TL;DR for those who just want the transcripts - treat it like regular game, but cut all the fluff out of your conversations.

Since there's been such an interest in text game lately, I figured I would post a bit about what has worked for me. I'll start just some general tips, and then at the request of a few people in another thread, put up a few transcripts with (what will hopefully be helpful) explanations. Critiques/feedback are always welcome!

Most of seddit will tell you that you should only text to be setting up a date. While this will protect you from some common blunders, and setting up a meeting in person should always be a goal, we are men of seduction and therefore men of letters. We can do better. If done correctly it can be a useful tool in your arsenal for building rapport/comfort, and even attraction provided that you have good game in person as well. I know that's repeating the sidebar a bit, but it is so important that it needs to be said here too. Text game is not a way for avoiding face to face interactions. It's just something to do in between.

Text game is just like regular game, with a few caveats. * You get ample time to think (don't overthink it though) * You lose the ability to use tone and body language

That's it. Just like regular game, you don't want to smother her with inane subjects. A few lines of small talk can be acceptable in person, but over text it makes you seem boring. Over text, everything you say should do one of three things. * Be flirty * Build comfort * Steer the conversation towards a meetup

For being flirty, sidebar information is probably good enough. For building comfort, this is where most of seddit disagrees with me. Having a conversation over text with more substance than "Meet me at x bar at 8:00 for drinks" doesn't make you a wimp. But you should talk about things of substance. Things you're passionate about, childhood, etc. I can't help you here because it has to be congruent with who you are, but I personally avoid small talky subjects at all costs.

The one other thing I'll repeat from the sidebar is that because you don't have tone or body language if you're teasing her, make it obvious, especially if the interaction beforehand was on the short side. Simply adding a "haha" or "=p" to the end of your text is usually good enough. And now, on to the transcripts.

Transcript 1 I had gotten this girl's number at the rock gym after she saw me do a route really fast and commented that I had "flown up the wall like a squirrel". It was a pretty short interaction, we swapped numbers, chatted a bit and left.

Me: Hey there, it's [name] from the rock gym! Thanks to you my friend has been calling me a squirrel all day =P

I tend to lead with my name and where we met, it helps them remember who I am. Whatever comes after can be whatever you feel like, but playful is usually better.

Her: Haha tell him I want copyright on that nickname :p

Me: Haha fine, but I want half the profits

Her: You've got yourself a deal :)

Me: Not even gonna push for more? Easiest haggle of my life lol

Testing the waters by teasing her a bit, how she responds will help with calibrating. Is she playful? Serious? Etc

Her: Haha well after all you are the climber... You're doing most of the work while I'm the fool standing around on the floor calling people names :p

Me: Well don't sweat it, I think fools make some of the most fun people to hang with =)

Standard push/pull, a tease and a compliment

Her: Haha good, this is panning out well for me!!

Me: Very well indeed, you could maybe even land a date with me if you promised to bring flowers. But who knows, maybe I'd just play hard to get =p

Probably a bit on the bold side, but she was biting pretty well and it seemed like a good time. Flipping the script of gender roles is generally a pretty safe bet as well.

Her: Haha I would love that :) Why the flowers though? Are your hobbies rock climbing and making pot pourri?

Me: Haha you got it. I'm also into basket weaving and knitting. All the extreme sports =p. So are you free Sunday afternoon?

And from there it was just setting up logistics.

The day of, a few hours beforehand I send her this. It's a way of confirming the date without seeming super needy.

Me: I'll bet the clock at your work is moving pretty slowly about now

Her: Haha honey you have no idea ;p We still on?

She actually brought flowers, by the way. I was flattered.

Transcript 2 For the sake of not reposting, I'll just link to it. Feel free to skip to the actual text part if you aren't interested in the rest of the story.

Transcript 3 This is from someone I met over tinder. Tinder game and text game are pretty similar, just with tinder you have some bait to start a conversation over. My picture is of me with my arms streched out and the grand canyon in the background. Her pictures were of her on the edge of a beach, and playing a vibraphone respectively. And my tagline is "Side effects of [name] may include shortness of breath, increased heart rate, and respect for the Oxford comma."

Me: Picture 3: [Name] stares wistfully into the distance, dreaming of the day [my name] would message her.

On tinder, bolder is usually better, and opening with a tease generally gets a response

Her: Picture 1: [My name] praising the dating gods for the chance to talk to [her name]'s fine self.

Witty. Game is on.

Me: Hahaha, very well played. It would seem our wits are equally matched.

Her: So it seems! My respect for the Oxford comma has gone up substantially in the last 10 minutes... woah.

Me: Any shortness of breath? =P Also I'm so digging the vibraphone! I'm a percussionist myself.

Her: Yeah, I played a quartet for bowed vibes, I play at my university.. Ah the shortness could actually be from my biking machine, but I'm not sure yet ;)

Me: Oh that's really cool! I can dig the modern music. And you look like you're in better shape than that, the shortness is probably just me ;D

Seemed like I could probably push pretty far with this one, the ones that tease back take well to it

Her: Aha you're right, I'm in good shape, it's probably you, Mr. Confidend breath-taker. What can I say?

For those of you bad at picking up IOI's, she's into it right now.

Me: I'm flattered =). And well, you could say yes. To a date sometime.

Her: I might just! Depends on how adventurous this date is ;)

Me: Well I could take you rock climbing if you're cool with putting your life in my hands. Don't worry, I won't drop you lol.

Recognizing when a shit test is not really a shit test. She's probably actually looking for a fun date that isn't the same coffee date that every other guy on tinder probably pulls.

Her: As long as you promise to hold on, I think I would like that ;)

Me: Great! I'm busy Friday, but does tomorrow or Saturday evening work for you?

And again, it was just logistics after that

Well everyone, I hope it was informative! It goes to show that you can indeed have a conversation over text and not kill the attraction. Just be attractive.