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Subject: You're too old to be here, opinions?

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


Posted by: Old Papa Rich
Hey, it's often money from people our age buying your games kids. Now just let me have a turn playing first..


Hands off my game old man. >:(

  • 09.21.2012 8:16 AM PDT
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Posted by: Oddley765
Personally I think the demographic for Halo is older than teenager but I'd like to hear from the community about age on B.net?

Also for reference I am 36


To give a serious answer to your question, the average age of the Bungie community is "older than teenager", but not by much. It's around 21, give or take depending on the sampling method.

If it makes you feel any better, about 5% of our community is older than you are. :)

  • 09.21.2012 8:35 AM PDT
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Posted by: DrBunsenHoneydew
To give a serious answer to your question, the average age of the Bungie community is "older than teenager", but not by much. It's around 21, give or take depending on the sampling method.
Wow, that is surprising. Are you sure the sample is reliable, or could it be heavily influenced by people lying about their age for fear of otherwise not being invited to help with playtesting?

[Edited on 09.21.2012 8:39 AM PDT]

  • 09.21.2012 8:39 AM PDT

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Posted by: Tom T
Posted by: DrBunsenHoneydew
To give a serious answer to your question, the average age of the Bungie community is "older than teenager", but not by much. It's around 21, give or take depending on the sampling method.
Wow, that is surprising. Are you sure the sample is reliable, or could it be heavily influenced by people lying about their age for fear of otherwise not being invited to help with playtesting?
Outliers, maybe? If we're expecting somewhere between 15-18 to be the average, then there's far more available space for outliers on the older end of the age spectrum versus the younger end.

  • 09.21.2012 8:51 AM PDT
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Posted by: Der Todesengel
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  • 09.21.2012 8:56 AM PDT
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  • 09.21.2012 9:10 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


Posted by: DrBunsenHoneydew
Posted by: Oddley765
Personally I think the demographic for Halo is older than teenager but I'd like to hear from the community about age on B.net?

Also for reference I am 36


To give a serious answer to your question, the average age of the Bungie community is "older than teenager", but not by much. It's around 21, give or take depending on the sampling method.

If it makes you feel any better, about 5% of our community is older than you are. :)


That is surprising, I suppose though we have some oldies bringing up the average.

  • 09.21.2012 9:17 AM PDT
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  • 09.21.2012 9:21 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


Posted by: Khirna
Isn't Recon like 75?


I think you forgot a few zeros.

:)

But isn't there a group of like really old people on here?

But nothing wrong with being old and liking video games, I wish I could convince my grandpa to get a computer.

[Edited on 09.21.2012 9:23 AM PDT]

  • 09.21.2012 9:22 AM PDT

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Posted by: DrBunsenHoneydew
Posted by: Oddley765
Personally I think the demographic for Halo is older than teenager but I'd like to hear from the community about age on B.net?

Also for reference I am 36


To give a serious answer to your question, the average age of the Bungie community is "older than teenager", but not by much. It's around 21, give or take depending on the sampling method.

If it makes you feel any better, about 5% of our community is older than you are. :)


That is surprising, I suppose though we have some oldies bringing up the average.
That's a substantially larger percentage than I would have ever guessed. I'm quite excited, to be honest, it shows a large range of ages to draw from in any given discussion.

I'll admit, the reason I'm still here is because of the community. Yes, Bungie has made some amazing games, but I haven't touched a videogame in what is seemingly a long time. Knowing that there is a large population of users with a higher age is very reassuring in the validity of this community.


We have guaranteed something in our discussions that not many other places can have;

Experience.

  • 09.21.2012 9:23 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


Posted by: edableshoe

Posted by: spartain ken 15

Posted by: DrBunsenHoneydew
Posted by: Oddley765
Personally I think the demographic for Halo is older than teenager but I'd like to hear from the community about age on B.net?

Also for reference I am 36


To give a serious answer to your question, the average age of the Bungie community is "older than teenager", but not by much. It's around 21, give or take depending on the sampling method.

If it makes you feel any better, about 5% of our community is older than you are. :)


That is surprising, I suppose though we have some oldies bringing up the average.
That's a substantially larger percentage than I would have ever guessed. I'm quite excited, to be honest, it shows a large range of ages to draw from in any given discussion.

I'll admit, the reason I'm still here is because of the community. Yes, Bungie has made some amazing games, but I haven't touched a videogame in what is seemingly a long time. Knowing that there is a large population of users with a higher age is very reassuring in the validity of this community.


We have guaranteed something in our discussions that not many other places can have;

Experience.


If we got so many people who are so old, why are the forums so immature?

  • 09.21.2012 9:24 AM PDT

Posted by: The Kangol Kid
It was then that I decided he really is like semen(everywhere) and I gave up on life.


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Posted by: spartain ken 15
If we got so many people who are so old, why are the forums so immature?
I wouldn't call the forums immature. Quite a few posts are, obviously but I suppose it's all how you want to look at things.

Shoe's right, as always but age =/= maturity.

[Edited on 09.21.2012 9:30 AM PDT]

  • 09.21.2012 9:29 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


Posted by: CamCamm

Posted by: spartain ken 15
If we got so many people who are so old, why are the forums so immature?
I wouldn't call the forums immature. Quite a few posts are, obviously but I suppose it's all how you want to look at things.

Shoe's right, as always.


Mostly the Flood

I am interested though as to where these old people are hiding. Most of the people who I see post are usually young (teens -maybe mid 20s).

  • 09.21.2012 9:30 AM PDT

Posted by: borrowedchief
We aren't here to ruin your experience (Well Qbix is).

Too old to play video games? Nah
Too old to be on a forum? Well, maybe.

  • 09.21.2012 9:35 AM PDT
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Posted by: spartain ken 15

Posted by: CamCamm

Posted by: spartain ken 15
If we got so many people who are so old, why are the forums so immature?
I wouldn't call the forums immature. Quite a few posts are, obviously but I suppose it's all how you want to look at things.

Shoe's right, as always.


Mostly the Flood

I am interested though as to where these old people are hiding. Most of the people who I see post are usually young (teens -maybe mid 20s).


Private groups. That's also the answer to your first question. Just because we're here doesn't mean we like to hang out on your terrible mains.

  • 09.21.2012 9:35 AM PDT

Posted by: The Kangol Kid
It was then that I decided he really is like semen(everywhere) and I gave up on life.


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Posted by: R0flc0pt3r
Too old to be on a forum? Well, maybe.
Why?

  • 09.21.2012 9:37 AM PDT

My future is certain, I will one day fly away. All because I am saved from the penalty of sin. I know he lives.

Mid to late 20s here. And age doesn't equal maturity. It also doesn't help with spelling. I'm don't consider my self to be to old. But I did find myself asking a strange question to myself a few months ago.

Self, what are you now, 27, 28? And you are seriously sitting here playing video games while there are so many things that need to be completed around the house. I think that I was instructed to put away childish things now that I am grown.

Answer: What about playing video games is childish? Most of the good games are rated M for mature. And I don't care for all the sex and language, but violence is where the fun is.

I know that talking to yourself is bad, but answering yourself is even worse. Maybe that is a sign, that i'm too old to be here.

  • 09.21.2012 9:39 AM PDT

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Posted by: FALSE R3ALITYx
And Cobravert is absolutely correct.

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Posted by: FALSE R3ALITYx
I'm 12

This is true.

  • 09.21.2012 9:42 AM PDT
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Posted by: Cobravert
I just saw a green monkey nut shot a small tan lizard(?) in a gunny sack.


Posted by: Cobravert
Posted by: FALSE R3ALITYx
I'm 12

This is true.


You're single-handedly bringing up that average age. Without you it would probably be 1 or 2.

[Edited on 09.21.2012 12:11 PM PDT]

  • 09.21.2012 9:51 AM PDT

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  • 09.21.2012 10:33 AM PDT

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  • 09.21.2012 10:40 AM PDT
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Here, I made you a helpful chart.

  • 09.21.2012 10:44 AM PDT

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Posted by: DrBunsenHoneydew
Here, I made you a helpful chart.
relevant

  • 09.21.2012 10:46 AM PDT


Posted by: DrBunsenHoneydew
Here, I made you a helpful chart.


And where are you on that chart?

  • 09.21.2012 10:47 AM PDT
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Posted by: Der Todesengel
This doesn't mean I don't still hate you


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Posted by: Cobravert
Posted by: FALSE R3ALITYx
I'm 12

This is true.


Your single-handedly bringing up that average age. Without you it would probably be 1 or 2.


This is also true

  • 09.21.2012 10:52 AM PDT