Older gamers

[Arrhin]

You say that but I have come across some players who claim they're getting old because they hit their mid-20s. When you see that in your 30's it's just -_-

Sometimes younger players tend to assume someone older won't be interested in hanging with them which can lead to unintended exclusion.

Some people mature slower so you do find some in their early 20s who act like teenagers, which can then lead to the older player excluding themselves.

This one isn't a problem for me, but I know it's been a problem for others. Some tend to look at older players as a figure of authority or wisdom which can lead to an unwanted expectation of being a leader or a source of advice, when all that person wants to do is chill and game.

Most tend to not care much for age but people unintentionally making the age gap feel like a negative thing does happen, which then can lead to feeling out of place.

I rarely come across actual issues due to my age, but there have been times in the past when I have felt like I didn't belong because of the above happening. Presently I hang around people who honestly make me forget that I'm quite a bit older than some of them

See, there's three types of gamers I believe. One, where gamers sees their character as an extension of 'emselves, so they build the lil bugger to look like em, an they present themselves as nothin more than themselves in social arenas. The second is where they see their character as someone they wish to be, or project a different aspect of themselves, an introvert bein an extrovert for example. They often RP an have very thought out character customization, play different races or genders. The third is those who are there for the game an just the game, all about mechanics and challenge. These ppl can fall into either of the firs categories as well however. I tend to fall in the second group, I don RP much at all, but I ONLY present myself as my character, nobody gets to know who I am an I find that a comforting shield against the issues you mention. I mean, I do use VC quite a bit, but there's a no real name rule in all our channels an if yer not comfortable in VC then jus listen in an type in chat, we will all see it. Any other information you volunteer is up to you but personal stuffs is discouraged. There are a select group of fekkers that know about me irl but thems the ones I bin playin wit for years an have earned that trust. I'm not advocating one way o'er the other like, but you get the picture

[Eldevern]

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There is a fourth then. I'm God and my Miqo'te is just a doll I play with like a puppeeter. Some kind of eye candy too

[Arrhin]

There is a fourth then. I'm God and my Miqo'te is just a doll I play with like a puppeeter. Some kind of eye candy too

Have you read the description fer the Wind-up Cursor minion? Anyways, as a Miqo-girl I feel like it is my duty to not only be eye candy, but to be absolutely ridiculous doin it. My solution is to sometimes cosplay Velma from Scooby Doo in game, particularly in the DF or where ppl don know me. I find stuff like that to be a great ice breaker too durin harder content. Suffice to say the reactions have been positive xD. I also keep the Summer Halter on my glam plate fer that one FC mate who makes fun of catgirls all the time....at least I haven got a long neck >.>

[Kurando]

You will be able to visit other worlds on the same data centre, but with Chaos being split up I'm can't remember if Lich will stay on the same one as Odin. But anyway in the meantime we can still do duties any stuff so that's something!

I'm normally online pretty erratically as my sleeping is kinda crazy so if there is any time you prefer, let me know.

[Arrhin]

From my experience most players seem to be in their late twenties, early thirties. The oldest player in my lil neck of the woods is in their late 60's, the oldest I've played with, late 70's. The youngest I've played with was fourteen *groan*. Myself, I'm -REDACTED, never ask a lady her age- So I think you are probably in good company! Anyways, I'm on Zalera trying to remember where I put that damned faerie...

[Antonio_Xul]

From my experience most players seem to be in their late twenties, early thirties. The oldest player in my lil neck of the woods is in their late 60's, the oldest I've played with, late 70's. The youngest I've played with was fourteen *groan*. Myself, I'm -REDACTED, never ask a lady her age- So I think you are probably in good company! Anyways, I'm on Zalera trying to remember where I put that damned faerie...

Hmm....... I wonder we have the same friend. I’m also on Zalera and have a friend who told me she was a grandma and plays with her husband and her college aged children. Very cool person. Plays a nice looking Elezen.

In my FC we had a guy in his 70s who recently passed away. I had no idea he was that old! Sad. He will be missed.

I actually wonder if my FC knows how old my wife and I are. I act a fool all the time telling dirty jokes and just having a good time when they’re on and active. I don’t act my age. My wife and I actually met when I was 11 and she 14. She was my older sister’s best friend. We use to play Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter II when she came over sometimes. We didn’t become a couple until years later into adulthood, but everything turned out great. Marry a gamer girl and you’ll be happy the rest of your life!

I’m actually a loner in game though, so I wish I had more people to chat with as well. My FC is kind of dead, but I refuse to leave it since I’ve been there since October 2013.

[ksuyen]

I have no idea if I'm considered 'old' in FFXIV, being 32 (but hey I grew up with FF games, at least played all of the main games except 13). But I often find myself somewhat lonely on this game; I was wondering if there are other older folks who would want to add me as a friend? Just for chatting or random duties etc. I feel pretty pathetic that I hardly have any friends on the game. XD But yeah... only adults please!

I'm on at random times, and main astro... trying to level everything else though right now. Character is who I'm posting as.

Also looking for a mature laid back FC too; but obviously need to be on the right server, I'm not planning on changing any time soon.

32 too old? Really? We are mostly 40s here...

[HappyHaunt]

You're too young to be worried about being old... :P

If you say so. XD

You will be able to visit other worlds on the same data centre, but with Chaos being split up I'm can't remember if Lich will stay on the same one as Odin. But anyway in the meantime we can still do duties any stuff so that's something!

I'm normally online pretty erratically as my sleeping is kinda crazy so if there is any time you prefer, let me know.

IIRC both Lich and Odin will be on crystal or whatever its gonna be called. Anyways, same with the sleeping pattern, all over the shop. I'm online atm if that's any help. ^^;

From my experience most players seem to be in their late twenties, early thirties. The oldest player in my lil neck of the woods is in their late 60's, the oldest I've played with, late 70's.

Is it possible to add from other datacenters?

32 too old? Really? We are mostly 40s here...

Oh well... okay maybe I'm not so old then

[Arrhin]

FF bin around fer many years, I bet the majority of players play Ff itself when they was say...idk eleven or twelve. Me? I started with VII so I'm a late bloomer xD

[HappyHaunt]

Well I say I've played all the FFs except 13... but I only had the 3D remake of 3.