New older gamer application

[Coeur de Lion]

Greetings!

I started playing computer games back when it meant text-based "Adventure" on the college mainframe. Anybody else remember the limited commands N, S, E, W, U, D and L? Since then, it has been mainly single player games for me, but recently won a copy of Vanguard SOH, tried it and love the comraderie of the MMO game. So, just shy of 50 years old and with kids who are hooked on Club Penguin and other kids' online community games, I am applying for membership in The Older Gamers. I have already been admitted to the guild on Targonor and have greatly appreciated the help from TOG members, even though my rank newbie questions sometimes are met with resounding silence. (Hey, at least you all don't send back the messages telling me how dumb I am even if you are thinking it!)

As a risk manager, I am used to reading all the fine print in contracts, licensing agreements and insurance policies. So, when I read through the AUP, the FAQ and the forum/server guidelines, they seemed refreshing straightforward and filled with common sense.

Living in the Puget Sound area in Washington, my other interests are mostly outdoor oriented - sailing, hiking, orienteering. My kids are old enough now to enjoy doing those with me and my wife, when I can tear them away from the computer or the Dance Dance Revolution console. I personally play Vanguard from the time I can get the kids into bed (9:00 if I am lucky) until much too late in the night. It is fun to see the greetings coming in from TOG members who are obviously in different parts of the world - "Good afternoon" from Roo, when it is 2:00 AM PDT.

I thought I had already met the requirements for "full" membership in TOG, but when I try to follow the recommendation to check what's new at the Vanguard Forum daily, it keeps telling me I am not authorized. So my old, tired brain finally figured out I had missed this key step. Will you please be kind enough to get me fully enrolled?

Thank you in advance,

Coeur de Lion

[CannonFodda]

Welcome to TOG, your application has been reviewed and approved.

You will now have full access to all parts of the TOG website
• All TOG member only forums
• All member only areas of the website
Undoubtedly you want to get started and the best place to start is to visit the main forum for the game in which you are interested, have a read of the sticky posts and other threads that catch your attention.

Introduce yourself and ask any further questions you may have. TOG Members are very helpful so don't be shy....ask away

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Got a Technical problem?

Visit TOG's very own Laboratory Forum & see the cage full of helpful Geeks. Not only can they assist in your troubleshooting, but they also like to help with upgrade & new computer advice.
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Oh No! Ive signed up with the lamest nick name on the Internet!

No worries. Our fully trained forum Administrators can help. Simply post your request for a name change in 'The Desk' forum & the Admins will leap into action & change it for you.
DISCLAIMER: The Admins don't do too much 'leaping into action' these days....it was just a figure of speech.

There's also plenty of other cool stuff on TOG, so browse around & check it all out.

We sincerely hope that you enjoy TOG for as long as you choose too. Feel free to spread the message to your friends and family who enjoy gaming and don’t forget to have fun yourself!

All the best!

The Older Gamers!

[fiona]

Welcome to TOG

Feel free to come by the Call of Duty Division forums and visit us

[Bor@c]

Welcome to TOG! Please stop by the COD division forums, check in with the peeps there, and find out what COD is all about and what the really really dark side of TOG is playing. JK. You will be more than welcome to stop by and say hello. Once again welcome.