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    The 45 Year and Older Professional Club

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    I'm 48 year old accountant and love my computer games. In high school we had an Apple 1a (I think that was it's designation). At that time, you programmed code for games published in a magazine. Three of four of us took turns at lunch and after school typing the code so we could play "make your own adventure" game. It took us bout 3 months. the funny thing is, we could never get past the first encounter. No matter what our decision, we all died. I think one of us must have punched in a wrong number. :o At that point I was pretty much hooked on computers. After college, got a Tandy 1, and later started putting together my own rigs. Now, I'm too old to be bothered with the details of the build. Let the youngsters take care of that for me. I just want to play my games in peace. I currently play on The Harbringer (sp?) Server.

    So I tried to tell my wife...

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    Ok, I had to get in on this one. Perspective from a 24 yr old, successful salesman.

     

    My fiancee left me last december (2010) because I did not treat her with respect, and prioritize her over my hobbies. Looking back she had every right to do this and I believe we are both in better relationships currently.

     

    There are two very important keys to successfully have a relationship and mmo coexist IMO: balance, and the ability for both of you to understand this is a hobby.

     

    My current gf of 6 months allows me to bring friends over to her place for a d&d game a run on wednesdays. But we both understand gaming is my hobby. I even used the word 'passionate' when I first started testing the waters by confessing that I enjoy gaming.

     

    However, equally important is balance. I no longer play every night. I understand that that is not healthy for my relationship or fair to my gf. Instead of an hour a night I compact my time on weeknights that both of us know have been set aside. And scheduling is important!!!! Now she is no longer disappointed if she wants to go to dinner and I have a raid planned. We both know Sunday evening is for Football and TOR. BUT, Tuesday evening is date night. Period.

     

    I think the most important thing is not being with someone who wants/expects you to change. Nor should you expect the wonderful person in your life to grab a controller when the next Madden comes out. And guys.... dont expect your woman to respect your game if you give her **** everytime she turns on a decoration show, bride show, or the oscars. Fair is fair. you better plan on watching the Titanic with her if you expect her to play Assassins Creed woth you.

     

    My two cents.

     

    I like your attitude. My husband and I have been married nearly 15 years. He enjoys cars, movies, and anime. I am the gamer of the family. My husband and I both respect each others hobbies and give each other the time to enjoy them. The key is to love and respect someone for who they are, not who you think they should be. I made that mistake in my first marriage and will never go there again (my first was also a bit of a d****).

    EARLY ACCESS SCHEDULE!! (Educated Speculation)

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    I'm kind of curious what this evening's play will be like. I was lucky and got in yesterday. The jedi starter area was sparsely populated compared to the Thanksgiving beta. However, it was very nice not having to camp a spot and wait for mobs to respawn. Plus absolutely no server ques.

     

    My friend and I leveled to 9 last night and will finish the 2 man heroic before moving on to Coruscant. If your estimates are correct, I should see almost double the population this evening.

     

    I will say that this is much better than the wow beta. I remember waiting in line for about 15 minutes for wolf pups to spawn in a starter area and this was several days after launch. It does kind of blow that the rest of my guild will not level with my main, but I will probably level an alt once I hit 15 so they can catch up. Overall despite its drawbacks I think this is pretty good launch.

    Stephen Reid stop contradicting yourself

    in General Discussion

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    Oh ok.. guess what... some the people thats been online waiting today are not jobless, some them just might work a night shift. But you seem to know everyone situation right? Guess youve also lived under a rock for last five years and dont know this country is having a slight issue with not enough jobs for everyone that wants to work?

     

    But your so special because you have a JOB!!!!! Well, ya know.. Id have that same invite for today as you if I didnt happen to be serving in Peace Corps in a part of the world where majority the people dont even know what the internet is much less care they dont have it; when pre-sales started. Since your special for having a job I must be extra special for serving humanity!!!! Too bad I cant feel this way. I figure everyone's circumstance is what it is and dont think they should be judged for it.

     

    Okay you two, let's do a time out. Take a deep breath and try and be respectfully on topic.

    California choke up !

    in Check-ins

    Posted · Edited by TerranCom

    Livermore here! I'll be on Space Slug as Calyx

     

    Sweet! Space Slug is for Ordo Malleus (my guild) as well. I also got my invite today. I'll be logging in at lunch to make sure things go smoothly for import. I hope to see ya around. Just as an FYI, I'll be starting a Twi'lek JC.

     

    Edit: If you're going to be in the Jedi starting area this evening look me up. We can party for quests and such.

    I am a girl and I didnt get in

    in General Discussion

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    Now dont they know that good manners teach women go first. Except when walking up the stairs as to make sure you dont go peak under our skirts.

    What is the world comming to when we trow proper manners out of the window.

     

    I'm a girl and I got in! As the for the skirt thing, I have a mean left hook.:D

    Good job already destroying community

    in General Discussion

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    I actually had a chat with one of my guildies yesterday about this very topic. Those of us who have very early access will probably level our mains until 15 and then start alts to wait for the rest of the guild to catch up at least during early access. Since the first flash point is not available until level 10, this makes the most sense. And, if we level more, then that's okay too.

     

    I still remember when I started LII (back in the day). I was at least 15 levels below my friends. They would take time out of their leveling to help me when needed or would spot a a healer to help me push through mobs. This is how a guild should work. As a guild leader, I will not restrict my members to level caps just so that everyone can be the same level.

     

    Plus, not everyone will be able to put as much time into the game as others. I have on guildie who is a teacher. He will get two weeks of full time play while the rest of us will have to work. I have another guildie who works for PG&E and is often on call on the weekends. He will not level nearly as fast as the rest of us. This is simply the nature of the MMO's, and complaining about this will not change a MMO's fundamental nature.

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