The Thoughts We Rarely Admit
Why being an older gamer isn’t just a novelty, and the joy of dropping into a match and being unapologetically mediocre at something fun.
I am 57, my reflexes are slow, and I will never make the leaderboards. That is exactly why I play. Discover the freedom of being gloriously mediocre at something that doesn’t matter.
I chose the username “OldDogZeroTricks” as a warning to my teammates. It means expect enthusiasm, not miracles. Here is why I still play chaotic shooter games at 57, even with slower reflexes.
