I'm 47 and I got started with 1/285 scale minatures on tabletop games like Squad Leader in the early eighties. An old gaming buddy of mine introduced me to CMBO and I was hooked, it had everything that I liked about minature games with automatic rule enforement and judgement--and better terrain. There was no arguing about that shot, or if that weapon could kill the tank--what a break through in technology! I have been gaming on the PC since 91 and the Combat Mission series is my favorite. I normally need a while to finish a game, so I am hoping this new version will work with my playing style. Since the computer lets me play against it when ever I have time, I normally play off line. I would like to try a play by mail game with someone.