I've given it several shots. I've tried running games myself, I've tried play by post and I've tried a pay to play game via Discord. I think I've given it a fair shake, but ultimately, as fun and appealing as D&D sounded I've never found it keeping my interest or having all that much fun with it. Don't know what it is.
I appreciate the help that was given to me by everyone that played with me and did their damnedest to help me enjoy it. But ultimately I don't feel like it's something I want to commit time to.
This has been a great community to talk and discuss with (when I wasn't unfairly antagonizing people). And I'd love to discuss a little more before I say adios for good.
Would you mind sharing more information? I assume you are new(ish) to D&D 5e, are you new to D&D as a whole?
Other Tabletop RPG games(and if so, which ones, which did you like, how much have you played them, and which would you like to try)?
What are the things you did not like about D&D specifically? Is it possible other genre's of TTRPG's might be better for you(for example, I love fantasy and super heroes, so would never get along well with Call of Cuthulu or Deadlands for example)
D&D isn’t for everyone. I say that without any judgement or elitism: different strokes for different folks. In a similar way, I have no interest in horror. Thanks for giving it a good try. Best of luck finding games that you enjoy more!
If you've only tried PbP and P2P on discord...I'm not convinced that you've tried the most enjoyable formats.
However, life is short and we can't try every single game every possible combination - either due to time or other constraints. Even if you were to try other formats, there is nothing to say that you WILL enjoy those either.
I hope you find something that you do enjoy and is suited better to your tastes and so forth.
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If you've only tried PbP and P2P on discord...I'm not convinced that you've tried the most enjoyable formats.
Very much this. A major benefit of D&D for me is spending quality time with my friends. I can enjoy pick-up games with people I don't know, but if that's all I had I probably wouldn't play much D&D either.
If you have the friends and the time, D&D is one of the richest ways to spend that time with those friends. If you don't know anyone else who plays, D&D can be a decent way to meet new friends, but it's a crapshoot.
I've given it several shots. I've tried running games myself, I've tried play by post and I've tried a pay to play game via Discord. I think I've given it a fair shake, but ultimately, as fun and appealing as D&D sounded I've never found it keeping my interest or having all that much fun with it. Don't know what it is.
I appreciate the help that was given to me by everyone that played with me and did their damnedest to help me enjoy it. But ultimately I don't feel like it's something I want to commit time to.
This has been a great community to talk and discuss with (when I wasn't unfairly antagonizing people). And I'd love to discuss a little more before I say adios for good.
If nothing else, you joined a great community for a little while. Best of luck finding that system out there that does bring you enjoyment, hope it doesn't take too long to come across it.
"D&D is for everyone" is a statement of inclusivity, not of the game's perfection. Maybe we can point you towards games you'd like better? If you end up playing the first Dying Earth game, will you invite me? ;)
Good luck finding a new game! For whatever it's worth, I have more fun doing solo D&D things, but that's because I moved away from my group, and online just isn't for me.
I have no idea who you are, but thank you for giving this game a chance. It makes me so happy when people in this community actually encourage others, and it makes me even more happy when those people try something new/different. I hope you find something else that tickles your fancy.
Good luck. I'm sure if you had a group of friends that played together you'd probably find it is still for you. But finding that group of friends isn't easy.
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It's weird, I keep thinking I might want to try again but I just feel like no good is going to come of it, too, and I'm going to be right back where I am now. I feel like there's going to be an endless cycle of getting interested, getting bored and giving up, then repeating forever and ever.
Maybe just stay open to it. If you happen to find a group so you can play in person, and you think you'll click with them as people (not gamers necessarily, but as friends. And not even necessarily as pre-existing friends, but people who could become your friends) give it another try. It's really the best way to play, and the experience of playing with people you like, versus playing with strangers or people you don't really like can make it feel like a whole different game.
It's weird, I keep thinking I might want to try again but I just feel like no good is going to come of it, too, and I'm going to be right back where I am now. I feel like there's going to be an endless cycle of getting interested, getting bored and giving up, then repeating forever and ever.
Or the opposite: remember the feeling you have when you are frustrated and have given up. Then, every time you want to start again, remind yourself of that feeling.
It's weird, I keep thinking I might want to try again but I just feel like no good is going to come of it, too, and I'm going to be right back where I am now. I feel like there's going to be an endless cycle of getting interested, getting bored and giving up, then repeating forever and ever.
What is it that you're hoping to get out of D&D? Depending on what it is, you might be able to find it with a different group, or even (gasp!) a different game.
Dnd is nothing more than a set of rules. The rolls of dice. The creation of a character within those.
The best part of dnd is being with people in a fantasy world. Creating chaos or solving issues. While doing that having fun with each other in a world that the DM has put you into.
Dnd is an escape from our living world into another where we can fantasize and imagine about yet all along the world changes based on our decisions.
Playing a character in role play is and can be an escape for some. An escape from real life. To be and delve into ourselves to become the character. To act out in that character to have fun.
But also to build a bond with other players that are complete strangers who you'll most likely never meet in person. But in the game you are friends that depend on each other through a story building those bonds. Keeping each other safe. Protecting each other and finding a place in the world that you are in.
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Would you mind sharing more information? I assume you are new(ish) to D&D 5e, are you new to D&D as a whole?
Other Tabletop RPG games(and if so, which ones, which did you like, how much have you played them, and which would you like to try)?
What are the things you did not like about D&D specifically? Is it possible other genre's of TTRPG's might be better for you(for example, I love fantasy and super heroes, so would never get along well with Call of Cuthulu or Deadlands for example)
D&D isn’t for everyone. I say that without any judgement or elitism: different strokes for different folks. In a similar way, I have no interest in horror. Thanks for giving it a good try. Best of luck finding games that you enjoy more!
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If you've only tried PbP and P2P on discord...I'm not convinced that you've tried the most enjoyable formats.
However, life is short and we can't try every single game every possible combination - either due to time or other constraints. Even if you were to try other formats, there is nothing to say that you WILL enjoy those either.
I hope you find something that you do enjoy and is suited better to your tastes and so forth.
If you're not willing or able to to discuss in good faith, then don't be surprised if I don't respond, there are better things in life for me to do than humour you. This signature is that response.
At least you know it’s real!! Good luck finding another game you enjoy better.
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Very much this. A major benefit of D&D for me is spending quality time with my friends. I can enjoy pick-up games with people I don't know, but if that's all I had I probably wouldn't play much D&D either.
If you have the friends and the time, D&D is one of the richest ways to spend that time with those friends. If you don't know anyone else who plays, D&D can be a decent way to meet new friends, but it's a crapshoot.
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If nothing else, you joined a great community for a little while. Best of luck finding that system out there that does bring you enjoyment, hope it doesn't take too long to come across it.
"D&D is for everyone" is a statement of inclusivity, not of the game's perfection. Maybe we can point you towards games you'd like better? If you end up playing the first Dying Earth game, will you invite me? ;)
Good luck finding a new game! For whatever it's worth, I have more fun doing solo D&D things, but that's because I moved away from my group, and online just isn't for me.
The question is: Is only D&D not for you, or are pen & paper RPGs in general not for you?
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I have no idea who you are, but thank you for giving this game a chance. It makes me so happy when people in this community actually encourage others, and it makes me even more happy when those people try something new/different. I hope you find something else that tickles your fancy.
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Good luck. I'm sure if you had a group of friends that played together you'd probably find it is still for you. But finding that group of friends isn't easy.
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Maybe just stay open to it. If you happen to find a group so you can play in person, and you think you'll click with them as people (not gamers necessarily, but as friends. And not even necessarily as pre-existing friends, but people who could become your friends) give it another try. It's really the best way to play, and the experience of playing with people you like, versus playing with strangers or people you don't really like can make it feel like a whole different game.
Or the opposite: remember the feeling you have when you are frustrated and have given up. Then, every time you want to start again, remind yourself of that feeling.
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What is it that you're hoping to get out of D&D? Depending on what it is, you might be able to find it with a different group, or even (gasp!) a different game.
Dnd is nothing more than a set of rules. The rolls of dice. The creation of a character within those.
The best part of dnd is being with people in a fantasy world. Creating chaos or solving issues. While doing that having fun with each other in a world that the DM has put you into.
Dnd is an escape from our living world into another where we can fantasize and imagine about yet all along the world changes based on our decisions.
Playing a character in role play is and can be an escape for some. An escape from real life. To be and delve into ourselves to become the character. To act out in that character to have fun.
But also to build a bond with other players that are complete strangers who you'll most likely never meet in person. But in the game you are friends that depend on each other through a story building those bonds. Keeping each other safe. Protecting each other and finding a place in the world that you are in.