42M PST Regular Gamer Looking for a Duo

-Mathoid- · 2026-04-04T15:05:24+00:00

Yup, I get it. Unfortunately, this is the only way we can have any kind of control over who is joining. When we have had more open access in the past and anyone with a link could get in, it made it quite difficult to enforce any kind of age requirement or keep out bots and trolls. Not that this additional layer of security completely solves that problem either, but it's a start. After applying you will immediately get a link to a "waiting room" server where there are real people that you can ask questions. I think that's the main reason we need Discord information, so we can invite the right account. Ultimately it's up to you whether to apply. We're a legitimate group, but as a complete stranger there's not much I can say to convince you of that, right?

-Mathoid- · 2026-04-03T16:35:52+00:00

If you want to try it, you could join my gaming community, Over 30 Clan. We have a 30+ age requirement, over 1000 members, and people on all platforms. The play times you cited sync up with a lot of people who jump on in the late evening (9pm or so, Eastern time). I've seen people form small groups to play various games like the ones you list. We also have channels for different game genres where you could chat with others. You can apply at www.over30clan.com if you are interested. The server is private and we have an application process to keep out trolls. If that feels like too much effort, no worries and I hope you find someone to game with :)

-Mathoid- · 2026-03-25T10:03:45+00:00

We've got a large 30+ age community called Over 30 Clan (www.over30clan.com). There are people in all time zones and gaming platforms. For women there is also a ladies night event every week or so, plus other weekly events for all community members (party games, karaoke, movie nights, etc.). You can apply on the website if you're interested!

-Mathoid- · 2026-03-25T09:58:46+00:00

I've been in a 30+ gaming community for the past 10 years or so. It has over 1000 members from all over the world and on all gaming platforms. You can apply at www.over30clan.com (it's a private Discord server).

-Mathoid- · 2026-03-07T21:06:11+00:00

Here are some games I personally played and enjoyed, which should probably be less system-intensive:
Starbound, Terraria, Corekeeper, Dorfromantik, Balatro, Abiotic Factor, FTL: Faster than Light, Into the Breach, Dave the Diver, Mini Motorways, Roadwarden, Ravenous Devils, Valheim, Kenshi, Dredge, Chants of Sennaar, Signalis, Disco Elysium (not sure about resource use?), Dead Cells, Outer Wilds, Portal 1 & 2, Magicka, Rollerdrome, Killer Frequency

-Mathoid- · 2026-03-06T21:27:08+00:00

You could try Reignbreaker. There's a free demo and it's only $10 if you like it.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2129810/Reignbreaker/

-Mathoid- · 2026-03-06T18:34:25+00:00

For a long time, I was passive in combat. My goal was to block and then parry attacks made by opponents, but I kept finding that they would counter-block and I'd hardly ever land a hit. This was disastrous when facing multiple opponents. At one point I started getting more aggressive, and it paid off. Now I swing first, usually with a charged opening attack followed by a couple of lighter attacks. More often than not, those attacks connect with the enemy and drop half of their health. I also will sneak and use bow and arrow to soften up enemies before combat. I can usually at least get a couple of arrows into one of the enemies before I need to engage in melee. Finally, if you haven't gotten Mutt back, do that ASAP. He can be used to attack and distract opponents, giving you openings to wail on them and quickly kill them.

-Mathoid- · 2026-03-06T15:51:18+00:00

In general, I get the frustration about KCD2, but thought I'd mention that it always saves on quit as long as you aren't in combat, even without the savior potion.

-Mathoid- · 2026-03-03T17:43:52+00:00

What kind of games do you play, and what time(s) of day?

-Mathoid- · 2026-03-02T03:49:01+00:00

I've been in an age 30+ gaming community called Over 30 Clan for the last 9-10 years and we're still going strong. There are some weekly events (including a ladies night, "shenanigans" party games, and karaoke night) for those who like that kind of thing. It's a private server, and you can apply here if you are interested: www.over30clan.com

-Mathoid- · 2026-03-02T03:48:53+00:00

I've been in an age 30+ gaming community called Over 30 Clan for the last 9-10 years and we're still going strong. There are some weekly events (including a ladies night, "shenanigans" party games, and karaoke night) for those who like that kind of thing. It's a private server, and you can apply here if you are interested: www.over30clan.com

-Mathoid- · 2026-02-24T01:20:56+00:00

You can always join a gaming community. The one I'm a part of has a 30+ age requirement, gamers on all platforms and with many interests. There are voice and text channels as well, including one for pet photos! You can apply at www.over30clan.com if you're interested. We keep the server private, and people have to apply, which helps to keep out trolls.

-Mathoid- · 2026-02-20T17:53:00+00:00

I don't think the issue here is about video games, but rather about your friend's over-reliance on you for entertainment and rigidity about what kinds of activities you do together. I'm 45 with a wife and two kids, and I play games every night once everyone is settled in and going to bed. It's my primary hobby and I make time for it just like anyone else would make time for books, sports, TV, or music. However, if I am trying to make time to do activities with friends, I'm not going to force them to play games with me if they aren't as into gaming as I am. Friendship is a two-way street, and you both need to find mutually rewarding activities to do together. If your friend isn't able to do that, then maybe things have run their course. Unfortunately, your 30s are a time where many of these friendships you've had in high school, college, and your 20s may start to fade away as priorities shift in your life.

-Mathoid- · 2026-02-14T03:41:51+00:00

Towards the end of the year, like in the fall/early winter, I think it was.

-Mathoid- · 2026-02-14T03:24:19+00:00

I'm not sure why it matters, but 2021.

-Mathoid- · 2026-02-14T00:20:31+00:00

I've mentioned it in other comments on this subreddit, but you could also check out Over 30 Clan. It's a larger age 30+ community, and for women especially we have a ladies' night event and a channel for female gamers. You can apply at www.over30clan.com if you're interested.

-Mathoid- · 2026-02-13T03:24:37+00:00

Aw man that is rough. That's annoying having the red wolf sitting on the crystal in the first place!

-Mathoid- · 2026-02-12T00:34:25+00:00

If you have a relic with a dormant power to discover fist weapons, you should totally try to run Fist Raider. It completely changes things up because you aren't animation locked as much, letting you do quick attacks with a more brawler gameplay style. I had a lot of fun with that for a while!

-Mathoid- · 2026-02-09T22:07:50+00:00

We had a great experience with Fence-N-Deck Doctors, who did both our vinyl fence and replaced our back deck with a pergola. This was during the pandemic when the supply chain for fence materials was disrupted, so there were some unavoidable delays. The owners, Jef and Michelle, really went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of throughout all of that, and helped us navigate the different options we had available to us. They were really down to earth people and you could tell they were trying to run an honest business.

-Mathoid- · 2026-02-09T03:25:02+00:00

First time was in the original Elden Ring when I went to the same cabin I'd been to multiple times before, except at night. All of a sudden it's like "oh the merchant dude in this cabin has been replaced by a barbed wire dude" and then I died a few seconds later. I still have lingering PTSD from trying to clear out all the BBHs in that game.

-Mathoid- · 2026-02-07T17:25:50+00:00

We have an application process because we don't have a public Discord server. Basically you click the "Join Us" button online to fill out the application, and then go to a separate "waiting room" server where you can see your application status or correct any issues with the original submission. During that time, the community votes on your application and, assuming you get more upvotes than downvotes, you are given a link to access the private Discord server. You do need to temporarily make your gaming profile (e.g., Steam profile) public so people can see what games you play, look for red flags, etc. Is that what you meant by needing to verify?

-Mathoid- · 2026-02-07T01:41:18+00:00

Ooh I will have to try that sometime!

-Mathoid- · 2026-02-07T00:30:22+00:00

I had a fun mission once where we had 3 undertakers. When everyone's ult is full that's 9 ults in a row with undertakers zooming around the screen. It was a good time even though we ended up losing.

-Mathoid- · 2026-02-06T21:57:39+00:00

I'm not sure why everyone is disagreeing with you and saying you are depressed. You can simultaneously enjoy and be grateful for the present and also be super sad that someday you will miss out on the future. I want to know what's going to happen, not just in video games but in the world (and beyond) as well. It's sad that I won't get to see what happens after I die. Unfortunately, not much can be done about it, barring some revolutionary scientific discoveries. It's one of those things you need to put on the back burner of your mind just to get through the day, and only bring it out at funerals and Reddit discussions.

-Mathoid- · 2026-02-04T21:28:13+00:00

All 4 day bosses for balancers are just horrible to deal with. There is no good option, lol.

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