Date Like Goblins; a Virtual Dating Platform that connects with a Community of Gamers!

Online dating could be a good way to find your other half; that part that complements you and could be a companion for the rest of your life. However, it is known that certain applications are an ideal place for many deceits, meaning a danger for all kinds of people.

Dating apps have taken this into account and have increased security in various ways, trying to verify that the person is real. Although those looking for any kind of date are now exploring other alternatives. We must also say that there are people who are quite introverted to decide to use such an app to find their future partner, and as an alternative, we can mention Date Like Goblins.

---

---

It is a virtual platform that connects this dating experience virtually with a community of video game players. Obviously, it not only focuses on seeking a partner, one can also aspire to make new friends, or simply have a good time with new players.

Speaking of its technology, the platform has search filters that make everything much easier to approach, and one can choose to configure their preferences to their liking, such as age, gender, and favorite games. Probably, games like League of Legends or World of Warcraft are the most popular.

The use of some tools to schedule a meeting is crucial, such as using Calendly, creating a game invitation, as well as setting up a meeting, and also setting up Discord for voice chat. It should be mentioned that at the moment this is done by using other applications, but in the future, the platform may include these functions natively, which would be very convenient.

The "Availability" tab is very useful for scheduling the next games and seeing if there are invitations or requests. The calendar can be adjusted to receive information about the next game and when to receive alerts to play. Something that is very good for managing our time and being there promptly.

Regarding privacy settings, the platform supports three different modes in how we present ourselves to others.

• Normal Mode: profile photos are visible.
• Goblin Mode: photos cannot be viewed.
• Halfling Mode: photos are only visible if you are interested in the other person.

Perhaps the most problematic mode, so to speak, would be Goblin Mode. As photos of users cannot be seen, it could happen that a user exhibits inappropriate behaviors or seeks to deceive the person they are trying to relate to, pretending to be someone they are not or having bad intentions.

In this case, it is recommended not to provide personal or confidential data to anyone, and in the case of a date, to do so in public places.

Something they plan to implement in the future is identity verification, but leaving only Goblin Match mode. It is hoped that with this initiative, physicality and judgment of our appearance will be completely eliminated. Something that could be very positive for introverted people who find it too difficult to even put up a profile picture.

---

---

As for moderation, some functions are planned to prevent unwanted behaviors. One of them is an NFSW filter, to avoid inappropriate messages or harassment.

At the moment, the platform does this manually, with flesh-and-blood moderators, and also with the help of automated systems. The user who is harmed by another can report it, and the moderation will act on their profile, review it, and suspend it immediately.

There will also be other features such as a pop-up notification suggesting asking questions during the appointment, a button politely indicating the user's intention to end that call, or one where comments can be left about that person.

When it comes to subscription prices, these can be found in up to 4 levels with the Kickstarter campaign, which ends in 45 days.

• Down to Fund (DTF): costs $10 and you can access it without restriction until 2024.
• Friends with Benefits (FWB): unlimited access until June 2025, for only $30.
• Situation: unlimited duration until December 2025, for only $60.
• Everlasting Gobling: costs $100 for the first 500 sponsors, then it will increase to $120. Lifetime access.

It is worth noting that for those who wish to join, they will have 3 free dates, and the company ensures that the subscription price is much lower than traditional dating apps from the competition.

In this case, Date Like Goblins could be the ideal place to find a partner through dates, make friends, or just have fun with other people who share similar interests in video games and much more.