Got kicked out of a D&D group because I said the wage gap wasn't real, lol.
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Unfortunately I agree with you. I've been thinkin about it for a long time and as an adult that likes computer games and board games I can't say it has had any positive impact on my life.
I look at neighbors that I admire, not one plays computer games, they have hobbies like starting small businesses, repairing a vintage car, hunting or camping and fishing.
The idea of sitting around a table and playing pretend with a bit of math is ridiculous by comparison.
Take everything in moderation. Playing games every now and then as a break is just a hobby. Playing them all the time everyday is excessive. You can pick up a hobby that’s not games and still play them every now and then and still get things accomplished
Its like people who preach abstinence and nofap only. In theory its the type of aspirational ideal to strive for. In reality it drives most people insane and they will break down one way or another soon enough. There is a balance to be found and trying to take the opposite extreme will drive most people to madness, and this applies to most things.
One of those wacky Christian ideals is the idea that sin is inevitable and human, as long as you are working on it and recognizing when you fail you are still good.
I've tried to justify my gaming addictions by learning how to make games. Now I don't play any fewer games, I just enjoy them less because I'm analyzing their mechanics from a developer/designer perspective.
Good for you, that is at least a new knowledge-set and perhaps a marketable skill - if not outright providing a source of income. I used to dev as a hobby but still wasted a lot of time playing games. I came to the conclusion that games are an addictive time-sink that takes creative people away from making their own games or other interesting works of art.
Analyzing games makes me enjoy them more.
I understand that view. Board gaming is something I did with my friends when I didnt have a family. Now j might meet up with my old board gaming crew once a year.
My wife and I made a decision to not get a TV when got married. We mostly sit around and read books. We do play the occasional board game though. The kids like them. My oldest has been after me to GM a mouse guard campaign.
TL:DR. Spend time with your family doing things your whole family can enjoy