Why do Older people play RuneScape?

Answer 1

I can only speak for myself, but as a thirty two year old who regularly plays Runescape, I would say that there are few computer games which give the same satisfaction as a MMORPG. I love the longevity of the game, the fact that it constantly evolves, the challenges and the rewards.

As to the age consideration, well I've been playing computer games since as far back as I can remember, way back in the 70's and 80's on a variety of Dragon, Sinclair, Commodore, Amstrade and BBC computers to name but a few.

I love playing a really well thought out game and I must say in all honesty the only serious flaw with Runescape is the juvenile attitude of the people playing it. Bearing in mind Jagex does have a minimum age policy for Runescape, I don't really have a problem with people of any age wanting to play Runescape, but remember, you only get out what you put in. When I see players roaming around asking for or usually demanding 3000 coins, the fabled "free stuff please" cry and when this isn't forthcoming, venting a string of invective, I do think they must be pretty immature.

So I hope this answers the question, although I would have thought anyone with a sense of enjoyment of a computer game and a tiny amount of thought, who enjoys playing Runescape or similar games, wouldn't need to ask it in the first place.

Answer 2

It's not just about RuneScape. It's about all kinds of games and activities. Some games and activities become like drugs for some people - they become addicting. Medical research has shown that becoming addicted to something like a game has the same characteristics as being addicted to drugs - you're drawn towards it, it pumps certain chemicals through your brain whenever you play it that cause you to want to come back and play it even more, and you usually think you can't live without playing a game or doing a certain activity.