[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] Are you on xbox?

Thats awesome. Sometimes my grandpa would play the fishing area in Ocarina of Time with me when I was younger. Hope you guys play with grandkids and etc too,, most older people dont realize how much it means to kids when adults and older game with them from time to time

I love this. I've played a bit with an older gentleman in his 80s who ONLY played patrol. It was a challenge for him to even move. Often I would watch him moving around with his gun pointed into the floor, losing battles to a single dreg, and frequently falling off the map. BUT he had fun. Having our characters sit down by a cliff and watch the cosmodrome sunset was in some ways more satisfying than going flawless or beating a raid. I also play a lot with a fabulous lady who is in her 50's. She started playing Destiny in year 1, and told me one time that this game "kept her mind snappy" in year 3 she is now one of the best PvE players I know, playing all 3 classes and having no trouble beating hard raids. I'm gonna turn 30 this November. I've played video games my whole life on PC, and every console since atari. I used to consider myself to be the best of the best, but Trails of Osiris has introduced me to so many kids half my age that can outplay me hard. It's a bit frustrating sometimes, but I love it. I will always love it. And someday, I might be the guy who has trouble getting to the cliffside to look at view. But I'll have fun doing it. If you guys are on PSN send me a friend request and I will have fun playing with you. Ps. Isn't the ONLY reason to post somthing to get attention? If it wasn't there would be no point to do it at all... the core reason forums exist is to get or give attention.

Watch Bungie not care about permission and still do. . . whatever it is they do about naming people.

Who cares? Just play the game, age doesn't matter if you enjoy it.

Your 11 your buddy is 14 and his youngster friend is 8

What even is the point of this post? Most of us don't even believe that but yet we still put nice comments down. All I see is someone seeking attention with some friends.

Actually you three are a bunch of young wippersnappers. Me and my two older brothers play destiny daily. We all fell in love with video games over thirty years ago and haven't stopped playing all these years later. I'm 76. My brother Theodore is 78. And my brother Simon is 81. I remember two years ago when Simon said to me, "Alvin, I found a game that we can all play together". And since then we haven't stopped. Sometimes Simon loses his glasses and he can't join us but usually we're always doing something and we really love ToO. We've gone Flawless a few times and all main Hunters. Our Dad Dave would've loved this game and wish he had the chance to play too. He passed away back when PS first came out. 235 years old altogether.

I'm only 17. . . . Does that mean I have over 50 more years that I can play video games? Awesome.

I would love if you guys stream your next strike run. I would watch that religiously.

I love this, if you're on Xbox and EVER need help w anything hit me up I'd be happy to be of assistance