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Alethios
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
New Zealand2765 Posts
December 23 2009 23:28 GMT
#41
Oh man.. thats so awesome. Wish my girlfriend would take notice of all my screaming at the computer screen and decide to check it out!

You hold onto her son.
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.
igotmyown
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States4291 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-23 23:47:26
December 23 2009 23:44 GMT
#42
On December 24 2009 08:07 Traveler wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 24 2009 08:04 igotmyown wrote:
show her the starcraft 2 zerg cartoons.

And if she pulled a scaramanga's roommate and beat you in a bo3, then showed you a B- account, that would be hilarious.

If all good girlfriend is interested in their guys' activities, are good boyfriends interested in all their girlfriend's activities?


Yes...

Spending time doing things together and having mutual interests is usually what makes a good relationship.


So you're into shoe shopping and Twilight? It's kind of one sided; if a girlfriend isn't interested in videogames, that doesn't make her a bad girlfriend.
TryThis
Profile Joined February 2007
Canada1522 Posts
December 23 2009 23:53 GMT
#43
of course she plays protoss...with their damn pretty buildings, you should teach her that looks arn't everything
Dwell
Flicky
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
England2659 Posts
December 23 2009 23:56 GMT
#44
On December 24 2009 07:28 538 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 24 2009 07:21 Misrah wrote:
On December 24 2009 07:17 538 wrote:
On December 24 2009 07:01 Misrah wrote: The replay that i am showing you is her completing her first goal. Build 3 zealots. This game is really cool because This purely her- I simply stood behind her, and didn't help at all! She remembered everything!

Next week I am going to make her build 3 zealots, and then have her build 3 photon cannons! I hope she passes her next test, she learns really fast!
This does sound a little condescending towards her:-p
But its cool she is willing/eager to engage in this game seeing your enthusiasm. She's a keeper


How the hell is this condescending? I am just taking the game in small steps, and don't want to overwhelm or nerd her out too much. I hope you realize that i simply told her what i would like her to do, and then she had to remember building probes to 8, a pylon, 2 gateways and 3 zealots. Coming from some one who has never played this game, or RTS games in general i think that this was a nce accomplishment for the first time.

Why are you trying to compare her to iccup, or other players who have been playing this game forever. This is a true first time user her, and i am really happy with her first day.

I wasnt comparing her to iccup gamers. I was just presuming she has the basics logic and comprehension skills so characteristic of humans. While this:
Show nested quote +
On December 24 2009 07:18 Misrah wrote:
Don't worry I will be keeping you updated on the games! She really likes the look of the carriers as well- and she wants me to show her how to make them. However that would require gas- and i don't want to get there yet. I am just working on having her build all of the buildings that require minerals first, and then move on to gas.

It's amazing how fast she gets it tho. She understand that zerg can only build on creep, and that pylons make an energy field like creep- and protoss buildings can only build on the energy field. She also understands the concept of shield generators, and how protoss shields work. It's sweet! I can't wait till me and her can start bashing noobs on US east with 2v2s !


... I don't know. Maybe it's just me. (is it?)


It sounds very condescending. I mean, you being amazed at that stuff implies that you don't think very much of your girlfriend at all. I mean, knowing that zerg can only build on creep is something that everyone with half a brain would grasp in the second that it took to tell them. The same with shields.

I'm going to be honest here, if this impresses you, it sounds like your girlfriend still has trouble with her shoelaces. I'm not great at watching people play games in front of me, but kudos for you for not raging at this. I would slap my own mother if she took this long to build anything.
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andeh
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States904 Posts
December 24 2009 00:02 GMT
#45
just have her follow a bo, and throw units at her randomly

then complain about why she wont push out after about 15 min, and let her win.

worked for me ezpz
frogmelter
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States971 Posts
December 24 2009 00:08 GMT
#46
On December 24 2009 08:56 Flicky wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 24 2009 07:28 538 wrote:
On December 24 2009 07:21 Misrah wrote:
On December 24 2009 07:17 538 wrote:
On December 24 2009 07:01 Misrah wrote: The replay that i am showing you is her completing her first goal. Build 3 zealots. This game is really cool because This purely her- I simply stood behind her, and didn't help at all! She remembered everything!

Next week I am going to make her build 3 zealots, and then have her build 3 photon cannons! I hope she passes her next test, she learns really fast!
This does sound a little condescending towards her:-p
But its cool she is willing/eager to engage in this game seeing your enthusiasm. She's a keeper


How the hell is this condescending? I am just taking the game in small steps, and don't want to overwhelm or nerd her out too much. I hope you realize that i simply told her what i would like her to do, and then she had to remember building probes to 8, a pylon, 2 gateways and 3 zealots. Coming from some one who has never played this game, or RTS games in general i think that this was a nce accomplishment for the first time.

Why are you trying to compare her to iccup, or other players who have been playing this game forever. This is a true first time user her, and i am really happy with her first day.

I wasnt comparing her to iccup gamers. I was just presuming she has the basics logic and comprehension skills so characteristic of humans. While this:
On December 24 2009 07:18 Misrah wrote:
Don't worry I will be keeping you updated on the games! She really likes the look of the carriers as well- and she wants me to show her how to make them. However that would require gas- and i don't want to get there yet. I am just working on having her build all of the buildings that require minerals first, and then move on to gas.

It's amazing how fast she gets it tho. She understand that zerg can only build on creep, and that pylons make an energy field like creep- and protoss buildings can only build on the energy field. She also understands the concept of shield generators, and how protoss shields work. It's sweet! I can't wait till me and her can start bashing noobs on US east with 2v2s !


... I don't know. Maybe it's just me. (is it?)


It sounds very condescending. I mean, you being amazed at that stuff implies that you don't think very much of your girlfriend at all. I mean, knowing that zerg can only build on creep is something that everyone with half a brain would grasp in the second that it took to tell them. The same with shields.

I'm going to be honest here, if this impresses you, it sounds like your girlfriend still has trouble with her shoelaces. I'm not great at watching people play games in front of me, but kudos for you for not raging at this. I would slap my own mother if she took this long to build anything.


I agree with this post entirely. Everything is labeled. How long would explaining vespene gas take? Not that long. I just gave my girlfriend StarCraft and let her play the single player missions to learn.
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writer22816
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States5775 Posts
December 24 2009 00:14 GMT
#47
On December 24 2009 07:58 Piy wrote:
If she likes carriers thats already one mu down


hahaha
8/4/12 never forget, never forgive.
DamageControL
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States4222 Posts
December 24 2009 00:35 GMT
#48
On December 24 2009 07:28 538 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 24 2009 07:21 Misrah wrote:
On December 24 2009 07:17 538 wrote:
On December 24 2009 07:01 Misrah wrote: The replay that i am showing you is her completing her first goal. Build 3 zealots. This game is really cool because This purely her- I simply stood behind her, and didn't help at all! She remembered everything!

Next week I am going to make her build 3 zealots, and then have her build 3 photon cannons! I hope she passes her next test, she learns really fast!
This does sound a little condescending towards her:-p
But its cool she is willing/eager to engage in this game seeing your enthusiasm. She's a keeper


How the hell is this condescending? I am just taking the game in small steps, and don't want to overwhelm or nerd her out too much. I hope you realize that i simply told her what i would like her to do, and then she had to remember building probes to 8, a pylon, 2 gateways and 3 zealots. Coming from some one who has never played this game, or RTS games in general i think that this was a nce accomplishment for the first time.

Why are you trying to compare her to iccup, or other players who have been playing this game forever. This is a true first time user her, and i am really happy with her first day.

I wasnt comparing her to iccup gamers. I was just presuming she has the basics logic and comprehension skills so characteristic of humans. While this:
Show nested quote +
On December 24 2009 07:18 Misrah wrote:
Don't worry I will be keeping you updated on the games! She really likes the look of the carriers as well- and she wants me to show her how to make them. However that would require gas- and i don't want to get there yet. I am just working on having her build all of the buildings that require minerals first, and then move on to gas.

It's amazing how fast she gets it tho. She understand that zerg can only build on creep, and that pylons make an energy field like creep- and protoss buildings can only build on the energy field. She also understands the concept of shield generators, and how protoss shields work. It's sweet! I can't wait till me and her can start bashing noobs on US east with 2v2s !


... I don't know. Maybe it's just me. (is it?)

No I think it's a tiny bit condescending as well. Maybe its because i've played RTS all my life, but it seems more like he's shocked she can understand as well as most people would.
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RebirthOfLeGenD
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
USA5860 Posts
December 24 2009 00:40 GMT
#49
haha goodluck. My girlfriend is a complete judgmental bitch when it comes to starcraft. I honestly can't even play it if shes home anymore.

It blows. I think she would rather me fuck another girl then play starcraft sometimes.
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Empyrean
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
16971 Posts
December 24 2009 00:41 GMT
#50
Three pages and no pictures.

Withholding my 5/5 until then.

:<
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SlayerS_BunkiE
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Canada1707 Posts
December 24 2009 00:42 GMT
#51
On December 24 2009 07:19 Mortality wrote:
To Op:

It's cool that you're teaching your girl SC, but do remember that she's probably not actually interested in the game so much as she's interested in learning about this strange game that you like so much. In other words, she's after quality time with you. I'm not saying you're doing anything wrong, just always keep in mind that making this an enjoyable experience for the two of you is by having this something you do together.

Have fun~


nice advice

but i beg to differ...

lol... just saying there are exceptions...

like me, at first i really don't like SC cause i hate RTS games (but i'm a resident evil addict). i've been telling my bf that i will never like playing SC. to cut the long story short, he managed to teach me how to play. at first, i was really hesitant, but what the heck, i should learn to play so i could relate on his addictions. but after playing some games, reading TL, and watching pro, i became addicted to it. i even told him to create this TL account since he's been lurking in TL for some time already. now, i'm a resident evil and sc addict.

i also chose protoss because he's playing terran and i don't like the appearance of zerg units. i'm also a bisu fanboy (or girl) hence the protoss race.

to the OP: that is so cool, i hope your gf will appreciate SC, too
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TheAntZ
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Israel6248 Posts
December 24 2009 00:54 GMT
#52
I've been trying to teach my gf too :D she has 40 apm now, and can do a build order upto around 20 food but after that starts getting lost
43084 | Honeybadger: "So july, you're in the GSL finals. How do you feel?!" ~ July: "HUNGRY."
coltrane
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Chile988 Posts
December 24 2009 01:05 GMT
#53
I have a lot of women player friends. You should play with her like 2 vs many comps, and just turtle and support her. Let her take her own decisions, support her attacks, deffend her when she need it, and let her do the work. Then you can watch some vods together.

Good luck!
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Trident
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Bhutan54 Posts
December 24 2009 01:07 GMT
#54
I hope she doesn't BM as bad as you
Dont stress, meditate
TheAntZ
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Israel6248 Posts
December 24 2009 01:09 GMT
#55
On December 24 2009 10:07 Trident wrote:
I hope she doesn't BM as bad as you

why? it'd be hilarious
43084 | Honeybadger: "So july, you're in the GSL finals. How do you feel?!" ~ July: "HUNGRY."
Misrah
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States1695 Posts
December 24 2009 01:09 GMT
#56
God i want to smack each and every single person that has muttered the word condescending. Elitist pricks.
A thread vaguely bashing SC2? SWARM ON, LOW POST COUNT BRETHREN! DEFEND THE GLORIOUS GAME THAT IS OUR LIVELIHOOD
Misrah
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States1695 Posts
December 24 2009 01:10 GMT
#57
On December 24 2009 10:07 Trident wrote:
I hope she doesn't BM as bad as you

BM makes this game so great, because it makes players like you rage :D
A thread vaguely bashing SC2? SWARM ON, LOW POST COUNT BRETHREN! DEFEND THE GLORIOUS GAME THAT IS OUR LIVELIHOOD
Hypnosis
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States2061 Posts
December 24 2009 01:24 GMT
#58
I hate how girls automatically associate SC with WoW because it has the word "craft" in it. My girlfriend plays nintendo DS, gaia online and shit but she already hates SC, and i havent even shown it to her yet!
Science without religion is lame, Religion without science is blind
love1another
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States1844 Posts
December 24 2009 01:25 GMT
#59
I taught my female suitemate this summer to play sc. She is now obsessed and completely owns me. Crazy piano apm... T_T
"I'm learning more and more that TL isn't the place to go for advice outside of anything you need in college. It's like you guys just make up your own fantasy world shit and post it as if you've done it." - Chill
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
December 24 2009 01:55 GMT
#60
On December 24 2009 10:25 love1another wrote:
I taught my female suitemate this summer to play sc. She is now obsessed and completely owns me. Crazy piano apm... T_T


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