I too started out on consoles. Prior years were on PlayStation, but '05 was new to me on Xbox. I evolved into the 360 and gave 2k a shot. Graphically, yes... playability, not so much. I went back to old reliable, and was content with my old dynasty. I had the action replay, and found some of KG's rosters in the community saves on that site. Then they disappeared. So I searched and found some of the other sites that were around. Then I came across THIS one.
I was hooked in an instant. I saw what was being done for the pc, and I wanted in. I wasn't a big computer guy, and only had a laptop at the time, so I figured on finding a special box. I got one and with the help from daflyboys and online videos, I got my mods. Of course, it was limited to the Xbox files, but I remember playing my first "real" game in Citizens Bank Park. Their I was, a 31 year old child, sitting in amazement. I asked for help and probably annoyed the hell out of the daflyboys, sesbb, and kyleb, but I thought I'd try to keep the Xbox alive, at least the rosters.
I spent a truthful two weeks, reading pretty much every post in the forums. I wanted to know everything. I was in over my head. I could work MVPEdit, Total Installer Thingy, and PC2Xbox. I tried and tried on Xbox but kept getting crashes. daflyboys then convinced me that console was dead and I should move on. Found PC copy online and $35 later here I am. I still am in over my head, but I can do a little bit more now. Still need a refresher on a batch file from time to time. Not a modder by any means, but will make feeble attempts for my own enjoyment. I find myself experimenting with things that were done 10 years ago, and find it fascinating. I have the utmost respect for the guys here now, and their predecessors.
So here I sit, a 36 yr old MVP dork, with an old desktop only for MVP. I check my email, and head right to this site to see what's new and exciting. My 5 yr old son plays the batting mini game, and my 2 yr old daughter will sit on my lap and dance to the original soundrack. Only problem is she calls it soccer.
A big thank you to Trues and the guys who make this place go round. Thank you guys for making a break from reality A LOT more fun.