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On January 08 2012 10:17 socommaster123 wrote:To be honest my girlfriend isnt a nerd and mostly hates games I play but for some reason she actually enjoyed watching me play sc2. She saw collosus and was like KILL THOSE SPIDERS QUICK! It made me love her even more. She watches a few korean matches and loves it. I'm lucky as hell to have such a pretty girl who actually enjoys watching sc2! ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/qPskP.jpg)
Your girlfriends like insanely hot, lucky lucky!
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If she likes Starcraft, then she'll enjoy it. If she doesn't, just don't play Starcraft with her.. It's a 1v1 game anyways. It shouldn't affect her in any way if you play Starcraft as a hobby.
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On January 08 2012 10:17 socommaster123 wrote:To be honest my girlfriend isnt a nerd and mostly hates games I play but for some reason she actually enjoyed watching me play sc2. She saw collosus and was like KILL THOSE SPIDERS QUICK! It made me love her even more. She watches a few korean matches and loves it. I'm lucky as hell to have such a pretty girl who actually enjoys watching sc2!
I hate you.
+ Show Spoiler +and by that I mean worship you
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I make my gf not only to like the game, but to get a new computer an account play the game and even to cast showmatchs with friends 
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It didn't really take much for me to get my gf into SC2. One day I came over and turned on MLG and all we did was snuggle up and watch it. I sat and explained the strategies and the units and she just fell in love with it. Just make her understand your passion for the game. That's all they want to see is the commitment to it.
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I don't really see a lot of problems with getting your girl friend and other friends (boy or girl) really get into starcraft.
I always just talked about it passionately and when I play it, I play it. A lot of my friends asked me to teach them and a lot say that it is really hard, so they respect me for being able to play it and respect the pro gamers that I rant about being able to play it at a high level.
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On January 08 2012 09:29 Trealador wrote:
Pretty much just doing it in a place where others can see you. My roommates had no interest in Starcraft until I had to move my computer into the living room because of internet issues. It's hard to walk past and not at least have a glance at what I am doing when there is a huge battle or I am doing stuff really quickly on the keyboard/mouse. Whether they are actually interested or not I will never know, but they have stopped to bug me or ask me about it. Or to simply call me a nerd.
lol this is a good idea... my roommate doesn't give a shit about SC but I bet if it was in the living room him and his friends that come over would def stand next to me while I'm playing and grow interest over time.
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On January 08 2012 09:39 0ne wrote:Show her Bisu pictures
Show her Reach.
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Give her a shitty quickie if she doesn't let you play sc2 and an amazing, orgasm-tastic experience if she stays out of sight while you game or joins you in the fun...if you can
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I've offered to help my wife learn SC2, but she's pretty much said "no". But she understands that watching/playing is my hobby, and is okay with occasionaly watching it with me. She spends half the time napping, and half asking me what's happening, but that's okay. As cool as it would be to play with her, so long as she's fine with SC2 being my thing we have no problems.
Part of me hopes that after I expose her to SC2 by watching, she might get some interest in playing, but I doubt it'll happen. She has however stated that she's willing to come with me to a live event this year, with the understanding she may leave and go do something else in whatever city we go to.
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My wife and i went to a barcraft together. She wants to come with me to more and more now. (Although i suspect partly because of the OMGWTFBBQ awesome burgers at the pub.)
I dont have this problem
She also sits there and watches some MLG matches with me at home, she says its the atmosphere of the crowd and passion etc that enthralls her.
Also, she loves day9 and HuK. -_- Keep the fuck away from my girl.
I tried to teach her to play it (i introduced her to games with WoW and other MMO's) and she sucked really bad, she paniced so much and compared herself to the pro's level of play and mine (im only plat) and said it was all too fast for her.
For example i asked her to move down..she asked me how....move the mouse darling...down...
Its a pressure thing in her case i think, shes the "casual" type with MMO's etc.
She absolutely enjoys watching the odd SC2 game though.
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Canada13389 Posts
Sometimes, its not so important to make your GF like or love starcraft so much as having her understand how important it is to you as a hobby. If you play in a tourney hopefully she will support you, if you want to see one, hopefully she will want to experience it with you even if she doesn't completely understand it.
My GF doesnt watch SC2 but she would go support me if I played in a local tourney and come along if I went to watch a tournament as well just to keep me company and learn a little more about the game. Im happy about that as its all I really expect from her. I know she isn't super into it but her being supportive of me enjoying it is all I ask. Just like I support her and would go to something she thinks is important just because I care, ya know?
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Show her an episode or two of Day[9]. If she likes it, get her to watch more, and then eventually move on to playing + watching tournament games. If she doesn't like it, so be it. Don't try to force someone in to liking something they are sure they don't.
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The way i got my previous girlfriend to accept it was sharing with her the intricacy of the game, showing how it can be as technical, entertaining, as well as physically and mentally demanding as other sports. Being a high master player i was able to give her a decent look at what it is like to play the game at a higher level and explain to her all the small things you have to think about during a game. Though she didn't quite understand all of what I was saying but the most important thing was showing that you have to be smart to play the game well xD
The next step was showing her games and getting her into the personalitys of some of the players and casters. Tastetosis and Day 9 played a big part in her starting to enjoy watching it. We both loved their humor and could enjoy watching games even if the game itself proved to be uninteresting. Learning players characters/personalities and showing her or telling her about all the drama thats going on in the community would interest her as well. We both had the love/hate thing going for Idra, she thought TheBest was the snoodiest looking person alive, MC crazy good but too cocky...so on and so forth. She was also very touched by the stories behind Fruitdealer and Nestea as they fought for the their victories.
After she knew some of the personalities and the passion and dedication that people were putting into the game, I showed her the motherload... Day 9 daily 100!! She loved it so much she ended up watching it again by herself at home. This was before she knew some of the storie lines and personalities mentioned above so all the things I'm saying did not necesarilly happen in this order exactly.
An Important thing to note is that this girl wasn't really much of a nerd at all. She was an extremely attractive dancer and a very intelligent girl that had practically never touched a video game in her entire life. Although our relationship didn't work out in the end It proved to me that, if presented correctly, more people can understand and love Esports than many would think.
Be interested in her passions and show her why Starcraft is beautiful and isn't a waste of time. If she's into math show her all the calculations and precision a player needs. If she's into writing show the amazing stories that emerge. If she's into Art show her the beauty and orchestration of a perfectly played game and the emotional strain the player must overcome to be the best. Be creative!
Anyways just thought I'd share some of my experience 
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On January 08 2012 10:48 Capped wrote:My wife and i went to a barcraft together. She wants to come with me to more and more now. (Although i suspect partly because of the OMGWTFBBQ awesome burgers at the pub.) I dont have this problem She also sits there and watches some MLG matches with me at home, she says its the atmosphere of the crowd and passion etc that enthralls her. Also, she loves day9 and HuK. -_- Keep the fuck away from my girl. I tried to teach her to play it (i introduced her to games with WoW and other MMO's) and she sucked really bad, she paniced so much and compared herself to the pro's level of play and mine (im only plat) and said it was all too fast for her. For example i asked her to move down..she asked me how....move the mouse darling...down... Its a pressure thing in her case i think, shes the "casual" type with MMO's etc. She absolutely enjoys watching the odd SC2 game though.
Bringing your partner to a barcraft seems like a fun idea I might actually try that out!
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My gf is interesting in similar things as me but she wasnt into starcraft until she realized how much i loved it. Then she got on board to support my gaming habits :D
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play team games and don't rage at her when she is the reason u lost. keep telling her she's doing a great job and that the win was a team effort, oh and game whilst on skype, so you can help her out if need be
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On January 08 2012 09:41 Genetic wrote:
Lol I can proudly say I managed to do this with my gf, but it was a brutal process.
First, it's important to note that she and I dated for 2.5 years before she finally cracked and started accepting my inner nerd. Additionally, also important to note that she has near zero gaming experience in her past.
How'd I do it? A very slow, gradual introduction to the world of video games. Started with Plants vs Zombies, which she got hooked on really fast. Then the new super Mario bros for the wii. Next was Terra Nova lol Whether you like the show or not, it is her first sci fi and she got hooked there to. Then she always asked about streams I watch.
So I explained the streams and what was going on. Eventually this led to her watching me play a game, and then her pwning a comp on easy with my guidance, with as many jokes and laughs as possible. Positive associations are key, this means couple the idea of SC with positivity, laughter, and bonding.
And now, my gf of three years who started with zero gaming experience, is ranked 23 in Bronze in her own SC login. Very proud :')
Also worth noting we paired our online names, which she liked lol
TheNewblar and TheNewblet
That's my story! Good luck man!
TheNewblar
Cool
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On January 08 2012 11:15 Smatin wrote: The way i got my previous girlfriend to accept it was sharing with her the intricacy of the game, showing how it can be as technical, entertaining, as well as physically and mentally demanding as other sports. Being a high master player i was able to give her a decent look at what it is like to play the game at a higher level and explain to her all the small things you have to think about during a game. Though she didn't quite understand all of what I was saying but the most important thing was showing that you have to be smart to play the game well xD The next step was showing her games and getting her into the personalitys of some of the players and casters. Tastetosis and Day 9 played a big part in her starting to enjoy watching it. We both loved their humor and could enjoy watching games even if the game itself proved to be uninteresting. Learning players characters/personalities and showing her or telling her about all the drama thats going on in the community would interest her as well. We both had the love/hate thing going for Idra, she thought TheBest was the snoodiest looking person alive, MC crazy good but too cocky...so on and so forth. She was also very touched by the stories behind Fruitdealer and Nestea as they fought for the their victories. After she knew some of the personalities and the passion and dedication that people were putting into the game, I showed her the motherload... Day 9 daily 100!! She loved it so much she ended up watching it again by herself at home. This was before she knew some of the storie lines and personalities mentioned above so all the things I'm saying did not necesarilly happen in this order exactly. An Important thing to note is that this girl wasn't really much of a nerd at all. She was an extremely attractive dancer and a very intelligent girl that had practically never touched a video game in her entire life. Although our relationship didn't work out in the end It proved to me that, if presented correctly, more people can understand and love Esports than many would think. Be interested in her passions and show her why Starcraft is beautiful and isn't a waste of time. If she's into math show her all the calculations and precision a player needs. If she's into writing show the amazing stories that emerge. If she's into Art show her the beauty and orchestration of a perfectly played game and the emotional strain the player must overcome to be the best. Be creative! Anyways just thought I'd share some of my experience
That's an awsome story man thank you very much for sharing it!
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Aotearoa39261 Posts
On January 08 2012 11:16 Shift91 wrote:Show nested quote +On January 08 2012 10:48 Capped wrote:My wife and i went to a barcraft together. She wants to come with me to more and more now. (Although i suspect partly because of the OMGWTFBBQ awesome burgers at the pub.) I dont have this problem She also sits there and watches some MLG matches with me at home, she says its the atmosphere of the crowd and passion etc that enthralls her. Also, she loves day9 and HuK. -_- Keep the fuck away from my girl. I tried to teach her to play it (i introduced her to games with WoW and other MMO's) and she sucked really bad, she paniced so much and compared herself to the pro's level of play and mine (im only plat) and said it was all too fast for her. For example i asked her to move down..she asked me how....move the mouse darling...down... Its a pressure thing in her case i think, shes the "casual" type with MMO's etc. She absolutely enjoys watching the odd SC2 game though. Bringing your partner to a barcraft seems like a fun idea I might actually try that out!
Women are social creatures so this is probably the best idea. Although I'm very happy that my gf is very separated from my sc2
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