Im 29 turning 30 in Feb and I feel like im too old to be playing, I have a wife and 2 kids in which I spend quality time with and work 6-7 days a week usually.
I play Destiny whenever I find the time to do so but lately I keep getting invited to do VOG (I still havent done it yet) and the other 5 fire team peeps are like screaming 12-13 year olds and that is also the reason I refuse to use a mic.
Tbh, I feel embarrassed because these people are young and being the only adult just makes me feel uneasy, like if I used a mic and spoke they will probably give me shit about my age and some of the people wont let me come do VOG unless I use a mic anyways.
It was like when I played mw2 when it came out and the lobbies filled up with screaming trash talking kids and it spread like a cancer so I quit and haven't touched a CoD game since lol. I bought the game to enjoy it,not to listen to kids yell at each other going on about being molested by their dad or gay this and gay that.
I just dont know what to do? I think I might just stay at level 29, any other adults here that feel like they can somewhat relate to this?
[EDIT] So much positive feedback, I was not expecting so many replies and you can believe me when I write that I have read every single comment in this thread and it warms the heart knowing just how many others are just like me.
Thank you so much everybody.
Oh and I noticed a few people asking what console im on, im on the PS4 and I will be sure to check out the mature clans out there that were suggested.
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Edited by Andy: 2/20/2015 11:50:03 PMnobody cares about your age. just play the game and finish the mission.
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31, still playing. I find that at least half the people I randomly play with are old enough to not be what you described.
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Dads of destiny. Great group for grown up guardians
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Damn this post is older than my dog
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I find adults on LFG way more than kids. Could be the time of day you are playing or your time zone.
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my fireteam/clan are an average age of 29 on PS4 if you need a team to run the vault let me know. We're on Pacific time. gamertag is username
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I'm 28 work two Jobs and have 500 hrs in but I'm single with no kids and if someone sounds like they r under 18 or so I boot them caus I don't have time to dick around
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Mature Players Master Race.
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47 wife 4 kids full time job and still love gaming after getting an Atari for Christmas at the age of 13. Had just about every console going. Just enjoy the game and join an adult clan
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You just need to find the right group, I suggest going into dads of destiny... I've heard good things. Just google them
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Im 18 but the majority of the people I play with are in their mid to late 20s, so you are definitely not alone. You just need to find the right group with people who arent young kids.
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Look me up, adult only clan. Just a bunch of guys helping each other out. I don't tolerate squeakers either. Normal guys, all with jobs and kids and wives that hate this game lol. Holy Order of the Jedi
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Man, I'm 30 next month, and raid with randoms pretty regularly. Any of the age polls on the forum seem to show a player base 20+. I don't have a wife/ kids, so maybe that changes things, but I don't consider 30 too old.
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Edited by Mikebroad99: 2/20/2015 11:29:42 PMI also don't like listening to screaming kids, so I didn't start raiding until a week ago but I decided to give it a shot. Mostly had good experiences.I'm 56 and I play regularly. I started gaming 35 yrs ago so I'm not about to stop because of a bunch of squeakers. I'm also on PS4 as are a couple of my friends so if you want add me.
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40. Play everyday. Granted no kids, but still a lot on my plate. I feel like there are plenty old guys playing destiny due to Halo coming out when we were all in our twenties. I also don't care to play with screeching teens or younger, so I don't.
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Don't be discouraged. 30 here 3 kids. I've only done VoG once. There are good places to look in the community to find teams.
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Don't trip man. I'm 25 with a son and i work the graveyard shift 5 days a week and i still find time for a gaming marathon here and there. Let the children be children. I'm a proud father who games and will game for the rest of my life.
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I'm a 33 year old and I find that some of the mic noise can get annoying. However I tend to use my mic just to get into raids. I have experienced mostly adults doing the end game stuff with the occasional youngster. Is there a way to mute someone who is screaming obscenities lol?
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Dads of Destiny
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You're not old lol. I'm 25 and some of our raiding buddies are in their 40s. It's great knowing people of any age enjoy the game. Of course they make fun of us because we are young lol but it's all in a good laugh. 😆
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You my friend are still a young man. Enjoy what you like. I'm 42, wife, 3 kids, job, life, etc. I've always loved video games. I'll play till the day I die. Lol
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41 and play daily, do what you feel.
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I hear ya. I'm 25 with a family and pretty much just have to keep everyone focused on the objective so that I don't have to hear about their social life and "life problems".
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screaming trash talking kids are a problem yes but there are a lot of decent people on, you just have to wade through the rubbish and you will bump into good folks
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Join dads of destiny!
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Edited by PerturbedCatFish: 2/20/2015 11:19:51 PMI am 49 and I play everyday. I haven't done any raids either and just did first nightfall with a couple of young guys. No one ever asks my age, I just play. When you play try to forget your a parent and just do your thing. I am on ps4. Add me and us old timers will hold our own.