Subsim enthusiasts by age?

Ships-R-Us · 01-12-10, 10:03 PM

I have never seen this posted. I believe I have a worthy question. I found this game a few months ago and really got into it.

I am age 61.

Curious to know the mean age of members here.

Where are the most players?, under 30 yrs?, 30-50 yrs?, or over 50yrs?

If my valid question falls into the realm of a meaningless thread, I won't be alone..........Shipsrus.

August · 01-12-10, 10:55 PM

50 as of last month.

G2B · 01-12-10, 10:57 PM

40 ish

01-12-10, 11:12 PM

55 coming up. Once I learned how to spell curmudgeon it sounded like a goal to aspire to.

VonHesse · 01-12-10, 11:18 PM

Ha, I've been wondering too. Good question

31 here.

ETR3(SS) · 01-12-10, 11:20 PM

26 here.

kgsuarez · 01-12-10, 11:26 PM

I turned 22 yesterday.

It has always appeared to me that the subsim genre attracts an older demographic. And rightfully so; Young people these days seem to be lacking in the patience and logic that sims require. Instead they opt for the fast-paced shooter type games.

Nevertheless, although they are the minority of the gaming world, there are many young people on these forums.

breadcatcher101 · 01-12-10, 11:36 PM

mid 50's

Sledgehammer427 · 01-12-10, 11:41 PM

>_>
18

But it's kinda my calling, can't kick it, I'm not a big HALO player.

TarJak · 01-12-10, 11:56 PM

45 and still hoping I have more tomorrows than yesterdays.

magic452 · 01-12-10, 11:59 PM

2 months younger than WWII.

Magic

Ships-R-Us · 01-13-10, 12:06 AM

Congratulations Magic. I see now how you stay so young. As you know this game is a good mental stimulus. Keep up the good work.....Ships...

UnderseaLcpl · 01-13-10, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magic452

2 months younger than WWII.

Magic

The start date of ww2 depends largely upon who you ask. I assume you're referring to 1 Sept. 1939 or 3 Sept 1939, but at that point it wasn't really a "World War" yet. For the Americans Americans it began in December 41'. The Russians put the start of the "Great Patriotic War" as June of 41'. The Japanese and Chinese would probably date the conflict back to July of 37', or even as early as 1931, when the Sino-Japanese war began the first time. Many other countries didn't join the war until 44' or 45', though I'm sure everyone would agree it was certainly a world war before that time period.

In any case, congrats on your between 78th and 68th years. May you live to see a hundred or more

I'm not trying to be a smartass, I 'm just wondering which date you're using.

Oh yeah, I'm 27.......going on 21. You're only as old as you feel

01-13-10, 12:54 AM

19.

20 on Hitlers Birthday. =/

Tweety · 01-13-10, 01:21 AM

Interesting question that you dig out from under that sunken wreck.

I'm in my late forties. Still love playing the game at my age and hopefully many more years will pass and I'll stay be playing this kind of game.

Thanks for the great question. It got me reflecting on the things I like to do besides going back to college and play sub simulation games in my spare time.

Tweety

01-12-10, 10:03 PM	#1
Ships-R-Us Commander Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 452 Downloads: 134 Uploads: 0	Subsim enthusiasts by age? I have never seen this posted. I believe I have a worthy question. I found this game a few months ago and really got into it. I am age 61. Curious to know the mean age of members here. Where are the most players?, under 30 yrs?, 30-50 yrs?, or over 50yrs? If my valid question falls into the realm of a meaningless thread, I won't be alone..........Shipsrus.

01-12-10, 10:55 PM	#2
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	50 as of last month. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

01-12-10, 10:57 PM	#3
G2B XO Join Date: May 2009 Location: Guam, I think Posts: 420 Downloads: 80 Uploads: 0	40 ish __________________

01-12-10, 11:20 PM	#6
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	26 here. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

01-12-10, 11:41 PM	#9
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	>_> 18 But it's kinda my calling, can't kick it, I'm not a big HALO player. __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

01-12-10, 11:12 PM	#4
Randomizer Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	55 coming up. Once I learned how to spell curmudgeon it sounded like a goal to aspire to.

01-12-10, 11:18 PM	#5
VonHesse Sailor Man Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dieser verdammte Platz Posts: 239 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Ha, I've been wondering too. Good question 31 here.

01-12-10, 11:26 PM	#7
kgsuarez Planesman Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: USA Posts: 181 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	I turned 22 yesterday. It has always appeared to me that the subsim genre attracts an older demographic. And rightfully so; Young people these days seem to be lacking in the patience and logic that sims require. Instead they opt for the fast-paced shooter type games. Nevertheless, although they are the minority of the gaming world, there are many young people on these forums.

01-12-10, 11:36 PM	#8
breadcatcher101 Captain Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 546 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	mid 50's

01-12-10, 11:56 PM	#10
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	45 and still hoping I have more tomorrows than yesterdays.

01-12-10, 11:59 PM	#11
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	2 months younger than WWII. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

01-13-10, 12:06 AM	#12
Ships-R-Us Commander Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 452 Downloads: 134 Uploads: 0	Congratulations Magic. I see now how you stay so young. As you know this game is a good mental stimulus. Keep up the good work.....Ships...

01-13-10, 12:54 AM	#14
Rilder Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	19. 20 on Hitlers Birthday. =/

01-13-10, 01:21 AM	#15
Tweety Planesman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 188 Downloads: 157 Uploads: 0	Interesting question that you dig out from under that sunken wreck. I'm in my late forties. Still love playing the game at my age and hopefully many more years will pass and I'll stay be playing this kind of game. Thanks for the great question. It got me reflecting on the things I like to do besides going back to college and play sub simulation games in my spare time. Tweety