Because they steal my bf with nary a backward glance and hide him away in their endless labyrinths for hours at a time.
Ack, she said the b-word. Today is a sad day in Dopeville. 
But, umm, Poysyn, I don’t play those games. 
Well…I play those games–but only because I Have No Life. I would cast them aside in a moment for you.
(or any of a number of other women I could name, I suppose 
)
<chuckles>
I feel the same way. Any time I get a new game, I have to tear my girlfriend off the computer…so I can play <s>.
MR
Well, presuming you have your own computer you could put a network card in and join him.
As far as Baldur’s Gate goes (and this is not me playing to stereotypes, just the game’s upside) there is a certain amount of mindless hack and slash, but also a lot of plot, characterization and solid writing. Plus, playing in co-op requires a great deal of communication and shared strategy.
Plus, much in the same way you can learn a lot about somebody from the way they treat waiters and waitresses, you can learn a bit about someone from how they respond to the various morality-based puzzles in BG.
If it’s not your thing that’s understandable, but even linking up a couple times automatically gives you the moral high ground from then on, as well as automatically making you the Coolest Girlfriend In Recorded History.
What…because? backward? boyfriend (Well, an abbreviated form anyways…)?
I’ve play Baldur’s Gate, and I think it pales in comparison to Diablo II.
If you want to get closer to your bf, why don’t you play a network or bnet co-op game to kill Diablo? Or, better yet, play a deathmatch and see who truly belongs on top…
Yeah I guess I could try the games out (pout). Fair enough, I’ll give them a shot and let you know.
We’re improving our minds! My wife tells me some lady got bounced off “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” the other day without a penny of winnings because she didn’t know what a “tome” was. Ha! Obviously she doesn’t play Diablo II and it cost her big time.
Poor Poy… Tell him to check out Icewind Dale. It was made by the same people as Baldur’s Gate.
Oh and Baldur’s gate II is coming out this fall.
SO, now that he is aware of these and you have that extra free time… want to have dinner?
I enjoy those games, I may be an Idiot, but I am no fool, I turn the computer off when a pretty lady wants attention!
Osip
Fellas, I think I may be in love again. -sigh-
Poysyn, would you happen to like Shakespeare, Dr.Who, and punk rock? If so, your truly the gem of gems, a jewel set more rightious than the sun herself.
I’m with Balance. My obsession with these games is merely a pathetic attempt to fill the void in my life. I’m drop them in a heartbeat for a good woman. OTOH, my Amazon is kicking some major ass in the meantime.
[quick hijack] Cool a Red Dwarf fan! [/quick hijack]
I love it when a plan comes together.
Smeghead, I just want to thank for the A-Team quote. Me and my roommates used to fire the song up on the computer before a big night out and smoke a ceeegar.
I know, I know…we’re dorks…
Saint Zero’s First Rule: A lovely lady beats a cold computer anytime. The computer will be there, the lady might not be.
See that, I have tried to explain to him time and time again the game could last forever, I could leave any old time.
Poysyn, he needs some real convincing. Try dressing up as an Amazon warrioress and lure him away from the computer, then, leave him hanging high and dry. Have him make a decision.
And by all means, i hope things work out, with the two of you, don’t let a silly machine get in the way of your relationship, but if it doesnt’… How far is it to Winnipeg from NYC?
I don’t think there was ever in issue at all with my decisions regarding the stronger love i have for my women or my toys.
Yeah, that’s pretty lame. If my gf really wants to spend time with me, then my ass is off the computer faster than boiled asparagus. But if she’s just razzing me or wants to play herself, then I sometimes take my sweet time.
MR
How fast does boiled asparagus get off a computer?