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This morning, when I was playing like I do every morning before I leave to start my day. My (girl) friend came into the room where I was playing, and started talking. Of course I was giving half answers since my attention was playing WITP<hence forth to be called the “game”>. She knows how much I like the game and the amount of time that I put into it. She was all giddy, since she was in the mood from some fun<yes…that kind of fun>. However, after seeing me click and give half answers to her questions she had left got tired of her one sided conversation. Later on when I am clicking my way through the Pacific I her crying in the other room. Naturally, I investigated to see what the problem is, come to find out. She is tired of sharing me with the game. She thinks all I do is come by her home use her computer. Have that special kind of fun<yea…that fun>; drink beer<that I buy> and leave when I am done. She says we never go out anymore to see movies or have drinks with our friends. All she says I do is come by just to use her computer and leave when I done.

Guess, what… it’s all true…Yea, I know I’m bad but this game is so addicting. It is hard to stop thinking about when you’re not around it.

So of course, I got here clamed down. Told her it was just a game and she means more to me than some game. She then said,” Well if you like it so much why don’t you teach me it so we can play together.” “Ok, honey (generic term for girlfriend) that sound like a good idea.” Tell you what when that patch comes out I’ll show you everything you need then we can play against each other.” Well if that wasn’t the best idea she had ever heard. She was ok then and is looking forward to having a game once the patch comes out. Whew…that was a close one

So now, it looks like I have a partner for now…Can she play? I guess I will soon find out.

In case your wondering if we ever did have that,”special fun.” No, she was out of the mood by then, however that is ok by me, I was able to take Iwo Jima this morning. So like everything it always does worked out just the way it is supposed to.

Just a reminder, always included your,’ other’ in the game. If she doesn’t like or understand it. You will be better for it. Due to the fact either it is considered to be
“That is (his/her) thing, I don’t understand it. But if (he/she) likes it. So what!”

Or “why is he wasting (his/her) time on that silly game. Don’t (he/she) know that war is over? Jeez, grow up!”

Special Fun so thats what they are calling it now[:'(]

At the expence of sounding feminist (and you did say you were bad[:-]), you are not making that woman happy. You know she will never learn how to play "the game" so you're just buying time. I had a similar situation with UV and I recived a lot of female treatment for it(nagging ec.). The way I see it, the best way you (and she) can be happy is if you accept each other for what you are and throw in a few compromises. Of course, all I'm saying here is under assumption you care about her. If not, your wasting your time ( and hers[>:]) or are simply a cold SOB[8D].
Bottom line, check the movies, do beer with your friends (both beer and your friends deserve it). It's worth it. 'Cause when the 1.3 comes out, ain't nothin gonna make her happy

I do like the way you think about this situation…I have discussed the playing ‘the game’ with her and she is all for it. Even wants to play to the Scen. 15, I told her that it would take about a year to play, but she is still gung ho. She even wants to play as the Allies, so to keep the peace I must keep my word and play. In total truth all she wants to do is just be around me, and I can accept this. Matter of fact, I had planned to get ‘liquored up<drink Absolute currant vodka with cranberry juice. Very good!!! > ‘this weekend. So it is not like I’m being a mean person. I just want to win this game in the shortest amount of time. Load the upgrade and play again this time with her.

So we shall se what happens next…

Stay tuned it just might get interesting real quickly

Hmmm....Just had a thought.....Maybe try strip WITP......She sinks one of your ship, you remove a piece of clothing......You sink one of her ships, she removes the clothing......could be interesting.

Problem with this game is, you don't want to have your oppenent around while you make your turn. So all she will get by then is: Leave me alone! I am making my turn and you shall not spy on my plans!!! [8|]

I had never even thought of that at all...What a wonderful idea...Sir, you are a true genius.
When it comes to her, all she wants is to sit around and talk and watch T.V. the damn women doesn’t understand that I can have the boy's and girls home by Christmas of '43. Of course, I guess I could always have my,’ special fun' around 4 or 5 am.

My solution was diffrent time schedules. My wife goes to bed around 8 so from 8 to 11 its all my time. I also come home for lunch and get a turn or two in. I don't get as much tme as I would like but there is peace in the family.

Do I understand that you actually play this game on your (girl) friend's computer?

Unless your (girl) friend is an extremely unique woman, she is not going to dig WitP. Sounds to me like she is just desperate for your attention and willing to try WitP just to do something with you. I don't know, maybe she likes having special fun with you because you have a special tool, but it doesn't sound like this relationship is going anywhere, and she'll know it soon enough.

If you want it to work out with the young lady, you need your own puter to play your game at your place on your own time. Then when you are with your special friend at her place having your special fun, your brain will be there along with everything else.

If you don't care whether it works out with the young lady or not, then you still need your own puter to play the game on, lest you experience more interruptus than just to your coitus.

buy a decent used laptop with a long extension chord. That way you can hide in the closet when your playing [;)]

I don't care if it works out either, but if it doesn't, I'd like her phone number . . . .