TOG - The Older Gamers

sealjo · 6th January 2007, 12:31 PM

Hi, I'm a 30 year old from Sweden. A friend of mine is a member of ToG and suggested that I joined. I'm a casual gamer, playing when I have the time which unfortunately isn't as often as I would like to.

The last couple of years my impression has been that most game developers has put all their focus on graphics instead of playability and the "fun factor". I can still enjoy old classics from the nineties even though their graphics isn't the best. This focus on graphics only, meant that I would have to upgrade my PC to often, without the games actually being better than the once I already played, so instead I've used consoles the last couple of years (own a bunch of them). Once you own them you never have to upgrade.

Lately more and more games has been released that actually are FUN and not just gorgeous, so I decided that it was time to buy a new monster PC and take up gameing on the PC. And so, here I am....

A plan to play strategy games (medieval 2 will be the first), try to get into one FPS (unsure which is the best but BF2 will be the first that I try since I loved 1942) and I will also glance at the MMORPG market. If anyone has suggestions for games, especially MMORPG's feel free to share. I think I'm looking for a game where levels aren't as important as skill and/or personality. Playing for levels and kit isn't something I want to do.. If the game is pretty it doesn't hurt since I put way to much $$$ into my new rig and might as well use it. I'm in no hurry though, I prefer finding THE MMORGP than wasting time jumping around. =)

Oh.. almost forgot, I read the AUP, FAQ and forum/server guidelines.

Hope to see atleast some of you around on the servers in the future!!!

Badhead · 6th January 2007, 12:40 PM

Welcome to TOG Sealjo, you have fulfilled the initial requirements and in time an admin will be along to review and approve the application. You will then free to find the forum of your game of choice.
Instead of BF2, if FPS is the go, come down and check out the Americas Army forums, a truly unique FPS experience.
Once again, welcome.

sealjo · 6th January 2007, 12:59 PM

Thanks Badhead. I'll have a look at AA as well. Looking for a game where team tactics is more important than being able to place that head shot. No idea where AA ranks but I'll try it!

mayday · 6th January 2007, 08:03 PM

G'day and welcome to TOG.

Bor@c · 7th January 2007, 01:46 AM

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.

Cailith · 7th January 2007, 05:19 PM

Welcome to TOG, your application has been reviewed by an administrator 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 aks 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!