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"Avid gamer" = someone who keeps up with it, pays attention to the latest happenings in the video game industry, is passionate about it. Not casual. Just like any other hobby that the person is really into, such as indie films or sports or politics or whatever. But be aware that this does not necessarily mean "dedicate 24/7 and my life to gaming". It's possible to have a few hobbies that you're avid about while still doing them in moderation and leaving plenty of time to devote to adult responsibilities, relationships, social life (friends, nightlife, etc.), children, volunteering for a good cause, travel, and on and on. It's all about the person's priorities, self-management and self-discipline. I do agree that things such as established relationships and/or kids should take priority over gaming and sports, but that doesn't mean that one has to toss those interests aside. Those who are the "24/7" types (regardless of hobby/interest) are that way because they are lazy, irresponsible and immature.
Also, video gaming is becoming more and more social these days. Expect that trend to continue. There's also more variety out there than just Call of Duty, Halo, Mario, Assassin's Creed, Elder Scrolls and all of their clones and derivatives. Not to mention the indie scene.
To answer the OP's question - chances are I'd probably already be interested in her for other reasons (e.g. she's intelligent, she's physically attractive, she loves to learn and explore, etc.)...but her being a gamer would be a nice bonus on top of that.
If I found a woman who was into video games, I'd probably skip the dating part and marry her immediately.
I have no interest in outdoor activities (fishing, hunting, hiking, etc.), but I'm not going to knock the people who are into that stuff. I don't care about sports, and the NFL season or World Series means nothing to me, but I won't knock people who are into that stuff either. I feel the same way about photography, muscle cars, motorcycles, movies, book clubs, Star Trek, martial arts, gardening, ballroom dancing, camping, art galleries, wine tasting, and large parties. I have little or no interest in any of that stuff. But I do love video games, and I play them regularly.
It irks me that gamers and gaming are so stigmatized. If you're not compatible with someone, then you're not compatible with that person. That's it, that's all, there ain't no more to it. There's no need to deride them as antisocial nerds who live in their parents' basement while they deliver pizzas part-time. Different strokes for different folks, right? Now excuse me while I unpause my game and get back to my PlayStation.
I love video games too and it would be cool to date a fellow video game lover. However, I wouldn't want to date someone who loses touch with reality and ONLY wants to play video games.
If I found a woman who was into video games, I'd probably skip the dating part and marry her immediately.
I have no interest in outdoor activities (fishing, hunting, hiking, etc.), but I'm not going to knock the people who are into that stuff. I don't care about sports, and the NFL season or World Series means nothing to me, but I won't knock people who are into that stuff either. I feel the same way about photography, muscle cars, motorcycles, movies, book clubs, Star Trek, martial arts, gardening, ballroom dancing, camping, art galleries, wine tasting, and large parties. I have little or no interest in any of that stuff. But I do love video games, and I play them regularly.
It irks me that gamers and gaming are so stigmatized. If you're not compatible with someone, then you're not compatible with that person. That's it, that's all, there ain't no more to it. There's no need to deride them as antisocial nerds who live in their parents' basement while they deliver pizzas part-time. Different strokes for different folks, right? Now excuse me while I unpause my game and get back to my PlayStation.
Exactly you can like what you like but you don't need to stigmatize and pester the opposite.
I personally don't mind as long as he puts my vagina in the forefront of his extracurricular activities.
I myself enjoy a good game once in a while. I just don't obsess over it. My ex obsessed to the point of total and complete oblivion to his family. We had a business to run and I quickly found myself having to take over all the responsibilities of running a full-time business and be a mom. It was HARD-WORK compared to camping in a chair and goofin off all day. If the sex would have been better, I might have bitched about it more often. At the end of the day, as long as I am with someone who loves me and knows how to keep me satisfied, he can do whatever he wants!
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