Yeah… yeah… I know it still is very early and Valentine’s is next month. But I was recently inspired to do this post when I saw someone peddling flowers on the way here to work. I wondered how a gamer, especially an MMO player, might deal with Valentines. What sort of gifts would appeal to a girl gamer or to a fellow gamers’ “special someone”?

Of course, it’s a fact that flowers and chocolates are guaranteed to hit the “spot” when it comes to Valentine’s gifts.

Some tips on valentines gift ideas after the jump…

Here are some valentines gift ideas to get you started

• In-game items that scream “LOVE” – sometimes when the Cupid’s season comes, online games have patches that include special flowers, cakes or even chocolates. Try to farm for these and avail of the special events and show your partner that you took time to get them
• A special note – if the game has a messaging system, a special prose or poem can say “I love you” in a unique way.
• A video – If you can sacrifice a few hours of your time by combining screenshots of you and her, you can put them together in a simple video. You can either mail it or upload it online for her to see
• Real flowers – even if others say that it’s common, nothing beats REAL flowers as a valentines gift idea. If you don’t have time, you can just order online and let the experts prepare it for you. Check out this short video on how to say I love you.

So, what other ideas do you have? Here’s wishing you more love in both the online gaming world and in real life.

And remember, it’s never early to say “I Love You”. If you really care, Valentine’s should be everyday!