Would you ever date someone you met from WoW?

[Serahbi-cenarius]

I met my husband in 2008 on World of Warcraft. I lived in Texas, he lived in Florida. We’ve been together for ten years now, married for seven. We have two girls and we live a wonderful life. So yes, it can happen.

[Testdemo-argent-dawn (Testdemo)]

I never ever go to first dates without telling someone where I will be, without driving myself and without bringing something to protect myself. This is something my mother made sure to make me aware of ever since I was just a teen.

Gosh. That mog of yours is hot!

Of course it is. She has a body of living flame

[Hawkéns-wyrmrest-accord (Hawkéns)]

Guess ya can say she has a lot in common with a pre-heated oven…

it’s HOT!

[Vadimier-tanaris (Vadimier)]

Just go somewhere public for the first date and you should be alright.

[Blays-bloodhoof]

@Testdemo-argent-dawn

So recently someone who has been a good friend of mine since WOTK has spoken to me with an interesting proposal. He wants to take me out to go see a movie and have some fun around the Valentines holiday season. I am female irl though I play mostly male characters.

We’ve spoken and chatted a number of times through discord video chat and we are both in our 40s in live near each other, but have never met before in person. It does sound like a lot fun. I am mostly just trying to gather intell from others about what kinds of things I outta be careful about. I’ve heard about relationships starting through wow many times.

I dated a person I met in EQ. She was awesome, hilarious, super cool, nice and generally super fun to be around. I will always regret how it ended, but she was 4 states away, the logistics were a nightmare and ultimately we were in two very different seasons of our lives.

I’ll never expect her to forgive me, but she deserved someone way better and much closer to her current phase of life.

That being said…Starting a relationship with someone that shares something as awesome as an MMO is super cool. What a fun thing to immediately have in common. Just make sure one of you has the wherewithall to do the real life stuff outside the game too!

[Kirnos-turalyon]

I’m pretty sure my wife wouldn’t approve…

[Sabbia-moonrunner (Sabbia)]

I did years ago but it didn’t work out. I mean, its not really too much different than any other online dating thing. You talk, learn about the other person, and eventually work up the nerve to ask them out.

[Iradi-bronzebeard (Iradi)]

@Blays-bloodhoof

I dated a person I met in EQ. She was awesome, hilarious, super cool, nice and generally super fun to be around. I will always regret how it ended, but she was 4 states away, the logistics were a nightmare and ultimately we were in two very different seasons of our lives.

I’ll never expect her to forgive me, but she deserved someone way better and much closer to her current phase of life.

I had very similar happen back in EQ. I know I am not her, but if it helps at all, I don’t resent the man I dated and I not working out. Everything happens for a reason and if him and I had worked out, I would not be where I am now.

[Hwi-deathwing]

I also met my husband in WoW, we have been together 11 years! You can definitely find “the one” online.

[anon28815018]

I have before. We met on WoW and had a thing for about 3 years. If you like someone it doesn’t really matter how you meet, you should take the plunge! Just make sure you are comfortable with meeting them. I have also met others I met on WoW but those weren’t as serious.

And be careful

[Casi-azshara]

I met my boyfriend on SWG. We were friends for awhile and recently started dating. I can tell you that there is no one better for me than him. Maybe some of it was we were friends first but I am glad we met and are dating. He is the sweetest person I have ever met.

[Jórix-earthen-ring]

I don’t know, political compatibility is somewhat important in a long term relationship. You don’t want to get tied up with a commie if you aren’t like minded.

[Aumia-wyrmrest-accord]

I met my husband on WoW. We have two kids now and still play together. <3

[Jmanwarrior-darkspear (Jmanwarrior)]

Hell no.

10 chars.

[Hermíone-aggramar (Hermíone)]

I don’t think my husband would appreciate me doing this.

But honestly I’ve known people who have met ingame and dated and done fine. Give it a shot. You won’t know if it works until you try it.

[Lagavulin-greymane]

I did.

12 (I think?) years ago.

Married now, so I wouldn’t do it again. Trying to get my wife to play, though.

[Wolfsheart-moon-guard]

Never again tried it and not worth my time.

[Traut-moon-guard]

Ive done it, currently doing it now. If you feel safe with the person, and they respect your boundaries I say go for it. If you get weird vibes at any time, bail.

[Gethard-proudmoore]

Maybe? I’ve never met a guy that plays WoW - in fact, I’ve never dated a guy who knows what World of Warcraft is. Strange how life is.

[Muiria-khadgar (Muiria)]

if you have concerns about someone you’ve known that long no way.