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lukas989 · May 21, 2010, 09:02 PM // 21:02

So age groups - whats represented? Not that Ive done much mingling in game, but I do get the impression the core is of a younger age, in the teens. Is this true of the forums too? The one off payment was a big factor of desirability for me purchasing the game in the first place, and I can understand this is a big attraction for the young uns too. But yeah just curious to see if folk above 20, and indeed above 30 are represented in large numbers.

Cuilan · May 21, 2010, 09:05 PM // 21:05

I've known quite a few players who are above 40 and even though not as many, even over 60.

I don't think any member of this forum would be able to answer this question.

lukas989 · May 21, 2010, 09:07 PM // 21:07

Yeah not really looking for a definitive answer, just for the masses to fess up and reveal their own groupage.

Olof · May 21, 2010, 09:08 PM // 21:08

MARA is an over 30's alliance with 7 guilds or so and hundreds if not more members.

Can't speak for the rest of the universe though.

To Chicken To Die · May 21, 2010, 09:16 PM // 21:16

I bought this game at the age of 16 and am 21 now but I am amased that more then 75% (not based on hard facts) of people that told me there age (I can only trust if they speak the truth) are older then 25. I also noticed some people saying that there parents/there childeren also had an account and played the game.

Fedetic · May 21, 2010, 09:51 PM // 21:51

I am fifteen. But about 60% people I know in-game are 20 years or older.

Mintha Syl · May 21, 2010, 10:07 PM // 22:07

All my friends who play are more in the 30ish. Don't know about the rest but for what I've seen here it looks like almost all ages are represented. Sure you'll see a lot of teenagers, being a game, in towns I see a lot of "my mum didn't buy me a bike" conversations, but you should be fine.

majoho · May 21, 2010, 10:12 PM // 22:12

I'm 45 so oldies play GW as well

Aleta · May 21, 2010, 10:13 PM // 22:13

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Originally Posted by lukas989

Yeah not really looking for a definitive answer, just for the masses to fess up and reveal their own groupage.

I confess! I confess! Over 50

Never Ever to old to play games

*Darcy* · May 21, 2010, 10:17 PM // 22:17

I thought there was a poll a few years back, but I can't find it. I'm over 60.

Perkunas · May 21, 2010, 10:37 PM // 22:37

50+ here
Guild mate 40+
2 sons play 20+

Grubcat · May 21, 2010, 11:34 PM // 23:34

Over 50 here and have played since 2005, as have my son and daughter, in their late 20's.
Finally talked my sister into playing a month ago and she is also 50+.

Orry · May 22, 2010, 01:32 AM // 01:32

I'm 18, and I know of several in their 30's or 40's and higher.

The Scorpion Knight · May 22, 2010, 02:15 AM // 02:15

I am nineteen.

lukas989 · May 22, 2010, 02:05 PM // 14:05

Im impressed! And well, relieved...being a non-teenager myself, Im always aware of the potential judgement that will be passed by non-believers that I play computer games. Ive heard enough 'forget what other people say' arguments to last a lifetime, but the natural reaction to people mockings is pangs of embarrassment, I admit. This is always appeased by fellow soon to be afflicted with athritis-ites, enjoying the experience with me. So yeah, mind is at rest somewhat. still dont think Im ready to engage in convos with folk I know about it, but hey one step at a time.

Rocky Raccoon · May 22, 2010, 02:59 PM // 14:59

60+ here, I've been playing video games since they were invented and see no reason to stop.

Absolute Destiny · May 22, 2010, 03:09 PM // 15:09

I'm 24, and several of my guildmates are in their late 30s/early 40s.

I dunno where one would look to find out, but I'm curious now about the age range in other MMOs, especially WoW.

fireflyry · May 22, 2010, 03:57 PM // 15:57

The majority is always going to be 22-35.It's already researched fact.

In saying I've personally noticed non-subscription tends to take that average down by 5-10 years.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Absolute Destiny

I dunno where one would look to find out, but I'm curious now about the age range in other MMOs, especially WoW.

You should enjoy this guys research...

http://www.nickyee.com/index-papers.html

Quote:

Online survey data were collected from 30,000 users of Massively Multi-User Online Role-
Playing Games (MMORPGs) over a three year period to explore users’ demographics,
motivations and derived experiences.

Quote:

In spite of the fact that the average age of computer and video game players is 30
(Entertainment Software Association, 2005), the articles in the special issue seem to perpetuate
the assumption that mainly children and adolescents play video games.

Yama Sutra · May 22, 2010, 10:58 PM // 22:58

47 here and i gave up Gw1 , waiting for GW2.........Spend almost then 4500 hours in 49 months ........

cya all in GW 2

Risus · May 23, 2010, 08:15 AM // 08:15

at least 20 people in my alliance are very active and over 20. And alot more are getting there.