Computer game fans marry each other in World Of Warcraft costumes

In sickness and in elf: Computer game fans marry each other in World Of Warcraft costumes

• World of Warcraft draws players into a virtual universe of battles and quests
• Some 11milion around the globe play World of Warcraft
  

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Published: 10:19 BST, 21 November 2013 | Updated: 20:50 BST, 21 November 2013

World of Warcraft has been hugely successful in capturing the imagination of players across the world.

But the virtual universe of battles and quests was so enchanting to one couple in Taiwan that they decided to hold a World of Warcraft themed engagement party.

Craig and his wife-to-be Zoe dressed up as the fictional video game characters King Varien Wrynn and Tyrande Whisperwind.

Craig donned an imposing suit of armour complete with a sword, while Zoe wore a flowing white gown complete with a fantasy-driven embellishments.

Their party proved to be a success – as part of Taiwanese tradition, weddings have two days of celebration that are both formal events.

The couple plan to get married in January.

Some 11milion around the globe play World of Warcraft – making it the world’s most successful ‘MMORPG’ – massively multi-player online role-playing game.

Many players will sit alone in their rooms for hours at a time, immersed in the lives of their fantasy character creations – or Avatars.

It may be good news the couple are both fans of the game – last year research warned online role-playing games such as World of Warcraft can seriously damage your marriage. If you beloved this article and you simply would like to acquire more info regarding my blog please visit the web-page.  

Wives – or husbands – of fans of online ‘world’ games such as World of Warcraft find that the games cause arguments, as well as eating into time couples might spend together.

But there is hope for husbands hooked on online games such as Warcraft and Star Wars: The Old Republic – if you can just persuade your other half to join in, all will be well.

Around 75 per cent of spouses said that they wished their husbands would put less effort into levelling up their character, and more into their marriage, according to a Brigham Young University study of 349 couples with at least one online gamer.

Perhaps surprisingly, 36 per cent of online gamers are married.

The research found that 76 per cent of couples where both people played found that gaming was a positive influence.