Dancer Archive
Thread: Single Vs. Married
DustiVallian wrote:
How does anyone know your married in the first place unless you post it in your bio? I know when you look at your own character box it states there where you are from, and if your married there. But in general when someone views you they can't tell unless you have posted something in your bio.
It's not in my bio, so a> vocal guildies perhaps "protecting" my husband? b> the couple of people who appeared to be proposing unity but then blushed and took off runnin are vocal? c> and there has to be some way they are seeing as people who I don't know and my guildies don't know have asked who my husband is... and when did I get married.
NJ62 wrote:
I've known young girls IRL to get married in-game and think "tee hee won't this be fun." I asked if their parents knew that they were "marrying" older men. I just know that there will be trouble in that situation, that a word filter can't really protect against. I hope parents are paying attention to what their kids are doing online.
on a serious note, i agree. the mental games, how wrapped up people get, and what some people expect out of an ingame marriage...must be outlined before anything takes place period.
the one of the biggest obstacles in any relationship (ingame or RL) is communication. and one of the biggest parts of communication, is expectations that must be voiced to both parties.
plus, many males have young girl fantasies. we all know that. mmm, im going to stop now before this gets into a more serious convo.
Esharra wrote:
FaedraDelauney wrote:
Oooh a grand story!
Here's a link to our wedding announcement thread. Please don't bump it as it is rather outdated.
How long have you noticed this? I've been wondering if we would notice any change in tip behavior, either more or less, since the new inspirations came in. Can you give a little more detail about what you're seeing? Are your patrons coming to visit for the conversation and entertainment? Are they there for the general inspiration or requesting one of the active ones?
Message Edited by FaedraDelauney on 09-14-2005 02:32 PM
FaedraDelauney wrote:
Has anyone noticed a significant drop in tips afterthe only thing that changes is that youare married? (keep in mind this also would mean no significant change in behavior)
Anoula has been married 3 times in game (all roleplayed relationships) and she is currently engaged to be married! She may be naughty by nature, but she doesn't tend to make substantial tips anyway. She certainly doesn't ask for them. I never paste top 10 lists in my bio... actually they annoy me greatly.
(Just thought I'd mention that I'm married IRL, and after reading some of the latest replies and the way the discussion has turned, I must say that YES, it can be very dangerous to get into these online relationships, even when roleplayed. Out of the 3 marriages Anoula had, two of them were to characters that my husband had played.)
But getting back to the point... the tips she receives are more dependant upon her charisma and manner with patrons than from being in a relationship which she isn't afraid to mention. At least that is what I think. 
Message Edited by Anoula on 09-15-2005 12:16 PM
I did notice a change on Gorath when word spread that I was married in real life. My Husbandand I often play at the same time and have real life friends who play, so it was no secret. The one whoouted us for being married admitted she did it so she would get more tips. *rolling my eyes*
I have two accounts (as does my Husband) and have branched out to other servers. My secret 'single' alts definitely makes more tips than the married ones, even though my Husband and I are not affectionate in game and we do not advertise we are married. (Others seem more than willing to do that for us.)
The Husband and I actually met online, so we are really careful about RPing relationships. We just do not do them except with each other.
I should add that I play my characters exactly the same way, married or single.
Aye, to some of the guys, it does make a difference. And to some of the women as well (especially in regards to The Husband).
Message Edited by preacher23 on 09-15-2005 03:16 PM
Anoula wrote:
FaedraDelauney wrote:
Has anyone noticed a significant drop in tips afterthe only thing that changes is that youare married? (keep in mind this also would mean no significant change in behavior)
Anoula has been married 3 times in game (all roleplayed relationships) and she is currently engaged to be married! She may be naughty by nature, but she doesn't tend to make substantial tips anyway. She certainly doesn't ask for them. I never paste top 10 lists in my bio... actually they annoy me greatly.
(Just thought I'd mention that I'm married IRL, and after reading some of the latest replies and the way the discussion has turned, I must say that YES, it can be very dangerous to get into these online relationships, even when roleplayed. Out of the 3 marriages Anoula had, two of them were to characters that my husband had played.)
But getting back to the point... the tips she receives are more dependant upon her charisma and manner with patrons than from being in a relationship which she isn't afraid to mention. At least that is what I think.
Message Edited by Anoula on 09-15-2005 12:16 PM
Congratz!
Ewwwwwwww! No top ten list here! I have one honorable mention (with no $$ mentioned) because the person will tip me and I won't ever even see them in the cantina and he tips every time, but no top ten list here.