Never ask a lady her age

[sum1lost]

So, I'm just curious as to the age range here. Anyone have any ideas-

I think that I might be a bit young, having stopped being a minor only recently.


Also, apologies if this breaks rules.

[Kristoffer O]

Don't think anyone mind. I'm 35

My general impression is that most are 25-30, with some younger and some older. Range from 15-55 I would guess.

[HoneyBadger]

I'm 30, in human years http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif In relation to how much drama and stupidity, misunderstanding and general misfortune I've had to deal with, I'm about 97 in cranky bastard years!

[BigDisAwesome]

I'm only 24. In the last 3 years though I've gotten a full-time grown up job, bought a house, gotten married, and have my first kid on the way in 3 months. So I feel pretty old.

[noname]

19 with a summer job, place in a college, and a bank account.

[HoneyBadger]

hey, that's pretty much what I did too! I even moved 3000 miles across the country (three days on a bus), and then got my driver's license, but no kids as of yet. Do you still have hair on top of your head? Mine's holding on, but I don't want to know for how long...

[BigDisAwesome]

Yeah, my hair is still there. I'm pretty sure I remember that gene comes from your mother's father, so I should be good.

[Salamander8]

I'm 37, I'm not old! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

Can only do that Monty Python and the Holy Grail joke till December 24th though. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/fear.gif

Been playing wargames, RPGs, and video games since grade school. Most of my friends are gamers too, but my damn emergency move has isolated me from the gang. I'm visiting them in late Aug though, and have bought my 4 closest friends copies of Dom3 so they have to play!

*insert evil laughter here*

[HoneyBadger]

Don't say that! my mom's dad was as bald as an egg! he had one hair that he grew 9 feet long and wrapped around his head 37 times every morning!

[Shovah32]

Kristoffer O said:
Range from 15-55



Haha i am officially out of the range http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif.

[LoloMo]

I'm 37 too! or almost 37 hehe. And I've still got my full head of hair, although they've recently accelerated in their march towards whiteness. I'm kinda enjoying the Xmen look though http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[HoneyBadger]

My hairs keep threatening to turn white, ever since I got married, but so far I haven't been 100% certain about any of them.

[jutetrea]

32 here, first kid in a week or two. I'm old, and sad

[Aristander]

I will kick up the average age I'm 47

[HoneyBadger]

I think there are a lot more "older folk" on these forums than the average for an "average" computer game. It's just the kind of game that's naturally going to appeal to someone looking for a deeper-and broader, and slower-game experience, and more people are going to reach the point of wanting that at a later age than they are coming out of (or going into) highschool.

That's not to say that we don't have some younger people, or that we shouldn't. I personally hope we do.

I have a deep-seated fear that society's going to finally come up with some media masterstroke which will lure in and subvert the last few people in this world I can have a deep and meaningful conversation with, and then medical science will come along with a way for me to live forever.

That aside, I'd just put more money on the ones who are young being extraordinary, and of a mindset that will most likely cause them no end of problems until they *are* 30+

It's not really an age factor though, it's a matter of taste, and being introduced to the right influences at the right time-whether you're 80 or 20 or 2.

Ofcourse, the basic model of the game-huge, turn-based, niche wargame-is a thing that's going to be recognizeable and appreciated by older people, simply because we're the only ones who can remember back far enough to the days of tabletop wargames.

When we *can* remember anything, that is http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Shovah32]

Within a few weeks i will be within KO's guesstimated age bracket and will no longer retain my angsty adolescent individuality! nooooo(z0rz)!

Couldnt resist. I need to sleep.

[HoneyBadger]

I had the nagging suspicion that you were a remarkably talented youth, Shovah, if you'll please forgive the term.

Nice to know I can still read people a bit. Not that you've ever acted in an "immature" way that I've noticed, or in a way that would point to your age-which is to your credit. It's just that you shine brightly, if you take my meaning, more brightly than someone who's been hammered by the world as much as I have expects from an older person, even one to whom the years have been gentle.

[mac5732]

all youngsters...heheheh, 59 here, but who counting hahahahahaha

[HoneyBadger]

P.S. A good case of angsty adolescence will last until you're in your mid-20's.

[Stryke11]

26 over here (ooo lookie, I fit into KO's demographic!).

I'd also like to state a prediction that DOM fans tend to be more educated that average. What with the immense complexity of the nations and all and the mythology and history thrown in. It's a lot more in depth than just running around killing things.

I HOPE I'll be playing games and whooping it up with I'm in my fifties. That sounds awesome!

[HoneyBadger]

Well, if we're not that educated to begin with, we get that way fast. That's part of the game experience, there's so much to learn.

[sum1lost]

I have to disagree about the education. I've met a number of 4X gamers who know a lot who nevertheless didn't make it through college.

That is, assuming we're talking about a classical education.

[Lingchih]

I'm 42. It's the answer to life, the universe, and everything you know. So I should be unstoppable in all the MP games.

[Wahnsinniger]

22 ftw! Planning to finally get my Computer Engineering Degree in a week and a half. Stupid semicoductors...

[Stryke11]

I guess what I was trying to say is that ancient/medieval history isn't exactly taught on the streets. At least it wasn't where I grew up. Considering most other 4x games are based on pure imaginings, I'm sure they're easier to get into. I mean, Dom 3 can be enjoyed by anyone, but I like it because I find the thematic stuff interesting.

For example, I'm a big buff of the Byzantine Empire. Buff as in I have read giant books about them. Ergo, my favorite nation is Pythium. Because I can BE the (weirdly snake loving) Byzantine Empire and go against the tide of history and actually win.

YMMV

[sum1lost]

The 4x games I've played have way more history stuff than dominions, from what I understand. But into wargaming through history, so I may be biased.

Europa Universalis 1+2, Legion, Chariots of War, Spartan, and arguably the TW series...

[Stryke11]

Very well, you're likely right. I haven't played any of those but TW (which, come on, actually uses real nations and mangles them, Roman ninjas, anyone?), so for all I know they could be spot-on historically.

I like that Dom is FANTASY nations that build on a well researched framework of actual Earth history and mythology.

[Baneslave]

Everybody is kinda old here... I am 15 at this moment, birthday is at October.

[sum1lost]

Stryke11 said:
Very well, you're likely right. I haven't played any of those but TW (which, come on, actually uses real nations and mangles them, Roman ninjas, anyone?), so for all I know they could be spot-on historically.

I like that Dom is FANTASY nations that build on a well researched framework of actual Earth history and mythology.



Yeah, and the cannonelephants in mtw2...

Seriously, though. The first two weren't that bad. I still have MTW 1.

[Shovah32]

Shogun was great fun when i first played it although i was a little young at the time(not even being 15 now). MTW1 was great at its time and is still alot of fun now. Rome was interesting due to the updated graphics and the fact that i liked the time period although roman ninjas and invunerable spartan hoplites(they were good but if you make a ring of them they shouldnt be invincible http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif) made it a little silly.
Medieval 2 is also quite fun but is also a little silly(although a full army of cannon elephants is great fun) and has lost some of the greatness of the original two, perhaps due to its age, although the melee combat is quite fun to watch, particularly between swordsmen.

Im glad Baneslave posted there; i was starting to feel a little lonely... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif.

[Edi]

I'm 31 and not getting any younger... *sigh*

[Edratman]

I've got 57 years under my belt (which is a bit longer than it was when I started playing computer games in 1980 or 81).

There is an old Polish saying "You are old as you feel". This morning I woke up and felt like a 25 year old, but I looked all around and couldn't find one.

[llamabeast]

I'm 24, though still at university as a grad student.

Shovah32, I would never have guessed you were so young. You're very mature and smart for your age (you're one of the forum members whose opinion I tend to trust the most).

I love that there is such a wide age range and range of backgrounds and talents on this forum. It's a great community.

[Burnsaber]

I'm one of the younglings around here. 18 years old.

[Loren]

Lingchih said:
I'm 42. It's the answer to life, the universe, and everything you know. So I should be unstoppable in all the MP games.



Sorry. I'm 42 also. I just lost my first MP game but it's not really fair as I lost it during initial empire placement.
*EVERYTHING* around me was forest or swamp--I simply couldn't field that large an army.

[lch]

llamabeast said:
I'm 24, though still at university as a grad student.


That's, like, 42 reversed. I bet you can beat Lingchih with that. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/smirk.gif

[NTJedi]

Kristoffer O said:
Don't think anyone mind. I'm 35

My general impression is that most are 25-30, with some younger and some older. Range from 15-55 I would guess.



I'm 670 years old... normal for a Vanadrott, plus I'm planning to cast a few revjunates within the next few years.
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

My favorite number today is 33 http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/smirk.gif

[Gandalf Parker]

Im 51 years old. I retired from the military when I was 38. I have two sons that are 28 and 30. And now you know why I can spend so much time online. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Amhazair]

I'm 28, and recently split up with my girlfriend with whom I had been living since leaving college. (well, actually, with whom I had been living since I entered college, we were in the same dorm http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif )

My hair is also in danger of disapearing soon, but on the bright side I started to have to shave me at least once every two days recently, so at least I won't look like a hairless baby http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[Aethyr]

We of the Celestial Sphere do not count time as do humans. However, this form I currently occupy has seen 46 of your earth years.

[krpeters]

HoneyBadger said:
P.S. A good case of angsty adolescence will last until you're in your mid-20's.



Why be an underachiever? I'm 34 and my angsty adolescence is still going strong!!!

[krpeters]

sum1won said:
I've met a number of 4X gamers who know a lot who nevertheless didn't make it through college.



Being addicted to 4x games has a way of keeping you from graduating college

[HoneyBadger]

I never even went to college-I dropped out of highschool, for that matter.

I can say that with pride, since I have a decent job (that was held by atleast 1 person in our company with 7 separate degrees), a wife, and a mortgage.

I still want to go to college though, after the mortgage (hopefully, not after the wife, if she can stand putting up with me that long).

[Amhazair]

krpeters said:

sum1won said:
I've met a number of 4X gamers who know a lot who nevertheless didn't make it through college.



Being addicted to 4x games has a way of keeping you from graduating college



*whistles innocently*

[Edi]

All right, I'm going to own up to some pretty severe terminological ignorance, but what the hell is the origin of the term "4x game"?

[lch]

Edi said:
All right, I'm going to own up to some pretty severe terminological ignorance, but what the hell is the origin of the term "4x game"?



Google, do you (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4X) use it (http://www.mobygames.com/game-group/4x-games)?

[Baalz]

"4X refers to a genre of strategy game, usually a computer game, with four primary goals: eXplore, eXpand, eXploit and eXterminate. A 4x game can be turn-based or real-time. The best known example of this genre is Sid Meier's Civilization series."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4X

[BigDisAwesome]

Don't feel bad Edi, I didn't know either.

[Edi]

Thanks, guys.

[Meglobob]

36 and they had better invent that anti-aging drug soon, cause I hate getting older... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Aethyr]

Thanks, I didn't know either.

[Archonsod]

HoneyBadger said:
It's just the kind of game that's naturally going to appeal to someone looking for a deeper-and broader, and slower-game experience,




Perhaps a little more accurately, a broader, deeper game with multiplayer which happily fits into those small time slices that occur when juggling job, kids, wife and similar.


Oh, I'm 28 and still no afflictions http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif

[Edi]

*whacks Archonsod*

Archonsod said:
Oh, I'm 28 and still no afflictions http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif


Quiet you! I don't need to be reminded that I'm starting to develop a limp in my right leg... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif

[Amhazair]

Meglobob said:
36 and they had better invent that anti-aging drug soon, cause I hate getting older... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif


Hey, don't worry... My best pal is 36 too, and he recently found himself a nice & fun 19-year old girlfriend, so there has to be some hope for you too. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Chacal]

31... far too old for my part. I would gladly give up flat, car, job for 10/12 years back...

Well, I can't wish for that, will complain about it to Kristoffer http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Shovah32]

llamabeast said:
I'm 24, though still at university as a grad student.

Shovah32, I would never have guessed you were so young. You're very mature and smart for your age (you're one of the forum members whose opinion I tend to trust the most).




Thanks buddy, that means alot. Did my over-use of emoticons not give it away? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/redface.gif


I knew there were plenty of older dominions players here but im suprised at how many we have(and how many appear to have mild depression http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/shock.gif). I find this to be one of the more interesting threads here on the forums at the minute - finding out alot of unexpected things.

[Ironhawk]

I'm 30. I can now legitimately use the term "whipper-snapper" when talking about younger people.

[Meglobob]

Amhazair said:

Meglobob said:
36 and they had better invent that anti-aging drug soon, cause I hate getting older... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif


Hey, don't worry... My best pal is 36 too, and he recently found himself a nice & fun 19-year old girlfriend, so there has to be some hope for you too. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif



I not so long ago split up with my 21 yr old girlfriend so there... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif, she was 18 when I started going out with her, so double so there... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif

I couldn't keep up with her btw due to my advancing age...she was good fun thou... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[Baalz]

This year I joined the (apparently majority in the forum) 30 somethings. Kid number two due on October and gray hairs sprouting on my chiny chin chin, aw crap I'm a grownup!

[Xietor]

I am older than most, 47, but I am pretty fit. Still hit the gym 4 times a week. An attorney by profession, though my amount of spare time has increased significantly since Katrina.

In all honesty, age is a relative thing. If you keep yourself fit, not much changes from age 18 to 47. Yeah, you lose some hair, some white hairs creep in, and all of those bones you broke playing sports in college etc start to ache.

But if you eat correctly, lift weights for muscle retention, do aerobic exercise, and throw in some yoga to maintain flexibility, you can still be stronger, in better shape, and more flexible than 90 percent of the 18-24 year olds.

Of course that is because 90 percent of 18-24 year olds consume fast food, chips, soft drinks, and spend too much time watching tv, movies, talking on their cell phones, text messaging, as well as computer related activities.

So do not fear getting old, fear getting out of shape.


An excerpt from Jack Lalanne's verified achievements:

# 1974 (age 60): For the second time, Jack swam from Alcatraz Island to Fisherman's Wharf. Again, he was handcuffed, but this time he was also shackled and towed a 1,000-pound boat.
# 1975 (age 61): Repeating his performance 21 years earlier, Jack again swam the entire length of the Golden Gate Bridge, underwater and handcuffed, but this time he was shackled and towed a 1,000-pound boat.
# 1976 (age 62): To commemorate the "Spirit of '76", United States Bicentennial, Jack swam one mile in Long Beach Harbor. He was handcuffed and shackled, and he towed 13 boats (representing the 13 original colonies) containing 76 people.
# 1979 (age 65): Jack towed 65 boats in Lake Ashinoko, near Tokyo, Japan. He was handcuffed and shackled, and the boats were filled with 6,500 pounds of Louisiana Pacific wood pulp.
# 1980 (age 66): Jack towed 10 boats in North Miami, Florida. The boats carried 77 people, and he towed them for over one mile in less than one hour.
# 1984 (age 70): Once again handcuffed and shackled, Jack fought strong winds and currents as he swam 1.5 miles while towing 70 boats with 70 people from the Queen's Way Bridge in the Long Beach Harbor to the Queen Mary.

[HoneyBadger]

Yeah, out of shape isn't a lot of fun. Yoga's great, so are swimming and walking, even when you're older, because they're low-impact.

I think I qualify for "mindly depressed" at times, but then exercise, sunlight, and vitamins do wonders for that.

[Gandalf Parker]

Meglobob said:
36 and they had better invent that anti-aging drug soon, cause I hate getting older... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif


Having past my demi-centennial birthday Im giving up on the anti-aging drug. I just want them to perfect the holodeck so the old folks home can have one. Or better yet, jacking in (Matrix style). THATS how I want to play my pretender for Dominions 9.

Gandalf Parker

[Meglobob]

Gandalf Parker said:

Meglobob said:
36 and they had better invent that anti-aging drug soon, cause I hate getting older... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif


Having past my demi-centennial birthday Im giving up on the anti-aging drug. I just want them to perfect the holodeck so the old folks home can have one. Or better yet, jacking in (Matrix style). THATS how I want to play my pretender for Dominions 9.

Gandalf Parker



Yea, this really worries me, just imagine if they invent a anti-aging drug and your like 70+ or something, how sad would that be... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif

Holodeck...yes

Hole in your neck straight to your brain...errm...no thanks.

[HoneyBadger]

Well, having solved aging-which is a biggy-they can probably go on to solve the problem of regenerative (as opposed to degenerative) tissue, so you might be 85 but you'd look 35 or so.

[NTJedi]

Meglobob said:

Gandalf Parker said:

Meglobob said:
36 and they had better invent that anti-aging drug soon, cause I hate getting older... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif


Having past my demi-centennial birthday Im giving up on the anti-aging drug. I just want them to perfect the holodeck so the old folks home can have one. Or better yet, jacking in (Matrix style). THATS how I want to play my pretender for Dominions 9.

Gandalf Parker



Yea, this really worries me, just imagine if they invent a anti-aging drug and your like 70+ or something, how sad would that be... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif

Holodeck...yes

Hole in your neck straight to your brain...errm...no thanks.



I agree with Meglobob... Holodeck yes... wires/metal into the brain... NO

[Gandalf Parker]

Meglobob said:
Hole in your neck straight to your brain...errm...no thanks.


Im talking about when you are so old that you are kept in bed all the time anyway. If I ever get there, I want my direct-internet and virtual worlds PLEASE.

[NTJedi]

Gandalf Parker said:

Meglobob said:
Hole in your neck straight to your brain...errm...no thanks.


Im talking about when you are so old that you are kept in bed all the time anyway. If I ever get there, I want my direct-internet and virtual worlds PLEASE.



I don't care how old and messed up my body... no wires/metal into the brain.

[HoneyBadger]

You can sign me up for that right now, Gandalf. Fibromyalgia (or whatever other horrible arthritic demon has possession of my body) sucks, and I'm ready to upload.

[PashaDawg]

39 here. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Stryke11]

I love this. Normally I'd expect to be the oldest one surrounded by 14 year olds who chat aimlessly about how 1334 they are and how the game r0x0rz and how they pwned me in multiplayer.

Dominions is the best!

[lch]

35+30+24+19+37+14+36+32+47+59+26+42+22+15+31+57+24 +18+42+33+51+28+46+34+36+28+31+30+47+39 = 1013, 1013/30 = 33,766 years on average so far http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/eek.gif

[Gandalf Parker]

I know that some people would like the game "updated and upgraded" with graphics and sound but sometimes Im REALLY glad that the game isnt more console grade. We avoid all the console players. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[sum1lost]

Gandalf Parker said:
I know that some people would like the game "updated and upgraded" with graphics and sound but sometimes Im REALLY glad that the game isnt more console grade. We avoid all the console players. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif



I have a gamecube
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/fear.gif

[Salamander8]

Gandalf Parker said:
I know that some people would like the game "updated and upgraded" with graphics and sound but sometimes Im REALLY glad that the game isnt more console grade. We avoid all the console players. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif


I have all my old consoles (newest 1 I own is an N64) and I also have my commodore 64. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif

I can go from the intense action of playing an assault kit in BF:1942 to a more thought-provoking game like Dom3 and in-between. I'm sure a lot of us here do so.

That being said, while I can live with Dom3's graphics and sound, I sure wouldn't say no to even a small upgrade. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Gandalf Parker]

Heehee. Actually I have one of just about every console that has come out in the last 20 years. The only thing I dont have yet is a wii http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Sir_Dr_D]

I am turning 30 next month. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif Anyone have some boots of youth I can borrow?

[Salamander8]

We used to play Goldeneye on the N64 like mad. One of my favorite party games for a long time. It made me glad I went and got enough controllers for 4 people to play at once.

[Shovah32]

Gandalf Parker said:
Heehee. Actually I have one of just about every console that has come out in the last 20 years. The only thing I dont have yet is a wii http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif



Mwahaha, bow before my wii(hard to sound evil using the word wii)!

I personally have a nintendo 64(golden eye was great http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif), gamecube, playstation 2 and wii, none of which i play often. I do however have a wide range of PC games which I play regularly covering many genres.

[atul]

sum1won said:
I have a gamecube
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/fear.gif

I have Nintendo Wii.
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/fear.gif

And just turned 26, which is wayyyyy below average here it seems. At least I've got my respectable forum age.

[Velusion]

31.

Too old to make fun of old people and too young to make fun of the young people. *le sigh*

[Hadrian_II]

22

Strange feeling to be amongst the youngest in an internet forum.

[GameExtremist]

26, married with two children.

I've pretty much got my [censored] together too http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Dedas]

Or doomed for all time http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

I'm 24 btw. Only a girlfriend yet.

[Edratman]

Several have said they have all their old consoles and computers. How do you do it?

My better half is an obsessive/compulsive neat freak, whereas I am a gatherer (sounds good, doesn't it). It is a constant running battle, without a turn limit, between her wanting to toss all my stuff and my well rooted attachment to my veteran possessions. Just last night we had a discussion (her word, not mine) about my three old computers sitting in the basement. She caught me in a poor defensive position and I got trampled.

I am open to viable (even semi-viable) advice, lies or excuses.

[NTJedi]

Edratman said:
Several have said they have all their old consoles and computers. How do you do it?

My better half is an obsessive/compulsive neat freak, whereas I am a gatherer (sounds good, doesn't it). It is a constant running battle, without a turn limit, between her wanting to toss all my stuff and my well rooted attachment to my veteran possessions. Just last night we had a discussion (her word, not mine) about my three old computers sitting in the basement. She caught me in a poor defensive position and I got trampled.

I am open to viable (even semi-viable) advice, lies or excuses.



I faced these types of situations after getting married. I'm not the type to have moved into marriage, but this lady was amazing... she cooks almost every meal, frequently cleans the house, great athletic shape(runs marathons), low level of mood swings(RARE), playful, innocent, degree with bright career, financially wise(savings w/ no debts), and the list goes on... anyways back to point.
I own 5 PC systems and more on the way. I tie the systems into the type of work I do which is also computer related. What may also work for you is say those systems are antiques and will be worth lots of money in the future, but you'll need to make sure they keep working.

[Dedas]

She has trample you say? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

You solve it the way you solve it in-game:

1. Lots of archers! Bombard her with arguments until she tire.

2. Be bigger than she is. She can't trample you when you can look down upon her. Although this usually means that she will draw her sword instead, stabbing you where it really hurts.

3. Be agile! High defense means that you can avoid her arguments until she becomes fatigued. Watch out for life drain though as this will reinvigorate her! These creatures really excels at life drain so be vary.

4. Soulslay. Will probably just bounce off because they usually don't have a soul to slay.

5. Glamour. Pretend that you are the person she wants you to be. When she is happy with you she will go and torment some other poor creature and you are free to continue with your perversion.

6. Run away and hide for a while. My favorite choice actually!

Caution! Try this at your own risk! Results may vary and you risk being cursed or horror marked for the rest of your life!

[krpeters]

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I can go from the intense action of playing an assault kit in BF:1942 to a more thought-provoking game like Dom3 and in-between. I'm sure a lot of us here do so.


[/quote]

I used to be able to, then I discovered action-games make me too twitchy. Combining a nervous condition, age, and loud explosions doesn't work well, haven't played an action game since Doom 3.

Even (timed) chess makes me twitchy. Dominion's pace works much better http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Edratman]

Not only does she have trample, she has a +4 trample, the bonus earned through experience, not an artifact or other artificial means. She must have a level 9 artifact that negates my size advantage, so the many times I tried that plan have proven it to be a sure loser. Also the arrow defense is not real practical either, the slightest pinprick triggers a berserk and a demon transformation.

I do like the antique arguement, so consider that idea stolen.

I normally rely on agility, wits, selective deafness, fault memory claims, delaying tatics and toughness as my primary defense.

Unfortunately, last night I was caught behind castle walls. When I got home from work I mowed the lawn, and because it was hot and humid I decided that I needed to replenish my body fluids. Then I thought to build up a reserve of fluids in case I encountered a future situation that might involve sweating (always looking out for my health). When the assault came the walls were comprised of 8 or 9 empty Coor's cans. They did not prove to be as stout a defensive barrier as you might think.

There also seems to be some rule that was omitted in the manual that I am not allowed to retake provinces previously lost. It also appears that I am the only one that this rule applies to, probably a difficulty level handicap. (I should have gone for the easy level, not the impossible level.) The Dev's must have sent me a Beta manual, because there are all sorts of rules that arise that I never heard of previously.

[HoneyBadger]

The only possible solution to your conundrum is through the use of transformation, which will work best with the EA R'lyeh nation: You must turn yourself into a Slave Prince.

[Evil Dave]

I recommend upgrading to a computer-compatible wife. My lovely wife Lace came with GameFriendly™ installed. She has more computers than I do¹ and more games, too. Unfortunately, she won't play Dom3, because of all the micromanagement (Devs: this is why I keep asking for improvements. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif )

1: unless you count the house servers, which I keep running, as mine.

BTW, I'm 38 and she's 36.

[jutetrea]

Upgrading is difficult, possibly a conversion program may be more accessible. For instance my wife-bot loves games up to about Mario level (Super NES Mario level), my plan is to acquire a Wii and hopefully convert her to mutually enjoyable games.

On the other hand, she very rarely gives me grief over the 12+ hours I spend at the computer a day as long as the rest of the waking moments are spent either being productive or kissing up to her.

[BigDisAwesome]

Anyone who's not married needs to be taking notes.

I learned the key was to be yourself (in my case a videogame dork) right out of the box. Then if she sticks around, she's accepted it. I have most of my old systems along with quite a selection of games.

[llamabeast]

This thread is great http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif Definitely striking some chords http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

[tibbs]

I'm 31. My wife never knew I played games until we were married and she moved in.

I've had to slowly acclimate her to it. Since being married I've had to cut down my game hours and had to stop playing time intensive games like WoW. Which is good for me in the long run because I have time for more productive things.

Just do your turn for the day and you're done.

[llamabeast]

Wow, that is sneaky! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif A secret gaming habit.

[Xietor]

Hey Tibbs I was high warlord in wow. But I retired shortly after the expansion made all my high warlord gear useless.

I have no regrets though. It was fun for awhile, but at age 47, mashing buttons at supersonic speed is hard on the joints!

Give me dom III anytime.

[Edratman]

Evil Dave said:
I recommend upgrading to a computer-compatible wife. My lovely wife Lace came with GameFriendly™ installed. She has more computers than I do¹ and more games, too. Unfortunately, she won't play Dom3, because of all the micromanagement (Devs: this is why I keep asking for improvements. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif )

1: unless you count the house servers, which I keep running, as mine.

BTW, I'm 38 and she's 36.





Do you want to trade?

I'll offer a straight up trade. I know I should get more because mine is an antique and has papers to prove it, but I'm feeling expansive today, so I'll let you take advantage of me.

[Caduceus]

Anyone have a NAP with their spouse?

[Dedas]

Yes, and every day we have to renew it because we both forget. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[WraithLord]

31. married+1+2(one baby, two dogs).
Oh and my wife hates this game, no NAPs about it!

BTW, I'm still waiting for MOM2, it has been like 13 years now http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif
Though now I can safely say dom-III is better http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[krpeters]

BigDisAwesome said:
I learned the key was to be yourself (in my case a videogame dork) right out of the box. Then if she sticks around, she's accepted it. I have most of my old systems along with quite a selection of games.



I've employed this strategy for 16 years with considerable success -- I'm still single, after all!

[Velusion]

WraithLord said:
31. married+1+2(one baby, two dogs).
Oh and my wife hates this game, no NAPs about it!

BTW, I'm still waiting for MOM2, it has been like 13 years now http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif
Though now I can safely say dom-III is better http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif



Copycat!

[HoneyBadger]

I can say in all honesty that Dom 3 has had an adverse effect on my marriage-my wife's threatened to smash my laptop into little bits on more than one occasion, because I spend the majority of my free time playing this game.

I've currently got my laptop hidden, because I figure, if she can't see it, she won't think about it as much, and then I can play it to my heart's content when she's not around.

[lch]

Old games (like Might and Magic: World of Xeen) used to have a "boss key" which you could hit in case of an emergency, and then it would display something harmless: a DOS screen for example, or a spreadsheet. Newer games no longer have it. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif

[HoneyBadger]

Can we ask the devs to add a feature where, when you hit the ESC key, the screen turns into a beautiful valentine that we can print out and give to our rightfully embittered spouses?

After all, they're the ones that got us into this mess http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Caduceus]

HoneyBadger said:
my wife's threatened to smash my laptop into little bits on more than one occasion, because I spend the majority of my free time playing this game.



I just ended up getting my wife a Nintendo DS and a copy of Brain Age and Puzzle Quest. I haven't seen her in weeks.

Speaking of Puzzle Quest, if you like (or your loved one likes) Bejeweled with RPG elements, I highly recommend the demo for the PC, which should eventually come out as a full version. It is also available for the 360, PSP, DS, and eventually the PS3 as well.

[BigDisAwesome]

Caduceus said:

HoneyBadger said:
my wife's threatened to smash my laptop into little bits on more than one occasion, because I spend the majority of my free time playing this game.



I just ended up getting my wife a Nintendo DS and a copy of Brain Age and Puzzle Quest. I haven't seen her in weeks.

Speaking of Puzzle Quest, if you like (or your loved one likes) Bejeweled with RPG elements, I highly recommend the demo for the PC, which should eventually come out as a full version. It is also available for the 360, PSP, DS, and eventually the PS3 as well.



I imported a pink DS from Japan (before they came out in the states), Animal Crossing, and Tetris for her wedding present. She loved it.

[Sir_Dr_D]

You guys are going to have to tell me the secret. How do you find wives that like game like that?

[BigDisAwesome]

Turmoil 3 Luck 3 scales.

[Sir_Dr_D]

That would explain my problem.
I have order 3.

[HoneyBadger]

I married my wife more for her love of Monty Python than for her love of video games-although it was more her idea than mine to buy a playstation 2, and she did get me God of War, so she's definitely not entirely anti-video game, just basically anti-Dominions, because it takes up so much of my time (and admittedly, I do overdo it).

[WraithLord]

HoneyBadger said:
I can say in all honesty that Dom 3 has had an adverse effect on my marriage-my wife's threatened to smash my laptop into little bits on more than one occasion, because I spend the majority of my free time playing this game.

I've currently got my laptop hidden, because I figure, if she can't see it, she won't think about it as much, and then I can play it to my heart's content when she's not around.


LOL http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

My wife has threatened to burn, smash, hide or else pour water on my, laptop, desktop, 2nd desktop, games and or books (and she know which ones I like most, Dom generations and George Martin come first on the black list). Fortunately this grim fate hasn't yet been met http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Gandalf Parker]

My wife has a degree in computers, and another in business. She has her own desktop machine (actually there are 5 in the house, networked, and two linux servers). She is considering getting a laptop since she hates being away from her keyboard for long.

As far as games, she is more of a console person. She is into real-time shooters. Mostly mech-warrior stuff. She also has DM'd DnD games at tournament level for over a decade.

[tibbs]

WraithLord said:

HoneyBadger said:
I can say in all honesty that Dom 3 has had an adverse effect on my marriage-my wife's threatened to smash my laptop into little bits on more than one occasion, because I spend the majority of my free time playing this game.

I've currently got my laptop hidden, because I figure, if she can't see it, she won't think about it as much, and then I can play it to my heart's content when she's not around.


LOL http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

My wife has threatened to burn, smash, hide or else pour water on my, laptop, desktop, 2nd desktop, games and or books (and she know which ones I like most, Dom generations and George Martin come first on the black list). Fortunately this grim fate hasn't yet been met http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif



Yes, my wife is a game/computer hater too. She has hid my keyboard and mouse numerous times.

She calls me Otaku.

[Gandalf Parker]

My wife loves computers but she HAS threatened to hook my desktop monitor up to an exercise bike so that I have to pedal/exercise to see anything. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/evil.gif
Ive thought it best not to mention it often for fear that someone will market such a torture device.

[Baneslave]

tibbs said:
She calls me Otaku.



My girlfriend calls me Otaku too, you know, so you aren't alone.


Yes, I watch anime, make strange programs, even stranger games, have huge wallpaper animegirls in my room, but am I really Otaku? (I never admit it!) We tend to watch anime together and she is part of our game maker team, so...?



Gandalf Parker said:
My wife loves computers but she HAS threatened to hook my desktop monitor up to an exercise bike so that I have to pedal/exercise to see anything. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/evil.gif
Ive thought it best not to mention it often for fear that someone will market such a torture device.



I and my girlfriend made promise that everytime we watch one anime episode / movie / something similar we have to pedal exercise bike throught the whole show.

It is kind of tiring, you know. (But I have lost some weight this summer, yay!)

[Xietor]

The worst "punishment" i have had was having my computer unplugged during a key guild raid when i was the MT. Since it ended the raid for 40 people, it got my attention.

[HoneyBadger]

I've lost a ton of weight since buying the house.

Now, I weigh over 400lbs, I'll readily admit, but, despite being a serious game geek, a pathetic gourmet food junkie, spending 40 hours a week in a chair, and having some fairly debilitating medical problems (I either have fibromyalgia or some other severe form of "holistic" arthritis, and a few other things-nothing life threatening though), I've managed to keep in relatively good shape, somehow. Enough that a 12 hour day of heavy lifting or a 10 mile hike is uncomfortable, but not out of the question, and swimming laps for an hour at a time is actually enjoyable.

However, I was shocked to discover the other day that I can actually (barely) see muscle definition in my gut, so I figure I have to have dropped 50lbs of fat, atleast.

I agree with Xietor-every year that I've been alive has been better, somehow, than the last. Even when it's been more difficult, it's been better, and getting older doesn't mean getting fat and soft.

Getting older...All you really need to give up, for certain, is your vanity. And I'm not saying give up your pride-I'm a strong proponent of pride and it's value. Men-and sometimes women, because society does make things a hell of a lot harder on a woman as she ages than a man-we do have the opportunity to become better as we age. More powerful, secure, confident, and certainly more knowledgeable.

So no, I don't fear getting older...I have qualms about it, ofcourse. The biggest problem I have with it is how it affects casual relationships, because yes, it's something of a caste-system imposed upon us. But that has it's benefits too, as unfair as the drawbacks.

I do fear the degradation of my body-even though I know it's inevitable, and I've known since I was maybe 15 years old, because that's when I started having problems people are supposed to have when they're 50 or 60, but it's a fear I've lived with for a long time. I'm blessed with a body that does have powers, and toughness, and my mind, soul-what have you-have perhaps benefited from what my body has to endure.

Life isn't fair, but that door can swing both ways, and if you can retain the essence of what was valuable about you as a person when you were young, and strengthen and protect that with the wisdom and experience you have the opportunity to gain with age, you can enjoy and be proud of who you are, at any age, and believe me-that is a really special thing.

[Dedas]

Good post, HoneyBadger. Thank you for sharing.

[HoneyBadger]

My pleasure

[llamabeast]

*echoes Dedas*

[HoneyBadger]

Thank you very much!

It's nice to know that atleast the passage of years can give one a few things to say that someone else wants to hear.

[Mind Elemental]

20, which puts me on the younger end of the spectrum. I first heard about Dom:PPP when I was 15. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

I love deep strategy games a la Dominions, but I also play RPGs (both PC and console), watch anime, etc. Playing Dominions is not mutually exclusive with playing Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

[K]

I'm 30 and a law student in California.

[mr_Logic]

cool. this is about the first of these fora where i am not one of the 'old ones'.

i'm 24.

[mathusalem]

I'm 26

[HoneyBadger]

Hm. So I'm older than someone who's name invokes "Methusela". Figures.

[Gandalf Parker]

So what are the extremes?
How far did I miss the granddaddy award?

[HoneyBadger]

So far, the oldest and youngest on record are 59 and 14, and I would guess we have an average of 28.

[Endoperez]

IIRC, the old poll (DomII times) had something like over half of the voters being above 20 years, and over a quarter above 30.

[Shovah32]

Well, im officially 15 now(technically yesterday but..) but not willing to find my post to update so - happy birthday to me.

[Sir_Dr_D]

Just had my birthday this week as well. I am 30.

[BigDisAwesome]

You have a crapload of posts for not even being registered a year. Happy Birthday, live it up while you're still young!

And Happy Birthday Dr. D!

[Shuma]

I'm a young 30. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif

[HoneyBadger]

Happy birthday, Shovah-I'm gaining on you in posts and I've only been here since October http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Shovah32]

But me thinks im less active than I used to be http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif - check my old account which I lost the password to(simply named Shovah) http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif.