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ZigZiglar · Tue, 11th-Mar-2014, 1:51 PM

It is a bit dull being the only one in my social circle who plays sc2, and even worse that some only play LOL ><

I'm 30ish, married and have a 2 and 3 year old pair of boys. Well they're less of a pair and more mortal enemies who constantly try to kill each other, but I digress.

If any of you are older gamers you might appreciate that its rare to randomly make new friends, and even rarer that they play sc2. So I'm just putting out a feeler to see if there's anyone else in my neighbourhood in the same boat.

A bit more about me, if it helps... I'm laid back and enjoy a beer or two. I even home brew it. I watch a fair bit of twitch, if I'm not watching a TV series or movie with my wife. Were both young at heart and have dark sarcastic senses of humour and are difficult to offend.

I guess I'll leave it at this as it's already sounding like a tragic dating site. It's just not the same hanging out with non sc2 gamers as it's boring to them to talk about it and rude to make them watch me play haha

I'm not that serious about getting better, but having more fun yes.

Cheers

eCKoa`ProzeR · Tue, 11th-Mar-2014, 2:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ZigZiglar

It is a bit dull being the only one in my social circle who plays sc2, and even worse that some only play LOL ><

I totally feel you man!! T.T I bet I'm the only one in my school who's even past platinum... Some have tried sc2, then give up since it's too hard and requires too much work.. Some only reach like gold league, rest stay in silver and bronze then give up lel

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ace223:

Thats better then the most of us, Solo Sc2 player at my school :/

**x5_dot** · Tue, 11th-Mar-2014, 6:54 PM

I think you ought to give this a try

http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?t=8361
Might be surprised who might be a budding sc2 fan around the corner!

Seffy · Tue, 11th-Mar-2014, 7:02 PM

I know the feel about being the only one in a group that plays SC2..

I'm in a gaming club at uni and no one plays Starcraft except me. Sad times. >_>

Hope you find the SC2 bunch! But yeah the best way about it is probably to do what Dot linked in the thread.

FLuX · Tue, 11th-Mar-2014, 7:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ZigZiglar

already sounding like a tragic dating site.

Enjoys long walks on the beach, romantic candelit dinners, and roasted drone à la blue flame.

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|Erasmus|:

Even better if there's multiple courses of roasted drone!

x5.RunaMoK · Tue, 11th-Mar-2014, 9:25 PM

add me on skype: slayersvenom19
i;m based in Melb

uJeanZ · Tue, 11th-Mar-2014, 9:31 PM

Hey Zig. I'm in the same boat. From Melbourne with two young spawnlings (3 and 5). PM me and I'll shoot you through my skype details. And yep am the only guy in my circle of friends (outside my clan of course) that plays sc2. Nothing wrong with me. It's everyone else that's nuts.

SLCN.CautioN · Wed, 12th-Mar-2014, 4:50 AM

Melbourne Represent yo

**rezyn8** · Wed, 12th-Mar-2014, 7:43 AM

I am prolly one of the oldest here with an 8 month old and full time work as well as running Silicon Sports. I am also in the same boat where my mates have no interest what so ever in eSports at all - we all enjoy our regular sport though.

There is a very active Melbourne crowd, we even have our own BarCrafts in the CBD which you should come to (next one is March 30th).

#Melbourne #Fighting!

uJeanZ · Wed, 12th-Mar-2014, 8:28 AM

holy crap so many in Melbourne. We should have regular LAN meetups (at least monthly) !!

I motion this... anyone second it?

x5.RunaMoK · Wed, 12th-Mar-2014, 8:44 AM

i second that for sure

SLCN.CautioN · Wed, 12th-Mar-2014, 4:16 PM

Might kick start the old 'Melbourne Starcraft 2 Competition' that i left it of at... need time

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rezyn8:

I've been waiting 12 months!

Matt93 · Wed, 12th-Mar-2014, 6:13 PM

Melbourne home of Aussie SC2 confirmed.

uJeanZ · Wed, 12th-Mar-2014, 6:24 PM

Doesnt need to always be comp just get together, play some games, eat drink and be merry. But occasionally throw in a comp.

x5.RunaMoK · Thu, 13th-Mar-2014, 7:34 PM

Melbourne will defiantly be home of E sports australia

**x5.Crescendo** · Sat, 15th-Mar-2014, 10:03 AM

Another Melbournite here. #camefortheworkstayedforthefood

I think I have you on my SEA friends list from back when I was playing my placement matches, Zig, but I've shifted to the NA server since joining the Ninth Legion. You can get me on skype via username vonpenzance

ZigZiglar · Mon, 17th-Mar-2014, 10:30 AM

Thanks for the replies! I did live in Melbourne, but my wife hates the "big smoke", so I don't see us moving back at all.

My work has this forum blocked under "gaming", so I can't get on here as often as I'd like, but I'll get on Skype and add you guys soon.

Cheers

VB_Coffeejoe · Mon, 17th-Mar-2014, 5:12 PM

Melbourne for the win! I'd be happy to organise a LAN get-together if only I had a place big enough to facilitate. I live no where near La Trobe valley, but I sympathise with finding people to play games with as an "older gamer". Balancing work, life and family is hard enough as it is. Be sure to hit me up on skype (coffeejoe2) if ever you want some teams.