Curse

roshanabey2 · Feb 17, 2008, 07:28 PM // 19:28

I am asking this out of plain curiosity, just to see what people think. I am 15 and I started this game at 14 and I know there are a lot of players older than me thinking 'stupid kid.'
Personally I don't think it matters, it matters what your maturity level is,yes, but not your age. I am all up for a 8 year old to play this game if they have the maturity of say.... +13 years, when they know how to actually understand the game, know how to interact with players normally, and don't swear/spam (because if you swear/spam for the fun of it you really need to get a life) ingame and giggle to themselves. Even though I am pretty sure an 8 year old would give up with this game for the lack of 'action' and not understanding it. So the 8 year old is completely hypothetical. But if that 8 year old is super intelligent/mature why not?
It really matters on what age you grow out of games in which all you do is smash buttons on the ps2,wii ect.(though Wii is fun sometimes)
So yeah I would say 13+ (Or basically once you have passed puberty)
I also think there is a limit to the ages where it just becomes a bit sad(unless you help in developing this game or have somesort of involvement with the gaming industry) but I don't want to offend anyone so i will keep that to myself.

(Edit: I am sorry if I offended anyone by this comment, I was really thinking about( I heard this on the news) people who don't spend time with their children and play on wow(hypothetical example) instead, so your sterotypical 30+ nerd(or any age, but you can't have a go at a 13 year old for playing obssesively but you can have a go at someone my age), and no I am not saying you should not play this game if you are 30+, just not obssesivly.)

impoc · Feb 17, 2008, 07:35 PM // 19:35

age doesn't matter for me as long as they are mature and can add to the community, however the age to ensure at least a 95% maturity rate amongst players would probably be 18+

Miriel · Feb 17, 2008, 07:36 PM // 19:36

I suppose if the child is mature enough to understand the consequences of his/her actions and sayings, then that child would be old enough to play.

On that same note, I believe that some of the players closer to my age (I'm 21) need to be re-schooled in manners.

As for age caps, I don't think there should be one :] Old people need to do something on their retirement too, you know? So long as they're not hitting on children, all should be well.

Edit: Impoc: I've met more than enough 18+ players who have acted like complete douchebags than my 16 year old guildie :3. Age wouldn't ensure maturity in the least.

Smile Like Umean It · Feb 17, 2008, 07:38 PM // 19:38

I know ''grown adults" who are all 30+ that act like their two sometimes. I was 19 when I started playing this game and no one in my guild would believe I was that young for the simple fact that I'm a very mature person. I still act goofy of curse, but everyone needs to have fun sometimes.
The fact remains though, that an older person is more than likely going to be maturer than a younger person.

As far as what I think the age limit should be... *looks at box cover* 13 and up.

*lemming* · Feb 17, 2008, 07:38 PM // 19:38

Age has little to do with maturity.

fog_of_redoubt · Feb 17, 2008, 07:38 PM // 19:38

Minimum age should be 30

DDL · Feb 17, 2008, 07:39 PM // 19:39

I like how you're young, and think that being young and playing apparently shouldn't matter...but then also think that being old and playing is a bit sad.

And don't appear to find any irony there, either...

Let's be honest, GW is far more of a thinking person's game than most other mumorpuguhs out there (where SMASH UNTIL YOU GET BIGGER is basically...the only game mechanic), so tends to attract the older crowd anyway, because they're (on average) just plain better at thinking things through.

But in essence, your age is irrelevant: its behaviour that's the issue: polite friendly people could be 6, or 84. I don't care, and if they're polite and friendly, it will never even occur to me to wonder what age they are. Conversely, childish idiots can be 6, or 84. I don't care: they're idiots, and childish, thus should be treated as such irrespective of age.

Basically: if you can TELL someone is childish, they're childish. It doesn't matter what age they actually are.

roshanabey2 · Feb 17, 2008, 07:39 PM // 19:39

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Originally Posted by tehlemming

Age has little to do with maturity.

that is true my 13 year old cousin is very immature and I know alot of older people who are very immature.

Raiku · Feb 17, 2008, 07:40 PM // 19:40

Ruining other people experience is heeps of fun.

Though, I am actually referring to the use of profanity in communication.

Theres a good line to having fun with a joke, and taking it too seriously.

StormDragonZ · Feb 17, 2008, 07:40 PM // 19:40

Rather not to say age, but IQ.

Molock · Feb 17, 2008, 07:41 PM // 19:41

I'd say 18 years old.. in *most* cases 13 is way to young.

roshanabey2 · Feb 17, 2008, 07:44 PM // 19:44

I think I was kicked from a guild a year back for admitting I was 14................

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Originally Posted by Molock

I'd say 18 years old.. in *most* cases 13 is way to young.

Well I looking at my case, and when I think back on to it, I do think I matured at young age, but so does a lot of people I know.
I do admit however i do have streaks of immaturity by being completely random, but i don't think there is a person out there who is above my age that hasn't been immature

N1ghtstalker · Feb 17, 2008, 07:45 PM // 19:45

average age in body: 18
average age in mind: 5

Miriel · Feb 17, 2008, 07:46 PM // 19:46

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Originally Posted by roshanabey2

I think I was kicked a year back for admitting I was 14................

Then you found an unfriendly guild and shouldn't have been associated with them in the first place

Saraphim · Feb 17, 2008, 07:47 PM // 19:47

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Originally Posted by roshanabey2

I also think there is a limit to the ages where it just becomes a bit sad(unless you help in developing this game or have somesort of involvement with the gaming industry) but I don't want to offend anyone so i will keep that to myself.

Well you didn't exactly keep that to yourself, did you.

Both myself and my hubby are over 40, and have past & present experience in the industry between us. But the latter is irrelevant really, there's no upper age limit on what you do with your spare time unless it becomes physically impossible. And playing games isn't exactly hard physical exercise...

Age range depends on the game, GW has a teen rating anyway, and I wouldn't want very young children seeing what crops up in Shing Jea, or Pre-Searing Ascalon for that matter. Some people always find a way to get round the chat filter.

Stormlord Alex · Feb 17, 2008, 07:48 PM // 19:48

I don't think age really matters.

A basic intelligence test would be good, maybe then people could PuG without wanting to strangle the guy that thinks Healbreeze/Power shot/Flare/ tanking is good.
And maybe AB would be more fun against people that can actually, you know... play.

Dylananimus · Feb 17, 2008, 07:49 PM // 19:49

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Originally Posted by roshanabey2

So yeah I would say 13+ (Or basically once you have passed puberty)
I also think there is a limit to the ages where it just becomes a bit sad(unless you help in developing this game or have somesort of involvement with the gaming industry) but I don't want to offend anyone so i will keep that to myself.

I don't see why younger players shouldn't enjoy playing the game, as (like you say) long as they don't treat the game as their personal playground and act like complete idiots. Some sense of maturity should be adhered to as it's a community, not just a game.

As far as your last comment...you didn't keep it to yourself, and you have offended.

Why should there be an age cap? For that matter, why does it make a person 'sad' if they're older and still playing computer games? I'd like to hear your reasoning for this.

People that are 'older' don't stop wanting to have fun and relax, and immerse themselves in worlds that are less stressful than the real one

In fact, I would think it's a great way for people who have jobs and family commitments to just step out of the every day grind of life now and then. I don't see that as sad, it sounds quite normal. Or do you believe everybody over the age of say 30 should just crawl into a grave and die? lol

We still have lots of living to do

And games to play

AceeBlueEagle · Feb 17, 2008, 07:53 PM // 19:53

Age, probably 14+

BUT, that being said, parents should monitor how much time Junior spends on the pc. The game is highly addictive to some and it goes without saying that mom/dad must be involved in the kids daily lives.

School is #1 priority. If junior can't respect obey that edict, buh-bye interweb.

I hope people don't view it as a virtual baby-sitter for their kids but I am sure that the lazy, uninvolved parents do just that. Same goes for the latch-key kids.

roshanabey2 · Feb 17, 2008, 07:53 PM // 19:53

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Originally Posted by Saraphim

Well you didn't exactly keep that to yourself, did you.

Both myself and my hubby are over 40, and have past & present experience in the industry between us. But the latter is irrelevant really, there's no upper age limit on what you do with your spare time unless it becomes physically impossible. And playing games isn't exactly hard physical exercise...

Age range depends on the game, GW has a teen rating anyway, and I wouldn't want very young children seeing what crops up in Shing Jea, or Pre-Searing Ascalon for that matter. Some people always find a way to get round the chat filter.

I know it sounds offensive, I am sorry, I was mainly talking about obssesive players who aren't married and really need to do more with there free time apart from gw, they can play gw but shouldn't play a lot. (Your sterotypical over 30 year old nerd, who isn't married.)

Nightmares Hammer · Feb 17, 2008, 07:53 PM // 19:53

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Originally Posted by Stormlord Alex

I don't think age really matters.

A basic intelligence test would be good, maybe then people could PuG without wanting to strangle the guy that thinks Healbreeze/Power shot/Flare/ tanking is good.
And maybe AB would be more fun against people that can actually, you know... play.

Agreed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saraphim

Some people always find a way to get round the chat filter.

You can turn off the chat filter. :P