Tips for Girl Gamers

Chris Pirillo — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:42:35 +0000

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This may come as a surprise, but I am neither a girl, nor a Gamer! However, I do have an excellent top 5 list here, sent in by a community member… who happens to be a girl gamer!

Don’t underestimate yourself. I know my first time in game, I gave everyone in the room that was “specking” (watching) me a real LOL. I had no idea what I was doing, however I stuck with it and to my surprise I got tips! People offered their advice and knowledge of the game I was playing. Pretty soon, you too will be a force to be reckoned with.
Join a “Clan or Guild”. When I first started gaming, I had no idea what these words meant to the gaming world, or that they even existed. It’s basically a group of people who play together. It’s really like one big family (or small depending on the clan). From a clan I learned a lot about the teamwork aspect of gaming. I’ve become to know some of my clan-mates so well, that I am currently trusting one of them to build my computer. It is really a great experience for gaming.
Learn as much about the game as possible. A lot of games give you the option to go into “training” or “single player” modes. I found these modes helpful to learn the maps and their layouts. That way, when I go into an actual game, I won’t have to wonder where to go or what the objective is. Watching those who are experienced at the particular game you are playing, is helpful as well. You can study their movements, strategies, and adapt them to your personal play style.
Don’t offer your gender unless asked. Most people would hear me say that and think that they already know the reason I say this. I don’t say this because you automatically make yourself a target by admitting your gender. Although, that is something that females do have to deal with, I have not personally encountered it enough to consider it a real problem. The reason I do say this, however is there are a lot of people who will pretend to be female in game. Why? I don’t know.. some expect that it will get them some sort of special treatment, however lame it may seem. Offering your gender seems a little bit too obvious that you are looking for attention just based on your gender. I, use voice chat in lots of games I play, so I do get asked if “I’m a girl” a lot. Then, I will say yes. Most people I have ran across find it a great thing. My in game name in all games I play is XX0wnsXY (as well as in #Chris. Most people don’t think twice about my name.. however there are a few who understand that XX are female chromosomes and XY are male Not obvious, however, anyone who knows their biology can know the meaning of it. I’ve had quite a few compliments on the brilliance of that! (not tooting my horn).
Don’t let the bad experiences discourage you. While gaming has, for the most part, been a wonderful experience, I have had a good share of derogatory comments, insults, and doubt, thrown my way. Many people have not accepted the fact that females are entering the gaming scene, now more than ever. Maybe it’s fear of change? Maybe they’re skeptics due to those people who do take advantage of the fact that females are rare to gaming. Either way, you have to have fun with it. “Owning” a person or two who makes these comments, usually shuts them up real quick. Otherwise, there are options such as “mute” and “ignore” in most games to rid of those you do not desire to converse with.

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