How old are you?

Grunim

grimjim398 wrote: »

Born in 1955. Wondering whether my reflexes are still fast enough to try PVP in this game. Also, I need longer arms so I can see the screen.

*Adjusts her reading glasses* Hello fellow Boomer. You'll be fine in PvP I'm sure.

rotiferuk

I'm 62.

MasterSpatula

Can I get an "Off my lawn!"

Uisi

Born too soon ... this was my first computer...beautiful times!
40 and counting.

RedMiniStapler

It's kinda surprising and also refreshing to see many elders playing video game.
I wish my dear granny was healthier and even lived longer so she could join me in video game like some of you guys are doing.
I think video game helps keep your mind sharp which would be great to keep alzheimer at bay.
anyways, continue with your journey in Tamriel, live long and prosper...?

isengrimb16_ESO

Soothy wrote: »

kassandratheclericb14_ESO wrote: »

Born in 1971...I am so old I remember when I had a video game that you had to load in (and it took HOURS) via CASSETTE TAPE!!

They were still using them up to the early 80's

I bought a VIC-20 in 1983 at the age of 14 with money I made training at a cadet camp. I was able to afford the tape drive, with it too, for all the good that did. Most of those "Play BASIC Games" books were screwed and had typos or something.

46 on the upcoming 12th.

DarioZ

28, married with children. Our guild has a mean age of 38, if interested.

Mondo

Im V7 that is all you should know

Zubba

TequilaFire wrote: »

Yes but the alchemy began in the 60's. lol

This!

isengrimb16_ESO

Zubba wrote: »

TequilaFire wrote: »

Yes but the alchemy began in the 60's. lol

This!

Lol. I actually have a CD that Timothy Leary made. It's not as bad as one might think.

Clay109

I have 58 next month 59 lol

bertenburnyb16_ESO

usually I would say I'm getting old (especially in the 'gamer' scene) with my 27years, but damn I feel like a young freckle here

Tabbycat

My first computer was a Commodore 64 hooked up to a black and white TV. It came with a cat and mouse game.

I guess that counts as my first computer game too.

Humor

27 as of last month.

Just went to a family gathering couple of days ago, and met some relatives I had no clue who they were, and for some reason they were poking around for my age, and guessed I was 20.

Man, that made my day. Nice to look 7 years younger than I actually am, and the sad part is, they said that with my beard and everything. Now if I only shaved I wonder...

gunplummer

I read an article a few years ago where they said the average age of WoW players was around 50 yrs old and around 36 or 37 for consoles. If this is still true then it would explain game devs decision to nerf difficulty because they cater to the demographics.

Of course, when I was in high school and college I did all my research in the library and typed papers on a Brother word processor. My first PC game was Leisure suit Larry and the Land of the Lounge Lizards. The internet required a specific address with no pictures all viewed on a 300lbs, 13in monochrome screen.

I think one of the reasons WoW and similar games are so popular with mature players (sounds better then saying old) is the social aspect and a way for those of us who can remember when MTV was just music videos, that gaming is a great way to ease into new technology and learn to use it and connect with people. Well, that and @ 44 I have a hell of a lot more time and money to spend on gaming and actual hobbies then I did in my 20s. I currently have active subs for ESO, Defiance, Wildstar and soon Destiny, besides a few $15 a month subs is still cheaper then a mid-life crisis corvette.

ebondeath

I'm 24 and I don't have my own lawn yet, but if I did I'd be yelling at kids to get off of it.

Falmer

Take heart all of us "olden ones". My doctor keeps telling me that continuing to play games means our chances of Alzheimer's is practically zero. Active strategical thinking keeps the brain young and in shape.

Rosveen

ebondeath wrote: »

I'm 24 and I don't have my own lawn yet, but if I did I'd be yelling at kids to get off of it.

This reminds me...

Nermy

seneferab16_ESO wrote: »

Ur-Quan wrote: »

You only say that because you didn't grow up in the 80s.

I was born in 82, so at least I got to see the 80's. Had my hair waffled every day, and used to hide a cherry flavored lip gloss in my backpack that my best friends big sister gave me. She was supercool and 17 and had pink hair.

And yes, experiencing the 80's from a teenagers point of view must have been pure awesomeness. )

Erh... no! All that bouffant hair, big shoulders and new romantics!

On a plus note, at least there was Nirvana and G'n'R towards the end of the decade...

isengrimb16_ESO

Nermy wrote: »

seneferab16_ESO wrote: »

Ur-Quan wrote: »

You only say that because you didn't grow up in the 80s.

I was born in 82, so at least I got to see the 80's. Had my hair waffled every day, and used to hide a cherry flavored lip gloss in my backpack that my best friends big sister gave me. She was supercool and 17 and had pink hair.

And yes, experiencing the 80's from a teenagers point of view must have been pure awesomeness. )

Erh... no! All that bouffant hair, big shoulders and new romantics!

On a plus note, at least there was Nirvana and G'n'R towards the end of the decade...

"Waffled" hair? Feathered?

I've taken up doing my own hair, because hairdressers nowadays just don't "get it" when it comes to feathering. It'll take months to get it just so, but at least I know _I_ won't mistake "feathering" for to mean "kd lang butch haircut".

Falmer wrote: »

Take heart all of us "olden ones". My doctor keeps telling me that continuing to play games means our chances of Alzheimer's is practically zero. Active strategical thinking keeps the brain young and in shape.

Reading helps too, so those of us oldsters who read a lot before we got sucked into computers should do just fine.

kieso

RedMiniStapler wrote: »

It's kinda surprising and also refreshing to see many elders playing video game.

Well It is called Elder scrolls online; har har.

Tonturri

Wow, I really expected more votes for <18 o_o....*frolics about on peoples' lawns*

mattgbrowneub17_ESO

kip_silverwolf wrote: »

Ur-Quan wrote: »

seneferab16_ESO wrote: »

That's when it dawned on me.
Growing up in the 90s was pretty damn awesome.

31 and ticking.

You only say that because you didn't grow up in the 80s.

aah the 80's! Such fond memories of awesome fashion, music & games! (King's Quest on the Apple, anyone?)

Kings Quest 2-6 were the best ever when I was young. I remember having a tag sale so I could buy an external CD ROM when KQ6 came out so I could play it

WebBull

Just turned 5 0

Azzuria

Guppet wrote: »

Kronosphere wrote: »

wow i love there are so many 40+ i wanna be a cool old dude playing games when i get there! good stuff!

Us old dudes can afford gaming rigs, that you young whippersnappers can only dream of too

Substitute 'chics' for dudes and I'm right there with ya!

Grim13

Did 21 people really admit they were too young to play the game!?

ZOS ban them!

Dweebert

I'll be 56 tomorrow. Been playing PC games since '95', Duke Nukem 3D, Doom II, Quake. Played numerous other over the years but those were my Favorites. Played DOAC for about 3 years, WOW for about a year and a half. Wife and I played Pirates of the Caribbean (Disney)For about a year, that was really nice playing together. Then she found Age of Conan. We played that for 5 years.. Now were on to Elder Scrolls online and never experienced any of the previous single player releases and having a good time with this..My Son however (32) has played most of the single player and has joined us in ESO..

Fissh

This poll only evaluates who uses the forums, not who plays the game.

tplink3r1

Grim13 wrote: »

Did 21 people really admit they were too young to play the game!?

ZOS ban them!

im 17, ban me ZOS, please.

Phinix1

GFO: Geriatric Folios Online! XD

Actually, there are way more 18-25 year-old players than I would have thought. Makes my cusp-of-gen-x 34 feel all the more antique.