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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I can't even keep my friends in a fireteam for an hour or two lol. Good job guys!
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You old dudes are rad. Gives me hope that my boys and I will still be playing in 50 years. Keep it goin man.
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5 OdpowiedziWait, hold on. Title says 212 years. In the post you say 211 years. Send help.
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How I think of myself when I reach that age.
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Bloody hell man, keep it up
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Let people have fun. Your gender isn't real. Deal with it.
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1 OdpowiedźThat's awesome.
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2 OdpowiedziYour name is the same as mine sir. I am also a G Alford!
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1 OdpowiedźMy hero"s right here. You guys on ps4 or xbone?
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3 OdpowiedziDidn't this guy get Community Focus?
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Keep on keeping on. May we all be able to reach that age, let alone game then.
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4 OdpowiedziHa ha! Nice try! I think you are really a 49 year old fireteam.
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3 OdpowiedziStrikes. Feh. You ain't too old too raid. Now go kick Asskiss' ass!
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2 OdpowiedziI bet u guys were happy to see the ascendant raisins. You know... it helps ur digestive system and all
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1 OdpowiedźGood for you! How did you meet?
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That's awesome, Legends never die friend. Stay safe, and have fun out there!
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I understand granted I'm like 50 decades younger.. hell even a few years makes a difference.. my friends who were good when they were all 16-18 suck now. and it's only been a few years
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Age ain't nothing but a number my friend, I'm 45 and can still hang with the best of them. I game with my kids,their friends and my grand kids. The reactions I get sometimes when I tell other gamers my age is priceless. They ask me how can you be that good and be so old? Lol. I tell them, I'm just hitting my prime!
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Amen, too bad I don't have a ps4 or i would play with you
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That edit r.i.peed the haters
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I've got respect for you. I remember how you got community focus too. You put a post up on how well you did in IB and the community went crazy. Props to you. #respect
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Are you guys from the Prison of Elders? If you take offense from this, I sincerely apologize. I do highly respect you guys for continuing to do what you love, regardless of age. I even debated posting the joke, knowing what kinds of possible reactions I might get out of you and the community.
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reads post thinks fake then see Galford as maker know its real
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Once it stops being fun it stops being just a game so good on ya mates for having fun
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1 OdpowiedźKeep playing sir.... keep playing as much as you can for as long as you can. I for one, do not think you are seeking attention by making this post and I greatly appreciate it. As a 35 year old gamer, I am somewhat of a "grandpa" in my own right, however, I think there is a stigma associated with gaming past a certain age and it is just unwarranted. As far as hobbies go, a person could do much worse than playing a console game. I truly wish that I could have shared something like this with my grandfather or even my dad. Hopefully I will be blessed enough to play games for another 35 years and maybe even share it with kids of my own.
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Hell yeah. I hope i still game at that age man