Older gamers

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Originally Posted by Luluna

Hope nobody minds me bringing this thread to life :) This is a really nice thread!

Just wondering if all us oldies are doing ok another year gone by and another level gained lol

So nice to see :) Hope everyone is safe and still enjoying the game!

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Still here, alive and kicking at 45 :) Still playing Ffxiv and loving it... it's nearly been five years on this game, got arthiritis in my shoulder and back but don't let that stop me gaming :p Can't believe I haven't posted in this thread before :O

awww so many nice replies ^O^

I had a bad fall over two years back my lovely cat caused me to fall from top to bottom stairs. Resulted in bad ankle crush fracture and dislocation, it will never heal now.
I had plate and screws they have snapped but I developed a pain condition called CRPS and arthritis and none union bone. They want to try bonegraft but I am not able until they try sort this out. I lost my job as I struggle now but it gives me time to play FF that bit more and meet nice people, I have played since 2010 ^O^

I am glad I did not break my arm or wrist I would have been gutted lol I wouldn't be able to hold my controller :O

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Originally Posted by Wissp

I, at 51, also find it amusing that many in their 30's think of themselves as old. Honey, you haven't even BEGUN to start feeling the effects of age yet. Get back to me when you hit 40. :p

I am surprised to hear of some much older than me that play. The oldest I have actually met in game was 54. Most people I hang out with are in their 30's. I actually rarely meet people younger for some reason.

Now what I REALLY want to know is how many of those above 50 can ACTUALLY still use a keyboard/mouse combo for hours on end and not have their hands throbbing afterwards?

It's the main reason I switched to a controller for all game playing in my 40's and I have never looked back. It's just sooooo much more convenient.

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42 here. I met most people in their 20's with a handful in their early 30's and a few people in the mid to late 30's in game. I will admit I find it easier to relate to 30's vs those in their 20's.

But I play with a controller as well it way easier on the hands. I always have since FFXI days started out on Garuda there. I use KB/M with FPS games for the most part. I need a bigger desk though that's for sure.

Glad to know there are alot of older gamers out here :)

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Originally Posted by Luluna

awww so many nice replies ^O^

I had a bad fall over two years back my lovely cat caused me to fall from top to bottom stairs. Resulted in bad ankle crush fracture and dislocation, it will never heal now.
I had plate and screws they have snapped but I developed a pain condition called CRPS and arthritis and none union bone. They want to try bonegraft but I am not able until they try sort this out. I lost my job as I struggle now but it gives me time to play FF that bit more and meet nice people, I have played since 2010 ^O^

I am glad I did not break my arm or wrist I would have been gutted lol I wouldn't be able to hold my controller :O

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Goodness me that's awful, I'm really glad you are managing to cope ok and remaining positive, despite what you've been through *hugs* Did the cat survive? :p

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Originally Posted by micropanther7

Goodness me that's awful, I'm really glad you are managing to cope ok and remaining positive, despite what you've been through *hugs* Did the cat survive? :p

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awww ty yes she is thriving haha we have four, she is a Norwegian forest ragdoll x and absolutely beautiful.

She cost me a few hundred pounds and a lot more but I am ok and thank you for your kind words ^O^

Turned 40 this weird year XD

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Originally Posted by Eldevern

Turned 40 this weird year XD

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And i thought you where younger, im just a few months older than you. :p

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Originally Posted by Missbone

And i thought you where younger, im just a few months older than you. :p

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I know how to hide my cards :p

Should I call you big'sis? :D

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Originally Posted by Eldevern

I know how to hide my cards :p

Should I call you big'sis? :D

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Hm sounds tempting :D

well if your old i must be long dead i am 72 thats my age not my level