What does my wife think of me playing those stupid time wasting computer games? (as she calls them) She's Ok as long as I don't spend too much time on it and do things when she asks. Pro Tip: Keep one ear of the headphones slightly off so you can hear what shes saying and react accordingly.
What does your partner think about you playing ED?
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Don't have a partner and never intend to have one. Keeps things nice and easy.
I can do what I want, when I want it.
Perhaps I could call my current gaming PC my partner. It never complains and has served me flawlessly for a total of 7 years now.
It shares my interests in gaming. Its a good and healthy relationship.
I can do what I want, when I want it.
Perhaps I could call my current gaming PC my partner. It never complains and has served me flawlessly for a total of 7 years now.
It shares my interests in gaming. Its a good and healthy relationship.
I once said "friendship drive engaging" at a certain time and we both burst out laughing. I had no idea she paid attention but knew that phrase.
My dog goes into his crate in a huff when I fire up any game but with ED, he'll usually come back after about 20 minutes, trying to climb up in my lap, and getting all up in my grill. He's a terrier, so he fits but he sticks his nose right in my face so I have to look around him, as he moves to block my sight, and put a paw on my wrist. It makes refueling downright hazardous.
I now know how the Mandolorian feels. "Don't touch that.."
He's lying next to me now, whining softly and trying to make me feel like I'm the guilty party here.
I now know how the Mandolorian feels. "Don't touch that.."
He's lying next to me now, whining softly and trying to make me feel like I'm the guilty party here.
My ex was kind of supportive, but ultimately couldn't understand why, as with a lot of games, sometimes I couldn't just pull the plug at the drop of a hat.
She wasn't a gamer though, so she could never understand why gaming was such a high priority in my life.
Until I meet someone who is both a gamer, and understands my introversion I don't think I'll work in a relationship. Far simpler to stay single until the right woman is found.
She wasn't a gamer though, so she could never understand why gaming was such a high priority in my life.
Until I meet someone who is both a gamer, and understands my introversion I don't think I'll work in a relationship. Far simpler to stay single until the right woman is found.
Since my wife dyed her hair blue like Aisling, she often asks me to make a choice. 
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My wife doesn't mind. I keep her happy & contented so I'm good
. She even named my Carrier the Arrabella after a character in a book she was reading.
I've been playing video games ever since I met her in the late '70's. She much prefers me playing ED than Ogame, because in that game you really have to plan your RL around the game or you get wasted.
She has her own hobbies & I don't bother her when she's doing those.
She's a gamer herself..........well a Candy Crush player, each to their own
. She even named my Carrier the Arrabella after a character in a book she was reading.I've been playing video games ever since I met her in the late '70's. She much prefers me playing ED than Ogame, because in that game you really have to plan your RL around the game or you get wasted.
She has her own hobbies & I don't bother her when she's doing those.
She's a gamer herself..........well a Candy Crush player, each to their own
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My wife is not that interested in what I play as we have time blocks for our own personal time but the topic did come up:
"So what are you playing these days?"
A space sim, my favorite game from the past.. quite relaxing, you fly through the entire known space, sometimes you fight, upgrade ships, meet other people
"Oh.. so it is like that Tanks game that my friend's partner used to play with his friends"
OMG No! .. The Tanks game is for stupid guys and you end up with your headset and mic all the time pointlessly killing other tanks. Also it costs a lot of money to play.
"Well .. it still sounds the same to me"
Nevermind.. enjoy your Tv Show honey.. I have a ship to fly
"So what are you playing these days?"
A space sim, my favorite game from the past.. quite relaxing, you fly through the entire known space, sometimes you fight, upgrade ships, meet other people
"Oh.. so it is like that Tanks game that my friend's partner used to play with his friends"
OMG No! .. The Tanks game is for stupid guys and you end up with your headset and mic all the time pointlessly killing other tanks. Also it costs a lot of money to play.
"Well .. it still sounds the same to me"
Nevermind.. enjoy your Tv Show honey.. I have a ship to fly
My wife has seen the cockpits of most ships in VR and mainly been pretty much "Wow!" over all apart from the T-10, which was my fault really, she doesn't do heights very well and was standing next to me when looking around the "Catherdral view" of the T-10... Then she looked down...
Wife: "So.....you've been doing that .....Powerplay thing again?"
Me:
[Non PEGI-7 activities ensue]
*This may be slightly bending the truth about what actually happens
Me:
[Non PEGI-7 activities ensue]
*This may be slightly bending the truth about what actually happens
She's the one who got me into this mess.
Points microphone at concrete patio...
I am indulged and teased. Here's a few of my favourites in no particular order from the last eight years.
What do you mean you spent 120 quid on a space game that isn't out? (Glad I didn't engage with SC)
If its better played with a stick then order one - meaning why are you messing around playing on a keyboard.
You look ridiculous in that headset (Rift) but its fun making you jump
You are my fourth child - means I play stupid space games that no adult should be playing
Why don't you fly off - means I need some me time on my own, so go and put that stupid headset on and leave me in peace
You must be available at all times - means you cannot play at this time
The computer/mouse/screen/printer is not working, why has it not already been fixed or replaced. - means the pc should always be working so fix it and I am not impressed its not fixed already.
Why are you asking for a budget, it's your domain - means you know what we need why is it not on order, better, delivered already. There is money in the account so sort it.
I am going to need nursing after the op - that means you need to be in the living room, so order a laptop so you can play while you nurse me.
When is the next DLC for that silly space game, can I order it for you for a present? - Sorry dear I have life time.
Do you like your birthday cake - queue cake with spaceman and various planets - it turns out they have space stencils now.
What do you mean you spent 120 quid on a space game that isn't out? (Glad I didn't engage with SC)
If its better played with a stick then order one - meaning why are you messing around playing on a keyboard.
You look ridiculous in that headset (Rift) but its fun making you jump
You are my fourth child - means I play stupid space games that no adult should be playing
Why don't you fly off - means I need some me time on my own, so go and put that stupid headset on and leave me in peace
You must be available at all times - means you cannot play at this time
The computer/mouse/screen/printer is not working, why has it not already been fixed or replaced. - means the pc should always be working so fix it and I am not impressed its not fixed already.
Why are you asking for a budget, it's your domain - means you know what we need why is it not on order, better, delivered already. There is money in the account so sort it.
I am going to need nursing after the op - that means you need to be in the living room, so order a laptop so you can play while you nurse me.
When is the next DLC for that silly space game, can I order it for you for a present? - Sorry dear I have life time.
Do you like your birthday cake - queue cake with spaceman and various planets - it turns out they have space stencils now.