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Gaymers?

  • 03-10-2017 11:07pm
    #1
    Ash885
    Registered Users Posts: 639 ✭✭✭


    I remember a while ago someone was asking on the forum if anyone played video games/interested in them at the very least for a group to setup.

    Anywho, wondering would their be an interest in a gaymer community and/or group ála what London Gaymers have going (regular enough meetups, games nights, Discord server, PS4/XboX/PC online play etc.)

    I myself play a good bit of Overwatch on PS4, League of Legends, Hearthstone. Open to trying new things or at least get the ball rolling on something. Or at least make some new friends (I'm tired of losing on my own)

    I tried search, but frankly I think Page 1 of the forum could do with eh...slightly less drama-filled threads pacman.gif light-hearted!


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  • #2
    baby and crumble
    Registered Users Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    I'd be up for it, even if it's just the occasional online game- I don't really game online but I'd like to. Maybe we could share gamertag on thread?

    I'm DapperZo on Xbox Live.

    I play mostly Madden, some shooters and random other stuff when they mood takes. Currently working through the original Mass Effect trilogy- couldn't get into Andromeda when it came out, must give it another go though...


  • #3
    dickiepower
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭dickiepower


    I like the sounds of that. Big into the Assassin's creed multiplayer and a bit of Destiny and Minecraft from time to time. 
    For those on XBox could setup a boards LGBT club there and those that wanted to could join?
    Not sure if the PS4 has something similar?


  • #4
    baby and crumble
    Registered Users Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    I'd be up for a club on Xbox. Can't seem to do it away from my console though, but I'll be back at it at the weekend.


  • #5
    dickiepower
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭dickiepower


    Cool, Clubs are under the community tab of XBox home. I've gone ahead and created a private Boards LGBT (can change it later I hope) club. Search and request add if desired. :)


  • #6
    Annasopra
    Registered Users Posts: 40,787 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    Dublin Gay Geeks who Game is on meetup
    http://meetu.ps/c/2HXQn/1QBdh/d

    Not sure if it just for gay men though

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



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  • #7
    Ten of Swords
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,139 CMod ✭✭✭✭Ten of Swords


    This was the thread I was thinking of, it's depressing to think that it's 2 years old!

    I'm a PC gamer, no consoles for me :(

    Moderator: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender, Vegan & Vegetarian

    Category Moderator: Social & Fun



  • #8
    Ash885
    Registered Users Posts: 639 ✭✭✭Ash885


    Ten of Swords wrote: »
    This was the thread I was thinking of, it's depressing to think that it's 2 years old!

    I'm a PC gamer, no consoles for me :(

    Ah, that's the one! When I tried searching a lot of threads with 'gaymers' came up from other forums.

    Console gaming can be very expensive and time consuming. Not that PC isn't when I think about it; saving for a desktop to do the high end gaming.

    I'm PC at times too on the laptop, mainly League and Hearthstone though. And stream a little bit on Twitch.


  • #9
    baby and crumble
    Registered Users Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    I'm quite happy with my setup tbh- got a 2nd hand xbox one for 150 and I have a sub to EA Access and Gold- free games to play with both for less than 100 per year. Good games too, especially in EA; Madden, the ME trilogy, Dragon Age, Titanfall...


  • #10
    Ten of Swords
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,139 CMod ✭✭✭✭Ten of Swords


    Ooooooh, I love Dragon Age 2 (even if BioWare has really dropped the ball on games lately). I have an EA Origin account but I use it so rarely because their titles aren't very good for their price tag, but EA do have several exclusive titles.

    I haven't played that in ages actually, must fire it up again :)

    Honorable mention for Syndicate (2012) - another Origin title. Damn I love that game, one of my favorite FPS games but it's short. EA considered it a commercial failure :(

    Moderator: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender, Vegan & Vegetarian

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  • #11
    baby and crumble
    Registered Users Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    Ten of Swords wrote: »
    Ooooooh, I love Dragon Age 2 (even if BioWare has really dropped the ball on games lately).

    All I want is to be able to play Star Wars KOTOR on my Xbox One. Honestly the best game I've ever played.


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  • #12
    Rick_
    Registered Users Posts: 2,606 ✭✭✭Rick_


    Anyone got a WiiU or Switch? Would love some people to play online against in Mario Kart 8.


  • #13
    Smiler1955
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭Smiler1955


    World Of Tanks...Boo-Ya!


  • #14
    Doctor Nick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,506 ✭✭✭Doctor Nick


    I'd be into something like this. I'm on PS4. Big into horror games, Silent Hill on the PS1 is what got me hooked. Unfortunately there hasn't been a decent horror game in years. I downloaded Amnesia a few weeks ago and played a small bit. I prefer 3rd person view and amnesia is 1st so that's why I haven't gone back. I'm also a fan of the Batman Arkham games. Bloodborne is probably my favourite current generation game.

    I'll keep an eye on this thread to see if anything materialises. I'm also going to check out the meet up link Joey posted.


  • #15
    OhChicken
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 28 ✭OhChicken


    I'd love to be part of an Irish gaymers community. Xbox boy here. Assassin's Creed fan and a bit of old Just Dance too when the mood gets me.
    Great idea. Ta!


  • #16
    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,230 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    Just a bit of friendly advice.

    You may want to pick another name for your group.
    Gaymers is a UK cider company owned by the C&C Group.
    http://www.gaymers.co.uk/age

    All the best with your project.


  • #17
    Ash885
    Registered Users Posts: 639 ✭✭✭Ash885


    elperello wrote: »
    Just a bit of friendly advice.

    You may want to pick another name for your group.
    Gaymers is a UK cider company owned by the C&C Group.
    http://www.gaymers.co.uk/age

    All the best with your project.


    Oh I remember googling that years ago (and being even more curious what a gaymer was :pac:)

    Well I might look into setting up some sort of a server for either voice chat, FB group or something of that kind. Might be nice to make it into a social event a lá the event posted below.

    Putting the +5 Intellect thinking cap on for this one!


  • #18
    Ten of Swords
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,139 CMod ✭✭✭✭Ten of Swords


    No love for Steam so :*(

    Moderator: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender, Vegan & Vegetarian

    Category Moderator: Social & Fun



  • #19
    nbsr
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭nbsr


    That sounds great!:) I play overwatch on ps4 and big fan of the uncharted series and animal crossing, tho my computer is quite bad and near its death nd im not able too play as many computer games as used too few months ago (tho still then it would crash alot) i used too be able play tf2 and i also played ( a very lil) league+hots and im a new too wow.

    Ive been apart and help ran some lgbt gameing discord servers before but i think and irish one wud be great! :D


  • #20
    Ash885
    Registered Users Posts: 639 ✭✭✭Ash885


    Apologies for this - died as quick as I thought of the idea hah

    Well in the new year I should have a lot of time to spruce something up á la London Gaymers. Everytime I see their twitter feed, bowling, drinks, board game nights etc. I'm envious ^^' Could be a laugh to organise people not necessarily into hardcore gaming but something other than Wet & Wild, outdoorsy groups. Trips to Token Arcade, conventions as a group maybe.

    Only thing is I'm East coast so if it's headed that way locations are varied. Other than that I'll get to seeing this get a bit more bones on.

    PS I pm'd you nbsr my PS4 addie. Let's play (I warn you...I main Widowmaker...)


  • #21
    J_E
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭J_E


    I mainly play DOTA 2, and retro games! Favourite retro game is Super Metroid.


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  • #22
    Limerick96
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Limerick96


    Anyone still interested in this or just playing? Mostly play call of duty ww2 on Xbox one if anyone wants a game. I’m from Limerick City


  • #23
    Lmklad
    Registered Users Posts: 433 ✭✭Lmklad


    Limerick96 wrote: »
    Anyone still interested in this or just playing? Mostly play call of duty ww2 on Xbox one if anyone wants a game. I’m from Limerick City


    Limerick too though more PC gamer ;)


  • #24
    Limerick96
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Limerick96


    Lmklad wrote: »
    Limerick too though more PC gamer ;)

    What kind of stuff do you play? ☺️


  • #25
    Lmklad
    Registered Users Posts: 433 ✭✭Lmklad


    Limerick96 wrote: »
    Lmklad wrote: »
    Limerick too though more PC gamer ;)

    What kind of stuff do you play? ☺️

    Mainly strategic or resource management. Only FPS I have is BF1. What about you?


  • #26
    dickiepower
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭dickiepower


    Xbox one player here too but not played COD WW2, been trying to finish Dead rising 3 lately. Almost there. Also been dipping in and out of fortnite the odd time.
    Got a boards lgbt club setup. Feel free to send a request.


  • #27
    Lmklad
    Registered Users Posts: 433 ✭✭Lmklad


    dickiepower wrote: »
    Xbox one player here too but not played COD WW2, been trying to finish Dead rising 3 lately. Almost there. Also been dipping in and out of fortnite the odd time.
    Got a boards lgbt club setup. Feel free to send a request.

    How do I request? Also big into board gaming.


  • #28
    dickiepower
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭dickiepower


    If you're on PC you'll need the XBox app and look for clubs in sidenav and search for it from there using the search. Just need to search for Boards LGBT.


  • #29
    Vojera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,812 ✭✭✭Vojera


    If you're into board games, I saw on Facebook that Dublin Gaymers are hosting a games night in Token: event info.


  • #30
    Chorcai
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 2,283 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chorcai


    PC gamer, League of Legends, B1 mainly, tag is Chorcai


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  • #31
    Ash885
    Registered Users Posts: 639 ✭✭✭Ash885


    League. Flame on! Will add next time I'm on!


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