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Am I too old to start gaming?

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LollipotheCurious · 04/11/2025 18:41

So, insights appreciated: I’ve been curious about gaming for years but have just never had a chance/opportunity to explore. I’m a boring 50 year old but think I’d really enjoy role playing games. I’m reasonably tech savvy but have no idea how to get started or what I’d really need - and there’s no-one in my environment who seems to have a clue either. I was listening to a recent podcast about various games and Expedition 33 appealed.
So (1) am I being unreasonable to think I could get into gaming and (2) if not, where the hell would I start?

Thanks for any advice and suggestions!

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flutteronbye · 04/11/2025 18:49

I'm a gamer too. Mainly using my VR headset, but I do have a gaming laptop too for more cosy vibe type games. Never too old to start! I play with a 70 year old sometimes!

BirchOakHawthorn · 04/11/2025 18:47

Red dead redemption is the only game I play

Lolapusht · 04/11/2025 18:47

DOITDOITDOIT!!!!!!!

I love it and I am also a late starter 😀

My favourite is Zelda which I can happily spend many hours I don’t have playing!

Haven’t tried other games but like the looks of role play ones like Valhalla etc.

There are heaps of gamers on here who will be along soon to give you some pointers, but get out there and do it!!!

Nopenott0day · 04/11/2025 18:46

World of warcraft is an excellent fantasy mmorpg (massive multiplayer Online role play game) if you have a computer it's free to download and try out. Thats if you like high fantasy stuff.