The coveted “gamer girl” can be a hot commodity for some trigger happy guys…

With that being said we’ve all heard the phrase (directly or indirectly) “Lets just be friends…” er “Sorry, I don’t think of you like that.”
Heres some tips to keep your cool under these circumstances.

S33K and D3STR0Y:

Gathering the balls to make the move on ur dream girl is hard enough.. Certain situations can help things fall in your favor!

Start off by setting up a 1 v 1 competition between yourself and the femmy… The game? Her choice of course! This way you’ll be able to interact
on a closer lvl (nothing wrong with a sexy gaming samich.. something like you on top, her on bottom and Halo 3 in the middle?)..

Play to your potential.. girls hate it when you let them win!!

If you feel like shes digging the situation its time to sink the kill, stay relaxed and wait for the right moment (maybe after she’s taken you down with her BR)

Picking up on signals and Making the move:

Reading a gamer chicks signals can be tricky!!
What you see: Her sitting next to you giggling, smiling and having tons of fun…
Reality: The truth hurts.. it might have nothing to do with you! Maybe shes just in the zone? in reality she might look psyched because shes kicking azz.

For the sake of this article let’s say shes tolly digging it and possibly you.. Enter phase two Complete Annihilation.. hehe sike, ask her out stupid!!

Again, wait for the right moment… when you’re both laughing and having a good time!
Press Pause! It’s best to approach the next steps with not only confidence, but also genuine feeling.

Start by telling her you have a really great time being around her, both playing games and just hanging out. Let her know that you have recently started having feeling for her that are more romantic than friendly. Tell your grrl you find her attractive, fun to be with and ask how she would feel about taking things to more exclusive level.

If the above seems too aggressive, you can also try…
saying “Would you be into going to a movie with me sometime?”  OR “I like you a lot. I really think we’re compatible and would like to ask you out if thats ok?”

Waiting for your potential girls response can seem like it takes hours rather than seconds….
Don’t PANIC (Breath, we’re now experiencing low cabin pressure) Think happy thoughts.. Whats the worst that can happen?
Worst case: she says “no”… best case: she says “omg I tolly Luv u 2!”

She said YES! Congratulations.. er..1 up! lol no seriously though.. you now have something all your friends will be jealous of.. a girl gamer girlfriend (WIN)!

She said NO T_T’ Keep reading.. on to the Epic Fail section… poor guy :/ you’ll get um next time champ!

Epic Fail much? What to do after a total wipe:

Stay calm, it might not be that you aren’t the right guy for her… it’s a common fact that 60% of gamer chicks have bf’s already >.<

Just breath, it happens! Play off the failed mission with integrity saying things like “It’s cool, I still think you’re a great friend”  or leave things open ended with a joke (in a desperate attempt to once more gauge her feelings)  Example—> “I understand, maybe I’ll ask again next week..no pressure! :p”

Both examples take stress off the fem and make her feel like she doesn’t have to worry about you!  Breaking your Final Fantasy 8 disc and running it across your wrists when she leaves is NOT the answer… lol or is it?.. No really it’s NOT the answer!! hehe

Press START to Continue?

Continuing the friendship after a hit and miss might be difficult, but when it comes to grrls, persistence is key! If the girls REALLY worth perusing, don’t give up! (don’t be creepy either)
Small extra-friendly activity lets the chick know you still dig her and while you’re not going to dry hump her leg until she says yes, you’re also not willing to take no as an answer lol

Small gestures like compliments and extra hang out time go a looong way..

What to say?:
“You’re probably one of the coolest chicks I’ve hung out with!”
(this shows you hold the girl in high regard without inflating her head)

or

“I have a lot of fun playing and hanging out with you, we should do this more often.. what do you think?”
(this way you’ll show you still love hanging as “just friends” and also probes what she thinks about spending time with you!)

Abort, Abort!!!

Avoid Friendly Fire!! If she gives you a very clear no thanx! just back off! If the girl honestly is not into the idea of taking the friendship to the next lvl, your best off banishing the idea!
Smothering a girl with unwanted affection might make you’re admired rage quit. The last thing you want is a hostile chick who likes playing with guns 0.0
If the fem is worth her weight in rupees, you’ll be happy just to keep her as a close friend.

Credibility: How the fux do you know anyways?

I’m a female gamer who has been in this situation a few times.. so I know a little bit about the good, bad and the ugly when a guy approaches you looking for Luv.
I hope this article gives you a better idea on how to go about landing a date or relationship with your grrrl pal….  Just be yourself, chicks like that
and if your fem doesn’t submit to your smooth advances.. it’s her loss! Stick it out and wait for someone worth your while and most importantly someone who will share the same feelings for you! there ARE other girls out there that share your common interests! Be patient and remember when noone else does… Shooga <3’s you.