If you are still finding it fun whatever your passion, let none say otherwise.
I did get a little start when I realized I have games that are older than some of the players I DM for, but once the dice are rolling our ages disappear.
When I was in my twenties an old man once said something to me: "You seem to have found the perfect hobby. Something you can enjoy straight through retirement." He had been watching us play the game, and was eager to offer us encouragement.
Roleplayers care about personality, not age.
This however isn't true in many cases. People are people whether roleplayers or not. If they dislike others based on pre conceived notions about age, race, education, economic status, or even gender then they won't change their minds over just a game.
I have had difficulties getting into new groups when the players are very much younger. And I have witnessed education, economic, and especially gender bias over the years.
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You're not too old but don't assume you know anything about the rule system. There have been a lot of changes! Roleplaying is still the same though, and that's the fun part :-)For the last 6-8 months of read through the Pathfinder Beginner Box set and the D&D Beginner set. I've started reading the Core Rulebook also.
(As well as other misc. things to do with gaming!)
The rules have become more complex, I'll give you that. But at heart, the rules are still the same!My problem isn't wanting to play, it's trying to find a group here in sunny Melbourne to get involved with.
I may have to try the Roll20 website to see if there's a group willing to allow a middle-aged noob to join! :)
Sunny Melbourne? Is that Florida, perchance?
If so, I am in Sebastian, just south of you about 20 minutes. If you want to join my home group, send me an email at draconicdisciples@gmail.com and we can get together.
If it's Australia, well, that is a bit of a drive (and swim), but I hear that Pathfinder is big there.
Hope to hear from you
alginon (44 Year old player, playing RPGs for 32 years now)