Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

Thanks, I didn't know either.

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

Perhaps a little more accurately, a broader, deeper game with multiplayer which happily fits into those small time slices that occur when juggling job, kids, wife and similar.


Oh, I'm 28 and still no afflictions http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

*whacks Archonsod*
Quiet you! I don't need to be reminded that I'm starting to develop a limp in my right leg... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

Hey, don't worry... My best pal is 36 too, and he recently found himself a nice & fun 19-year old girlfriend, so there has to be some hope for you too. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

31... far too old for my part. I would gladly give up flat, car, job for 10/12 years back...

Well, I can't wish for that, will complain about it to Kristoffer http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

Thanks buddy, that means alot. Did my over-use of emoticons not give it away? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/redface.gif


I knew there were plenty of older dominions players here but im suprised at how many we have(and how many appear to have mild depression http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/shock.gif). I find this to be one of the more interesting threads here on the forums at the minute - finding out alot of unexpected things.

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

I'm 30. I can now legitimately use the term "whipper-snapper" when talking about younger people.

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

I not so long ago split up with my 21 yr old girlfriend so there... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif, she was 18 when I started going out with her, so double so there... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

I couldn't keep up with her btw due to my advancing age...she was good fun thou... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

This year I joined the (apparently majority in the forum) 30 somethings. Kid number two due on October and gray hairs sprouting on my chiny chin chin, aw crap I'm a grownup!

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

I am older than most, 47, but I am pretty fit. Still hit the gym 4 times a week. An attorney by profession, though my amount of spare time has increased significantly since Katrina.

In all honesty, age is a relative thing. If you keep yourself fit, not much changes from age 18 to 47. Yeah, you lose some hair, some white hairs creep in, and all of those bones you broke playing sports in college etc start to ache.

But if you eat correctly, lift weights for muscle retention, do aerobic exercise, and throw in some yoga to maintain flexibility, you can still be stronger, in better shape, and more flexible than 90 percent of the 18-24 year olds.

Of course that is because 90 percent of 18-24 year olds consume fast food, chips, soft drinks, and spend too much time watching tv, movies, talking on their cell phones, text messaging, as well as computer related activities.

So do not fear getting old, fear getting out of shape.


An excerpt from Jack Lalanne's verified achievements:

# 1974 (age 60): For the second time, Jack swam from Alcatraz Island to Fisherman's Wharf. Again, he was handcuffed, but this time he was also shackled and towed a 1,000-pound boat.
# 1975 (age 61): Repeating his performance 21 years earlier, Jack again swam the entire length of the Golden Gate Bridge, underwater and handcuffed, but this time he was shackled and towed a 1,000-pound boat.
# 1976 (age 62): To commemorate the "Spirit of '76", United States Bicentennial, Jack swam one mile in Long Beach Harbor. He was handcuffed and shackled, and he towed 13 boats (representing the 13 original colonies) containing 76 people.
# 1979 (age 65): Jack towed 65 boats in Lake Ashinoko, near Tokyo, Japan. He was handcuffed and shackled, and the boats were filled with 6,500 pounds of Louisiana Pacific wood pulp.
# 1980 (age 66): Jack towed 10 boats in North Miami, Florida. The boats carried 77 people, and he towed them for over one mile in less than one hour.
# 1984 (age 70): Once again handcuffed and shackled, Jack fought strong winds and currents as he swam 1.5 miles while towing 70 boats with 70 people from the Queen's Way Bridge in the Long Beach Harbor to the Queen Mary.

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

Yeah, out of shape isn't a lot of fun. Yoga's great, so are swimming and walking, even when you're older, because they're low-impact.

I think I qualify for "mindly depressed" at times, but then exercise, sunlight, and vitamins do wonders for that.

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

Having past my demi-centennial birthday Im giving up on the anti-aging drug. I just want them to perfect the holodeck so the old folks home can have one. Or better yet, jacking in (Matrix style). THATS how I want to play my pretender for Dominions 9.

Gandalf Parker

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

Yea, this really worries me, just imagine if they invent a anti-aging drug and your like 70+ or something, how sad would that be... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif

Holodeck...yes

Hole in your neck straight to your brain...errm...no thanks.

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

Well, having solved aging-which is a biggy-they can probably go on to solve the problem of regenerative (as opposed to degenerative) tissue, so you might be 85 but you'd look 35 or so.

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

I agree with Meglobob... Holodeck yes... wires/metal into the brain... NO

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

Im talking about when you are so old that you are kept in bed all the time anyway. If I ever get there, I want my direct-internet and virtual worlds PLEASE.

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

I don't care how old and messed up my body... no wires/metal into the brain.

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

You can sign me up for that right now, Gandalf. Fibromyalgia (or whatever other horrible arthritic demon has possession of my body) sucks, and I'm ready to upload.

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

39 here. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: Never ask a lady her age
 

I love this. Normally I'd expect to be the oldest one surrounded by 14 year olds who chat aimlessly about how 1334 they are and how the game r0x0rz and how they pwned me in multiplayer.

Dominions is the best!

intermediate results
 

35+30+24+19+37+14+36+32+47+59+26+42+22+15+31+57+24 +18+42+33+51+28+46+34+36+28+31+30+47+39 = 1013, 1013/30 = 33,766 years on average so far http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/eek.gif

Re: intermediate results
 

I know that some people would like the game "updated and upgraded" with graphics and sound but sometimes Im REALLY glad that the game isnt more console grade. We avoid all the console players. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: intermediate results
 

I have a gamecube
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/fear.gif

Re: intermediate results
 

I have all my old consoles (newest 1 I own is an N64) and I also have my commodore 64. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

I can go from the intense action of playing an assault kit in BF:1942 to a more thought-provoking game like Dom3 and in-between. I'm sure a lot of us here do so.

That being said, while I can live with Dom3's graphics and sound, I sure wouldn't say no to even a small upgrade. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

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Heehee. Actually I have one of just about every console that has come out in the last 20 years. The only thing I dont have yet is a wii http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: intermediate results
 

I am turning 30 next month. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif Anyone have some boots of youth I can borrow?

Re: intermediate results
 

We used to play Goldeneye on the N64 like mad. One of my favorite party games for a long time. It made me glad I went and got enough controllers for 4 people to play at once.

Re: intermediate results
 

Mwahaha, bow before my wii(hard to sound evil using the word wii)!

I personally have a nintendo 64(golden eye was great http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif), gamecube, playstation 2 and wii, none of which i play often. I do however have a wide range of PC games which I play regularly covering many genres.

Re: intermediate results
 

I have Nintendo Wii.
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/fear.gif

And just turned 26, which is wayyyyy below average here it seems. At least I've got my respectable forum age.

Re: intermediate results
 

31.

Too old to make fun of old people and too young to make fun of the young people. *le sigh*

Re: intermediate results
 

22

Strange feeling to be amongst the youngest in an internet forum.

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26, married with two children.

I've pretty much got my [censored] together too http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

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Or doomed for all time http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

I'm 24 btw. Only a girlfriend yet.

Re: intermediate results
 

Several have said they have all their old consoles and computers. How do you do it?

My better half is an obsessive/compulsive neat freak, whereas I am a gatherer (sounds good, doesn't it). It is a constant running battle, without a turn limit, between her wanting to toss all my stuff and my well rooted attachment to my veteran possessions. Just last night we had a discussion (her word, not mine) about my three old computers sitting in the basement. She caught me in a poor defensive position and I got trampled.

I am open to viable (even semi-viable) advice, lies or excuses.

Re: intermediate results
 

I faced these types of situations after getting married. I'm not the type to have moved into marriage, but this lady was amazing... she cooks almost every meal, frequently cleans the house, great athletic shape(runs marathons), low level of mood swings(RARE), playful, innocent, degree with bright career, financially wise(savings w/ no debts), and the list goes on... anyways back to point.
I own 5 PC systems and more on the way. I tie the systems into the type of work I do which is also computer related. What may also work for you is say those systems are antiques and will be worth lots of money in the future, but you'll need to make sure they keep working.

Re: intermediate results
 

She has trample you say? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

You solve it the way you solve it in-game:

1. Lots of archers! Bombard her with arguments until she tire.

2. Be bigger than she is. She can't trample you when you can look down upon her. Although this usually means that she will draw her sword instead, stabbing you where it really hurts.

3. Be agile! High defense means that you can avoid her arguments until she becomes fatigued. Watch out for life drain though as this will reinvigorate her! These creatures really excels at life drain so be vary.

4. Soulslay. Will probably just bounce off because they usually don't have a soul to slay.

5. Glamour. Pretend that you are the person she wants you to be. When she is happy with you she will go and torment some other poor creature and you are free to continue with your perversion.

6. Run away and hide for a while. My favorite choice actually!

Caution! Try this at your own risk! Results may vary and you risk being cursed or horror marked for the rest of your life!

Re: intermediate results
 

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I can go from the intense action of playing an assault kit in BF:1942 to a more thought-provoking game like Dom3 and in-between. I'm sure a lot of us here do so.


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I used to be able to, then I discovered action-games make me too twitchy. Combining a nervous condition, age, and loud explosions doesn't work well, haven't played an action game since Doom 3.

Even (timed) chess makes me twitchy. Dominion's pace works much better http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: intermediate results
 

Not only does she have trample, she has a +4 trample, the bonus earned through experience, not an artifact or other artificial means. She must have a level 9 artifact that negates my size advantage, so the many times I tried that plan have proven it to be a sure loser. Also the arrow defense is not real practical either, the slightest pinprick triggers a berserk and a demon transformation.

I do like the antique arguement, so consider that idea stolen.

I normally rely on agility, wits, selective deafness, fault memory claims, delaying tatics and toughness as my primary defense.

Unfortunately, last night I was caught behind castle walls. When I got home from work I mowed the lawn, and because it was hot and humid I decided that I needed to replenish my body fluids. Then I thought to build up a reserve of fluids in case I encountered a future situation that might involve sweating (always looking out for my health). When the assault came the walls were comprised of 8 or 9 empty Coor's cans. They did not prove to be as stout a defensive barrier as you might think.

There also seems to be some rule that was omitted in the manual that I am not allowed to retake provinces previously lost. It also appears that I am the only one that this rule applies to, probably a difficulty level handicap. (I should have gone for the easy level, not the impossible level.) The Dev's must have sent me a Beta manual, because there are all sorts of rules that arise that I never heard of previously.

Re: intermediate results
 

The only possible solution to your conundrum is through the use of transformation, which will work best with the EA R'lyeh nation: You must turn yourself into a Slave Prince.

Re: intermediate results
 

I recommend upgrading to a computer-compatible wife. My lovely wife Lace came with GameFriendly™ installed. She has more computers than I do¹ and more games, too. Unfortunately, she won't play Dom3, because of all the micromanagement (Devs: this is why I keep asking for improvements. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif )

1: unless you count the house servers, which I keep running, as mine.

BTW, I'm 38 and she's 36.

Re: intermediate results
 

Upgrading is difficult, possibly a conversion program may be more accessible. For instance my wife-bot loves games up to about Mario level (Super NES Mario level), my plan is to acquire a Wii and hopefully convert her to mutually enjoyable games.

On the other hand, she very rarely gives me grief over the 12+ hours I spend at the computer a day as long as the rest of the waking moments are spent either being productive or kissing up to her.

Re: intermediate results
 

Anyone who's not married needs to be taking notes.

I learned the key was to be yourself (in my case a videogame dork) right out of the box. Then if she sticks around, she's accepted it. I have most of my old systems along with quite a selection of games.

Re: intermediate results
 

This thread is great http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif Definitely striking some chords http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

Re: intermediate results
 

I'm 31. My wife never knew I played games until we were married and she moved in.

I've had to slowly acclimate her to it. Since being married I've had to cut down my game hours and had to stop playing time intensive games like WoW. Which is good for me in the long run because I have time for more productive things.

Just do your turn for the day and you're done.

Re: intermediate results
 

Wow, that is sneaky! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif A secret gaming habit.

Re: intermediate results
 

Hey Tibbs I was high warlord in wow. But I retired shortly after the expansion made all my high warlord gear useless.

I have no regrets though. It was fun for awhile, but at age 47, mashing buttons at supersonic speed is hard on the joints!

Give me dom III anytime.

Re: intermediate results
 

Do you want to trade?

I'll offer a straight up trade. I know I should get more because mine is an antique and has papers to prove it, but I'm feeling expansive today, so I'll let you take advantage of me.

Re: intermediate results
 

Anyone have a NAP with their spouse?

Re: intermediate results
 

Yes, and every day we have to renew it because we both forget. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: intermediate results
 

31. married+1+2(one baby, two dogs).
Oh and my wife hates this game, no NAPs about it!

BTW, I'm still waiting for MOM2, it has been like 13 years now http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif
Though now I can safely say dom-III is better http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif