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Edited by galford72043:
10/28/2016 6:09:48 AM
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Oldest 3 man fireteam ever - 211 years.
I had the pleasure tonight to participate in what l believe is the oldest fireteam to ever play Destiny or perhaps any other video game. I'm 73, Coldstoneshoki_9 is 72 and IronDuke-177 is the youngster of the group at 66. We total 211 years. By the end of this year we will add to the total as IronDuke will be 67 in November and Coldstoneshoki will be 73 in December. We played 2 Heroic strikes and 2 320 strikes and some Archon's Forge. It make take us older Guardians longer and we die a lot more than you younger Guardians but we can still get it done.
So have fun, don't get discouraged when things are hard and not going your way and never stop gaming.
I did ask permission from both Guardians to use their gamer tags in this post.
Edit: some Guardians have replied to the post by questioning my motives, that l am an attention seeker, which is a valid argument. From my perspective, as someone who has been kicked from events, left behind when l lost my way, ignored in clans and refused help when l asked for it, here is my reply:
The point of the post is to make the Community aware that there are many more "mature" gamers playing than is widely known. That players don't have to think of quitting when they reach at certain age, it's o.k. to keep on gaming whatever you age may be. That even as time takes it's toll on your body and reflexes video games can be fun and achievements are not out of reach.
I was fortunate enough to be chosen as the Community Focus for July 20, 2015 and through that experience I learned that there are many older and middle aged gamers playing who contemplate quitting because they think there is some kind of stigma associated with being an older gamer or they feel they are being a drag on their fireteam because their KTD is too low. They don't want to be "that guy" who no one wants on their team. I want to encourage them to keep playing. That there are gamers who are older than they are who aren't giving up and that gaming can be enjoyable even when their minds and bodies are slowing down. Aren't these forums supposed to be a place the Community can share achievements and not just rip each other apart?
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Thanks! Now I don't feel kinda weird for being in my 30s and still gaming. As long as it's fun, it's worth doing! Actually, that mantra could get you in a lot of trouble in life...
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Dude, we're all slowly dying. Play your heart out, I'll be doing the same. All these people waiting for you to care about their cynical opinions are wasting [i]their own time.[/i]
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hats off to you guys thats awesome i believe you truely only become old when you forget How to have fun
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[quote]Age has no bearing on ability.[/quote] ~Dark Souls
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Bump. You guys rock. If your xboxone inv me anytime it would be and honor to play with you
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My grandpa used to play halo with me when he whas 70. So I don't think that you're lying. It's possible that a person who loves games keeps playing games, even if he/she is 70 years old. People should know that.
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2 RepliesWill be showing this to the wife. I'll be 35 next week and she tells me all the time I'm too old for video game. Keep on playin
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[quote]I had the pleasure tonight to participate in what l believe is the oldest fireteam to ever play Destiny or perhaps any other video game. I'm 73, Coldstoneshoki_9 is 72 and IronDuke-177 is the youngster of the group at 66. We total 211 years. By the end of this year we will add to the total as IronDuke will be 67 in November and Coldstoneshoki will be 73 in December. We played 2 Heroic strikes and 2 320 strikes and some Archon's Forge. It make take us older Guardians longer and we die a lot more than you younger Guardians but we can still get it done. So have fun, don't get discouraged when things are hard and not going your way and never stop gaming. I did ask permission from both Guardians to use their gamer tags in this post. Edit: some Guardians have replied to the post by questioning my motives, that l am an attention seeker, which is a valid argument. From my perspective, as someone who has been kicked from events, left behind when l lost my way, ignored in clans and refused help when l asked for it, here is my reply: The point of the post is to make the Community aware that there are many more "mature" gamers playing than is widely known. That players don't have to think of quitting when they reach at certain age, it's o.k. to keep on gaming whatever you age may be. That even as time takes it's toll on your body and reflexes video games can be fun and achievements are not out of reach. I was fortunate enough to be chosen as the Community Focus for July 20, 2015 and through that experience I learned that there are many older and middle aged gamers playing who contemplate quitting because they think there is some kind of stigma associated with being an older gamer or they feel they are being a drag on their fireteam because their KTD is too low. They don't want to be "that guy" who no one wants on their team. I want to encourage them to keep playing. That there are gamers who are older than they are who aren't giving up and that gaming can be enjoyable even when their minds and bodies are slowing down. Aren't these forums supposed to be a place the Community can share achievements and not just rip each other apart?[/quote] You're welcome in my fire team any day. Like Saladin would say "Even old Wolves still bite."
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1 ReplyGreat.. thought I was getting too old to game but by the sounds of it I have a few years left😀
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Edited by ZebullonPike: 10/28/2016 2:58:09 PMYour game philosophy is like mine and the play style sounds like mine. I like Archon's Forge and Oryx's Court. It's a little un-nerving but Challenge of Elders is good too. And I too have suffered the same attitude as you have from younger players. I do team up with a few really great players to get through a few bad strikes.
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Good to hear! I am 38 and my father is mid-60s; we both play. He doesn't play Destiny (yet), he plays World of Tanks and Fallout mostly. He's still kicking around on an Xbox 360.
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I would like to hook up with you guys. I am 68, retired and married.
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Good for you guys, I hope I'm still gaming in my 60s/70s.
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You can be WORLD FIRST OLDEST (age) FIRETEAM beating the raid. Just find 3 more. LoL Requirment Light: 70+ age
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6 RepliesEdited by MithBesler: 10/27/2016 8:29:49 PMDid you guys just run around and yell GET OFF MY LAWN and all the mobs just ran away.
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Well done to you 3 Im also in a 3 man team combined age around 160. (45 50+ 60+) It don't matter how old you are as long as your enjoying yourself
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So at 52 am I a squeaker?
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I'm 35 and im the old guy in my group lol, my how different a few years makes lol Don't mind the kids in this forum they're just doing what the kids do now a days - try to make themselves feel like theyre important on an Internet forum because other parts of their lives are so empty. Regardless thank you for posting I often wonder if there are other guardians out there my age or older.
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Respect, guardian. You are what I aspire to beer. But something more along the lines of gothalion with the beer and random crap. You may be like that but you didn't specify. Keep doing what you're doing
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[quote]I had the pleasure tonight to participate in what l believe is the oldest fireteam to ever play Destiny or perhaps any other video game. I'm 73, Coldstoneshoki_9 is 72 and IronDuke-177 is the youngster of the group at 66. We total 211 years. By the end of this year we will add to the total as IronDuke will be 67 in November and Coldstoneshoki will be 73 in December. We played 2 Heroic strikes and 2 320 strikes and some Archon's Forge. It make take us older Guardians longer and we die a lot more than you younger Guardians but we can still get it done. So have fun, don't get discouraged when things are hard and not going your way and never stop gaming. I did ask permission from both Guardians to use their gamer tags in this post. Edit: some Guardians have replied to the post by questioning my motives, that l am an attention seeker, which is a valid argument. From my perspective, as someone who has been kicked from events, left behind when l lost my way, ignored in clans and refused help when l asked for it, here is my reply: The point of the post is to make the Community aware that there are many more "mature" gamers playing than is widely known. That players don't have to think of quitting when they reach at certain age, it's o.k. to keep on gaming whatever you age may be. That even as time takes it's toll on your body and reflexes video games can be fun and achievements are not out of reach. I was fortunate enough to be chosen as the Community Focus for July 20, 2015 and through that experience I learned that there are many older and middle aged gamers playing who contemplate quitting because they think there is some kind of stigma associated with being an older gamer or they feel they are being a drag on their fireteam because their KTD is too low. They don't want to be "that guy" who no one wants on their team. I want to encourage them to keep playing. That there are gamers who are older than they are who aren't giving up and that gaming can be enjoyable even when their minds and bodies are slowing down. Aren't these forums supposed to be a place the Community can share achievements and not just rip each other apart?[/quote] I agree with your statement I will be 70 in November
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Thanks for sharing this! It's great to hear and I am very sorry you had to write this edit!! Of course that's exactly what this community and this forum is all about, to hear stories like yours!! Keep on...
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Respect. I've been gaming my whole life (32) and I hope to still be gaming when I reach your age. Must respect, and fight on guardians.
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2 RepliesI look forward to seeing more and more older gamers in the future. Can imagine retirement places just filled with console rooms. Oldies sitting round telling the youth about ps4's and the troubles of lag in pvp saying kids these days don't understand the trouble of a true red bar.
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I think this is so awesome, good for you!! I'm 40 and I hope I'm still playing when I'm your age!!
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Keep doing what you do, it's great to see a game that incorporates all ages
