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Brannor McThife
Caldari Brotherhood of the Ancients
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Posted - 2010.08.12 04:29:00 -
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Originally by: Mr Kidd Nothing in this game takes less than 1 hour to accomplish without the highest of skills and noone got those skills playing Eve less than an hour at a time.
I think it is possible to have some fun in an hour. It's why I've shifted to doing high-sec exploration. You can scan down quite a few sites in an hour, and if you hit the jackpot, you can score an implant at over 200mil, or get an escalation that can lead to shield booster at over 500mil... or a combo of both and really rake it in.
You don't have to do all the escalations in one night... you get 24 hours to move from one to the other, and 24 hours after you start the next one...
Sure, combat PvP takes a lot of time, but care bearing can be done in hour-long stints. With decent skills and the right ship, you can finish most L4's in 30-60 minutes. (with my Golem I can (could) clear WC completely in under an hour).
But your point definitely holds water when it comes to some activities. But that is no different to other MMOs which also require vast amounts of time to do high-end content.
-G
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Herzog Wolfhammer
Gallente Aliastra
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Posted - 2010.08.12 05:12:00 -
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The way I see it:
I am home. It's cheap. I am in the same room. It's safe.
I could be out having beers at the local pub instead, spending money on drinks, risking trouble. Or perhaps have a more expensive hobby, like boating or something costing more than 15 bucks a month. I already shoot a lot, but she does that with me.
Any woman who cannot see that an MMO is a better alternative than being out, and being home, present, and on hand is STILL not enough, is a control freak.
And she should be dumped like a burning bag of crap.
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Ashira Twilight
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Posted - 2010.08.12 05:57:00 -
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I split up with my ex-wife a few years ago. I'd be a liar if I didn't say eve had something to do with it...
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Yrielle Vandis
The Black Rabbits Academy The Gurlstas Associates
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Posted - 2010.08.12 06:07:00 -
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Well, it seems I'm one of the lucky few where the wife actually likes EVE Online :)
Wife was always nagging when I played WoW back in the days, but now I play EVE, I often hear the following:
Honey, are you docked up? I'd like to use the computer for a few minutes. How's trading going? What's THAT ship? It's butt-ugly! (About the Blackbird) Who's that? And that? And that? (When performing fleet warps) Mining? AGAIN? (When I was carebearing it up)
An extra fun fact is that she really likes the EVE music, and also massively enjoys listening to Rettic's Sounds for Flying :) A foe without honour, is a foe already beaten. |
Sma da'Marenhide
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Posted - 2010.08.12 06:29:00 -
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I remember my ex Wife(eve didnt end it btw) seeing EVE on the CC bill for the first time. She was totally convinced i was subscibing to a, err gentlemans website When she got to know the game a little better, she probably wished i was!
Rly though, its just a case of striking a balance, i do plenty of cool things with my partner(walks, restaurants,weekends away) and i find time to play when she decides she wants to watch some chick flick on TV or some crappy drama show.Ergo we are both happy!
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NinJonny
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Posted - 2010.08.12 06:44:00 -
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my wife reads those crappy love story paperbooks whenever shes got time, she can finish one in a few days.
i just tell her my paperbook is never ending and i control the storyline.
oh, and our two boys have left COD for eve as well, so shes got a family of space pilots.
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Folen Death
Caldari Pegasus Reborn Research Corp Fidelas Constans
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Posted - 2010.08.12 06:54:00 -
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Originally by: Atticus Fynch While I EVE, wife Farmvilles. She's hooked on it.
OMG same here p.s be carfull of here computer breaking up, she takes my computer for hours a time (get a 3rd backup computer ASAP) One pill makes you larger And one pill makes you small And the ones that mother gives you Don't do anything at all |
Stick Cult
Unspoken Autonomy.
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Posted - 2010.08.12 07:14:00 -
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Edited by: Stick Cult on 12/08/2010 07:16:18
Originally by: NinJonny oh, and our two boys have left COD for eve as well, so shes got a family of space pilots.
This is awesome... Family fleet time? Dad can I have some isk? Dad he blew up my badger! ... Dad I just undocked with your 74 plex in a kestrel and was blown up. :(
I have a guy in my corp who used to have his kids empty his hulk and take it back out to mine more while he was cooking or otherwise occupied. Ah, child labor.
edit: I had a guy in my corp who's wife HATED Eve, so he eventually quit it, but apparently things still weren't going well. Now it's ex-wife and we have him back. I think her argument was "why don't you go out and make some real friends." She hated vent most, because he'd say "these are real friends!" which of course prompted "then wtf kind of name is stick?! he's the one you keep talking to! that's not a real name!"
Originally by: CCP Tuxford my bad. Rest assured I'm being ridiculed by my co-workers.
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Tido Maliyu
Cobalt Dragon Exploration Company
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Posted - 2010.08.12 07:16:00 -
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Originally by: Kiritsubo Marriage is the leading cause of divorce.
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Merc101
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Posted - 2010.08.12 11:02:00 -
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Originally by: Herzog Wolfhammer The way I see it:
I am home. It's cheap. I am in the same room. It's safe.
I could be out having beers at the local pub instead, spending money on drinks, risking trouble. Or perhaps have a more expensive hobby, like boating or something costing more than 15 bucks a month. I already shoot a lot, but she does that with me.
Any woman who cannot see that an MMO is a better alternative than being out, and being home, present, and on hand is STILL not enough, is a control freak.
And she should be dumped like a burning bag of crap.
Agreed. My other half will complain occasionally but shuts up real quick when I remind her what I would or could be out doing. It saves us money because I am a busy body and the game keeps me occupied.
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Deltronious
Gallente
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Posted - 2010.08.12 11:23:00 -
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My wife does not mind eve, she wants me to have time to spend on things that I enjoy.
I want to be clear on this. My wife is the best thing to ever happen to me and I put a lot of effort into making my marriage work well for the both of us. I want her to always be with me so I want her to feel loved at all times.
If she ever even hints at needing attention I will happily give it to her.
Its not my goal to die with 50k hours of eve under my belt.
It is a goal to die knowing I loved my wife to the best of my ability. She always comes first even if I get zero hours per week on eve. Realistically I get about 20.
I know which investment I will be happy with in the end.
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Lt Angus
Caldari the united Negative Ten.
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Posted - 2010.08.12 11:29:00 -
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My GF prefers FPS so have to play those with her a lot of the time, she dont mind I play eve though. please resize your signature to the maximum allowed file size of 24000 bytes. Navigator Shhhh, Im hunting Badgers |
Sammy Mille
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Posted - 2010.08.12 11:44:00 -
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I got my girlfriend to play eve :) Just got to prioritise though, She had a go at me because i was putting up poses for like 10 hours straight :(
I play about 2-3 hours a day when i'm with her.
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Dan O'Connor
Cerberus Network Dignitas.
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Posted - 2010.08.12 11:53:00 -
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Edited by: Dan O''Connor on 12/08/2010 11:53:26 Edited by: Dan O''Connor on 12/08/2010 11:52:52
Originally by: Cindjin My wife HATES EVE. Why? Because I play it and really enjoy it.
Is it just me? Do other married citizens have the same problem? I have only been playing for a month or so so I am hoping it's just a phase.
Have you gotten divorced over EVE?
:)
If my girlfriend asks me why I play EVE, I'll show her this list:
1) At least Im not out getting drunk every night (no offense). 2) At least you know where I am, so you know Im not having an affair or something 3) It's no different from reading a book - even if you might think so. 4) Well, you watch TV/movies just as much, don't you? 5) At least im not a drug addict. 6) It's actually very educational (you might not agree, but well, it is). 7) It's actually a great way to save money (this includes point 1) 8) If it's been a hard day at work (provided I get a job soon), I need to chill on the PC for a bit. 9) It's my hobby.
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CCP Zymurgist > lol thats great Dan O'connor
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ZenSun
Total Mayhem. Cry Havoc.
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Posted - 2010.08.12 11:58:00 -
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Originally by: Dan O'Connor Edited by: Dan O''Connor on 12/08/2010 11:53:26 Edited by: Dan O''Connor on 12/08/2010 11:52:52
Originally by: Cindjin My wife HATES EVE. Why? Because I play it and really enjoy it.
Is it just me? Do other married citizens have the same problem? I have only been playing for a month or so so I am hoping it's just a phase.
Have you gotten divorced over EVE?
:)
If my girlfriend asks me why I play EVE, I'll show her this list:
1) At least Im not out getting drunk every night (no offense). 2) At least you know where I am, so you know Im not having an affair or something 3) It's no different from reading a book - even if you might think so. 4) Well, you watch TV/movies just as much, don't you? 5) At least im not a drug addict. 6) It's actually very educational (you might not agree, but well, it is). 7) It's actually a great way to save money (this includes point 1) 8) If it's been a hard day at work (provided I get a job soon), I need to chill on the PC for a bit. 9) It's my hobby.
Does your girlfriend live in Hackney by any chance?
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Deltronious
Gallente
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Posted - 2010.08.12 12:06:00 -
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I see these replies lots:
- Any woman who is so possessive that she won't let you play 23/7 is a ***** that you should dump.(Are you sure you're such a great catch yourself? Whats your qualifications? You play EVE 23/7? Oh Ok.)
- I just point out to her that I'm not out shagging someone else/beating her/getting drunk so she should be happy (That makes lots of sense. (Im not the worst person in the world therefore you should stick with me, you're unlikely to do better) - Doesn't this just imply that she's not that flash either and you're both just putting up with each other rather than actually enjoying each other?)
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Professor Tarantula
Hedion University
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Posted - 2010.08.12 12:10:00 -
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Originally by: Deltronious Doesn't this just imply that she's not that flash either and you're both just putting up with each other rather than actually enjoying each other?)
That's par for the course in most long term relationships. Familiarity breeds contempt.
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BIZZAROSTORMY
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Posted - 2010.08.12 12:21:00 -
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a former GF gave out about it out of an irrational sense that it was a childish pursuit. I countered that her fascination with shoes was mentally unhealthy. Got dumped. ha!
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Artemis Rose
Clandestine Vector
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Posted - 2010.08.12 12:41:00 -
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I had an ex who didn't mind EVE until she found I'd wake up twice (!) in the middle of the night to change my skills, but I couldn't be bothered to wake up and answer her phone calls.
Almost a shame that relationship ended about 2-3 weeks before the skill que came into EVE *** Currently Playing: Trolls from Outer Space Current Equipment: VISAcard chain mail, +2 Amulet of Epic Whine, Self Banstick +2 WTB: +666 E-peen killboard stats |
Doctor Mustaka
Caldari Firebird Squadron Terra-Incognita
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Posted - 2010.08.12 13:03:00 -
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Originally by: CCP Adida
.....As a girl gamer I can never get upset with my boyfriend EVER.
More blatant Dev lies from CCP. When will this madness end.
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minerboob
Gallente LG Industries
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Posted - 2010.08.12 13:23:00 -
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WIFE AGGRO!!! AHHHH!!!!
Quote: Radioactive cats have 18 half lives
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Mara Rinn
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Posted - 2010.08.12 13:43:00 -
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Originally by: CCP Adida You can make a "date night" and coordinate it with your corp and your significant other. Just taking the 1 day a week where you unplug goes a long way with women. Whether it's to catch up with all of your shows or watch a movie. Date night doesn't mean spending money. Another thing I've seen my friends do is play when she goes to bed. That's a win/win for both. She gets to sprawl in bed while you get your time in EVE
Confirming that both the above tactics work to mix EVE playing & partner happiness.
In my case we call it "Internet Free Night" - all the digital stuff gets turned off. Sometimes we watch "Charmed", sometimes we cook a new dish we haven't tried before, sometimes we get a movie and cook some popcorn.
Sometimes we'll go to bed together, chat/read a bedtime story/whatever, then when she's comfy I'll kiss her goodnight and go play quietly.
Getting to bed before 11pm is also a useful tactic for keeping girlfriend and workmates happy ;)
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Ratmuss
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Posted - 2010.08.12 14:41:00 -
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I solved the issue by buying my wife an expensive laptop with an 18" screen and showing her facebook.
Now i play eve and she sits on the couch and chats (my PC is in the living room)
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Ratnix Foisen
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Posted - 2010.08.12 14:47:00 -
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Originally by: Cindjin My wife HATES EVE. Why? Because I play it and really enjoy it.
Is it just me? Do other married citizens have the same problem? I have only been playing for a month or so so I am hoping it's just a phase.
Really it depends on a lot of factors. How much are you playing it? Do you spend time with her? Does she go out or do things on her own?
I had a friend who's wife wouldn't allow him to do anything except sit there with her. Literally he wasn't allowed to do anything at all unless it was something she wanted to do.
If you are spending time with your wife and doing things with her and she just gets upset whenever you play Eve, there are some issues there and will most likely end up being a problem. It won't matter if you are playing Eve or sitting in a room by yourself staring at a wall.
If she doesn't have any hobbies of her own maybe the two of you should sit down and try to find an activity that she likes to do that won't require you to do it with her.
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Aelius
Caldari Mnemonic Enterprises
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Posted - 2010.08.12 14:49:00 -
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For ones with wifes that have kids from another marriage.
1st. Hook the kid into any type of MMO out there (does not need to be EVE).
2nd. Watch the kid get hooked even more about that MMO and actually surpassing you with the time in front of the computer.
3rd. Watch your wife turning the attention to the kid about how much time he spends in the computer. (after all she cannot divorce him).
4th. Play EVE without interruptions from her, since she is more worried about nagging the kid.
_________________________ CSM Candidate for 2011 (soon a pretty photoshop sig) _________________________
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Professor Screweyes
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Posted - 2010.08.12 15:05:00 -
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The biggest difference between eve and other mmo's I've played is the minimum time requirement. A friday night raid into molten core sucked 7 hours out of my life. I missed family dinner and I didn't get to put my kids to bed because my guild needed the dps. I quit shortly thereafter. Eve, I've found can be better compartmentalized. If you're a carebear, you dock and if you're a PvPer, you decide at the outset how much time, if any, you can give. There's never a slow, structured progression to a final drawn out battle.
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Istvann
Minmatar Order Reliance and Belonging
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Posted - 2010.08.12 16:53:00 -
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My wife is tolerant of my Eve playing. She better be...she is playing three Everquest accounts including mine that I retired!
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Cindjin
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Posted - 2010.08.12 16:57:00 -
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Originally by: Istvann My wife is tolerant of my Eve playing. She better be...she is playing three Everquest accounts including mine that I retired!
LUCKY!
I WISH my wife would get into games. She DOES love Facebook and plays the games on there... but for some reason, since I started playing EVE, she won't touch the Laptop while I'm playing on the Desktop. Instead, she sulks.
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Guilliman R
Gallente Northstar Cabal R.A.G.E
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Posted - 2010.08.12 17:33:00 -
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I must be the only guy in eve that's alone
My best friend is a gamer though, but she moved to Tokyo last month. Haven't heard from her since :/
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Cebraio
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Posted - 2010.08.12 18:18:00 -
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Originally by: Guilliman R I must be the only guy in eve that's alone
No, I'm alone too and yesterday I decided to become gay ... *hugs*
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