Although it is generally known, I think it’s about time to announce that I was born at a very early age.

– Groucho Marx

While it never surprises me to find out that most of the linkshell is populated by twenty-somethings, which renders me in the age bracket where I can tell most everyone “I’m old enough to be your parent,” one recent LinkShell conversation left me nonplussed.

One of the members was talking about how progressive their dad was when it game to entertainment.  They explained that he’s an avid gamer, but sticks to old-school FPS genres like Bioshock, Half-Life 2, and any number of the WWII games.  This member went on to say that upon seeing his kid play Final Fantasy XI, the dad in question thought he might start playing to try it out.

Of course everyone in the twenty-something age bracket has to make some remark either expressing wonder and/or bewilderment that someone that old would want to try a MMO, particularly one as grindish as FFXI.

Then the realization hit me.  Instead of Mialyn talking about her dad, Irisnyx could be talking about me, and the conversation would exactly fit.  Suddenly I started worrying about the Sandmen showing up at my door.

I tell you what, I’m not reporting to Carousel for Renewal.  I don’t care if my palm flower is black. I’m heading for Sanctuary.  Hopefully there’s an outlet and WiFi there so I can keep gaming with all the Greens and Reds.