by Juliane Ibrahim

Created on: September 10, 2010   Last Updated: September 11, 2010

So you like to slay dragons, vanquish evil-doers, and save the princess. Who doesn't? But when it comes to sharing your RPG experience with a potential match made in heaven, will it be game over, or end happily ever after?

Having a good online dating profile is extremely important when trying to find the perfect match. Your profile is a place for other individuals to seek out common interests, intellect, and humour. However, you may ask whether or not too much information given out can hurt your online dating experience. Perhaps this is true in some cases where less is more, but when trying to find your soul-mate, it's best to go all out. And that includes saving the damsel in distress.

Some may argue that listing your interest in role-playing games is the same as saying that you pretend to be someone you are not, and/or like to play mind games, and therefore, should be avoided at all cost. The truth is, listing your interest in role-playing games is sharing an interest that you as an individual have, and should be taken as nothing more than that. In reality, anyone can take an innocent phrase, interest, or hobby and turn it into something devious. For example, someone may have an interest in fixing things, which is a perfectly fine. However, a certain individual may see a person who has an interest in fixing things, and assume that they are the kind of person who likes changing others; fixing them to their desire. Is it fact? Of course not. It is all misguided assumptions.

Sharing interests allows others to see what kind of person you are, how you like to have fun, and what you do in your spare time. Leaving out any great interest that you may have will not help your quest in finding your maiden/knight in shining armour; in fact, it may hinder it.  If you like playing games three hours a day, let it be shown. If you like exploring a fantasy/science fiction world, let it be known. The more you share, the more likely you are to find someone who enjoys the same kind of interests as you, and may even play along. If you hide these kinds of interests on your profile, you will only be attracting the wrong kind of matches. It's best to let your true self be known now, than explain your love of conquering World of Warcraft later. Your potential match will know what she/he is getting into, and won't have to deal with any surprises later. That way, you will not only find the perfect match, but also someone who accepts all of you.

In an online world, it is sometimes

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