So, I had a thought this morning about being seventy years old and what capabilities I would have for playing games. Currently I have seen the effects of what fatigue can do to gaming (mainly on TF2) and was wondering if they will have games that are paced for the elderly once we reach that threshold. Something that doesn't rely too much on lightning-fast reflexes, on the spot strategizing, and good vision. Maybe Nintendo can produce a few good games (I hear that the Wii games are pretty common in various nursing homes and assisted leveling care.).
Anyway. I need to know about this future now so I can decide whether I should start improving my croquet and curling skills now, or just keep video games as my main entertainment.
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Wed, 07/29/2009 - 8:26am>_>
Vasya
Wed, 07/29/2009 - 10:20amI think generally the way it goes is that the lightning reflexes and vigor of youth are replaced with the wisdom and insight of age. Or, in video game terms, First Person shooters and Fighters are replaced with Turn Based Strategy and Puzzlers.
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Wed, 07/29/2009 - 10:21amshit I'm already 70?
Qyn
Wed, 07/29/2009 - 11:06amBy the time you're 70 they'll have raised the level cap much higher so I don't think you really need to worry about it.