TOG - The Older Gamers

Delphis · 7th October 2006, 11:54 AM

Howdy,

ToG looks like fun. I have been checking out WoW as a free trial and I'm pretty sure I'll decide to buy it and start playing. I'd like to ask for some references for servers/guilds/characters to look for and perhaps we could meet up in game. With so many WoW servers, I'd like to choose one that has a reasonable population of friendly folks whom I can adventure with on a casual basis.

Thanks.

beowulf2947 · 7th October 2006, 12:21 PM

Hiya Delphis! Welcome to TOG. I am sure you have found the right place for you. To get signed up, you will need to follow the directions in this post.

Delphis · 7th October 2006, 02:31 PM

Thanks for the welcome. I am looking mainly at WoW but I also have my eye on Vanguard, Pirates of the Burning Sea, and LotRO. I also think Mass Effect is going to be awesome but that's not multiplayer.

A brief history of my MMO experience:

UO 1998. It was fun due to it's groundbreaking nature. But too many griefers and exploits ruined it for me.
EQ 1999-2004: Awesome game. Played on the Karana server and was very active in a guild alliance. Dabbled in AO, DAOC, SWG, AC, & Shadowbane among others during this period.
EQ2 2004-2006: Ok game.

I'm super casual. Will likely only play for an hour or two late in the evenings during weeknights and occasionally sneak in longer stints. I'm 42 with a wife and two toddlers so my free time is limited but I still very much enjoy MMO gaming.

As for WoW... I looked down on it for a long time because I considered the graphics way too cartoony. However, now that I'm actually in the game playing, it's gorgeous. I can't believe I wasted so much time grinding in EQ2 when I could have been playing WoW

I think it'll be a great casual game for me and I hope to meet up with like-minded folks.

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As mentioned above, it is a requirement that you have read both the Acceptable Use Policy (which is standard AUP fare) the FORUM GUIDELINES and the TOG FAQ:http://www.theoldergamers.com/forum/faq.php

Sounds reasonable. Read and Agreed.

BattleScoob · 7th October 2006, 02:38 PM

Hi ya mate.

Welcome welcome!!

I think Beo means that you have to read and agree to (and say so in a post) the FAQ and UAP.... Then you'll be "Toggerised" and have full access to everything

HooRoo for now and don't forget to stop by the BF2 forums as well - we FPS folks are cool(ish)

CannonFodda · 7th October 2006, 09:21 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!