| The One Ring http://gbain.powweb.com/ |
|
| Am I too old ? http://gbain.powweb.com/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=17995 |
Page 1 of 5 |
| Author: | SgtWilson [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Am I too old ? |
Guys, Just wondering about this. I am an old gamer at 49 (almost 50) Am I too old to be playing with miniatures and toy soldiers! ?? Should I seek advice from my psychiastrist? 
Hmm, I forgot, he's the president of our club! Really though, how old are we all ? As mentioned, I am well into my 40s Cheers, Arthur 
|
|
| Author: | aelfwine [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
I'm a ways younger than you, but I'm old enough to remember the FIRST time Games Workshop made Lord of the Rings figures. I figure if you're not dead, you can play 
|
|
| Author: | SgtWilson [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
aelfwine wrote: I'm a ways younger than you, but I'm old enough to remember the FIRST time Games Workshop made Lord of the Rings figures.
I figure if you're not dead, you can play Thanks aelfwine, I'm not dead yet! not quite there ... couple more years in me 
|
|
| Author: | Oldman Willow [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Age |
It looks like you guys are all spring chickens.
Have you included your miniatures in your will yet? |
|
| Author: | whafrog [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 2:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
I'm 47 as are my friends. I also play with my son and his friends. |
|
| Author: | Pinky Beecroft [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
32 here. |
|
| Author: | geezer of rhun [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
I'm an "experienced" player, too! I'm right there with Whafrog. I really enjoy the strategy of the game and the painting/collecting aspect, too. We're never to old to play games we love and keep our minds occupied with hobbies. It's healthy! The time I stop... will be the time my heart stops! |
|
| Author: | Eaothen-the-brave [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
geezer of rhun wrote: The time I stop... will be the time my heart stops!
that's.. so beautiful it makes me cry!!!  
No, serious, I'm 15 over a month! Muhahaha!! (that's.. an evil laugh..) XD |
|
| Author: | Oldman Willow [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Age |
I am 55. How long have you been gaming with Miniatures? The oldest LOR figure I have is dated 1979. I have some that may be older. Sadly none with dates. Before you say it, they are not up to current standard.
|
|
| Author: | Dorthonion [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 6:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
Three Ages of Men have I walked this Middle-earth... and none dare to challenge my entertainment with tiny little soldiers! They are like train-sets and dogs: you are NEVER too old to play with the dogs or mess about with trains. |
|
| Author: | Phantom_Lord [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
damn, i'm feeling young. 16 over here, most of my 'local' gaming buddies are about my age, though we have some 12 year olds too. the average age on the tournaments we attend is quite a bit higher though...
|
|
| Author: | Mouth-of-Sauron [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
Im 18 ;D Bloody Hellawa good age... 
|
|
| Author: | DM [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
I'm 34, and the youngest of the small group of guys I play with. I also play games with my son(7), nephew(12) and his friend(12). Although I must admit even offering to have painting workshops with them its still very hard to nail them down to actualy sit and paint!!! |
|
| Author: | Jamros [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
I'm 17
|
|
| Author: | Ukfreddybear [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
Well I'm 37, and my regular opponents are 36 and 49, although their are both much more experienced gamers than I. I was 30 when I discovered the pleasures of tiny lead men, so I'm making up for lost time. |
|
| Author: | Gorgoroth [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
Im nearly 14 and have been doing the hobby for a little over 2 years 
|
|
| Author: | rohan nut [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
I'm 17, but most of the guys i play against are in their 40-50s and have been doing it for decades! actually makes a good game cause they are kinda mature.... |
|
| Author: | MuslimRohirrim [ Sat Apr 03, 2010 1:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
I am 37, going 38 in two weeks... yay!
one more year with this great hobby, looking forward for more to come... 
though as an Egyptian we have a Prolonged Life "Special Rule" so I may be 100+yo your count and still young 
|
|
| Author: | ncea [ Sat Apr 03, 2010 1:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
im only 14 but ive actually been playing lotr sbg for awhile now.. i was about 7 when i started yeah i didnt know how to play.. i just got them cause they looked cool. then my friend taught me how to play but he cheated! he fired from 1 side of the field to the other! with and army of all bows!
|
|
| Author: | scipio.au [ Sat Apr 03, 2010 2:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Am I too old ? |
SgtWilson wrote: Guys,
Just wondering about this. I am an old gamer at 49 (almost 50) Am I too old to be playing with miniatures and toy soldiers! ?? Arthur Hi Arthur, Yes, you are clearly too old to be playing with toy soldiers. You clearly should get rid of them and take up something much more adult and age-appropriate as a hobby. You may choose from many, including Golf, restoring classic cars, heavy drinking, frequenting strip clubs, going for brisk walks around the block, telling young people what things were like "back when I was a teenager", or being a fan of your local code of football. I'm in my mid-30's, and only a fan of a couple of the above "adult" hobbies.
|
|
| Page 1 of 5 | All times are UTC |
| Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|