New empire forming for older players

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Further to the discussion in this post, I have decided to take the initiative of creating an empire for older players -- say, 35 or older. I'm not entirely sure how one goes about doing this, but I suppose we will need a name.

The suggestions so far have been:
1) The Geritol Dominion
2) The Depends Dominion

(and a few of my own)

3) The Precursors
4) The Ancient Ones
5) My Back is Killing Me

(Feel free to make other suggestions)

Whatever name is chosen, I suggest we keep MarshallONeill's tag-line "Yelling At Kids To Get Off Our Nebula Since... Well, For A Very Long Time!" because it is so very awesome.

Since the poll to the side of the main GalCiv2 page has been stuck on "Where do you get your game news from?" for some time now, I wonder if the kind people at Stardock will allow us to use that section to decide on a name? If not, no worries.

We will also have to find a way of determining if someone is as old as they claim they are. I suggest a quiz, not because I am particularly hard-line about age requirements, but because coming up with a quiz would be hilarious.
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
How old do you want the questions to get?

Ex: "What was the salient game mechanic of the board game "Triplanetary"?

Newer Ex: "Who was the publisher of the original MOO?"

drrider
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Hmm, I actually didn't know the answer to the first question -- had to look it up on www.boardgamegeeks.com.

Wait, did I just kick myself out of my own empire? Gah! I hate when that happens!
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
The Gerontocracy! That's the term I was originally trying to think of. Here's the wikipedia entry:

A gerontocracy is a form of oligarchical rule in which an entity is ruled by leaders who are significantly older than most of the adult population. Often the political structure is such that political power within the ruling class accumulates with age, so that the oldest hold the most power. Those holding the most power may not be in formal leadership positions, but often dominate those who are.

So, even though it may not be the most powerful empire out there, it will dominate the others behind the scenes. That's good, because there's more room for my Hoveround back there.   

The tiny little bit of game time I get these days goes to my main character in the HCH. However, i would gladly add my original character, WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot, to the geezer empire. He has no AltMeta points, but still has a little street cred in the offical Meta.

I wish I had time to start it up with myself as emperor, but ever since I accidentally flew my battlecruiser into that farmers' market I just haven't had time to rule the universe. Oh, and the whole growing family and full time job thing, too...   



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Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I'll join. Just be sure to remind me...

I had thought of a name...but then my Alzheimers kicked in...wait...

What were we taking about?????
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Further to the discussion in this post, I have decided to take the initiative of creating an empire for older players -- say, 35 or older. I'm not entirely sure how one goes about doing this, but I suppose we will need a name.


OMG what have I started...   What beast have I released into this peaceful galaxy..

Pandora would be proud.

Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
the Galactic Geriatrics or the Galactic Geezers...
the Geritol Grandfolk
the Rheumatism Raiders
the Arthritic Astronauts...
someone stop me already...

the Senile Spacewalkers...
or even the Dusty Denizens!

How about the Cane Wielding Cruisers?
the Polygrip Protagonists...

the PreCursor PreCursors?

Okay, here's a good one, the Ancient Alliance! No?
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
How about the Geriatric Space Patrol?

Clapper Continuum?

Alzheimer’s Alliance?

Also, don’t forget the tag line for the Depends Dominion: When You Absolutely, Positively Can’t Wait

Hydro

BTW – Borg999, this is all your fault
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Ooooooh, The Gerontocracy is a great name! I move that we skip the poll and just use that one. Any objections?
Reply #11 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Even Pre-Cursors would be accurate. Like many of you, I remember a time before there was such a thing as a cursor, heh.
Reply #12 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Ha! I Love "the Pre-Cursors"!

drrider

PS- More qualification questions:

"Complete the following phrase: _____ _____ Aphshai."

"How do you avoid being eaten by a Grue?"
Reply #13 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Ha! I Love "the Pre-Cursors"!

drrider


I 2nd this one...

PS- More qualification questions:

"Complete the following phrase: WHAT THE H E Double Hockey Stix is an Aphshai."

"How do you avoid being eaten by a Grue?"

1- Too late, I didn't realize what it was in time...
2- Steal its Dent-a-grip so it can't chew you...
3- Leave Tokyo immediately...
4- Have your name conveniently left off the menu...
5- Wear your "good" aftershave...
6- Bore it to tears with silly answers, which will cause it to melt...

Do I pass ??? oops... to late.



Reply #14 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
GARP - Galciv Association of Retired Players

Clan of the Cane Bears

Imodium Irregulars

Grateful Undead



Reply #15 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Why does the porridge bird lay its egg in the air?
Where was PC Gamer first published?

The Classic Universe
Reply #16 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
My favorite SNL commercial of all-time was the "Oops, I Crapped My Pants" skit. That sounds like a great name or at least a tagline
Reply #17 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Okay, going by the few names that people seemed to like, let's vote on the following:

1) The Gerontocracy
2) The Pre-Cursors

Even people who do not intend to join this empire are welcome to help us vote on a name. I mean, since we will eventually be dominating all of the other empires, it only seems fair that we provide you young'uns with a voice, so you won't feel so bad about being pushed to the bottom of the pile. [/sarcasm]

My vote is for #1

I'll end the polling Sunday at midnight EST and then create the empire with the name we have selected.
Reply #18 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I vote for the Gerontocracy.

Remind me. What was it for ?
Reply #19 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Definetly one of the more unique empires out there.

Welcome to the Metaverse
Reply #20 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I like Galactic Geezers. Because it borrows from the name of the game and thepost that start it all was for baing geezers. And well, because i mentioned it there too.

could we have a poll to skip the naming poll???
Reply #21 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Gerontocracy is good. I will join when (if) I succeed in figuring out these metaverse thingies and contribute lots, seeing as I rarely finish my games.

What is a metaverse?
What do I do in order to play in metaverses?
Which metaverse(s) should I join?
Can anyone spare me some Alzheimer medication?
Reply #22 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Can someone please give me directions to the metaverse from the metamucilverse... I took the left at albequerky...
Reply #23 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
"Yelling At Kids To Get Off Our Nebula Since... Well, For A Very Long Time!"


I was never on your nebular, that was LastArmada. he also smashed you starbase windows with a Blackhole B.B gun and let the vacuum in... I have nothing againest the elderly but why are you kicking us younglings out? but if you want more names here's a few that i hope will help you.

The Wise Ones

Ancient Empire

The Old Republic

The Logistics Command

The Logical

The Peacemakers (not my favorite i might add, The Archin Upheaval are at war with The Peacemakers)

Roamers

Wentals

Hydrogue

Vandal

EDF Earth Defence Force

Hansa

Ildiran Empire

Faros

Klisk

Klisk Robots

Dont have to use them, just trying to help. From one empire to another i welcome you empire to the metaverse.

LostHero, Speaker of The Resistance (Tainted with a gift of incredible power).
Reply #24 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
ghostwes
I vote for the Pre-Cursors.

Lost Hero,
Did any of those names after the first three relate to the unique feature of the proposed group, i.e. generally older gamers, at all? Honestly, was I just missing something??
Reply #25 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
no i just randomly joined in the conversation, some were out of a book others i just created along the same lines as the ones you have currently, some were just random altogether.