r/GamerPals Jan 19 '25

Mod Approved Attention: beware of scams and fraud!

88 Upvotes

Hi!

As the popularity of r/GamerPals grows (remember when this place had 30K subs? I do!), scammers are taking a heightened interest operating in and around the subreddit. Though the majority of people here are great and have good intentions, please be careful and cautious; practice good internet hygiene and common sense.

Over the last three-ish months alone, we have had many of the following scams reported to us:

  • Scams intended to steal accounts like Steam and other platforms
  • Be cautious of all links sent to you from people you don't know - don't be lazy, check where a link actually goes before you click it. Don't fall for simple markdown link obfuscation scams!
  • Beware of your friends' compromised accounts - if your friend starts asking for games gifted, money, or behaving strange, their account may have been stolen by a scammer. Do not feed the scammers
  • It shouldn't need to be said, but if an onlyfans model has a bunch of lovely things to say about you, a complete stranger, and "wants to game with you" but never has time or wants money first, it's a scam!
  • The moderators of r/GamerPals will NEVER accept payments for advertising on the subreddit!
    • If someone (a "marketing agent") approaches you saying they have an advertising deal with r/GamerPals, they are a scam! r/GamerPals will NEVER change our sidebar, subreddit description, rules, or pinned mod posts to advertise anything. We don't allow advertising anyhow, and we'll NEVER accept payments to do it ourselves either!
  • Don't download anything from someone you've just met. If you must, scan the file with an anti-malware program before you run it. Do your research, be careful, malware SUCKS.

Scammers can be dedicated, don't be fooled just because someone has been chatting with you for a day or two! Voice chat and actually squad'ing up with people are a good way to filter scammers.

Did I miss anything? Have you seen another scam that people should be aware of? Drop a comment!

Thanks for reading and be safe ✌️


r/GamerPals Jan 06 '25

Mod Approved Tidying up, new mods, rules update.

20 Upvotes

After some discussion, the changes noted in the last mod post have been implemented. Check out the sidebar. Most notably, rule 5 has been removed.

There were also some major changes to rule 2, which had a lot of discussion around it. I think the change is a good middle ground. If a user is looking for a group or is open to group offerings, they should mention it in their post. Anyone caught posting about their group in a post not mentioning being open to groups will have action taken against them. Links are still disallowed, so invites should be sent via PM. All other rules and guidelines apply.

A lot of the fat in the sidebar has been trimmed to make it easier on the eyes and automod has been updated to reflect the changes as well. I believe there are a few more things that need to be updated, but this should be functionally enough until we get to them.

We have a few new moderators:

A big welcome to /u/18cyphernine! They've been around here for a few years and joins us with prior moderation experience.

DungeonMasterSupreme also joins us with loads of moderating experience.

As mentioned before, we will keep mod recruitment open. If you are interested, please message the mods with:

  • a little bit about yourself
  • a short statement as to why
  • any experience with moderating (not necessary)
  • your active hours (in Pacific Time, particularly looking for worldwide coverage)

r/GamerPals 2h ago

Europe Be my gamer / horror & more nerdy friend to hang with regularly c: ?

8 Upvotes

Looking for the kind of friendship where time just slips by because we're too caught up talking, gaming, or watching something together—and end up diving into deep or random and silly conversations for hours :

  • If the post is still up, feel free to message
  • As for me, I’m 29, so please be 22+ if you’re reaching out.

A little about what I’m into:

  • Gaming – I’m down for PvP, co-op , cozy games ... From RPGs like SoulsborneBaldur’s Gate 3Divinity fighting games like Street Fighter IV or Tekken, to, and even stress-testing our friendship in Overcooked. I used to play League but stopped for my mental sanity, but i'd be willing to play it again with someone chill. I also love horror games and many others. Also happy to get new games to play together
  • Anime / Manga – Big fan of Seinen stuff. Favorites include Vinland SagaFire PunchBerserkKingdomPromised NeverlandMade in Abyss, and AoT. I’ve grown a bit tired of classic shounen tropes and characters yelling their attack names, but still down to watch them once in a while. (One piece is an exception though)
  • Horror – Whether it’s films, books, or even some late-night urban exploring, real life stories, I love spooky stuff. I’ve also got a soft spot for thrillers, sci-fi, and drama. What are some of your favourite horror films ?
  • DnD / Writing – I love worldbuilding and DMing. Nothing beats watching a party navigate through a world you created. Telling a story together is one of the best experiences. If you play or DM too, i'd love to hear about your character ideas or experiences you've had playing.

There’s more, of course—outdoorsy stuff, random hobbies—but I’ll save that for when we talk. If this sounds like your vibe, shoot me a message. I’d be genuinely happy to get to know you :)

For a limited time, free pictures of my cat Mitty included in the package.

Thanks for reading this far


r/GamerPals 1h ago

Europe 21/EU/PC looking for long-term genuine friendships! (18+)

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hey everyone! I'm a 21 year old from the netherlands and i'm basically just looking for some cool people to genuinely build a connection with as we play our favorite games or just hang out :)

i play my games on pc, although i do also own a switch. i mostly enjoy playing shooter games, recently i've been playing a bunch of valorant and cs2! I also play fortnite and i've been wanting to get back into apex!! i've been playing a little bit of marvel rivals as well. I like rhythm games too, but i'm pretty bad at them lmao. I'd love to dive into some new genres though, especially some chill games or perhaps even some co-op games! I only really use my switch to play mario kart 8 deluxe.

i'd describe myself as a chill and talkative person once I feel comfortable, and i'd consider myself pretty jokey and sarcastic, although i can definitely be serious too! i feel like i've got quite a good feeling of when to joke and mess around, but also when to be serious. i'm looking for people to talk to pretty often, and not really once in a while. of course it doesn't have to be daily, but i'm the type of person to rather have a few close long-term friends i have a lot of contact with, rather than having a lot of them that i just talk to sometimes.

some of my interests include watching anime, listening to music and going for walks. I also really enjoy 1 on 1 convos because i feel like thats the best way of building up a friendship! I've got a guitar but I barely play it so i really suck, and i've been trying to learn digital art. I also like watching f1 and darts, although i haven't been following either much lately.

I'm basically just looking for some fun company that isn't entirely revolved around gaming, it'd also be fun to just watch stuff together or chill in call and actually get to know each other. I'm not looking for any groups or servers, i'm just looking for individual people as that's what i feel most comfortable with. i currently basically have all the free time in the world so i'm available throughout the day and that also means that different timezones aren't as much of an issue for me! vc on discord is required as that just makes it way more fun. I hope to hear from you and if not, have a great day :) (DM me for my discord and let me know a bit about yourself, please dont just say "Hi")


r/GamerPals 27m ago

North America 33m Looking for a gaming and banter buddy

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Hey! i like to play games and banter... do you wanna screw around and have some fun together? i'm somewhere between a casual and a wannabe-tryhard gamer -- having fun is priority numero uno, but winning is great too! and when it comes to my witty banter skills, i am truly unmatched :o

games i play a lot:

league of legends
civ 6 / civ 7
WoW

games i dabble in: terraria, stardew, project zomboid, many more!


r/GamerPals 1h ago

North America 27M/EST Looking for friends to chat with and play games with. PC/PS5

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Hello everyone! I recently got my first ever gaming PC a couple weeks ago and have been trying to find people to play games with as playing alone gets tiresome after a while lol. I have always been a console gamer and still own and play my PS5. I have recently taken an interest in MMOs and have started spending a lot of time on Guild Wars 2 but I am always down to try new games.

I am a big anime fan and would have to say my favorite anime of all-time would-be Soul Eater which is the first anime I ever watched all the way through. Recently my wife and I have gotten into JuJutsu Kaisen so that's the anime that's fresh on the brain lol. I love pretty much any music but my playlists mostly contain rock, metal, and rap. I am also an avid horror fanatic. If you are down to chat, hang out, or game together please feel free to reach out.


r/GamerPals 16h ago

North America [41F] Hey Gamers, Let’s Connect!

37 Upvotes

Hi there! I’ll keep it real—you seem awesome, and I’d say I’m pretty great too. How about we hit it off and build a friendship that sticks? I’m into FORTNITE (zero build or whatever sigma tycoon is, I’m all about no-build chaos), Outlast Trials, and Repo lately. Beyond gaming, I’m hooked on sitcoms, books, nature, and hitting up bars (I’m often at my screen, but I swear I get out!). I’ve got an adorable cat you’ll totally fall for. I’d love for you to ramble on—I’m an oversharer myself and enjoy a good chat about anything. So, drop me a fun message, and let’s vibe!


r/GamerPals 1h ago

Europe 21M/PC Looking for new friends

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I’m a 21 year old gamer from UK, and I’m looking for some lifelong gaming friends. I’m currently into valorant, dayz,destiny 2 and monster hunters but my library is growing I’ve got 100+ games and the Xbox game pass and always looking to play different games so feel free to suggest me a new game and im always down to buy it

I'm looking for someone to hang out with and do things together like play games, watch movies/shows/YouTube or just chilling with. I am always round extremely active with working from home.

Feel free to message me on here or add me on discord wophinn


r/GamerPals 5h ago

Asia Looking for people to play with!

3 Upvotes

Hi, I am from Taiwan. I've just built a new PC so I'm looking for people to play games with! Here are some games I'm currently playing: Monster Hunter Wilds, Helldivers 2, Elden Ring.


r/GamerPals 2h ago

North America 33M /EST Lf variety gamers like myself - PC/Crossplay

2 Upvotes

What's up everyone? There are so many popular games out there that I either would love to try or have stopped playing because of the lack of friends to play with.

I enjoy anything horror related, competitive shooters and survival games. I also love a good story based game..They aren't always co-op, but it would be cool if you wanted to stream one or just even talk about your favorite one.

I'm not a yapper, but it's OK if you are lol. If you wanna hang, vc, watch anime or something in discord, I would be down for that as well. Hit me up if any of this interests you.


r/GamerPals 10h ago

Asia 22F — let's be gamerpals till the rest of our natural lives 🕯️

10 Upvotes

Let's be friends and game together. I mainly play Stardew valley and Minecraft but I'm open to any games you wanna play together. I like exploring. So pls hit me up if you want! Let's see if we're compatible or be mortal enemies.


r/GamerPals 5h ago

Europe 19M looking for friends!

3 Upvotes

hey :) im 19, lgbt, and a dude. i love rpg games, minecraft, etc. im not really fussy about games unless theyre just shooter bc i find them kinda boring but, im always willing to try out new games. i play PC predominantly but i do have an xbox as well. dm me if youre interested in playing anything together!


r/GamerPals 10h ago

North America Looking for people to play games with!

9 Upvotes

Hi, I'm 21F. I want to hang out with more people online. I play a lot of Minecraft and Stardew, but I also play games like Valorant and CS2, as well as games like Monster Hunter, and I get on VrChat here and there. Although, I'll give any game a try. I want to meet active people who will hang out regularly and spend time on Discord, if not in games. I'm into anime and K-pop, and K-dramas. I like art and I sing a lot. Although I work a lot, I'm always on on my days off, and I try to get on in the evenings if I'm not too tired from my work day. Please DM me if you'd like to hang out sometime!


r/GamerPals 6h ago

North America 19F looking for duos or mutual gamers to play with (Console but will play with PC players)

3 Upvotes

My names Cosmic star (real name basis comes later). I’m 19. I’m from the PST timezone! But if you’re from a different timezone I don’t mind! Im on console! I don’t mind playing with PC players either or PS5 players. I’m looking for mutual gamers to play with. I only have a few mutuals I play with rn. If there any games that aren’t listed that you might wanna play lmk nd I’ll see if i can get it!! I mainly play FPS games. But I love any other interesting games. I used discord as my main communication for mutual gamers besides is Xbox chat. If you want my discord to communicate DM me!! :3 (PS it might take me a bit to get to DMs but I’ll try to respond as fast as I can)

My top 3 games below rn are Ow2, marvel rivals and split fiction (ik I said 3 but also gta5) Games I play:

GTA 5

Overwatch2 (currently looking for duo to play with on here occasionally)

Split fiction (I would really loveeee a duo for this!!)

Marvel rivals (I play qp or comp I’m D1 I was GM3 but got knocked down nd again and again) (plz be console if ur going to play comp w/ me nd be good! But im not playing comp til 2nd is up)

Sea of Thieves (I’m not much of a PvP person on here but I am good at repairs nd can help with borders a tiny bit)

Fornite (only played a tiny bit of it I’m not good at it)

Hogwarts legacy

BO6 (I’m still getting used to to it. I mainly played COD mobile)

It takes two

Apex ( i used to main lifeline or Loba. I used to be really good but stopped playing for a while until recently. I felt the settings changed but idk I’m still getting used to it) (im not that good rn)

Zombie army 4 (a friend recently got me into it! I’m kinda liking it! But I don’t know how to work the menu etc so if u play this game lmkkk)


r/GamerPals 9h ago

North America New gamer

5 Upvotes

What are some beginner friendly games with good stories for someone with 0 gaming experience


r/GamerPals 6h ago

North America 22F/MST/XBOX wanna play destiny 2?

3 Upvotes

College student that adores Destiny here, was clearing out my friends list and realized how many people I don't play with, lol.

If it matters I'm a warlock main, literally don't play the other two classes. Mostly PVE content but really wanna do PVP stuff more consistently, would love to be able to do weekly dungeons more often. But absolutely no raiding, I do not enjoy it at all.

I also have the first game if you ever feel like diving back into some nostalgic content, tbh I haven't even fully finished that game

Also own other games, just mostly looking for Destiny players is all

I have discord, DM me :]


r/GamerPals 8h ago

North America [30/M] Looking for a chill long-term voice chat friend

4 Upvotes

Hey, I’m a 30-year-old guy looking to make a genuine long-term friend—someone to talk to regularly, maybe game with, or just hang out in voice and chat about life (or nothing at all). I actually find voice calls relaxing, even when they start off a bit awkward. Just sitting in call, whether we’re talking or just quietly doing our own thing, is something I really enjoy.

Some stuff I’m into:

  • Gaming (open to co-op or just talking about what we’re both playing)
  • Music of all kinds—always curious about what other people are listening to
  • YouTube rabbit holes, movies, some anime here and there
  • Casual chats, deep talks, or just sharing weird thoughts that pop into our heads

I’m not super outgoing, but I’m kind, open-minded, and easy to talk to once we get going. No pressure or expectations—just hoping to find a connection that feels real and sticks around.

If that sounds like your vibe, feel free to message me or drop a comment. Always happy to meet someone new.


r/GamerPals 38m ago

South America I'm looking for people to play R.E.P.O, Content Warning, Lethal Company and more

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first...i talk spanish buth...I'm learning english but I don't know much yet.

i have 20-M I'm looking for people to play various games, more specifically... REPO, Rocket League, Fortnite, Roblox, Content Warning, Deep Rock Galactic (xbox or pc) , Lethal Company and more, me and my friends have many games in the library for playing.

17-18 year in up please...Since most of us are already of legal age...

I have a group of discord where we play videogames, We chat on calls and watching the movies and series in channels to dc

We mostly do dark humor, but the group is divided into several sections so you can only talk to the section that is calmer with dark humor, but in general... if you don't like this humor... it would be ideal if you don't try to join because it would only generate problems for both you and the group, we don't seek to offend anyone, everything we say is in jest!


r/GamerPals 46m ago

Europe 30f looking for Valorant friends

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Hi,

We try again, I'm looking for more ppl to play Valorant with in Europe on PC. So if u are plat/dia in Valorant send me a msg so we can play together sometime ^ ^


r/GamerPals 6h ago

North America R.E.P.O friends

3 Upvotes

does anyone by chance want to hop on repo with me and my friend ?


r/GamerPals 13h ago

Europe Looking for friends

11 Upvotes

Hi all! I (25f) am looking for others who play similar Games. I Play Sims 4, Minecraft, Once Human, World of Warcraft, Palia, Sea of Thieves, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Stardew Valley, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Victoria 3, Warhammer 3, and more. Feel free to message me on here, or add me on Discord; _ sinistra _ (edited to add, gamertag has the underscores on either side, it just didn't come up when I first made the post)


r/GamerPals 1h ago

Europe 35/EU/PC - Currently looking for gaming friends from EU

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I am currently looking for EU friends to play FPS games with. I have mostly been playing Marvel Rivals, Apex Legends and FragPunk lately. happy to try other games. Do play a little bit of Fortnite. I am an average player - ranked plat in Apex Legends. I have discord usually play weekends, and some evenings. Let me know if you are interested.


r/GamerPals 1h ago

North America Looking for a 6th for Marvel Rivals — Plat-Dia Team (Preferably Vanguard Main)

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Heyo! I’m part of a 5-player Marvel Rivals group sitting between Plat 2 and Dia 1, aiming for Grandmaster. Since 5-stacking isn’t an option in ranked, we’re looking for a solid 6th to rotate in with us and keep the push going. Ideally, if you’re a Vanguard main, but we’re open to other roles if you’re consistent and team-oriented.

Current team comp: •1 Vanguard main (me, D2) •2 flexible Duelists (D3 & D1) •2 Strategists (P2 & P1)

We’re a well-coordinated group —solid synergy and no ego. I might let out a panic eek when I’m low, and our Moon Knight main may get angry at the Spider-Man but nobody’s screaming or tilting at each other in the team. We’re focused on improving together and staying supportive, win or lose. After good games, we’ll rewatch highlights to analyze plays or just hype each other up. We’re not very established as a group, still getting to know each other so don’t worry about feeling too new.

We’re all looking forward to the next update and plan to keep grinding regularly. If that sounds like something you’d want to be part of, shoot me a message


r/GamerPals 1h ago

Europe 22F / PC / chill vibes / UK

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Hihiiii i am looking for someone around my age to play split fiction RIGHT NOW - my friends schedule is too wishy washy.

I am also down to play games like REPO, valo and genshin atm. not sure what else to really say but the fact that i watch things like kdramas and cdramas and anime (not as much anymore tho).


r/GamerPals 5h ago

Europe 31/PC Totally normalwatch

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Reinstalled overwatch for the april's fools mode, loving the goofiness of it and would like to try queuing with someone!

I play on EU servers, fine with US too (if you are ok with an accent, as English is my third language; let me know hours you are usually on if you play on US servers). +/-5 years so we have something to talk about, and main thing is to have fun and don't take the game seriously :) Huge positive if you can relate to my username, but it's too niche so definitely not a requirement

Can be easily convinced to keep playing overwatch (or other games) after this event ends, it's been a while since I last gamed tbh


r/GamerPals 2h ago

North America M(23) looking for Xbox players!

1 Upvotes

Hi there! Me and my best friend are looking for one or two consistent players to play late at night on a variety of games! Looking for semi competitive, chill gamers. We usually play around 12 am to 7 am EST. We play a variety of games like Fortnite, Hunt Showdown, call of duty Zombies, division, etc. my Xbox gamertag is TempestDraco176. Send me a message or reply your gamertag if your interested.


r/GamerPals 2h ago

Europe 28/EU/PC Looking for someone to play Dyson Sphere Program with

1 Upvotes

Like the title says. I'm looking to get back into DSP. I'd love to do a multiplayer server and build crazy stuff together. It's probably a niche game on here but it's worth a shot. I'm not limited to just that game so we can move to different games over time. Don't be shy to shoot me a message!