f350ml said 45 seconds ago:
"They can be, it depends with the other side."
Faction said 34 minutes ago:
"sure are."
Onia said 40 minutes ago:
"Sure or can be."
Ventris said 53 minutes ago:
"Yes. It is just as valid an social experience as going to a bar or hanging out at the mall."
starcomusa30273 said 70 minutes ago:
"No, never"
Klutzhoof said 99 minutes ago:
"Yes. "
LegendOfLostSouls said 2 hours ago:
"not to much"
Sukothai said 3 hours ago:
"yes"
WOWFREEDOMFIGHTERS said 7 hours ago:
"yes"
Brimfire said 10 hours ago:
"Yes, I think Relationship and Bonds in games are vary meaningful. Friendships in game make the experince of the games so much better for everyone involved...."
Eckho22 said 12 hours ago:
"Unless you're using the game as a means to build upon your relationship, then no. Games are virtual and nothing will ever replace a lovers arms wrapped around you."
Greenhunk said 12 hours ago:
"Well if they weren't what would be the point in playing the game. I got people talkin to me from 4 years ago from the many SC clans I ran."
Azharan said 14 hours ago:
"They CAN be but aren't always. "
Zaoz said 15 hours ago:
"sometimes, i don't do those, though"
Gurakk said 16 hours ago:
"weird"
frooilla said 17 hours ago:
"Hmmm sometimes... I guess its good to have a player thats good to play alongside with."
smashuri said 18 hours ago:
"I know a lot of people that have made pretty solid friends through games. I personally haven't, but I definitely like meeting new people on there though. For the most part I just play with people I already know."
Reimu said 19 hours ago:
"A little, but I don't really think they're anything compared to real ones."
Pazasco said 19 hours ago:
"Depends, they can be. More or less depends on the 2 people."
kagamisama said 21 hours ago:
"Depends on how serious it gets."
SayOhSin said 23 hours ago:
"Sometimes"
Binary-Odyssey said 23 hours ago:
"Sure"
gus169 said 28 hours ago:
"LOL, not really, but I haven't been playing online games for long. Maybe this will grow on me."
MagusPerde said 30 hours ago:
"Sometimes..."
Erudain said 31 hours ago:
"not at all"
Alexander302 said 33 hours ago:
"can/could be"
Highhorn said 34 hours ago:
"yes"
dragongod13 said 37 hours ago:
"not really"
DGKxD3M0N said 38 hours ago:
"yes i do"
BaboonOfTheYard said 41 hours ago:
"No."
Keliae said 42 hours ago:
"They can be."
Hexblood said 45 hours ago:
"Yes, you can get to know people and become friends just as strongly as if you were interacting in person."
Zyphis said 47 hours ago:
"Indifferent"
Volf said 47 hours ago:
"hmm.....it developes personalities."
j0HaN said 47 hours ago:
"Nope, not at all"
getshorty said 2 days ago:
"sometimes"
TreasureChest said 2 days ago:
"of course"
Aithne said 2 days ago:
"As with relationships in real life, relationships within games are as meaningful as you decide for them to be. "
Scuzzamuk said 2 days ago:
"Why of cose !"
UnKnownMedicZ said 2 days ago:
"It depends what relationship you have with your games. If you play a game alot and you love it this means that you obvisouly have a special bond to that game. But if you pkay a game just for acheivements or because your mates play it its not a relationship at all, just something to "be in""
Balel said 2 days ago:
"friendships sure, i've had lots of friends in games relationships? I don't use games as dating services. that's stupid."
FreudoBaggins said 2 days ago:
"yes, they can be, but of course it depends"
Doomjakal said 2 days ago:
"Yes! I've made some good friends in games"
medchick said 2 days ago:
"No."
Dashadow said 2 days ago:
"well ive never gotten into a romantic relationship within any game however friendships within games are VERY important in my opinion"
acebeme said 2 days ago:
".."
Vehementi said 2 days ago:
"O.o;?
I've heard of marrying a tractor but being romantically involved with a video game ? O.o"
xTargetheadx said 2 days ago:
"like how"
Druskov said 2 days ago:
"Yes they are a good way to get to know people who have similar interests as you."
rdjr said 2 days ago:
"nope not at all"
Manny69er said 2 days ago:
"what kind of a question is that?"
JOKERBOY904 said 2 days ago:
"yeah i guess jus because u havent met the person doesnt mean u wouldnt try to help that gamer in case he had a serious problem"
JakeCourtney said 2 days ago:
"Yeah."
schloshler said 2 days ago:
"What kind of relationships?"
xKoZx said 3 days ago:
"Somewhat yes. I've meet some nice people from online games that I plan on knowing the rest of my life."
Flytrox said 3 days ago:
"Well, depends on how serious it is."
Mables said 3 days ago:
"no"
keeper796 said 3 days ago:
"depends on the circumstances. My gf plays the game with me but we were dating before the game."
ISIBlackWolf said 3 days ago:
"They can be."
FRoSTByTe-x-ODz said 3 days ago:
"yes very much"
Nineballseraph said 3 days ago:
"Once again matters on the game, if it's like one of those "online marriages" then it can go to hell, if you mean character relationships in the game, then yes they are quite meaningful. Also if you mean "online friends" then it kinda matters on the person and the game."
Rokgutz said 3 days ago:
"Sometimes"
zmacman said 3 days ago:
"Can be, don't have to be and probably shouldn't be...but are always fun"
shoryu89 said 3 days ago:
"yes"
Heyseuss said 3 days ago:
"Sure. I've met some awesome friends online. as far as boyfriend/ girlfriend type deals, be careful. I've not gotten into that though."
audio74 said 3 days ago:
"yea sure"
InservioXristos said 3 days ago:
"I've made some good friends. But not sure how well you really know someone through a headset. "
mrblonde13 said 3 days ago:
"sure"
Freakinapie said 3 days ago:
"Friendships sure. Relationships? No"
Hagon said 3 days ago:
"I think that some longer term relationships are meaningful, yes, but not all relationships one has in these games are. Nor do they need to be."
dylank said 4 days ago:
"sometimes"
alicaister said 4 days ago:
"maybe depends"
Facist said 4 days ago:
"hell no"
Riknas said 4 days ago:
"Some are, and some aren't, just like in real life."
j-border said 4 days ago:
"Nope"
Shisizle said 4 days ago:
"Never. I mean, if they start in the game. Their not. But when I played with my current lovers in games, that was meaningful. To pwn with my love. Ah, I miss those days. Also, relationships in games with NPCs? Completely meaningless."
suryuken86 said 4 days ago:
"no?"
subzero2121 said 4 days ago:
"absolutely, whether it be Madden NFL or WoW"
LIGHTNING- said 4 days ago:
"somewhat"
TDIZZL94 said 4 days ago:
"depends on how that is said......as friends yes u can make great friends online....to an extent......but past that.....no"
ArkLa said 4 days ago:
"are we talkin NPC romance quests or player to player stuff here?"
IggySoni said 4 days ago:
"I guess?"
BrainOfSoul said 4 days ago:
"In a way. They can only get so deep. They can't get as close as a real-life relationship. Don't give out your personal details, especially you address!!!"
I-Rawr-Alot said 4 days ago:
"I don't know. I don't wanna know."
-Remnant- said 4 days ago:
"Yes if playing with someone you dont like it takes away from the fun of the game if playing with a friend it you enjoy it more."
aMONKEYonWEED said 5 days ago:
"heck no!"
Arcania0311 said 5 days ago:
"Not always. But sometimes they are."
djburns28 said 5 days ago:
""
TaNkLoRd said 5 days ago:
"some may be yes "
harens said 5 days ago:
"some relationships are made for a lifetime, but most arent meaning anything"
V-Jones said 5 days ago:
"Yes they can be meaningful, I play some games to compete, and some to be entertained by a story, a story needs characters and characters need to have substance"
Powder said 5 days ago:
"If you mean people finding love within a game, like a guy meeting a chick on WOW, sure. "
KrysNyte said 5 days ago:
"Yes! They certainly are."
viARCANGELOvi said 5 days ago:
"yes they can be."
Spartan637073 said 5 days ago:
"Sure, someone has to have my back"
Zelot0707 said 5 days ago:
"No"
mrprestigejake said 5 days ago:
""
Patientzero said 5 days ago:
"whatever"
-Ph3n0m said 5 days ago:
"Absolutely, just because the relationship is over the internet doesn't mean that there isn't a real person behind the character. "
PeterGunnz said 5 days ago:
"yes if you find someone nice I bellive it can work."
Petethegoat said 5 days ago:
"Depends on the game, and the depth of the story telling and plot progression."
Jolien said 5 days ago:
"Sure they are. Love is love"
Shorek said 5 days ago:
"Yeah sometimes."
xMrFlox said 6 days ago:
"Nop"
crysiz said 6 days ago:
"depends all situtions are different"
Riotengine said 6 days ago:
"yeah i think so, i have some friends online that ive known for years and never met RL and their some of my best friends."
AlexiusY said 6 days ago:
"Of course. I don't see a computer or a game to be a type of medium that could obstruct a relationship. It does just the opposite."
vezzyvalo said 6 days ago:
"Umm Yess"
john010117 said 6 days ago:
"Possibly."
Ummidono said 6 days ago:
"unless you meet them in person then no"
Delse123 said 6 days ago:
"nope. it could be a 40 year old male trucker."
stoops36 said 6 days ago:
"Not really"
sakuraclan said 6 days ago:
"As long as they are as friends."
NinjaScooby said 6 days ago:
"of course"
Alfanzo said 6 days ago:
"again, i dont judge."
Phamon said 6 days ago:
"any relationship has the potential of being meaningful"
verdandi said 7 days ago:
"Absolutely. I met some wonderful people in games, and hope to keep many of them as lifelong friends. That said, it's not healthy for *all* one's relationships to be based in games."
eradcation said 7 days ago:
"yes ....i met my man on WoW"
Thrantos said 7 days ago:
"with a team? yes."
kingthrone said 7 days ago:
""
BilltheBloody said 7 days ago:
"Yes"
ThePwningMachine said 7 days ago:
"kinda"
Philly-Stickcop said 7 days ago:
"Sometimes"
brzlnplaya said 7 days ago:
" Yes, especially when you are in a clan. You and your team mates bond, and you guys know exactly how each other play, and role on the team they play. I've been a part of a team for 4 months, me and my team mates talk about everything, i tell them things i would never tell people in real live."
Amarante said 7 days ago:
"Depends on the people, but generally not."
Lance91 said 7 days ago:
"NO."
Minwi said 7 days ago:
"Who am I to judge?"
SidertickSword said 7 days ago:
"well... all depends on what you mean by "relationships". if you mean like, friend relationships, then yes. i have a couple of my best friends who play Halo, and we always play during the weekends, cus one of them has a sucky connection at their house, so he goes somewhere else to play. so, yes i do think that the relationships are meaningful."
SETA12 said 7 days ago:
"Yes and No"
Yog-Sothoth said 7 days ago:
"They certainly can be..."
samp101 said 7 days ago:
"depends. if you can carry on talkin to that person without getting very annoyed with them after 2 years of online gaming, then yes."
broederjr said 7 days ago:
"Yes as they can instand to the real live just like me and my wife in Perfect world"
Triysle said 7 days ago:
"Depends on the level of communication. Relationships in game are on a different level because there is usually no real life consequences; thus people take them less seriously."
gunmonkey123 said 7 days ago:
"no"
jump17 said 7 days ago:
"no. unless u know the person irl"
Trollxp said 7 days ago:
"Yes, I do :)"
NEWFIEDOG420 said 8 days ago:
"What ever floats your boat."
NoobzRulz said 8 days ago:
"yes"
mikki32 said 8 days ago:
"no"
mynameismonkey said 8 days ago:
"Weird question. I feel relationships with the people I meet in game are often meaningful, and the relationship I have with my leisure time and my hobbies in meaningful."
Marella said 8 days ago:
"Yes, I do."
Predator530 said 8 days ago:
"umm dont realy think that ."
Broxigan said 8 days ago:
"They can be, depending on what kind of relationships we are talking about."
Muhgork said 8 days ago:
"Ofcourse"
darkroomdemons said 8 days ago:
"Virtual or friendships?"
BTDeluge said 8 days ago:
"to a slight degree"
DeathJester- said 8 days ago:
"It depends on the level of interest that is in the game "
Tadpole said 8 days ago:
"The can be. There are really people on the other side of the keyboard."
KnightRummy said 8 days ago:
"Sometimes"
Starla said 8 days ago:
"To an extent. Relationships that span from games to games are more meaningful."
darkrai0013 said 8 days ago:
"don't know"
chuyz said 8 days ago:
"no"
Akeisu said 8 days ago:
"yes, very. I still miss many of my friends and wonder how they are doing all the time."
destroyerbot01 said 8 days ago:
"yes"
aerathil said 8 days ago:
"Player-to-player relationships have the potential to be very meaningful. It's like talking on an instant messenger, except you get the impression that the person in front of you is sort of a strange being in him-/herself. Some people take advantage of the anonymity and just 'bs' their way through meeting people. I'm not that type of person (maybe I'm just naive), so I say you can also never be too cautious."
IcronticPrime said 8 days ago:
"Sure."
bignolte said 8 days ago:
"Yes"
XxRazhXx said 8 days ago:
""
HighSpeed101 said 8 days ago:
"Yea, they can enhance the gameplay."
Calite said 8 days ago:
"I feel that any relationship is meaningful. However, online relationships are more chaotic, and should be dealt with more cautiously. Don't get to attached to someone, but don't be to withdrawn."
Aryaa said 8 days ago:
"No."
delicious-ryan said 8 days ago:
"sometimes you can meet someone that likes you for who you are..or just to cyber"
AlCapwn5 said 8 days ago:
"They can be."
elena17484 said 8 days ago:
"yes"
furfairy said 8 days ago:
"Oh yes. They can translate to real life relationships."
razerblade said 8 days ago:
"maybe"
jared-lamb-of-god said 8 days ago:
"Ya, depends accually...."
Shocking said 8 days ago:
"To a point."
PingPirate said 9 days ago:
"Yes. In story modes it is important to build a connection with the characters in play (IE: Thai from GoW2). It is also essential for teamwork of human players, adding a whole new element (and attraction) to the game."
Shevan said 9 days ago:
"Nopes"
Cadmas said 9 days ago:
"To a center point, but still can't see the people."
Jyoti said 9 days ago:
"They can be."
-Darkstar- said 9 days ago:
"sometimes"
Nemisor said 9 days ago:
"Certainly, depends on how long and how detailed it gets."
Xs0u1hunt3rx said 9 days ago:
"Well, Its in-game but none the less, its a relationship."
yakmaster87 said 9 days ago:
"yes it is a way to meet people from around the world that share your enjoyment of the game"
Astell said 9 days ago:
"No - they can't be trusted in general, unless you meet in person."
tazrick said 9 days ago:
"no lol."
Burrhead said 9 days ago:
"no"
LegendGNX said 9 days ago:
"Depends on who the realationship is with"
Riza said 9 days ago:
"There are many that are to me because it just like having a friend that you can get close to but its hard to say goodbye when they leave the game "
ShadowLocke said 9 days ago:
"they can be"
BDeBoBo said 9 days ago:
"yup"
SquirrelGirl said 9 days ago:
"Sometimes."
meaning-of-life said 9 days ago:
"sometimes, but they must be deep
not sentimental ones
if the relatioship is deep, people actually meets in real time, ive seen it"
jasmokon said 9 days ago:
"Not really unless the person is really cool."
Demanicus said 10 days ago:
"To a certain degree.."
ltdraco said 10 days ago:
"no, they arent"
EmperorNero said 10 days ago:
"Yes"
Detniat said 10 days ago:
"Yes, I do. And I see it as being both positive & negative. The upside to it is that I have a lot of respect for people in games because I know behind that toon is a real person. It's also nice making friends in game. I've never met anyone IRL from game, but I have exchanged my address & phone number with a select few. One dear friend is very ill and can't play the game anymore, so we write snail-mail to each other.
The downside is that in my experience, people forget that real people are behind the toon they're interacting with and can become real jerks.
Having a meaningful friendship with someone from a game is something that I do not take on lightly, however due to the risks involved with interacting with people online. You never know who the weirdos are. But, I do have several really good gamer buddies and I care about them as much as any of my real life friends. Of course there are limitations, but, yeah. They're my buddies :-)"
Xander-Akane-of-the-Order said 10 days ago:
"In most cases, yes. Unless of course I can't get into the game, or dislike the character(s)."
missladypants said 10 days ago:
"Sure why not."
Jazzakid said 10 days ago:
"not really"
changedname said 10 days ago:
"oh yea i belive every relationship can benefit your life and vice versa"
Sensical said 10 days ago:
"Yes. The greatest connection I have to a game -- my first love amongst MMOs, if you will -- is with EVE Online. Simply because I fell into a group of extraordinarily cool people, and we interacted on intelligent, meaningful levels. This cements my time spent in EVE Online as some of the most memorable in my personal gaming history, and almost none of that is EVE's fault in particular."
WolfyAU82 said 10 days ago:
"depends"
FinalFlight said 10 days ago:
"Slightly but in the end pointless and usually temp."
SeriousCap2142 said 10 days ago:
"not really."
Trogdor7899 said 10 days ago:
"They can be. They can also be tragic and painful. Less QQ more PEW PEW!"
kraid117 said 10 days ago:
"Yes, they can lead to big things."
sarge666 said 10 days ago:
"wat? meaningful like caring for the quallity of the game like it's condition and things i'm mean it is just a game don't get too attached "
Talonclaw2142 said 10 days ago:
"Friends? Well it makes the game a little more worthwhile when you have someone to chat to"
XxCaptainPwnxX said 10 days ago:
"NOT REALLY, ONLY IF U PLAY WITH THE PERSON AND INTERACT WITH THEM"
pyr0lyZer said 10 days ago:
"No"
PapaSmurf124 said 11 days ago:
"Not really, except firendships"
GwynBleidd said 11 days ago:
"Yep, even for those who scream every day 'it's just a game', it's not just a game."
tiido said 11 days ago:
"Sometime"
GUNNERZ1994 said 11 days ago:
"no"
KotchaYankinov said 11 days ago:
"Sure, but you realize that just like RL a change of game/location can end that real quick."
SirPhobos said 11 days ago:
"Somewhat, having someone to play with is great, you have a built in commonality to build something 'real' off of if you are so inclined."
El33tDeath said 11 days ago:
"If the person in the game u actualy talk and or do stuff with outside of the game"
saintscylla said 11 days ago:
"next question :("
DraconisScorn said 11 days ago:
"they can be."
TPK said 11 days ago:
"Yes, somehow relationships can benefit each other"
lIGRAYFOXlI said 11 days ago:
""
Guinevere said 11 days ago:
"I have made some very meaningful relationships in game."
Drksoul said 11 days ago:
"Yes"
erathoniel said 11 days ago:
"Yes."
XyberDAWG said 11 days ago:
"Not usually. Most people roleplay in games, they are there to escape life, not extend life."
Lonewolf66 said 11 days ago:
"They could be but it is difficult when you can't see who you are communicating with.
Just as long as it does not get carried away or distasteful."
Zippy45 said 11 days ago:
"like romantic? IDK but i have some real close friends that I like hangin out with and gaming with..so ya in that aspect..."
LazerOwl said 11 days ago:
"no"
LETHALARMOR said 11 days ago:
"Absolutely some of my best friends are from online gamees"
Scapegoat said 11 days ago:
" Meh. Like flings or what? Hell no."
ArshesNei said 12 days ago:
"Not love relationships, and I feel friendly ones do partially."
tauriel said 12 days ago:
"Lol no."
Xanius said 12 days ago:
"sometimes"
Tazx2x said 12 days ago:
"it depends i mean it is a game "
WindBlob said 12 days ago:
"Depends. Friendships yes, love affairs not really."
moonlantern said 12 days ago:
"Sure."
Sydona said 12 days ago:
"Can be yes, if open discussion is had."
Sevhenko said 12 days ago:
"Possibly. It could happen."
smokenjoe said 12 days ago:
" i think u build friendship within a game but not to think they are the same as in real life"
Legen said 12 days ago:
"lmfao!"
Rep said 12 days ago:
"MUDKIPZ?"
guttermind said 12 days ago:
"To some degree, absolutely"
Tari-1 said 12 days ago:
"friendly if thats meaningful"
jstauff said 12 days ago:
"Not unless they're your real in-life boyfriend or girlfriend, then I don't find them meaningful because an in-game relationship won't go anywhere"
Moronious said 12 days ago:
"Yes but not romantically"
Deathwidow said 13 days ago:
"Well of course they are. Friends are friends and people are people. Everybody deserves to be treated online exactly as they'd be treated offline."
mxsmith said 13 days ago:
"Yeah friends are friends"
EvilEstey said 13 days ago:
"Very much so"
INF3R10US said 13 days ago:
"No"
Khalee said 13 days ago:
"No unless you actually know each other in real life..."
Icefalcon said 13 days ago:
"Only if they are your exisitng RL friends"
Hawkmun said 13 days ago:
"Definitely. They provide a release for many people that they can't find in the real world, not to mention when you meet someone in a game you automatically ahve something in common."
Shadowzero921 said 13 days ago:
"Depends on the realtionship:
love- depends solely on the people
friends- what you have in camera"
niickerazzi said 13 days ago:
"??"
ZorunDND said 13 days ago:
"Yes. Made a lot of good friends via games."
tenscher said 13 days ago:
"No"
ShkNBke said 13 days ago:
"Relationships over the internet are stupid as fuck, but that doesnt mean they cant love eachother. Unless your talking about the characters, then yes. "
KaleKatsura said 13 days ago:
"Yeah, they help propel the story in some cases."
blackmary said 13 days ago:
"It depends! most of the time the guy gets turned on because of the cuteness of the character! Some hide their regret when meeting in real life(These are answers for lovelife)
Althoug, Games brings out the true person in you, true friends sometimes come from the virtual world. (this is for the bonds of friendship)"
Psychotease said 13 days ago:
"Well if you did have relationships as in FRIENDSHIPS in games people would play them long and wouldn't like games as much since the interactions help make or break a game."
iamcow6246 said 13 days ago:
"No."
Czyrek said 13 days ago:
"as meaningful as you make them"
Belladoci said 13 days ago:
"some yes
"
artifaxx said 13 days ago:
"no"
gmer4life76 said 13 days ago:
"Yeah. People get really attached to different characters, Stories, and lore."
Ferrovax said 13 days ago:
"Yes, especially in clans. It could save your life in a game."
5150Reaper said 13 days ago:
"Depends friend ship relationships id say yes i love meeting people online for a long term friendship. I met a hand full of people when i joined the war clan and we are tight like brothers in arms now. I think its been around 2 years now since i joined war so, our friendship bonds are strong. As for a relationship relationship between a couple id say no unless they live with you. I cant imagine loving someone 10,000 miles away from me and never getting to see they except for on a game. It also wouldn't work because i work alot and wouldn't be able to see her often."
Gotenkz said 13 days ago:
"Not really. Depends if they live in same country."
NightStalker666 said 13 days ago:
"if it helps me win"
Nomegusta said 13 days ago:
"To an extent. Friendships to me are meaningful regardless. But that cyber-dating shit....."
goatherderzUK said 13 days ago:
"YES"
IFAM357 said 14 days ago:
"Wouldn't know I haven't had one."
Nittanylionx said 14 days ago:
"sure"
homsy74 said 14 days ago:
"ummm...if you know the person in real life maybe. "
Tiaque said 14 days ago:
"Yes. My current BF and I started going out through a game we're still playing (though I did know him in RL)"
Putrain said 14 days ago:
"they can be yes"
dylandmc said 14 days ago:
"sometimes
"
-Hyacinth- said 14 days ago:
"I've met some pretty cool people in various games. There are certain people that you just get along with and feel a connection to, even if you've never met them in real life. However, I find real life relationships are by far more meaningful than the ones you develop in a game."
DruidBuffs said 14 days ago:
"sure. Why not. =]"
Krivasran said 14 days ago:
"No"
Lilbeast said 14 days ago:
"yes"
ringo080884 said 14 days ago:
"depends on the relationship"
KinGxTriGGa said 14 days ago:
"yes"
Vaier said 14 days ago:
"LoL No."
LumiHaltia said 14 days ago:
"Relationships can be meaningful wherever they begin. I have great friendships, which is a type of relationship, that came from gaming."
blahgod said 14 days ago:
"..."
Lawlcat said 14 days ago:
"They can be depending on the couple, and if the couple is dedicated enough."
DoubleDutch said 14 days ago:
"Sortof, you still have to remember that the other person is only as into it as they are"
Karnefice said 14 days ago:
"Depends. E-Friends are probably the best. It usually leads to big amounts of e-drama.
But like <3 relationships.
No, just no."
arshiahf said 14 days ago:
"No. They can end up being meaningful if both parties are determined, but really, how deep can a relationship be that started by someone saying, "Hey, I really like how you specced your character. Wanna chat some time?'. I'm sure someone will be offended by this, whining that their online girlfriend is actually in love with them, and vice versa, but examine it point for point, consider the distance that they are from you and how likely that distance is to ever close, and get back to me on that."
KnightLover said 14 days ago:
"private information"
Haldi said 14 days ago:
"It depends on what you mean by Relationships, but being nice to people, can either get you free items, equips, mounts, it all depends on the person."
Person5 said 14 days ago:
"yes i do"
flakee said 14 days ago:
"They can be. Online buddies are nice."
Inxanity said 14 days ago:
"I suppose sometimes they can be.They help develop a character"
PhantomsTuga said 14 days ago:
"?"
Thernys said 14 days ago:
"They can be, yes. It depends on your (and the other person's) attitude towards the 'online world'. Personally, I have no 'online face' or 'real world face', I'm just me. If I then connect with someone in a game, and they are not just putting on an online face, why would that interaction not be just as meaningful as if it was face-to-face?"
ElTipejoLoco said 14 days ago:
"If you mean an online relationship between two players, then they can be. I wouldn't base a relationship on gaming itself, however.
If you mean relationships portrayed within games, I find that I am sometimes moved to tears by them, so I would have to answer yes."
Merools said 14 days ago:
"Not really"
EATtheDEAD said 15 days ago:
"yeah. ive made some strong friends in game ive never even met"
Omgwhathappened said 15 days ago:
"yes, a game is like another world"
dourdin said 15 days ago:
"of course just because you live hundred's of miles a part doesnt make them meaningless"
Jihade96 said 15 days ago:
"Yes. Like playing PRO on CS.S or all the HL games. Fantastic games! Arent it?"
snidebot said 15 days ago:
"i think they can be."
Genericface said 15 days ago:
"Depends on the game and the relationship. Most of mine, yes. But then they're usually not limited to the game. I try to get to know people, not just their characters or persona."
Adahiana said 15 days ago:
"I think they really can be. Some of my close friends I met through games, and I think that you can have meaningful friendships even if you've never actually seen that person outside of the game or the internet.
As far as romantic relationships go, no, I think that in order for you to actually have a romantic inclination toward someone, you need to have the face to face aspect. Not to say that it couldn't happen eventually, because it could, but a romance based solely on a game with no other ideas or involvement, would not be feasible."
jenniferannc said 15 days ago:
"ya they can be. some just use each other for game skills or items but some turn to long lasting"
Andymck said 15 days ago:
"Well yea as long as they are deeper than just gaming buddy because i have a few friends in Guildwars that we share events in each others life "
efz-Blackwidow said 15 days ago:
"Haven't have any online love no.
Friends yeah. Even though I hated WOW I got a few friends who I still talk to from there. Same with Team Fortress 2 (Only I love that game!)"
ClanEclipse said 15 days ago:
"Friendships inside a game develop your gameplay and genreally make it a happier place."
WolfwoodNick said 15 days ago:
"Depends on the game really. Dating Sims are kind of creepy, so not so much there, but in games where you begin to care about your character and feel like they're a pretty cool guy is when a game has meaningful relationships with other characters."
Thor666 said 15 days ago:
"only is sexual"
Wess said 15 days ago:
"I think you can have friends that you game with and also never meet in RL"
Logath said 15 days ago:
"Rarely, you can become friends, but in the end, it is still fake for most."
Nuker said 15 days ago:
"Kinda"
Palius said 15 days ago:
"Meaningful to some more then others. I enjoy the time yet make nothing of it."
Wolfpsyco said 15 days ago:
"Regardless of how your relationship is maintained, these are real people behind those pixels, and a forming a bond with these people is as real as it can get. Unless of course you're conversing with a bot... "
patricles43 said 15 days ago:
"yeah... they make it more fun"
dahlken said 15 days ago:
"Just as friends."
zeroshunter said 15 days ago:
"sort of"
MTBlade said 15 days ago:
"Playing a game, just grinding your way through it would be very, VERY boring. For me a good community in a MMORPG is like half of the gaming experiance. To fully appreciate your gaming, you need to be able to talk about the game with people, just do some small chat, talk about problems in the world or whatever. You can bond pretty good with people, since I believe people can be themselves in more relaxed way while playing. They don't have the same pressure on themselves, and don't have to think about the stress in thier everyday lives. That's what makes online gaming such an experiance! :3"
Lenil21 said 15 days ago:
"Somewhat. "
Mr-Mysterious said 15 days ago:
"Yes."
etheslayer said 15 days ago:
"some wat they r somwat they arent"
Dolrog said 15 days ago:
"yes, u are still talking to other ppl , just not face to face, thats like saying do u think a phine call is meaningful"
Ninjacube said 15 days ago:
"That depends what you're talking about. For most cases I would say yes. "
glande4u said 15 days ago:
"Yes I do"
crazy-monnkey said 15 days ago:
"Er, not really, its a game."
pandademonlord said 15 days ago:
"what do you mean?"
CindyL said 15 days ago:
"To a certain point, they are meaningful as online friendships but I do not equal them the same as real life friendships. And don't get me started on dating! "
OwN3d said 16 days ago:
"no"
Lupadi said 16 days ago:
"Somthimes they are i met my Ex-girlfrend in a game
so they can be but mostly there not"
DarkstarKnight said 16 days ago:
"I owe much of the current state of my life to relationships made in video games and online."
c3rvantes said 16 days ago:
"no"
Hizashi-Aoi said 16 days ago:
"they could be...or they maynot be. I am too inexperianced in this regard to make an educated guess. "
rotinaj-eht said 16 days ago:
"na and not really sure"
Robelstran said 16 days ago:
"Yes I guess so, because it might affect the characters in terms of performance, and also the gamer feels like he is the main character, so... you know what I mean."
rhianon said 16 days ago:
"They can be depends on type of relationship"
solareclips said 16 days ago:
"when they get real deep likew ima visit u next summer deep. but thats wen u got to be carful(btw i have had that befor but she was 20 and i was 14 lol)"
TAPSShadows said 16 days ago:
"No"
iskyflower said 16 days ago:
"people are looking for things they cant find in real life ...what do you think?
o.course
theres areal human being behind each character , I dont want to know them personally,real life is for that , but I am able to help them , and thats why online relationships are worthwhile."
Nywen said 16 days ago:
"Depends on how long I've known the people."
Amakiir said 16 days ago:
"Naaah."
ChefBoon said 16 days ago:
"The physical presence of humans is not a prerequisite for meaning in relations, only the interaction. "
VoodooHack said 16 days ago:
"In the context of the narrative or the gameplay, yes."
Natresse said 16 days ago:
"Yes. I have many good friends who i met through games. I've even met a few of them in real life, i went to the rl wedding of 2 of them and they ,in turn, came to mine the next year. I do believe in the case of romance it can start out online..but it is a bit more risky and has to be feasable for it to actually go anywhere. I think you can really get to know someone online in a way that takes more time face to face. You are more open when you think that you'll never have to see this person. But..you can lie like crazy, pretend to be someone you are not (like a 21 year old go go dancer) and really hurt someone. You can do that in real life too. "
dudemanplus said 16 days ago:
"Romantic relationships? LOL. That's funny."
NaturesSpirt said 16 days ago:
"Yes I think relationships as just friends are very meaningful ing the game and you guild/alliance but i disagree with people getting relationships that end up dating in the real world I think if your going to find love on the computer use a dating service not an online game"
Gregal said 16 days ago:
"Not really"
Gunchuck said 16 days ago:
"yes"
Stenchly said 17 days ago:
"Yes, as they may lead to RL friendships"
Oka said 17 days ago:
"4 sure ^_^"
Sacarie said 17 days ago:
"Friendly"
Kentana said 17 days ago:
"depends on the ppl. to each his/her own"
AreaSteward said 17 days ago:
"not reaqlly"
ivorynetsuke said 17 days ago:
"Yes."
akkii said 17 days ago:
"yes"
Hawkye said 17 days ago:
"Absolutely!"
jleering said 17 days ago:
"no"
Irishman82 said 17 days ago:
"To a certain degree. A friendship can be made from communication through a game."
