I Am a Girl Gamer

@Mahjack, it does depend on where you live, in some places in the world women are far more likely to play games than in other places in the world. But you are right that worldwide there are more men. but not FAR dominant. And that you'd assume I mean damn MARIO when I say video games is freaking insulting and exactly the problem! Not to mention that girls do play the kinds of games you talked about more than you think. there's not tons of girls that play kiddie games and like a tiny amount of girls that play so-called hardcore games, the fact that you'd assume that only hardcore gamers play freaking Call of Duty, the most damn common game in the damn world... That's just insulting to the franchise. When I say girls play games, I don't mean candy crush, I'm talking about the games you listed and more! You don't have to be "hardcore" to like Fallout, you have to be hardcore to still be playing Dungeon Keeper or SW: KotOR, or obscure indie games every day. I remember hearing a group of like 10 girls in my school excitedly talking about GTAV the day it came out. It's depressing how sure you are that many girls like being called girl gamers. The reason you don't seem to realise that so many girls play games is that a damn lot of us really really hate being called girl gamers...

Sorry, rant over. I just got quite angry. Not really your fault. Sorry.

Mahjack, keep in mind that females may not have the same interests in the types of games males do. I have 3 sons and often our interests differ. However, I watched one playing witcher and now I'm playing it. I may not have picked it up if I didn't actually see it. I do like it.

I raid in Warcraft and FF. I am no wee girl in our raids and maintain higher damage numbers as anyone else.
I've been taught through the years by more male players. That's just how the numbers worked out. But I play well enough to be accepted in large raids. I am far from the only female. One raid appeared to be almost half female. Tho so many guys play as female. But when you have voice chat, it's fairly obvious who's who.
Warcraft....I play 2 servers. One it a pvp server. That will keep you on your toes. There are a lot of females on pvp servers. I would have assumed pvp server would not be something females were interested in.
Not so. The ladies are there in surprisingly high numbers. They are not shy. Do a bit of research.

http://www.pcgamer.com/researchers-find-that-female-pc-gamers-outnumber-males/

And that, @Mahjack, is exactly the problem. So many more girls play games than you assume! There are lots of girls that play games and they shouldn't be typecast negatively just because they're girls.

I had to think twice too about the term girl gamer. But really, it works. I am female and that means I'm a girl. But I'm also a mom and consider myself a women. My kids are all over 18 and it was their input that got me gaming. One handed me a handheld and I had a blast. I would often try a game and then get stuck. I'd have to get one of my kids to play past that spot so I could carry on.

My first mmrpg was Everquest, then dark age of Camelot. I stunk at both. I was offered a beta invite to world of Warcraft. Finally I found my niche. I've been there since. I usually play a hunter or Druid.
But a year ago I began final fantasy XIV. Beautiful game, and they just introduced flying and flying mounts.
All the while I've played Rift on and off. Makes a great second choice. It is free to play if you choose.
I also maintain an account for second life. It is in no way like RPGs. A bit like a real life sims game. I enjoy traveling to other people's creations. Last Christmas it was a blast to see all of the holiday creations. Of course it can be a very social game, depending on your choices.


I am interested in virtual reality. I'm thinking of occulas rift set.
It's running about $600 US dollars. I also wonder how comfortable it would be. That's a chunk of change for something that might be annoying. But we'll see.

@Mehjack the point is I don't want to feel special just because I'm a girl and a gamer. And I don't see something wrong with it, but the nonchelant girl gamer jokes people make online and the things people say about girl gamers... some of it is just annoying but some things can be just plain hurtful. That's my problem. And again, you say we're not the majority, but as I said, you'd be surprised, especially girls my age. I remember lots of girls playing games when I was in school, arguably more that the boys, and at least the same amount. I guess it depends where you live.

Chloe. It doesn't depends on where I live. Globally, guys are far dominant.

In any video game, you'll have a bit of difficulty finding girls who're playing. I'm not talking about Mario and those kind of games, I'm talking about real video games like Zelda, LoL, Dota, Call of Duty, Battlefield, Fallout, Uncharted, The Witcher etc etc. Girls call themselves Girl-Gamers as in hardcore gamers, who play various games and almost everyday. They also call themselves 'that' to show others that there are girls who play games.

@Mahjack I've slept on it now and I'm just gonna finish by saying how exactly can you prove whether someone's a guy or a girl on a game? Not to mention there's no way to tell on a singleplayer game like Fallout. I gues I'll just find comfort in the idea that sometime soon, people will understand just how misogynistic the phrase "girl gamer" is and that gender doesn't matter. My whole point is that gender does't matter.

Chloe. Um...there is a research, if you want to read about it. And I'm talking globally. I don't need to prove anything, simply get on any game and find girls if you can. Show me how easy it is.

And idk what you're talking about, don't really agree on half of what you said. I think you're missing the point but it's ok.

Since you're angry, I guess I'll just let it go.

Sorry, bye :)

Chloe, I did say there are a 'lot' of girls playing but they're still not the majority. Either way, we don't see it as something wrong. I don't know why you see it that way though. If I were you I would feel absolutely special! Lol.

A lot of girls play games but they're not the majority. I don't see anything wrong with the title, imo. :)

lol cool post :) My daughter is a girl.. and she is a gamer too.