How do you meet people in WoW? 👫

[Ангеланика-gordunni]

Hello everyone
I wanted to open up a little discussion about meeting people in-game and share some of my personal thoughts and experiences.

So, I’m a pretty social person — I love chatting in-game and always try to connect with new people. I’m not shy about talking on Discord, and I don’t hide behind my character.

There’s this stereotype that girls who play WoW are either not very attractive… but honestly, that’s just not true. I take good care of myself, I care about how I look, do yoga and exercise bikes.

But here’s something I’ve noticed: whenever I meet a guy who’s cool, mature, and attractive — there’s like a 90% chance he’s already taken. Either he has a girlfriend or he’s married. And sometimes, we’ll start chatting and everything seems fun, and then suddenly… poof, he’s gone. A lot of guys in WoW come off as super passive or emotionally immature. It’s kinda disappointing.

Now, why do I want to meet someone through WoW? Because it’s a shared passion! It’s something to talk about, bond over, laugh about, and spend time together doing. Whether it’s geeking out over lore, running old raids, or just farming mounts and to go to BlizzCon together - that sounds like a dream to me.
I’d get it if he spends hours raiding — because I’m the same way. That kind of understanding is rare and valuable.

People often say, “Why not just meet someone on dating apps or in real life?” Well… I’m an introvert. I work from home, I’m a freelancer, and I spend most of my time indoors. I’ve tried dating apps — but let’s be real, the vibe there is off. Most guys just want something casual or are just bored and scrolling. It’s not for me.

I know that many people have met through WoW and built amazing relationships — even marriages — and I think that’s beautiful. But for me, the experience so far has been kinda disappointing.

So, how do you feel about meeting people in-game? Have you ever had a meaningful connection through WoW? Would love to hear your stories or thoughts

[Heriklis-argent-dawn]

I will be honest and say i had some experiences with relationships ingame. In my opinion, the hardest part is mostly the distance. After all, you can be talking with a person from one side of Europe, when you live the oposite side.
Longest relationship i had with someone ingame was about 4 years though. Life, work, and such get in the way eventually, and unless both are really wanting to make the relationship work, it eventually will lead for both to grow apart.

My opinion, go for it. If you want, you will certainly find someone who you might truly like and have a long term, or even eternal relationship with. Remember there are always setbacks, but if you love someone, you will know how to deal with it. I hadn’t give up, and you shouldn’t either!

[Greart-doomhammer]

Yeah.Seems like a dream to mee too.Im Cool dude.Just a bit fat.Do to my metabolism.Anyway,i think gamer girl is ideal for me.For reason you told too…Long distance relationships can be hard…But when you share passion like that,love…Love can make it.I havent lost hope.Maybe some day.

[Ангеланика-gordunni]

@Heriklis-argent-dawn

I will be honest and say i had some experiences with relationships ingame. In my opinion, the hardest part is mostly the distance.

I don’t need a virtual relationship, like I said I don’t hide under a character mask. My dating in WoW is to add to Discord, exchange photos, chat in vox, see each other on facetime, then meet in real life. I’m not interested in virtual communication.

I think if there is mutual sympathy and interest in each other - distance is not a problem. At least for me, I don’t have children, pets, loans or any other encumbrances.

@Greart-doomhammer

Cool dude.Just a bit fat

Are you a cute chubby guy like Pandaren or Kul Tiran?

[Razgard-draenor]

@Ангеланика-gordunni

So, how do you feel about meeting people in-game? Have you ever had a meaningful connection through WoW? Would love to hear your stories or thoughts

Mostly horror stories, but know 1-2 couples that met in game, although that was mostly chance.

TBH wow has a pretty old population, so yeah no wonder most people that have the whole package will be in a relationship. Also another point is that people in video games will try to distance themselves from the struggles of real life, and the dating scene is a pretty big struggle for most guys.

From the way I see it, it is pretty non optimal to go about that in order to find a guy. At this point just make a wow themed account on dating apps and screen people depending on if they play.

[Gloober-aszune]

Can’t you just wear WoW merch IRL? Then people will see you like WoW.

If I was looking to get married to someone who plays WoW I would just run around shirtless wearing an Alliance hat. Then if people commented on it I’d know they liked WoW.

[Babadonda-blackhand]

hello Ангеланика
you know if we count my wow life.
im like that original vampire that have lived centauries and had so many relationships
war
stories.
Adventures
for years and years.
so the only way that i can answer you is this.

because of the high number of those and not my perfect memory i can say that i had every kind of it in wow .
sometimes on a guild chat.
sometimes in world pvp.
sometimes in role play realms.
sometimes in there and there and there.

[Ангеланика-gordunni]

@Gloober-aszune

Can’t you just wear WoW merch IRL? Then people will see you like WoW.

Like I said, I’m home all the time, I don’t know where to meet in real life. I work at home, I go out only to the beauty salon or to meet a friend sometimes. I’m an introvert in real life, I don’t like big crowds of people, when there is noise and fuss.

[Babadonda-blackhand]

@Ангеланика-gordunni

Like I said, I’m home all the time, I don’t know where to meet in real life. I work at home, I go out only to the beauty salon or to meet a friend sometimes. I’m an introvert in real life, I don’t like big crowds of people, when there is noise and fuss.

same for me

but i cant say im the introvert all the way but maybe 50% introvert

[Lynlia-silvermoon]

Well the main issue is pretty much the same which all long distance relationships experience. The actual distance and the farther you are apart the more difficult it is to maintain it.
Heriklis already explained it in great detail so wont repeat myself.
All I can say is that it will be easier if you are for example from France and he or she is from Germany or even better…from the same country than for example you being from Finland and the other side from Portugal lol.
Ofc its not impossible to maintain a Finish-Spaniard relationship but it will be a lot of more difficult and require effort from both sides.

[Ангеланика-gordunni]

@Gloober-aszune

Can’t you just wear WoW merch IRL?

but I have two t-shirts and one hoodie with the Alliance crest on it

https://imgur.com/a/PNaBNyz

[Gloober-aszune]

@Ангеланика-gordunni

but I have two t-shirts and one hoodie with the Alliance crest on it

https://imgur.com/a/PNaBNy

So wear that IRL and sit in a coffee shop or something. Some guy will surely come up and talk to you.

Also conventions could be a good place to go. I went to one recently and an acquaintance had a really cool costume his wife had made. Everyone was loving it and coming up to him and talking about it.

[Greart-doomhammer]

Yeah.Pandaren.I even made one when there was pandaria remix.Has my name in his name .

[Greart-doomhammer]

I have a wallet and a water glass with alliance crest.Im alliance daily

[Alythena-ravencrest]

Compliment their tmog and that the colors matches their eyes

[Caylía-argent-dawn]

I met a fair amount of people through this forum and to this day I talk to them.
Other than that I have met people when I was in guilds and stuff like that.

I guess you just have to give it time and then you will find someone that is for you?
It’s kind of a tricky question tbh cause, and it might sound cliche, from my personal experience friendships and relationships just happen.

[Ангеланика-gordunni]

@Alythena-ravencrest

Compliment their tmog and that the colors matches their eyes

I’m always picking on people with my toys in Dornogal

[Alythena-ravencrest]

@Ангеланика-gordunni

@Alythena-ravencrest

Compliment their tmog and that the colors matches their eyes

I’m always picking on people with my toys in Dornogal

I have no clue what you’re talking about and I admit nothing, and I am not murloc

[Karluk-outland]

I don’t think distance is a huge problem. Main issue is determination. I have a friend from university, he was my room mate. He was always talking with people from Latin America with chat applications to learn Spanish. We used to joke a lot about this because it’s 4000km away. Well, he talked with a girl for almost 5 years, they even stopped talking for a while. As far as I know they met once in RL. Then like a year ago, they were married. They are very happy atm.

[Uda-uldum]

@Ангеланика-gordunni

So, how do you feel about meeting people in-game? Have you ever had a meaningful connection through WoW? Would love to hear your stories or thoughts

I love to share things with my partner.

But I have been married for 19 years. And in that time I learned that “me time” is very important. You have to have activities of your own otherwise you go insane.

It is extremely bad for the relationships to do everything together. Have the same friends. Same tastes. Go everywhere together and share everything.

Thing is that WoW players tend to take this game as a serious hobby. No matter how “casual” you are. Simply because you pay for a subscription. Its not a mobile game where you can simply play when your bored on the tram.

And that is not the place to be with your partner. Therefore, WoW is NOT the place to meet other people.

Find some other game, or some other introvert activity (which there are a ton) to meet other your SO.