Lobo Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 I was reading the following thread; "My day as a CM addict" and laughed at most of the postings. This just made me re-think about the average CM player. I'm guessing by the posts that the average user is married (yes, wife on the backburner ), is around 25 YOA (I know this varies, with college age males in abundance), and from all walks of life (Although there seem to be a lot of, for the lack of a better term, "professional" people on the boards). Oh, and of course, we're all slighly addicted, overstressed (games not out yet), sore rear ends(sitting in our comp chairs too much), thin (don't get up or take the time to eat), balding (again, the games not out and we have to pull something!), and last (because I'm tired of typing) but not least, we've finally received a computer game (well, we will recieve) worth all of the money they charge for it. (One note on piracy. I'm not a fan of software piracy, but it would be even more of a crime, ney, immorale to steal from the creators of this game!!). [This message has been edited by Lobo (edited 05-24-2000).] [This message has been edited by Lobo (edited 05-24-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperscope Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 I'm 49, married, 3 kids, my oldest son served in Bosina, is a sgt. stationed in Germany, he might be going into special forces and I am proud as hell of him. sniperscope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerLeader Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 Hmmm....25 years of age? Nope, there was a very long discussion about the average age on this forum a while back and the average was around 39 years of age...Quite old, eh? I would guess the vast majority of posters here are in their thirties-early fourties... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 About to turn 31 and married and let me tell you my wife *loves* this game...(NOT!) I don't know if its humanly possible to play these demo scenarios as many times as I have but tonight will be one more! hehehe -Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 Married for 1 year, baby due in August, BF in graphic design, Gulf War veteran, 33 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pham Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 30, married, 2 kids, a car, a washer and dryer, and 3 cats(one of which got caught in the cords of a recently watered hanging plant that was left by the porch doors and, after deciding it was chasing him, dragged it across the living room, smashed it into a wall in the dining room, and then turned around and went back to the patch of carpet that wasn't covered with dirt in the living room to finish the job). I'm currently a student(going for a degree in philosophy, because that's where they say the money is...) and looking for both a new carpet for the living room and someone to board a cat "for a few days"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smbutler Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 34, College Professor--M.A. Ph.D (and no, I can't spell--well I can; I just don't edit my posts), divorced (about the time the campaign series came out ), overworked, underpaid; instead of making this post, I should be grading papers or working on an article for a scholarly journal... Before these damn games came out I read about this stuff (history, war) for fun; also I learned languages, wrote, went fishing. Now I just blow stuff up and liberate territory from Axis powers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Username: Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 39 and not your average wargamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 Married, 34 years old, 5 year old son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakko Ichiu Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 Can I be 25 again? I've always wanted to be average, but everyone tells me I'm special. ------------------ Ethan ----------- Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 14. No children. No girls. No life. No CM. No point. ------------------ And if we abandon any platform, I can assure you it will not be the Macintosh. -Steve My website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 25. Yes! Not married though.. (Also "Yes!" in my book, even though it doesn't fit the stats). Have a Loch Ness Monster (Parachute qualified one too, no less; only one I know of), Cuddly Tank, Cuddly Battleship and a PC. Definitely think my PC/Eating time ratio is heavily skewed in favour of the PC. NTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flix Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 30 years old, married with two kids. I took, the day off to go register for school (have to use those vacation days or you lose them). My wife came home for lunch and expected to see the house clean and lunch ready. Well, when she walked through the front door, her ears were greeted with the now familiar sound of explosions, gunfire and yelling infantry units. Her patience is wearing thin, I can tell. But hey, if she leaves me, I've got my CM. Flix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Captain Manieri Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 Whoa. Are Colin and I the only teenagers at this BBS? I'm 16. Seems like there are all old people here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All American Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 Naw Cappy, I'm 15. All American Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stenmur Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 "Whoa. Are Colin and I the only teenagers at this BBS? I'm 16. Seems like there are all old people here!!" Old, Who are you calling old. Just wait, one day you will be looking back going "Wow it was just yesterday I was graduating from High School" That will be when you get your 10 year reunion notice. Or at least that was what I thought. 28, Married, one 3 year old. I am not old, proficient (ya, that's the ticket) proficient. Well not as experienced as those (whisper) older people. Why am I whispering they can't hear anyway. But, oh well, maybe tomorrow when I get my 20 year reunion notice I'll be experienced by then. And with the way I crank the speakers to get the "Full" effect of those 105 shells I'll be deaf too. Stenmur [This message has been edited by Stenmur (edited 05-24-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 I know there's at least one more teen here. panzerschreck is 14 also i believe. ------------------ And if we abandon any platform, I can assure you it will not be the Macintosh. -Steve My website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerLeader Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 Hey there I'm 16 as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystikal Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 25 yes but not married, have a girlfriend and a cat thats about it. Ohh and this is my first post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pham Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 Sheesh, the place is apparently full of little kids. And don't call me old, ya young'ins... ------------------ ---- Offical, certified poster of the 50,000th message. You can all stop posting now. I won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Blacksilver Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Captain Manieri: I'm 16. Seems like there are all old people here!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Old? Thank GOD I'll never have to be 16 again!! This "old" is the prime stuff, Cappy. 36, divorced (but engaged to a different woman with the same name -- very sick), 2 kids. Gave up a promising career in the legal profession to play this damn game. ------------------ <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>On May 8 Nazi Germany surrendered unconditionally. We were told this momentious news . . . "So what" was typical of the remarks I heard around me.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> --Pfc. Eugene Sledge, K/3/5, Okinawa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jdmorse Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 48 almost 49 (yeah what YOU lookin' at kid?) Iguess I am the reason there is a bell curve married, oldest just finished sophmore year in college- told her tuition support will be decreased by cost of CM (hey we do have priorities ya know 2 chinese pugs and associated accoutrements of a well lived life (except CM- Final) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithai Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 Well I'm 25 married for almost 3 years and just bought a house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Norton Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 43 years old. Married, three kids. Once upon a time, I was a Marine Officer. Now, a lawyer. Less blood, more money (except when playing Combat Mission). ------------------ "The Legitimate object of war is a more perfect peace." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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