Is it possible to get my non-gamer girlfriend into EQ?

[Zeonick]

Originally Posted by Autotune [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm not reading all of this. However, if you're GF can't be a decent leader and get pulling down she won't last as a monk here.

Should have rolled a rogue imo.

Also, shaman is an obvious choice with Monk. However, you can also roll with cleric, necro, or druid and do pretty well.

As for people telling you it isn't worth it, they don't know what the fuck they are talking about. Getting your SO to join you in your hobbies (or at least try them with you) is a good way to bond and for them to try to understand your hobbies. However, don't be shocked when she asks you to do the same and you better fucking do it too.

P.S. I skimmed through some of these replies. Don't tell her to do necro, or any other int caster for that matter. If she wants to smash faces, let her. If she fails at monk, get her to try a rogue. Rogues are very similar and play less of a leadership role in groups (generally). Another benefit of playing a rogue, is you get more time to socialize and more time seeing how other people play their class (while being able to smash faces). Casters get the same benefit, but they just sit there like smug assholes (except necros, they are the monks of the mana classes).

Anyhow, good luck and don't get high hopes that she will like it. EQ isn't for everyone (even gamers) and if she decides to quit it, just get her to try other things if she is still interested in trying games.

Great reply, made me laugh [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] But with lots of good info also! A rogue is a really good idea, the only thing is they're so gear dependent. Monks are too, but I feel like people are a little more forgiving about it.