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_Seth_

12-13-06 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Konovalov

I get the feeling that this sim has tested the relationship between ones spouse/wife/husband for many here to one degree or another. :hmm:

I agree with you, mate.. But i think thats common in computer gaming communities...

Lanzfeld

12-13-06 11:39 AM

I find that almost anything that can take a fair amount of attention away from your girl becomes competition to her. Woman just want to KNOW they are #1 in your life. I think it is just nature of the beast...

geezerjo09

12-13-06 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SubConscious

My advice is simple - lay off of the game for a while. The game is something that you can always come back to. Your girlfriend isn't.

I used to play RPGs 4-6 hours a day after work, then all day long on the weekends. I stopped playing the day before my daughter was born and haven't played since. I didn't play any games for two years. SH3 was the first. I'll play SH3 intermittently in the evenings when everyone else is asleep, but never with the intensity that I played before. I haven't played at all in the last two weeks.

There was one sentinel event that changed my gaming life. It was when an online friend of mine told me that he couldn't play the RPG anymore because he was being charged with criminal child neglect. He told me that while he was playing, his son and a few of his friends were playing in the basement. They found an old shotgun and after an extensive search, found some shells... The kids were horsing around with the weapon and his son was shot in the back of the neck. He was seriously wounded when my friend talked to me. I heard later that he died. I never saw my friend online again.

After taking some time away from gaming, I came to realize that time spent gaming, although it was very entertaining, was ultimately a tremendous waste of time. In the time I spent getting my character to be a master leatherworker, I could have learned the trade in real life. I learned the game, but nothing of value in the real world.

It's ultimately all about priorities. Games like SH3 can be very addictive and hours can fly by while playing. The thing I like to keep in mind is that while my fanny is parked in front of this monitor, the real world is still turning. When the CPU is turned off and you're finally lying in bed, the big question is what you accomplished that day - not in the game world, but in the real world.

I'd write more, but my daughter just asked me to read a book to her. :up:

Thanks sub!!! Helping us sort out our priorities. Sorry you had to learn the hard way.

Harry Potter - We could all have been killed- or worst, expelled.

Corrupt_File

12-13-06 02:24 PM

Heh, your asking a bunch of cave-tanned geeks for advice... Nah, jk... m g/f bitched about it alot too, its balance. When she's at work or w/e, then do it. Take her out to a dinner and a movie or something, get her a little gift...

whatever you do, do NOT give her a copy of GWX on cd for easy installation!

rasmus1896

12-13-06 03:48 PM

i guess he did like u said guys(havent seen him after that last post he made) : he put his PC away for some time and tried to
make up that mess he made

i truly hope they didnt broke up.
best wishes for them.

AVGWarhawk

12-13-06 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rasmus1896

Either that or his computer went out the window with his clothing and any other real items that belong to him.:o

Subwolf

12-13-06 04:48 PM

Wow...you've been discussing the problem while I was gone, looks like I'm not the only one in the danger zone here. It sure isn't easy to find enough time for SH3 and your girlfriend when you love them both. But she has read this thread and smiles...that must be a good sign. Now she's waiting for my next move, this time I'm not gonna mess it up :cool:

Thanks again to all of you :up:

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Originally Posted by stabiz

:huh: I hope you were not the guy who tried landing in Bergen a couple of days ago. I heard the lightning carcked one of the windows.

That was a Wideroe flight on route Aberdeen, they returned and landed safely :yep:

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Originally Posted by Lanzfeld

Is she hot???:hmm:

I'm not sure if I liked that one...

But I'll answer your other questions. Got CPL-A approved on the 737NG, now working on the classics. Our airline operates a fleet of 52 737s both versions. I'm based in Stavanger but I'm inbound ENGM (Oslo apt) usually several times a day.

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Originally Posted by _Seth_

I hope this turns out ok for you, mate... Remember; You dont have to jump into that 737 if you dont feel up to it.. Its a tricky plane when the weather is bad, but so are the womans to..:yep:

Hehe...thanks Seth, It looks like this turns out the right way for us :D

You're right, if I dont feel ready to handle her I will stay away...talking about the aircraft this time ;) But I don't mix private and work stuff, no problem.

Btw, I do visit Evenes from time to time. If you are planning a trip to Oslo I'll do my best to find a cockpit seat for you if you like :yep:

_Seth_

12-13-06 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Subwolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by stabiz

:huh: I hope you were not the guy who tried landing in Bergen a couple of days ago. I heard the lightning carcked one of the windows.

That was a Wideroe flight on route Aberdeen, they returned and landed safely :yep:

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Originally Posted by Lanzfeld

Is she hot???:hmm:

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Originally Posted by _Seth_

I hope this turns out ok for you, mate... Remember; You dont have to jump into that 737 if you dont feel up to it.. Its a tricky plane when the weather is bad, but so are the womans to..:yep:

OHHHH YEAH!!! That would be Awesome!!! Im not planning a trip in the nearest future, but i'll take a rain check on that! PS: Coffee's on me!:up:

AVGWarhawk

12-13-06 04:52 PM

Subwolf! What are you doing here? Your on shore leave for the next 3 days. Now get off the boat and off the docks....

Subwolf

12-13-06 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Subwolf! What are you doing here? Your on shore leave for the next 3 days. Now get off the boat and off the docks....

I got permission this time ;)
But you got the point, I'm gonna use these four days off for everything they are worth.

Congratulations with a 1000 posts btw :up:

Dimitrius07

12-13-06 05:33 PM

Subwolf Hello mate ;) (sorry about your girfrend - i hope everithing will be allright in the end) i dont read all the posts that others wrote allready, but for my opinion you should take our pc and simply put it away for at least a weak. You don`t actually have to buy her a present just talk to her, and i`m shure you know the words :yep: , Good luck to you.

Best wishes - Dmitri (thats my real name)

Biggles

12-13-06 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Subwolf

I play SH3 too much. Came home after 14 hours at work, and started to play the game. I more or less ignored my girlfriend and her dinner, now she took off to a friend and threatened to leave me :cry:

Guess I'm a bad boy, and should take more care of her than SH3. I better do something about this, you know women...they mean what they say.

Any suggestions? Think i'll try to make a deal with her :yep:

First of all, I want to point out, that I do not know a WIT about women, only what I've learned from years of observation (and uuh....ignoration from their side), but I really think that she might be upset if you think this game deserves more time than her. My suggestion is: Don't play, or don't TALK about the game when she's around. If she's of to a place or something...then of you go!

CCIP	12-13-06 06:34 PM

Good to hear you got this under control!

Gotta be careful with these things. While I think there's a few female SHIII addicst around as well, I think trying to completely rationalize it to the non-interested is a lost cause. I remember being asked by a good (female) friend of mine - "how long have you been playing this now?" - "1.5 years" - "and how much longer do you plan to play it" - "umm... well, probably until next spring when SHIV is out" - ":shifty:"

So whatever you do, just don't try to make excuses and have that together-time set aside :)

Biggles

12-13-06 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tachyon

How do you speak to a girl? I've never done it before

heh, just noticed this one: the talking is easy, to make it interesting (and intelligent) is another matter.....

oh and.....Tachyon...forget about this gal insulting you. Just because ONE does it, doesn't mean you should bury yerself in the ground!

HunterICX

12-13-06 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Subwolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Subwolf! What are you doing here? Your on shore leave for the next 3 days. Now get off the boat and off the docks....

I got permission this time ;)
But you got the point, I'm gonna use these four days off for everything they are worth.

Congratulations with a 1000 posts btw :up:

:stare: and afther the 4 days , Mr. Wolf.
dont think you can just jump right back into the kaleun's seat.
be reasonable, when you get home ''First'' drink some coffee or tea with her.
ask if there is any plan for tonight, or make one
if you dont maybe you should ask ''do you mind I sit behind the computer for a bit?''
now...play SH3 for a short time aprox 1 hour(trust me dont make any longer) or somthing like that...and then go back and join your girlfriend on the couch watch tv or listing music :yep: or the hell with it grab a bottle of wine.
and maybe then the next day...dont sit behind the computer at all. do something else with her.

just a advice;)

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