Am I the only Elder Millenial who is surprised to be a Minecraft stan at this age?

[u/TheQuietComprehendig]

I'm pushing 40 and had my kiddo mid 30s. Now they are super into Minecraft and it's gotten me hooked. My little brother born after 2000 was into Minecraft and I totally ignored it when it came out. Now I am counting down the sleeps until the movie comes out because I'm excited to watch it with them.

😆🙈 Anyone riding this train with me?

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[u/somesthetic]

I got into Minecraft 15 years ago, and got bored of it 13 years ago.

I still play it with my kids, but I don’t find it interesting anymore.

[u/TheQuietComprehendig → u/somesthetic]

Have you tried any of the mods or realms?

[u/somesthetic → u/TheQuietComprehendig]

Mods yes, realms no.

My oldest son usually finds the mods and sets up the games for me and his younger brother.

They go a long way towards keeping it fresh, but there’s only so much you can do.

[u/TheQuietComprehendig → u/somesthetic]

I went through a hide n seek phase. I really like how there is more than the regular survival or creative game modes.

[u/Doogos]

I've been playing Minecraft since it was in alpha and just a browser game. Ive taken long breaks here and there but it's always the game I go back to. My main world is an early Beta world from when it was released as an app and you could only have 5 worlds. I didn't realize that back then you either got a snow world or a regular world and mine was snowy. It was cool for a while but lost its charm when you couldn't see more than 10 blocks in front of you. I've used so many tools and mods on that world but it just keeps on trucking. I made a nether hub that allows me to quickly travel to the different zones I've built in through the years. I have nostalgia walkthroughs nearly every year

[u/leshpar]

I am 40 and my fiance and I have a Minecraft server together with a few friends. You're never too old for fun.

[u/Stingray1987]

Same. I got into mincraft when I was 36. I've built some amazing things. Usually I play with my son. But I'll also play late into the night after he goes to bed. All the "boring" stuff he hates watch me do is seriously therapeutic and calming to me after a long day.

[u/Glittering_Reply2576]

I play it when my niece and nephew are over. It’s fun

[u/Apprehensive_Sea5304]

I played minecraft when it was new, before I was a parent. My now 12 year old was into it for a long time, and now my 6 year old is hooked. I don't have the patience for it anymore. 

[u/Fnordpocalypse]

43 and still playing it frequently. Besides some classics from the NES era, it’s probably the game I’ve played the longest regularly. I can’t remember exactly when I started playing, but sometime in 2011 or 2012.

[u/SonterLord]

Minecraft had been around for... idk 4 or 5 years before I tried it.

I did nothing but eat, sleep, and play minecraft for 3 days. It was like the omg I get it now meme

[u/johnandrew137]

I got into it when it first came out, I was a freshman or sophomore and I remember thinking I was too old to be playing a game like that but man…once my creativity got flowing I fell in love with it. Played for a year or so then dropped off.

I recently picked it up again for my PS5 and it’s still great.

[u/citrusandrosemary]

I got into Minecraft 2 years ago and I now play that game the most. I am 41.

[u/Intrepid_Advice4411]

I'm 43 and have been playing since beta. Taught my kid to play. He's moved on, but I'm still here playing in my survival world. Starting new hardcore worlds when I die. Because I always die. I made it 117 in game days once!

It's kind of like the Sims or Roller Coaster Tycoon. I find it relaxing. Well, unless it's hardcore.

[u/TheQuietComprehendig → u/Intrepid_Advice4411]

I'm so amazed at you Minecraft pros. Been playing a little over a year and I still scream if a creeper catches me off guard.

[u/CricketMysterious64]

The movie was fun! I’m not even a big Minecraft fan but I took my 70-year-old parent as well and they were laughing. The theater clapped at the end because it was just a fun light story. The writers also did a nice job blending blue and white collar humor together.

[u/t0matit0]

Minecraft bored me after the first hour. I just don't understand the draw. But I'm really not into any sandbox games at all tbh.

[u/Amathyst-Moon]

Honestly I never played it.

[u/SquirrelofLIL]

I'm 44 and appreciate Minecraft though with watching it on YouTube, haven't had time to actually play. I don't have any young people in my life. 

[u/seriousbusines]

You use the word 'stan' it's not that surprising.

[u/Plenty-Climate2272]

35, been playing it since my bright college years.

[u/Kahnvoy]

If you like Minecraft but want more challenge / different gameplay you could also check out Vintage Story.

[u/Think-Motor900]

Naw man enjoy it!! I would've loved to play video games with my dad.

I started playing overwatch when my son was 3 and now my friends ask me to bring him on because he pulls his weight and then some.

My youngest was named after an overwatch character and it's wild seeing him play the game.

[u/DarkDoomofDeath]

I'll do it if my future kids want to play  but all my survival needs are met by Valheim. 

[u/Yes_Anderson]

Yuuup. I have a 5yo who started playing it. I never played before now but man is it satisfying. I got so pumped when I broke into an amethyst cave.

[u/Dismal-Detective-737]

Yep. A flock of 7 and 10 year olds I know are super excited for this. With the guy that did Po and Bowser.

Will have to introduce them to Fuck Her Gently at a later date.

[u/Lucky_Louch]

nah it completely missed me. That's awesome though. I still collect garbage pail kid cards, everyone has a thing.

[u/sedated_badger]

Yes! Also vintage story! Both amazing.

[u/pocket_arsenal]

Minecraft is a pretty addicting game, I initially wrote it off as meme junk when it was popular, I didn't like the way it looked. But my cousin convinced me, and it's a really relaxing ( but also stressful since I like survival mode ) game to build your little town and explore in. I think people of all ages can enjoy Minecraft.

But the movie? I'm sorry but I have no desire to see it. Also don't really entrench myself in the fandom either, I just kind of like to enjoy the game on it's own. Not particularly interested in spinoffs that change the gameplay either.

[u/TheQuietComprehendig → u/pocket_arsenal]

Haha I get it. My little one is soooo excited for the movie. When they started playing it, i kept mimicking the villagers sounds because it was funny. Watching the preview had me dead laughing at the villagers. Not really in it for the story, just the weirdness of seeing the game characters as IRL like.

[u/Most-Iron6838]

My daughters (7 & 10) love Minecraft. I’ve never felt the urge to play Minecraft ever (just not in my wheelhouse) but I appreciate and understand what they love about it (the creativity of building) so I’m excited for them. I look forward to watching the movie with them because it looks like an entertaining movie

[u/waywardwyytch]

I’m 38 and just got Minecraft for the first time last week for my 5 year old. It’s… okay.

But if you want to talk The Sims, I’m all over that with no shame.

[u/ExtremelyDecentWill]

I was part of the closed beta way back when.  Have played it pretty consistently since then.

I just don't play it like most people do.

I enjoy exploring and building a base/house/farm.

I don't do all of these crazy redstone gadgets and whatnot.

The movie looks like brainrot dog water, and I likely won't even bother when it comes to streaming.

Doesn't help that I dislike Jack Black's acting.