I don't think you technically have to be that old before you can do most things. 6, I think.
But, yeah, the community I was born into seemed very stale. Mostly awkward social encounters. I could see why people would abandon it. That's why I invented my "map the world" project. Gives me something to do.
Yeah, that's what I found fun as well. Over time that's what I did on two characters near the start of the game. Here are the results.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v391/Vessol/FTO/TheIslands.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v391/Vessol/FTO/KutarimaaMap.jpgI do think it would be fun in the future to make a character that explores and not only maps the world but also describes the towns and "cultures" found.
