EPTWould like to start a new Clan / Group for us older players.
My SC2 player details are: DejaVu#6981
Look forward to hearing from any older players, particularly any in their 50's.
Cheers.
Calling All Older SC2 Players
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
Would like to start a new Clan / Group for us older players. My SC2 player details are: DejaVu#6981 Look forward to hearing from any older players, particularly any in their 50's. Cheers. | ||
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baiesradu
Romania150 Posts
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
I have thought of "Old Guys Rule" with the Tag "OGR" but that tag has been taken. So any ideas would be welcome, cheers. | ||
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Chris_Havoc
United States600 Posts
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SamirDuran
Philippines894 Posts
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Alejandrisha
United States6565 Posts
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fronkschnonk
Germany622 Posts
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
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FFW_Rude
France10201 Posts
On August 19 2019 16:17 DejaVu2 wrote: Whats the OGS stand for ? Old Gamer of Starcraft ? Or maybe he means the old OGS Team that MC was part of | ||
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Creager
Germany1890 Posts
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Serimek
France2274 Posts
On August 19 2019 16:26 FFW_Rude wrote: Old Gamer of Starcraft ? Or maybe he means the old OGS Team that MC was part of I guess it was referring to oGs and it did mean Old Generations. | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
I am beginning to think I'm the only player over 50 ! Surely there has to be others over 50 who play. So many good older Players, good work guys. We have some Diamond and Masters in the mix, good work hey !!. I do owe a big thanks to a player from the USA named Elmeanyo who helped me refine my game, that refinement improved my game quite a bit and helped me get into Plat 1v1. Come on guys there has to be someone else over 50, I cannot be the only 1. I like both - Old Generations and Old Gamer of Stracraft, will have to pick one of these. Thanks guys, appreciated. | ||
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tigon_ridge
482 Posts
You guys are awesome! | ||
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InfCereal
Canada1759 Posts
On August 16 2019 14:33 SamirDuran wrote: Wth. I am 29 and i consider myself old and TIL that there are 50+ yrs old sc2 players I'm 25 and already don't have time to play anymore | ||
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Zzoram
Canada7115 Posts
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Starcloud
137 Posts
Im "only" in my 40s, but could gladly join this if there is room. Would be nice to have a mature clan to join to. What goes to the name, hmmmmm.......GGS.....Golden Generation of Starcraft ? | ||
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InfCereal
Canada1759 Posts
On August 19 2019 21:16 Starcloud wrote: *rises hand* Im "only" in my 40s, but could gladly join this if there is room. Would be nice to have a mature clan to join to. What goes to the name, hmmmmm.......GGS.....Golden Generation of Starcraft ? [925] "9 to 5" | ||
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JimmyJRaynor
Canada16674 Posts
Her previous experience with "this type of game" was Intellivision Sea Battle against her brother circa 1982. ROFLMAO. So I did a bit of research on that game. For a game made in 1981 or 1982 I was surprised how detailed it was. ![[image loading]](https://i.imgur.com/9cg9YnL.jpg) | ||
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WombaT
Northern Ireland25013 Posts
On August 16 2019 14:33 SamirDuran wrote: Wth. I am 29 and i consider myself old and TIL that there are 50+ yrs old sc2 players Exactly the same haha, thought this thread was going to be more about our demographic! | ||
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Phizzik
United States77 Posts
Old Geezer Squad (36 here) | ||
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AttackZerg
United States7454 Posts
Or [NMB]- No Millennial Bullshit. Source: am millenial, am bullshit 8) | ||
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BadHabits
Canada45 Posts
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SC-Shield
Bulgaria818 Posts
On August 19 2019 21:09 InfCereal wrote: I'm 25 and already don't have time to play anymore You guys are depressing  I'm 27 and feel more energetic than when I was 22. I'm sure I'm more energetic than quite a lot of people who are 5 years younger as well (hint: sport and weight). Also, currently masters 3 in SC2: https://starcraft2.com/en-gb/profile/2/1/870038 | ||
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Riner1212
United States337 Posts
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Alejandrisha
United States6565 Posts
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danbel1005
United States1319 Posts
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jimminy_kriket
Canada5501 Posts
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Xamo
Spain877 Posts
I’ll bookmark this thread and revive it in 2023. I hope your clan will still be up and running! | ||
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phodacbiet
United States1740 Posts
On August 23 2019 05:57 jimminy_kriket wrote: yeah whats the cutoff range here? How old do we have to be to apply? Applicants will be given a tv remote and be asked to do some basic tasks like changing display input, opening netflix, and switching channels. If you can do all of these then you're too young to apply. | ||
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Chris_Havoc
United States600 Posts
On August 23 2019 06:52 phodacbiet wrote: Applicants will be given a tv remote and be asked to do some basic tasks like changing display input, opening netflix, and switching channels. If you can do all of these then you're too young to apply. Indeed. I would say that any applicants need to have at least one of the following criteria: - Bad/Chronic Wrist Pain caused by gaming - A Bad Back from sitting in computer chairs all day - Poor Vision from staring at screens all day - Played Any RTS game during the 1990s | ||
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_fool
Netherlands676 Posts
On August 23 2019 07:04 Chris_Havoc wrote: Indeed. I would say that any applicants need to have at least one of the following criteria: - Bad/Chronic Wrist Pain caused by gaming - A Bad Back from sitting in computer chairs all day - Poor Vision from staring at screens all day - Played Any RTS game during the 1990s If you also count shoulder pain, I qualify 3 out of 4. At 41, I'm a bit worried at what life will throw at me next DejaVu, I sent you a friend request. What server are we talking? | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On August 19 2019 21:16 Starcloud wrote: *rises hand* Im "only" in my 40s, but could gladly join this if there is room. Would be nice to have a mature clan to join to. What goes to the name, hmmmmm.......GGS.....Golden Generation of Starcraft ? Sure plenty of room, haven't even decided on a Clan name / Tag yet (DejaVu2) | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On August 23 2019 07:37 _fool wrote: If you also count shoulder pain, I qualify 3 out of 4. At 41, I'm a bit worried at what life will throw at me next DejaVu, I sent you a friend request. What server are we talking? Hi, It's America Region. Not sure who is actually who with friend requests as the forum name doesn't match the SC2 name. | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
Not sure who is actually who with friend requests as the forum name doesn't match the SC2 name, once you have friended me in SC2 can you please let me know your forum name/tag and your age please, so I can add notes to everyone otherwise I'm never going to remember who is who. Happens once you reach 50+ | ||
Fecalfeast
Canada11355 Posts
On August 23 2019 07:04 Chris_Havoc wrote: Indeed. I would say that any applicants need to have at least one of the following criteria: - Bad/Chronic Wrist Pain caused by gaming - A Bad Back from sitting in computer chairs all day - Poor Vision from staring at screens all day - Played Any RTS game during the 1990s I'm only 29 and I have chronic wrist pain from gaming and played SCBW when I was 8 which was in the 90s so I can apply! + Show Spoiler + I have sat and looked at screens all day every day and have near perfect vision and a good back still woot | ||
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NinjaNight
428 Posts
On August 23 2019 07:04 Chris_Havoc wrote: Indeed. I would say that any applicants need to have at least one of the following criteria: - Bad/Chronic Wrist Pain caused by gaming - A Bad Back from sitting in computer chairs all day - Poor Vision from staring at screens all day - Played Any RTS game during the 1990s I'm 26 and have poor vision from staring at screens all day and played multiple RTS in the 1990s. | ||
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NinjaNight
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Conut
Canada1026 Posts
On August 19 2019 23:50 Wombat_NI wrote: Exactly the same haha, thought this thread was going to be more about our demographic! Man I'm 25 and I just make time to play, I got a family a full time job and have to work out and I still find time 2-3 times a week to play for a hour or two, I would prefer to play for a couple hours then sit down and do nothing for that time instead. I am suprised people cant find the time to play, unless they have other hobbies that are more important I guess | ||
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Conut
Canada1026 Posts
On August 19 2019 19:35 DejaVu2 wrote: I started with SC1 and Brood wars, always played PC games. Also played World of Warcraft before it became what it is now. I am beginning to think I'm the only player over 50 ! Surely there has to be others over 50 who play. 2 Players 40 and 42 have put there hands up, good work guys. 1 is actually Diamond in 1v1 good work hey !!. I do owe a big thanks to a player from the USA named Elmeanyo who helped me refine my game, that refinement improved my game quite a bit and helped me get into Plat 1v1. Come on guys there has to be someone else over 50, I cannot be the only 1. I like both - Old Generations and Old Gamer of Stracraft, will have to pick one of these. Thanks guys, appreciated. Awesome man that's hype game on | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
The clan name i think will be "SC2 Seniors" Tag - SC2S. How does that sound ? Anyone over 30 is a senior these days so I'm told | ||
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Riner1212
United States337 Posts
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
All players all levels 30+ welcome. Region is Americas. | ||
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MattyClutch
United States711 Posts
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mumming
Faroe Islands256 Posts
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evilheaven
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fluidrone
France1478 Posts
On August 23 2019 14:03 DejaVu2 wrote: Okay it's official, the new Clan is - SC2 Seniors and the Clan tag is - SCIIS (SC2S) was taken. All players all levels 30+ welcome. Region is Americas. can we make a euro clan so we can have some grudge matches hi i'm littlenemo #2737, i've been 45 for a month and f ck my life i feel like 50  or 12, depends on good / bad dayvery nice initiative thank you, appreciated all the jokes in the thread <3 so sorry i'm late to the clan tag party proposals (insert bladder control (lack of) clan tag joke) as i said i'm euro so i'll decline lag to na but if anyone wants to play on it just hit me up i'm always on hosting a photon cycle game or my maps, but i'll join with pleasure, i'm a sucker for invites <3 | ||
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HolySmoke
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BigRedDog
461 Posts
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bela.mervado
Hungary385 Posts
actually i don't think i'm old, i feel i am the same idiot as i was at 20. maybe i changed a tiny bit, 18 year old girls seem like children to me, 25+ is ok. you can find me on NA or EU as rob#2508 . my current account names are <GitGud>LegendaryAF or AwwYisss on NA, and <zsír>DrónTájmingü on EU. i play on both servers, mostly 2v2s, with occasional 1v1s, i'm dia with all three races, p (3.7k) < t (3.9k) < z. feel free to msg me for some ranked team games or 1v1 practice. | ||
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capacityex
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Chemist391
United States366 Posts
I do have terrible eyesight, nerdback pain from a PhD (and gaming...), wrist pain from computer work/gaming/cycling, and played SC/BW, WC2, AoE, and C&C in the 90s. | ||
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FuDDx
United States5008 Posts
Back in the day I was always the old guy.. Super strange going to events (wcg offline etc.) and being the only one that could go for drinks.... woot woot for us old guys!! 42 here and not the oldest how cool! | ||
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ElMeanYo
United States1032 Posts
On August 19 2019 19:35 DejaVu2 wrote: I started with SC1 and Brood wars, always played PC games. Also played World of Warcraft before it became what it is now. I am beginning to think I'm the only player over 50 ! Surely there has to be others over 50 who play. So many good older Players, good work guys. We have some Diamond and Masters in the mix, good work hey !!. I do owe a big thanks to a player from the USA named Elmeanyo who helped me refine my game, that refinement improved my game quite a bit and helped me get into Plat 1v1. Come on guys there has to be someone else over 50, I cannot be the only 1. I like both - Old Generations and Old Gamer of Stracraft, will have to pick one of these. Thanks guys, appreciated. Hey Deja its me! Glad to see you are back brother. I still play once in a while and it would be fun to get back on the saddle again. I'll look for you this weekend. | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On August 24 2019 02:36 ElMeanYo wrote: Hey Deja its me! Glad to see you are back brother. I still play once in a while and it would be fun to get back on the saddle again. I'll look for you this weekend. Hey ELmeanYo, Been a while my friend, hope all is well with you and your family. I'm back and no plan to stop playing ever ! Well in between naps anyway Look forward to catching up Look for me as "DejaVu#6981" I have 2 DejaVu profiles, not sure how that happened.Lots of great older players around, so cool. So many funny posts here as well. There is a player from the euro region (littlenemo #2737 see his previous post) who wants to start a euro Clan, awesome Idea. I’ll try to respond to friend requests as quickly as I can and send Invites to Join the new Clan. Go the oldies, lets bring the heat gentlemen | ||
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WombaT
Northern Ireland25013 Posts
Speaking to some of you genuine older folks here, do you feel age actually physically hinders you much in playing the game on ladder? I’m probably faster and more accurate than I was when I was younger, but a lot of that is due to how I’ve deliberately practiced certain things. I spend a lot of time thinking and visualising about the game, which weirdly seems to translate quite quickly to when I play. Losses make me less salty now I’m a bit more mature, so I feel I learn a bit faster as well from defeat. I’m curious really, I think the only reason young folks have historically been dominant in games is because it’s a relatively new medium, and young people have fewer commitments on their time. My dad was interested in my gaming, but we didn’t play together because he had never really played games himself and I stomped him from the age of 6/7. Nowadays however I can play games with my youngling, because it’s a hobby I had myself. I imagine it’s only relatively recently that many parents will be guiding their charge’s early gaming experiences rather than just observing from a distance. One other phenomenon I’ve noticed is I’m way, way better at navigating a keyboard than most people who are 5-10 years younger than me. My formative years were initially in pre-broadband internet, so to communicate with people across the globe playing games like Diablo 1 and 2, or WarCraft 3 and Starcraft I had no other options than typing, so my hobbies gave me professional tier typing chops. Necessity being the mother of invention and all that, nowadays young people are raised with VoIP and video calling being omnipresent, and the home PC not being the entertainment hub it once was what with smartphones and tablets, so perhaps they lag behind in certain skills that we just naturally picked up by virtue of our environment. | ||
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Non0
United States100 Posts
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Chris_Havoc
United States600 Posts
On August 23 2019 18:32 mumming wrote: How about "The Golden Oldies"? How about "The Olden Goldies" and we go by [TOG]?  | ||
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ZerO_TxK
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AirbladeOrange
United States2573 Posts
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agripsss
37 Posts
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ElMeanYo
United States1032 Posts
On August 24 2019 08:28 Wombat_NI wrote: Perhaps I will join your ranks when I hit 30 in a few months, young in most people’s eyes but in Starcraft terms it’s ancient! Speaking to some of you genuine older folks here, do you feel age actually physically hinders you much in playing the game on ladder? I'm 47 and first played sc1 when it came out in my 20s. I seem to recall being faster then but it was a long time ago and age... well it creeps up on you. I also still play basketball, and on the court it is VERY apparent that I'm not what I used to be. But it is the same with 'non-physical' activities like starcraft? It's a good question of which there is no simple answer. I do believe that the human male is at their mental and physical peak in their early 20s. Look at all the top people, whether it be sports, science, art, etc... most famous ones did their best stuff while young. There are a lot of other factors too. Some individuals are just gifted, others (me) not so much, so that plays into it. Look at guys like Vince Carter in the NBA and Tom Brady NFL. They are way past their primes and still playing well, but arguably they are gifted. Back to SC2, look at oldies like SoO and Fantasy. Still killing it at way past what would be considered their SC2 prime. But for the vast majority of us, yes, age affects us. Certainly in physical sports, but even in video games that require quick decision making or hand-eye coordination. I just can't react as fast as I could in my 20s, and expect that if I was somehow motivated to practice 8/hrs a day, this wouldn't improve much. When it comes to slower paced games like turn-based, card-based, strategy, we oldies can sometimes hold our own. But then it comes down to time. At the end of my 20s i got married and had kids. Any free time I had went out the window for at least 10 years, but I loved it. Things have slowed down now that my boy is out the door and I have more time, but you know what? This once hard-core gamer has picked up a few new interests over the years that I enjoy as much as gaming, sometimes more. That, and I have a wife to keep happy. Playing SC2 is very much a trip down nostalgia lane for me at this point. Love it just really for the memories it brings back, and not so much for the competition anymore. We leave that to the young guys. We will be happy to kick back with a beer for WCS and cheer you on! | ||
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gulii
Sweden2791 Posts
I thought I was to old for playing video games. Keep on playing! I've played since 99 and love it. 32 now. | ||
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bela.mervado
Hungary385 Posts
On August 24 2019 14:18 ElMeanYo wrote: .. At the end of my 20s i got married and had kids. Any free time I had went out the window for at least 10 years, but I loved it. Things have slowed down now that my boy is out the door and I have more time, but you know what? This once hard-core gamer has picked up a few new interests over the years that I enjoy as much as gaming, sometimes more. That, and I have a wife to keep happy. .. <3 | ||
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fluidrone
France1478 Posts
and i hate it andpretend i don't need them (cos u know i'm dumb) after 4 hours of heavy duty gaming i need to walk off the back sh it that could happen if i don't (we require to not ever get stuck ever ever again <3 trust me you don't either not being able to move your back is like you can't do no thing, not a one) i had to add bladder go to loo breaks (i used to have to stop every 8 hours now i got to do it every 4) i think my efficiency at choosing what i do while gaming (multitasking microing really not build order choice or reads on opponent) has never been better / as efficient then again sc2 is a build order game and that's become more annoying with the decade of sc2 turning the corner i admit i think the important thing is to play, i never mind losing if i had fun so on the whole i don't feel impaired from going over 45 mark  | ||
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JimmyJRaynor
Canada16674 Posts
On August 24 2019 21:30 fluidrone wrote: i think the important thing is to play, i never mind losing if i had fun if you had fun. you won. | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
Well I’ve always been active as well, played Rugby League up till I was 32. Stopped because I was getting to brittle and from the age of 28 it became obvious when I was being tackled by a younger player, the hits where much much harder than guys around my age. I played on the wing or as fullback and speed also dropped off the cliff for me at 28, at least that was the point in time that I noticed it. I think it’s all relative, speed – age – ability. The older we get the harder certain things become, with age comes knowledge and life experience which I believe enhances cognitive skills. But with this there is also a drop off point where two particular cognitive skills “Speed of Information Processing and Working Memory” started to drop off. For me personally I noticed this in my early fifties as I was still working in IT, it became apparent particularly when dealing with Servers and other complex areas within IT. For me now it’s a mix between playing VS A.I. and League, I still enjoy very much playing league when the mood hits me, win or lose doesn’t matter just enjoy the challenge. It’s amazing how many different ways you can be beaten. I also ride (Harleys of course) with my wife, she has her own Harley and it’s something we both enjoy doing very much, this I will also keep doing for as long as I possibly can. Remaining young at heart is something that was installed in me by my Farther, absolute champion of a man he was. So remaining young at heart for me will always be, just ask my wife who I sometimes torment (in a fun way) so much that she says “my god it’s like being with a 2 year old” Keep sending friend requests so we can keep building numbers for the “SC2 Seniors” clan (SCIIS) I’ll make sure I accept the friend requests in SC2 and not in the Bizz App, as the Friends in the Blizz App cannot be invited into a Clan. Need some 50’s players, got to be someone out there. I am already being referred to as the “Ancient One” ROFL, thanks for that ElMeanYo. Game on………… (Time to kick ass and chew bubble gum) | ||
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vyzion87
17 Posts
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JimmyJRaynor
Canada16674 Posts
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LoneYoShi
France1348 Posts
Mad respect to you guys, I hope I'll still be gaming at your age ! Keep on rocking, you guys are awesome | ||
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_fool
Netherlands676 Posts
On August 28 2019 01:20 JimmyJRaynor wrote: I'd like to know what games 40+ players enjoyed before they got into the RTS genre. Was a game like M.U.L.E. a big favourite? Before I got SC1 (one of the first games I had on a CD-ROM, mind you!), I played anything I could get my hands on. A lot of arcade stuff like Airborne Ranger and Test Drive. The Sierra and LucasArts adventure games. Shooters like Wolfenstein3D and Doom. And... Dune II. The latter was my first venture into RTS. I never heard of MULE before, but it sounds like something I might have enjoyed. | ||
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JimmyJRaynor
Canada16674 Posts
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Chris_Havoc
United States600 Posts
On August 28 2019 01:20 JimmyJRaynor wrote: I'd like to know what games 40+ players enjoyed before they got into the RTS genre. Was a game like M.U.L.E. a big favourite? I started on Atari back in the early 80s. Both the 2600 console and 800 computer. So I had access to all kinds of games at a very young age. That eventually evolved into new consoles like the NES & 16-bit. My first PC was in 1991, and for that I mostly played sims like Wing Commander and X-Wing/TIE-Fighter. Eventually DOOM and Quake came along. I didn't get into RTSs until the original Age of Empires in 1997. | ||
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JimmyJRaynor
Canada16674 Posts
it is incredible what Activision was able to pull off with the 1977 Atari 2600. I think this game came out in 1983. ![[image loading]](https://i.imgur.com/Ee4uPdi.jpg) | ||
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Harris1st
Germany6879 Posts
First RTS and first game in color in general would be Command and & Conquer I guess. Release was about 1995 I think. Then AoE and then Starcraft. Also there was a RTS called "Z" Dunno if anyone ever heard of that ^^ Other early games I remember were Diablo 1, some racing game and the all time favorite Tanks (Multiplayer hot seat where everybody hat a tank and you needed to buy some weapon upgrades and then caculate speed and trajetory and wind and shot your friends in the face :D ) Started early with pc gaming, all my older brothers fault | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
Just a reminder guys, for all SC2 players 30+ any level send friend requests so I can then Invite you to the new Seniors Clan. We both have to be online at the same time for me to Invite you to the Clan is all. Clan is "SC2 Seniors" Tag "SCIIS" Is it possible for anyone to send a request to join the clan ? or can you only be Invited to a clan ? Anyone know about that. Game on............. | ||
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PuRpOs3
United States45 Posts
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_fool
Netherlands676 Posts
On August 28 2019 16:35 Harris1st wrote: ... and the all time favorite Tanks (Multiplayer hot seat where everybody hat a tank and you needed to buy some weapon upgrades and then caculate speed and trajetory and wind and shot your friends in the face :D ) Was this Scorched Earth, by any chance? The executable file was named tanks.exe I think. It had napalm, diggers, dirtballs, and nukes, and something called a MIRV which spread out tiny bombs. Also, I remember there was this totally random "STOP KIBITZING!!!" button. Only later on would I realize that you press it if turns take too long I loved that game. Must have been 1992 or something? | ||
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ElMeanYo
United States1032 Posts
On August 29 2019 02:47 _fool wrote: Was this Scorched Earth, by any chance? The executable file was named tanks.exe I think. It had napalm, diggers, dirtballs, and nukes, and something called a MIRV which spread out tiny bombs. Also, I remember there was this totally random "STOP KIBITZING!!!" button. Only later on would I realize that you press it if turns take too long I loved that game. Must have been 1992 or something? I remember Scorched Earth. I also enjoyed Civ1, Lemmings, Commander Keen, Castle Wolfenstein, an old RTS called Dune 2 and of course a little later, the original Doom. | ||
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AttackZerg
United States7454 Posts
I come from a family of nerds and in the age of qw, my, much older, brother ran one of the better California servers and threw massive lans at his cyber cafes. The very first game of quake I ever saw was an over-the-shoulder view of .... someone I won't name, playing a 1v1 match against a former pro gamer named Thresh. I had no idea I was witnessing a piece of history. I became addicted. At another smaller lan party a few years later, I caught a glimpse of starcraft. Nobody would play 1v1 quake with me (something I had spent hundreds of hours preparing for) and eventually I got talked into playing that "stupid space war game". A little while later, I discovered age of empires (late to the party for sure) and thus my life long armor against rpgs and mmo's was forged. The irony ... is that every single starcraft hero of my youth, is as old or older then nearly everyone posting in this thread. | ||
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Harris1st
Germany6879 Posts
On August 29 2019 02:47 _fool wrote: Was this Scorched Earth, by any chance? The executable file was named tanks.exe I think. It had napalm, diggers, dirtballs, and nukes, and something called a MIRV which spread out tiny bombs. Also, I remember there was this totally random "STOP KIBITZING!!!" button. Only later on would I realize that you press it if turns take too long I loved that game. Must have been 1992 or something? Don't remember the exact name, but looked like this: Edit: oh the memories when looking at that picture.... Edit2: Googles says "Tank Wars" 1990 | ||
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SCHRECKEN111
13 Posts
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Tubesock
United States2726 Posts
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kajtarp
Hungary473 Posts
On August 14 2019 19:24 DejaVu2 wrote: Looking for older SC2 players still playing, I'm 58 and still playing. Currently Gold for 1v1, did make Plat at 52 and now have some free time, so I'll try and get back to Plat. Would like to start a new Clan / Group for us older players. My SC2 player details are: DejaVu#6981 Look forward to hearing from any older players, particularly any in their 50's. Cheers. if you have lower league players or does not mind to play team games with lower league players then i'd like to join. But i'm only silverish, so don't want to drag down the skill level. | ||
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Xamo
Spain877 Posts
On August 28 2019 01:20 JimmyJRaynor wrote: I'd like to know what games 40+ players enjoyed before they got into the RTS genre. Was a game like M.U.L.E. a big favourite? In the 80s I loved shoot-em-up games, similar to Sky Force (but earlier). My first strategy (?) game was SimCity I guess. Only if you do not count the first Metal Gears which I also loved. In the early 90's it was all about RPGs for me, especially the Ultima series, up to U7. | ||
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Alejandrisha
United States6565 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + tho the most strenuous at one time is putting 2 fingers into a certain thing until that certain thing goes insane and may or may not cry but that is not as frequent as gaming lol | ||
Nakajin
Canada8989 Posts
On August 31 2019 19:47 Alejandrisha wrote: i can't believe i do not have chronic pain considering the amount of sc, sc2, aoe2, lol, dota, hon wc3, flash flash revolution especially, i have played. especially since i do not have great posture. + Show Spoiler + tho the most strenuous at one time is putting 2 fingers into a certain thing until that certain thing goes insane and may or may not cry but that is not as frequent as gaming lol I feel like the point of using a metaphore is lost if the metaphor is way grosser than the actual thing. | ||
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Alejandrisha
United States6565 Posts
On September 01 2019 00:04 Nakajin wrote: I feel like the point of using a metaphore is lost if the metaphor is way grosser than the actual thing. i think you're mistaking my statement for a euphemism. in that case you'd be correct | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On August 30 2019 02:57 kajtarp wrote: if you have lower league players or does not mind to play team games with lower league players then i'd like to join. But i'm only silverish, so don't want to drag down the skill level. All good, skill level doesn't matter at ALL. Send friend request and join us, play for fun we must. | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
Need more members for SCII2 Seniors clan, send friend requests and join the clan. We oldies gotta stick together  | ||
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WombaT
Northern Ireland25013 Posts
On August 31 2019 19:47 Alejandrisha wrote: i can't believe i do not have chronic pain considering the amount of sc, sc2, aoe2, lol, dota, hon wc3, flash flash revolution especially, i have played. especially since i do not have great posture. + Show Spoiler + tho the most strenuous at one time is putting 2 fingers into a certain thing until that certain thing goes insane and may or may not cry but that is not as frequent as gaming lol Lucky man. My other main hobby is trying to be an 80s guitar shredding hero so in combination it’s broken my wrists | ||
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Limniscate
United States84 Posts
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Slydie
1913 Posts
Nice to go back down memory lane of 90s games! I played mainly Warcraft 1, dune 2, transport tychoon, colonisation, warlords and some platform and shooter games. I am expecting gaming to be a common nursery home activity pretty soon! In 50 years, we'll all sit in out wheelchairs cannon rushing and watching Top Gun! | ||
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Toadking1968
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On September 13 2019 01:54 Toadking1968 wrote: I'm 51 and would like to join. I started playing video games on the original IBM PC green monochrome monitor with Adventure. My first console was the Intellvision. I quit Starcraft2 many years ago due to frustration of losing but recently picked it up. I now just play for fun. I don't care if I lose as long as I'm having fun and trying to learn a little each time on the complexity of the game. The first time a Liberator flew into my base, I was like "what the hell is that thing?" I was originally Plat Terran, Gold Protoss and now Silver Zerg. I've been to 3 Blizzcons and I'm usually one of the older gamers there but young at heart! SC2 tourneys are my biggest thrills at Blizzcons. I play now to keep my fingers nimble and my mind sharp. That's awesome, finally someone else over 50. Welcome aboard, i'm sure you will have a lot fun in the Clan as all guys are great people. " The first time a Liberator flew into my base, I was like "what the hell is that thing? " ROFL I know exactly how you feel Look forward to having a game or 2 with you. And yes remaining young at heart is key to not growing old ! | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
When you send your Friend Request, please do so through the SC2 game and not the Blizz app. If it is sent through the Blizz app I cannot invite you to the Clan. I thought it was just me accepting FR's while in the Blizz app, but it seems that if the FR is sent or accepted via the Blizz I can not invite you to the Clan. So send your FR while in the SC2 game Also is there anyone who is a current Clan member from the US region that I can promote to an "Officer" so they can Invite new members to the Clan ? As I'm in Australia I'm not always available to do so with the time difference. It will also mean that players wanting to Join will need to send you a FR as well in order for you to Invite them. Wait to hear from anyone who is Interested in doing this | ||
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Tubesock
United States2726 Posts
On September 13 2019 07:33 DejaVu2 wrote: Hi Everyone, When you send your Friend Request, please do so through the SC2 game and not the Blizz app. If it is sent through the Blizz app I cannot invite you to the Clan. I thought it was just me accepting FR's while in the Blizz app, but it seems that if the FR is sent or accepted via the Blizz I can not invite you to the Clan. So send your FR while in the SC2 game Also is there anyone who is a current Clan member from the US region that I can promote to an "Officer" so they can Invite new members to the Clan ? As I'm in Australia I'm not always available to do so with the time difference. It will also mean that players wanting to Join will need to send you a FR as well in order for you to Invite them. Wait to hear from anyone who is Interested in doing this Tubesock is US. We have any entry requirements? | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On September 13 2019 08:26 Tubesock wrote: Tubesock is US. We have any entry requirements? Hi, must be 30yr or older that's all. Do you want me to promote you to officer ? | ||
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Tubesock
United States2726 Posts
On September 13 2019 08:31 DejaVu2 wrote: Hi, must be 30yr or older that's all. Do you want me to promote you to officer ? Sure! Sounds good to me. I’ll be on more later this week. | ||
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WombaT
Northern Ireland25013 Posts
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AirbladeOrange
United States2573 Posts
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On September 14 2019 10:15 Wombat_NI wrote: Will join in 2 months when I hit the 30 mark Awesome ! | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On September 14 2019 10:42 AirbladeOrange wrote: Does anyone have any learning videos or series recommendations for people who took a few years off looking to get back into it? You can try - https://lotv.spawningtool.com/build/ And also 1v1 unranked is good. | ||
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magnose
2 Posts
I'm a 38 year old who occasionally plays, but could never find a group 'old' enough to play with. I played all the original RTS including Command & Conquer, Warcraft 1, Age of Empires, Annihilation etc. My ID is Martyr#11355, I used to be a Master Protoss in Wings of Liberty but haven't really tried to climb the ladder ranks since. Is there a discord channel where we can all have a chat and practice with one another and perhaps play some 2s? Cheers! | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On September 14 2019 15:07 magnose wrote: This is a fantastic idea DejaVu2! I'm a 38 year old who occasionally plays, but could never find a group 'old' enough to play with. I played all the original RTS including Command & Conquer, Warcraft 1, Age of Empires, Annihilation etc. My ID is Martyr#11355, I used to be a Master Protoss in Wings of Liberty but haven't really tried to climb the ladder ranks since. Is there a discord channel where we can all have a chat and practice with one another and perhaps play some 2s? Cheers! Awesome, sent you a friend request Please accept in SC2 and not in the blizz app, then I'll invite you to the Clan.Don't know about channels etc, perhaps someone else here does and can advise ? | ||
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imblub
1 Post
I'm 47 diamond EU under the tag KoleanTellan#2450feel free to add me | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On September 16 2019 01:35 imblub wrote: like this idea alot I'm 47 diamond EU under the tag KoleanTellan#2450feel free to add me Sent you a FR from the US region, once accepted i'll send you the Clan Invite | ||
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vPZangetsu
3 Posts
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On September 17 2019 12:11 vPZangetsu wrote: I sent you a friends request. League is always hanging around high gold and mid plat. Would love to play some SCII with ya man. Cool, look forward too it | ||
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Tubesock
United States2726 Posts
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Chris_Havoc
United States600 Posts
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Sweetness.751
United States225 Posts
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On September 23 2019 03:39 Tubesock wrote: I can invite to the clan also now. Add Tubesock #1809 Awesome, this will be a big help. See also this post below, you may like to post your details here as well, totally up to you. https://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/d4uwt9/calling_all_older_sc2_players/ | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On September 23 2019 04:16 Chris_Havoc wrote: OK I'm in too DejaVu2. wasnt sure if I wanted to because of my bum wrists and not playing much these days. Add Sivilius#11317 FR send | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On September 23 2019 06:14 Sweetness.751 wrote: This is awesome. I'm older by Starcraft and gamer standards. Early 30's. But I still love to play SC2, even though I find the game EXTREMELY frustrating. By all means, join us. The more older players the better. | ||
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ARnisPH
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Alejandrisha
United States6565 Posts
On September 14 2019 10:15 Wombat_NI wrote: Will join in 2 months when I hit the 30 mark ugh you too? just put us out to pasture fuck | ||
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Tubesock
United States2726 Posts
On September 26 2019 02:25 ARnisPH wrote: Is the Clan available to join in EU server??? Hmm we can try? I don’t know if it’ll work. Tubesock #1809 | ||
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True_Spike
Poland3418 Posts
I'm almost 32 and started playing again today. | ||
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WombaT
Northern Ireland25013 Posts
On September 26 2019 03:51 Alejandrisha wrote: ugh you too? just put us out to pasture fuck Would be quite relaxing at least! | ||
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Alejandrisha
United States6565 Posts
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Alejandrisha
United States6565 Posts
it's terrible. i used to be 1800 - 1900 but now im a1500 on a good day. sillly us tryna be good | ||
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Alejandrisha
United States6565 Posts
if you enter a game do not say gl hf just go and defend all pxorxy's lol | ||
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Alejandrisha
United States6565 Posts
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Alejandrisha
United States6565 Posts
User was warned for this post. | ||
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Kerm
France467 Posts
Kerm#2855 ps: playing on AM server. | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On September 26 2019 02:25 ARnisPH wrote: Is the Clan available to join in EU server??? No Clan as yet for the EU, hopefully someone will create one | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On September 26 2019 06:25 True_Spike wrote: What's considered old? I'm almost 32 and started playing again today. Anyone over 30 | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On September 29 2019 00:12 Kerm wrote: Lets try this, I am currently 41 years old, trying to get back to playing (never got farther than gold). Kerm#2855 ps: playing on AM server. FR sent, as soon as you accept i'll send Clan Invite | ||
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WombaT
Northern Ireland25013 Posts
On September 28 2019 14:29 Alejandrisha wrote: it's terrible. i used to be 1800 - 1900 but now im a1500 on a good day. sillly us tryna be good Git gud. I shall play again one day, in Valhalla possibly. Trying to get my life in gear, once a few things are confirmed and signed and sealed and I can relax again I can hit the grind once more. | ||
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PuRpOs3
United States45 Posts
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WombaT
Northern Ireland25013 Posts
On October 01 2019 06:13 PuRpOs3 wrote: I was the youngest player in the clan, now there are couple of other 32 year olds? maymbe even younger? ;o I’m 3 weeks away from hitting 30 and being eligible. I don’t feel I’m old as a gamer until I have to explain to uninitiated youngsters what I do at a local convention (run a Starcraft tournament) ‘What’s Starcraft is it like World of Warcraft’ ‘It’s made by the same people but it’s more like the Warcraft strategy games?’ ‘There are other Warcraft games?’ ‘Oh ok it’s kind of like Age of Empires or Command and Conquer but in space’ ‘What are those?’ ‘They’re all real time strategy games’ ‘Never heard of that genre’ ‘Em ok well do you know MOBAs?’ ‘Yeah of course’ ‘It’s kind of like a MOBA except you don’t have heroes, you control tons of different units at once. Also instead of creeps you have to build your own from buildings, which you also build, from resources you need to gather with worker units’ ‘Sounds boring and complicated’ Sickening really :p Don’t really blame the youth though I think they’d like RTS If they’d been exposed to it, my 6 year old is quite interested and enjoys watching the GSL with me. I’d love to get him playing sometime but it’s harder as young folks aren’t reared on a desktop PC exclusively in the way I was. The gamers are forgivable, the anime cosplayers who overheard me referencing classic Simpsons and said it was shit and Rick and Morty was way smarterer are beyond redemption. For the record I do enjoy Rick and Morty, but to deny the greatness of classic Simpsons is absolute sacrilege | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On October 01 2019 06:13 PuRpOs3 wrote: I was the youngest player in the clan, now there are couple of other 32 year olds? maymbe even younger? ;o Yes we have 2 guys who are 30 They are the children of the Clan  no no, not children of the corn, children of the clan | ||
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
On October 01 2019 14:39 Wombat_NI wrote: I’m 3 weeks away from hitting 30 and being eligible. I don’t feel I’m old as a gamer until I have to explain to uninitiated youngsters what I do at a local convention (run a Starcraft tournament) ‘What’s Starcraft is it like World of Warcraft’ ‘It’s made by the same people but it’s more like the Warcraft strategy games?’ ‘There are other Warcraft games?’ ‘Oh ok it’s kind of like Age of Empires or Command and Conquer but in space’ ‘What are those?’ ‘They’re all real time strategy games’ ‘Never heard of that genre’ ‘Em ok well do you know MOBAs?’ ‘Yeah of course’ ‘It’s kind of like a MOBA except you don’t have heroes, you control tons of different units at once. Also instead of creeps you have to build your own from buildings, which you also build, from resources you need to gather with worker units’ ‘Sounds boring and complicated’ Sickening really :p Don’t really blame the youth though I think they’d like RTS If they’d been exposed to it, my 6 year old is quite interested and enjoys watching the GSL with me. I’d love to get him playing sometime but it’s harder as young folks aren’t reared on a desktop PC exclusively in the way I was. The gamers are forgivable, the anime cosplayers who overheard me referencing classic Simpsons and said it was shit and Rick and Morty was way smarterer are beyond redemption. For the record I do enjoy Rick and Morty, but to deny the greatness of classic Simpsons is absolute sacrilege Look forward to you joining | ||
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AirbladeOrange
United States2573 Posts
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bretfart
114 Posts
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baiesradu
Romania150 Posts
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samVimesSC2
1 Post
samVimes#2872 | ||
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Chris_Havoc
United States600 Posts
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Tubesock
United States2726 Posts
On November 17 2019 04:46 Chris_Havoc wrote: Not sure when new requests will be accepted. I have DejaVu2 in my Bnet friends list and he hasn't logged on in over 3 weeks and I have no way of knowing when he will return. So it may be awhile before any new members are accepted. I’ll be logging in today in a little bit. I’ll add people. Tubesock #1809 | ||
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Chris_Havoc
United States600 Posts
On November 17 2019 04:56 Tubesock wrote: I’ll be logging in today in a little bit. I’ll add people. Tubesock #1809 You might as well add me too Tubesock. DejaVu didn't for some reason and I plan on laddering again after the new patch is out.. Sivilius#11317 | ||
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Tubesock
United States2726 Posts
I've sent friend requests to samVimes#2872 and If DejaVu isn't online I can add also. Tubesock#1809 Borg, you have to leave Kush apparently. | ||
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AirbladeOrange
United States2573 Posts
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DejaVu2
31 Posts
Been offline for a while, hope to be back on soon. Thanks Tubesock#1809 for stepping in and sorting FR / Invites etc. Cheers. | ||
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nerdchill
16 Posts
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Tubesock
United States2726 Posts
On November 27 2019 11:45 AirbladeOrange wrote: ShinyPants#1136 - Hit me up people! Friend request sent. On December 01 2019 23:15 nerdchill wrote: NerdChill#2861 Hit me up as well. My Starcraft season is around November to May, other times of the year I'm just too busy to play for the most part. Friend request sent. Tubesock#1809 | ||
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Hawk65
1 Post
I'm playing on the european server so I'm not sure if my friens request made it through. (..and if you haven't noticed already, english is not my native tounge so beware of some hilarious spelling mistakes...) | ||
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Tubesock
United States2726 Posts
On April 05 2020 02:26 Hawk65 wrote: Hawk65#2174 would like to join. 54 years old and been playing SC2 on a very low level for about ten years now. I'm playing on the european server so I'm not sure if my friens request made it through. (..and if you haven't noticed already, english is not my native tounge so beware of some hilarious spelling mistakes...) Hmm I'll add you as a friend on my Europe acct. Not sure if the clan is American server only or not. Will be interesting. Sorry, turns out the clan is only on the American Server. If you log into the American server anytime add: Tubesock#1809 | ||
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FuDDx
United States5008 Posts
Im 43 FuDDx#1937 | ||
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EvilTeletubby
Baltimore, USA22253 Posts
On April 05 2020 04:13 FuDDx wrote: started playing after quite some time. Just lvled up to Platinum!! though I think Ive had it easy my frst 4-5 games so far. Im 43 FuDDx#1937 For some reason I always thought you were way older. Just a "too cool for this generation" vibe. :D | ||
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KingOfSpain1
1 Post
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Tubesock
United States2726 Posts
On May 17 2020 15:57 KingOfSpain1 wrote: I'm interested in playing some games with you guys. Am 35 and started on original SC2 then brood war. My guilty pleasure is watching SC2 streams - the wife hates it. I'm diamond zerg and would love to do some 2v2 games mic'd up. #KingOfSpain1596 I’ll add you. But unfortunately I haven’t seen anyone else on in awhile. But I don’t get to play that much either. | ||
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runn3r5uk
13 Posts
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AirbladeOrange
United States2573 Posts
ShinyPants#1136 | ||
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lueiGi!
Canada12 Posts
I'm not so good. | ||
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Turambar13
8 Posts
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Beelzebub1
1004 Posts
I'm in Diamond, nice to know there are others out there still watching and enjoying this fantastic game and it's predecessor :D | ||
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Chris_Havoc
United States600 Posts
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Tubesock
United States2726 Posts
On November 28 2021 03:06 Turambar13 wrote: Anyone up for some clan type games? I see a few people on now and then and with the holidays coming up maybe we get an event together, I'm Tura on SC2 btw. That would be fun. On November 28 2021 11:53 Beelzebub1 wrote: 29 years old reporting, I think I qualify as an older SC2 player. I'm in Diamond, nice to know there are others out there still watching and enjoying this fantastic game and it's predecessor :D Sure, add Tubesock#1809 We are not very active it turns out. | ||
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swpro1
Israel6 Posts
i also stream a lot https://twitch.tv/swpro1 so feel free to come say hi and follow | ||
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renaissanceMAN
United States1840 Posts
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