play halo just cant do the thumbsticks and usually end up running into walls or shooting their own team mates.

  • 06.25.2004 12:45 PM PDT
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Posted by: Colt
My little sister plays Halo. My friend played a bit of Halo in school and I'm pretty sure no girls played, as well as when we played Gamecube in class once it was only the males. I think the reason that most (most not all!) don't play videogames in general is because they're afraid of being themselves. Conventional wisdom says that videogames are for boys (as they say the color blue is), but in reality, they are for humans. There's a woman on the development team of Halo, and another that I know of that works at Bungie. I think that the younger girls play Halo (like my sister and many of yours too) because they haven't been fed all of those dumb stereotypes. But for those who play videogames because they enjoy it, thank you for being yourself.

Wait... why did the topic change from "any girls out there" to "any hott girls out there". That's pretty sad, maybe they are just avoiding that stereotypical crowd.


Okay i want to know one thing. How did you manage to play any kind of game system in school?!?!?!?!? Some of you are talking about playing Halo in school. How did you get the teachers and staff to even let the game within a mile radius of the school building? We cant bring that sort of stuff into our school much less play it in it. The school board would have a fit.

  • 06.25.2004 12:54 PM PDT
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Hello, I'm Daryl. Nice to meet you. See you around.

"But that endearing little Italian plumber with the big eyes had a stranglehold on her Cute Cortex."

I like that, that is very creative. I also enjoyed reading all of your responses. There are exceptions to everything (at least 99% of things), let it be stereotypes, race, creed, color, and sex. Halo was made for many things, the primary thing being entertainment. I believe that anyone could enjoy it (or any other videogames), regardless of what fascist faction you think you belong to.

Oh, and I meant cool, not cool. I know what you joke about, my friends (select few) and I make fun of those type of persons (more like people).

And about the school gaming. Well, in my case, we play a lot of Game Boy Advance and whatnot. When we took the state test practice last year, my freshman year, some kid brought his Gamecube and we played after testing. As for Halo, I haven't done that but I have a friend that can testify to participating in a TS match in BG in his guitar class.

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  • 06.25.2004 1:10 PM PDT
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Me and two of my firends played Halo everyday for at least 5 or 6 hours (10 or 12 on weekends) on XBConnect, or GS for several months. One guys girlfriend hated us. She'd always b*tch and whine, even though she had another TV with cable in the bedroom. One day I got her to play, and she eventually got good. I would play online with her even w/o my friends. To this day she remains the best girl I ever saw at Halo, and I've seen about five or six who were really into it. She was better than 70% of the guys she played on GS and XBConnect. She was still a b*tch though, and when her boyfirnd went to jail she sold the Xbox among other things. Oh well, I'll always have the memories.

  • 06.25.2004 2:45 PM PDT
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I know lots of girls who play games, just none of them Halo or FPS

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let me first say that i'm sorry. i overreacted. you caught me at a bad time. i have been playing xbox connect lately and i've been catching A LOT of $hit from the guys on there. i get comments from "go play with your dollies, this is a MAN's game" when i ask to join up in a game to "do you also suck c0ck?" when i say that i suck at the game. i've had to deal with this crap since i was little and i get exausted from it. guys doubt everything i do from selling computers, to playing games, to playing sports. it's so tiring to have to prove myself before i can get any respect. basically i have to kick a guys @ss for him to believe i'm good at games. when i approach a customer about a computer or accessory i'm asked to go get a man who knows what he's talking about before i'm even given a chance to show what i know.

also, it's always assumed that i'm a -blam!- just because i like to do what i like to do. i have nothing against -blam!-s, but i'm not one and it's not right to assume that i am.

so i'm sorry. you caught me at a bad time and while i did it poorly, i reacted. some of the things you said did upset me though because of the way you worded it.
also, it's always assumed that i'm a -blam!- just because i like to do what i like to do. i have nothing against -blam!-s, but i'm not one and it's not right to assume that i am.

so i'm sorry. you caught me at a bad time and while i did it poorly, i reacted. some of the things you said did upset me though.

  • 06.25.2004 4:08 PM PDT

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