Journal Journal: Didn't expect to make the front page!
Wow, I didn't expect to make the front page with my submission of online gaming for couples, but I have used some of the feedback to narrow my selection to an acceptable game down to a "short list".
Here were some of the criteria which my girlfriend and I had discussed previously (She was already open to the idea of trying out an online game).
1) Not about violence. While I like killing aliens, blowing up tanks, hacking other players with a sword, most of those activities don't appeal to her (although she does like Soul Caliber II - Especially when she wins). So I was looking for a Non-violent game that would Appeal to both of us.
2) Cooperation is important. Since the reason for doing this was so we could do activities together in the game, cooperation is important. While some competition is OK, we decided that we would rather play together than against each other.
3) But, we still want some competition or the ability to set up competitive scenarios.
4) Looking for a game that has variable time commitment. We wanted something you can play for 10 minutes, or 10 hours, and still have fun. If you are busy one day (studying for finals for example) you don't need to play, but if you have extra time, then you can still play.
5) No additional equipment. We didn't want there to be a huge investment in new hardware to play this game. She wants to play on her existing laptop or Xbox (she has one already).
6) We wanted to be able to talk to each other, not just IRC.
So the short list so far:
1) The Sims online.
2) A Tale in the Desert
3) There.com
4) Top Spin Tennis
5) SWG
Those without Headset support, we plan on following the suggestion of using Teamspeak. So as we decide which one to play together I'll keep updating my Journal.
She is busy reading evaluating each one and deciding which one most appeals to her. (Personally, I'm most intrigued by A Tale in the Desert). We set a date to decide on Valentines day (as that is the day we will see each other in person again). So we'll let you know how things go soon! And thanks for all helpful suggestions!
Here were some of the criteria which my girlfriend and I had discussed previously (She was already open to the idea of trying out an online game).
1) Not about violence. While I like killing aliens, blowing up tanks, hacking other players with a sword, most of those activities don't appeal to her (although she does like Soul Caliber II - Especially when she wins). So I was looking for a Non-violent game that would Appeal to both of us.
2) Cooperation is important. Since the reason for doing this was so we could do activities together in the game, cooperation is important. While some competition is OK, we decided that we would rather play together than against each other.
3) But, we still want some competition or the ability to set up competitive scenarios.
4) Looking for a game that has variable time commitment. We wanted something you can play for 10 minutes, or 10 hours, and still have fun. If you are busy one day (studying for finals for example) you don't need to play, but if you have extra time, then you can still play.
5) No additional equipment. We didn't want there to be a huge investment in new hardware to play this game. She wants to play on her existing laptop or Xbox (she has one already).
6) We wanted to be able to talk to each other, not just IRC.
So the short list so far:
1) The Sims online.
2) A Tale in the Desert
3) There.com
4) Top Spin Tennis
5) SWG
Those without Headset support, we plan on following the suggestion of using Teamspeak. So as we decide which one to play together I'll keep updating my Journal.
She is busy reading evaluating each one and deciding which one most appeals to her. (Personally, I'm most intrigued by A Tale in the Desert). We set a date to decide on Valentines day (as that is the day we will see each other in person again). So we'll let you know how things go soon! And thanks for all helpful suggestions!
