Praetorian
I came I bought I played!
Just kinda wondering what age groups live in the CIV III realm. My wife says I'm too old to play. ( 38+ )
Too Old to play
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No, the question was: what age groups live in the CIV III realm? so it should not be in OT
wilbill
That Old Time Religion
You left out an important category:
" Wish I could lose track of my age."
Age 54.
" Wish I could lose track of my age."
Age 54.
EdwardTking
Deity
I'm 47
There is no age limit.
But your wife is right to be worried; Civ
is a dangerously competitive addiction.
There is no age limit.
But your wife is right to be worried; Civ
is a dangerously competitive addiction.
Mercade
the Counsellor
Totally agreed!Originally posted by CivCube
Does it matter how old you are? As long as the game is fun, who cares?
There could be a lower limit, but certainly not an upper limit.
SanPellegrino
Wanderer
I am 31 right now and play Civ since 10 years. One reason for civ players being older than average computer gamers: You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave...
wilbill
That Old Time Religion
Sure it matters. When I first started playing Civ 1, I didn't have to get up to go to the bathroom nearly as often.Originally posted by CivCube
Does it matter how old you are? As long as the game is fun, who cares?
greenie
Warlord
Originally posted by wilbill
Sure it matters. When I first started playing Civ 1, I didn't have to get up to go to the bathroom nearly as often.
You went to the bathroom?
Originally posted by wilbill
Sure it matters. When I first started playing Civ 1, I didn't have to get up to go to the bathroom nearly as often.
I know what you mean. At age 54, I no longer have the 6 hour bladder I had ten years ago.
There's several reasons I play Civ and a few other strategy games. One of the most important is that my reflexes aren't up to the "kill 'em all" games or even Mario Brothers. However, the most important reason is that I like Civ. I have a couple of versions of Civ II, as well as CTP (which my daughter likes), SMAC and Alien Crossfire, Civ III and PTW.
Praetorian
I came I bought I played!
Just love these answers!!!!
jeannie
Warlord
I just turned 55 and I've been playing versions of CIV since 1996.
I have noticed that in several of games that I play the "hardcore" crowd that play the game for months are usually older people. The younger players tend to play a game for a week or two and then move on to newer stuff. I even know of racing team NKA (No KIds Allowed) that only has members that are mature (at least in action if not age) and have been playing the game for more than a few weeks. So I think it is very common for long term players/supporters of games to be older than the average gamer.
PS My age is 37, and I am a proud member of team NKA
PS My age is 37, and I am a proud member of team NKA
itsa95thing
Chieftain
I have to agree with the majority here Im 22 and I dont think it matters as long as your having fun. One of the things I like about this game is that you can stop and comeback to finish your game whenever you want, and also take your time with it Makes it easy to play with a busy class schedule, work, and a wife.
JoseM
Roman Emperor
18 here
Eclectic99
Chieftain
At 81 I'm probably the oldest Civ fanatic...bought the first version of Civ as soon as it was released and been updating and playing now and then ever since. I agree that we elders probably have more staying power...my son and grandson have already pretty much burned out on Civ3 and aren't going to buy PTW. Had my prostate fixed so i wouldn't have to leave the game so often...nah, not really.
Gunnar Thor
Chieftain
18, got hooked on Civ 2 when I was twelve.
