Well, as has been stated, your use of the term "True Gamer" was a bad choice of words. You may not see it yourself, but it does suggest elitism by the very use of the word "true". That's the same kind of bullshit politicians and other talking-heads use to exclude people who don't follow their viewpoint. So-and-so isn't a "true American" because... Joe Whatshisface is a "true patriot" because he supports... It defines "true" people (people who are like you or subscribe to your position) as better than those who are logically by comparison, "untrue".
I think you understand that now, but you should also be wary of terms like "Casual Gamer", "Hardcore Gamer" and "Poser Gamer". In each situation, you are appraising a group of players by your personal standards. This is evidenced by your dismissal of WoW players as "true gamers". The problem here is that you're seeking to find other gamers who can speak with the same level of intricate knowledge of games that you can. But that knowledge is entirely relative. Talk with an experienced WoW player and you'll soon discover that many have a meticulous understanding of the game. Of its mechanics, instances, patterns of combat, crafting system, economy and lore. They may only play one game, but they know it as well as the Pope knows the Bible.
Each person can only be familiar with what they've experienced. So, the question you ask, and I gather this was your actual inquiry, is how do I know if someone is as experienced in a particular game as they claim to be? And, I think you know the answer already, too. If you ask or make references to specific sequences from a game, and that person is vague or wrong then they are not as fully familiar with the game as you. This does not necessarily mean they are lying to you, though. Many games have different options or pathways, and they may have followed a different course. Sometimes in "polite society" we go along with something someone else is saying to continue being social. If that person was to say, "I don't know what you were playing, but I never saw any of that" the conversation might become contentious. If the object is to make friends that can talk to you about your hobby, then you probably don't want to start by accusing them of being less than sincere. It is very possible that they have a deeper knowledge of something else, but are waiting to bring that up. And, it's equally possible that they, too are lamenting not being able to find someone to talk with about their particular interest. I don't know how many times I've seen gamers who enjoy shooters berate RPG fans and visa-versa. The truth of the matter is no matter how smart we think we are on a subject there is someone else out there who is smarter. You may think you are a "true gamer", but perhaps because you may have never played Infocom games, MUDs or many of the classics, you're not a "true gamer." Such classifications are relative and serve little purpose than to divide and alienate us further. The goal of each of us as gamers and human beings should be to accept the limitations of our peers and educate them if they are wanting.
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