TOG - The Older Gamers

Phokse · 19th September 2006, 01:20 PM

Hi, Stumbled across your site and like what you're doing. I've played a little online (mostly MUDs - low tech, text based) but I always loose intrest due to the abussive and childish behavior of the typically "younger" gamers. From everything that's been described, finding a group of mature, like minded gamers who want to have fun I think would make gaming online a much better experience. Ok, some specifics...

I'm 35 years old (May 30, 1971), raised in California but live in New Mexico. I'm an Environmental Engineer (not Environmentalist - I don't hug trees). I play usually in the evenings once the kids are settled. Besides MUDs I played Starcraft on-line a bit, beyond that I couldn't bring myself to pay a monthly or hourly fee (although I have always loved Blizzards games, I just couldn't commit to WOW). My father (65 years old) just started gaming the last couple of years and got hooked on Morrowind (Elder Scrolls III), he started bugging me to find a game we could play together so we decided to give GW a try and so far we are hooked. We are new to the game, a few weeks, and we only have Factions. We both have level 18 or 19 main characters and have tried some others and brought them to mid-teen levels. I'm not looking for PvP or GvG (yet - I have alot of learning to do), but potentially having some people to get advice from, do some co-op PvE and eventually become an asset and help others is what I'm interested in. I do want to find a good guild before my dad gets roped into a bad one that ruins the game for him, he plays alot (he's retired). So I wanted to check you guys out before I drag him along.

I've read your AUP and FAQ along with a number of sticky's. I'm mostly an independent kind of gamer but that's always been due to aprehension not becuase I'm anti-social, I am enjoying the game and am capable with my henchmen but a trusted group to chat with, trade with and game with sounds like it would add alot. Sorry for the long post. If anyone's is around look me up (Aquilus Vulpes) or say hi to my pop (Santerra Vulpes), he may not respond...he's new to talking to people, I have a really hard time getting his attention. We play on the American server, he's in California. Thanks.

Brian

Hicks · 19th September 2006, 02:07 PM

Welcome to TOG mate, it looks like you have covered everything and now we just have to wait till one of the admin strolls along and TOGerises you

Aide · 19th September 2006, 02:51 PM

Welcome

CannonFodda · 19th September 2006, 03:49 PM

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.
You will find other TOG members most helpful if you take the time to ask any questions you may have.

The social heart of TOG can be found in “The Lounge Room”, where any topic is being discussed and debated. If you want to know the other TOG members across the whole of TOG visit the Lounge Room.
Want to know when the next real life get together is of TOG members, again the lounge room is the place to be.

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!