I’m 62 and I remember gaming on an IBM system 36 terminal at age 13 where all the commands had to be written in Basic and you had to wait for results to print out on spools of newsprint.
We had to do that in the snow (caused by insane levels of chilled computer room air) with butchers string tied around the wheels of our chairs.
It was brutal. You kids don’t know how good you got it.
I’m 48, have the series X, a gaming laptop, and just got a quest 3 and most of my free time is burning through free trials on the horizon store to see a little of everything.
I'm only about 2 years older than you are, give or take a few months (probably). I've still got my Atari VCS from 1980. It would later be known as the 2600. It works beautifully, too. Also have my Intellivision, NES, SNES, TG16, and most systems up to the PS4 and Switch. I would have bought myself a PS5 last Christmas as I made enough during Halloween* but my car needed a new serpentine belt and that took priority. Maybe this year... But yeah, I like to wave my collector flag high.
*I read Tarot and Halloween through New Year's is my busy season.
Louder for the younglings in the back. 30 min a few times a week while you're young will make everything soooo much easier when you get up there, and it'll likely extend your gaming career too.
IN shape is not the same as having the beauty standard shape. Don't worry, round folks! Just get some exercise, stay on top of your medical checks, and eat more healthy food than junk. You'll be fine
Im 66. It's a secret but we never grow up. We do develop better social graces, wisdom and a whole bunch of other fine qualities, but my 94 year old granny told me she still felt like she was 18. So don't worry, when your in the parking lot and you want to ride the shopping cart, don't let your age stop you.
I’m 65 and was in a waiting area of a hospital which was quiet. I was waiting in a corridor that was really long. I was sitting on a chair that had wheels and it swivelled. I had a sudden urge to go scooting down the corridor. So I went for it. I had the biggest grin on my face and my specialist sprung me. He had a surprised look on his face but it broke the ice of what was going to be a very serious appointment.
Glad it helped. My thing is shopping carts. I prefer a slight incline and not a lot of cars in the parking lot. Sure I've gotten a few looks. Thats the best part.
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u/FikerGaming Aug 21 '24
I am 18 and I wanna be like you when I grow up 😍