Got kicked out of a D&D group because I said the wage gap wasn't real, lol.
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Unfortunately DnD is full of people like this. I honestly think it is time some non-political or even conservative RPG groups were made.
The reason there aren't many is because escapism and even the concept of "entertainment" itself is, at its base level, an extension of childhood. It embodies the "liberal" ethos that reality itself is something "oppressive" and the womanly behavior of avoiding problems by distracting herself.
I know we aren't robots but the ideal man is one who doesn't "waste time". He has "put away his childish things" and has planted himself firmly facing the real world, no matter how awful it is.
I'm not saying that to put anyone down, I certainly don't live up to that ideal. But that is the reason there aren't more conservative led fandoms or rpg groups. A "manly" hobby is something that is also a practical skill or a challenge. Something like gardening or repairing small engines.
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.
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.
Analyzing games makes me enjoy them more.