Hello everyone, my name is Dallas and I was born a gamer, well, at least in the sense that I’ve been playing video games since my stubby little child fingers could grasp a controller. Believe it or not, as a child I was prescribed video games by my pediatrician as a way to help deal with ADD. Back then though, it wasn’t called ADD, I just heard my parents tell people I was “hyperactive”. Well, getting me that first games system (it was an Intellivision because it was a little cheaper than the Atari at that time) worked. I learned to sit still for longer periods and it improved my hand/eye coordination substantially. I fell in love with portable gaming from the moment I first saw the original Gameboy. Despite it's greenish screen and horrible battery life. I carried it, and about two huge packs of AA batteries, with me wherever I went. At some time or another I have owned every single portable system, with the exception of the Neo Geo Pocket Color. I have plenty of nerdy gamer love for both Sony's and Nintendo's handhelds.

I am married, and have been since 2006. We met in middle school, went our own ways and married other people, then ended up back together. Funny how stuff works out like that, isn’t it? My wife had a stroke the day before Valentine’s Day of 2010 and we spent a large amount of time in physical rehab. Since that point, she continues to make a little progress all the time and goes to outpatient therapy regularly. Other things about me; I'm a recovering MMO addict, I’m fairly patient, have a great sense of humor, love a good beer (one or two a day is good for you!), I’m an introvert by nature but will be outgoing with people that share the same interests as I do, and I hate discussing politics or religion with friends. I’m also a huge Penny Arcade fan with a lot of respect towards Mike and Jerry for what they’ve accomplished and support the charity whenever I can.

For anyone wanting to add me on their 3DS, my friend code is 0344-9293-5402. Currently I'm playing around with SSFIV:3D on a nightly basis. I'm a casual Street Fighter player so don't expect a pro level match. I'm also playing Pokemon Black, although I've had to restart thanks to a certain young family member wiping my game. If you add me, just let me know and I'll add you ASAP.

Hey PortableNerd, sounds like a pretty fun life you had as a kid Im pretty sure many would have loved to be prescribed video games lucky you.

Your relationship with your wife is pretty cute!
anyway, welcome to the forum!
I hope you enjoy it as much as we all do