Hello there 'older' Runescapers!! This is great to find a post like this, I was beginning to think I was the only oldie left in RS .... I have met quite a few 'older' players, from say, 18 to retiring age! Most of these have now left the game though. I've been playing since last spring time. I am 39, 40 this year! (OMG!) I have four children. My eldest left for university the autumn before I was introduced to the game through my son, who is, fortunately for me, a spasmodic player. The game is defianetly escapism for me, although I still have three children at home, a partner too, not forgetting our dog, I was heartbroken when my eldest went off to Uni, lol, even though I was so happy for her, I missed her so much. Sad though I know, but losing myself in this game, defianetly helped, it is such fun. I have met some funny, funny people and have sat here giggling away long into the night. I no longer hesitate to reveal my age when asked in game anymore. I've learnt that, yes, there are those that will put me straight onto their 'ignore' list, but there are also those that couldn't care less how old I am, which more than makes up for being called weird, sad and just, well plain 'old'.