I wonder how many of us has made friends and gaming buddies because of Game Boomers. I had a gaming buddy for over 10 years who lived near me. When she passed I was lost. Then I found another boomer who lives near me about 5 years ago and she revitalized my interest in the games again. Its so nice to have a group like this one, that can be relied on during the rough times not only in life but in our games. I am sure others have good memories to share on this subject.

The only adventure gamer who lives near me (other than my family members, most of whom have played adventures) is the brother of a young man who played soccer with my son. I've tried talking to him about adventure games, but he just looks terrified and mumbles.

It's great to have GameBoomers as a place to meet kindred spirits.

I have met and see about 3 or 4 times a year, a Gameboomer who lives about 2 hours away from me, we exchange emails, telephone calls and enjoy each other when she can come in for the day. I appreciate having all my GB friends 'nearby' so long as my computer and internet connection are working well i'm never afraid to come here and shout for help or a shoulder to cry on if/when I need it - it's like you all live right next door or down the street from me. Thank God for Gameboomers and Mag for keeping it going.
Love, Betty Lou

Amen Betty Lou!

As I started recognizing the names I consider all to be my gaming buddies

With the computer it is just like you are sitting here with me

GameBoomers!

yes you see so many fammilair names and you message each other and trade with each other and I guess in its self it is a kinder friendship .Most of my friends dont have computors and ar nt interested in gaming but I know I can come here put a message down in disscussions and there is bound to be some one who will reply .When I really wanted that Sydney Mystery and had all that bother getting it and some one who I have never seen .Oh I have it I l post it to you free of charge and Volkanna helping me to get Sinking Island .We have never met but it makes you feel good to think well there are some real good people out there

i have an email friend that i met thru gameboomers several years ago....she lives several states away from me and thru adventure games and the 'boomers site we have become good friends! She has some trouble with her eyes now (did have cataract surgery so they are back in pretty good shape) but still games...she plays a lot of HOG games now (and got me into them too!)..If it hadn't been for 'boomers i would not have had the opportunity to meet such a nice person! We email each other almost every week! I don't get out much anymore (physical probs) so i enjoy the emails a lot more now!!

I have a friend who is living 1 hour away from my house and it's really nice when we're talking on the phone about games and particularly when we meet we argue about games that liked/disliked. Moreover here in gb I like the free spirit and willingness of the members who try unprejudiced new games, genres etc.

Now that you mention it, this is a huge reason why I am so into GameBoomers. Never thought about this before. I don't know ANYONE who is a gamer. Well, my grandchildren who play action stuff I have never heard of. My friends all think I am nuts when I try to explain why I spend some part of every day into adventure and/or HOG games. So, I don't even tell them anymore. Having someone nearby who is into adventure gaming would be like having an interesting family member in your town to hang out with. Would sure brighten MY day!!!!! Maybe GameBoomers should introduce cell groups around the world.

I have a neighbor who is into Adventure games and we often discuss the various games we are curently playing. He is elderly and on a fixed income so I often pass along games that I have finished so he can also enjoy them. I recelntly got The Experiment for him to play after I complained so much about how hard it was for me to get into it. He is having a wonderful time playing it and that makes me feel good.

Thanks to GameBoomers, I have two long-time game pals--like pen pals, but better. We "met" each other when one of us responded to a post, as we used to do back then, inviting others to join in a joint playing. These two game pals have become friends through playing games together, countless emails, and a few in-person visits. I get a lot more out of the gaming experience when I have someone else to bounce ideas off of, to share impressions of the game, or to discuss the ideas that are triggered by the game world or situations in the game. I consider myself very lucky in my game pals.

cheers,
jasper

One of my dearest friends now lives on the East Coast (North America) while I live on the West Coast. About once a week we connect by phone and play an adventure game together.

Like many of the other posts, I feel like I have friends here on Gameboomers although I don't post quite so much. It's nice to share a common interest in Adventure games!!!

I have a good friend named June.
June lives in California,i live in Pennsyvania.
We have never met,but we are good friends.
We talk about the new games,what is going on at
Boomers and which game to buy next.
She gives me games,and i have shared games with her.
Boomers brought us together about ? years ago and
she has been a real friend to talk to .....Ron......

What are HOG games? :-/

Hidden Object Games. They're casual, but takes a lot of ideas from adventure games nowadays.

I don't really have any friends who play games. DH plays strategy and FPSes, but I'm really the only one person I know in town who plays point and click. :| GB is my communal point and click escape.