When you're in an online world with thousands of other players, matters of the heart will inevitably arise, even if the game itself has nothing to do with romance. In any large enough group of people there will be those who are looking for someone, those who are celebrating their love together, and those with an interest in expressing themselves in erotic ways.
Meeting Places
On rare occasions, it actually does happen that two people find each other in the game, meet in real life, and go on to live happily ever after. Even though most MMORPG players are male, there are some women out there that play. I'd guess that on average, it's still well below 20 percent in most games, which is something to think about if you're gal seeking a guy.
Another thing I should point out is that there is nothing stopping men from creating female avatars and vise versa.
You can't assume that a female character running around the game world is actually being played by a female. With a few exceptions, most MMORPGs probably have more men playing female characters than they have women playing female characters. You'll notice this immediately if you start using voice chat in these games. There are a few other things to keep in mind before you decide to go beyond simply having an in-game friendship. People are not always who or what they say they are, and some of them have bad intentions. The same safety concerns apply whether you're meeting through a personals Web site or through an online game.Virtual Marriages
In-game weddings were once an exceptional event but are now getting more common all the time. Games such as Ultima Online and Star Wars Galaxies support this feauture, but quite often they are staged re-enactments of real life ceremonies. Final Fantasy XI has gone to great lengths not only to allow marriage within the game, but to provide clothing and facilities that are usable for marriage.
Adult-oriented Content
It was only a matter of time before games were going to start offering interactive environments that cater to adult-oriented content. Second Life, which features a wide range of user created content, now has everything from wedding gowns to red light districts, complete with characters that ply their trade as prostitutes. For a still more explicit approach to playing with sexuality, take a look at Sociolotron. The 2D graphics are a little primitive by today's standards, but this game was developed specifically for adults, and uncensored social interaction is a central feature. Characters live out dark sexual fantasies, become drug abusers, land in prison, and even die in this very unusual game. Interestingly, the developer warns against forming real-life relationships through Sociolotron.
Adult-only entertainment using massively multiplayer technology is clearly still in its baby stage, as is the entire industry in many ways. There are several games currently in development that focus on dating and sex. It's reasonable to expect some titles to get truly pornographic in the next few years.
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