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've even came to the conclusion that the woke SJW crowd hurting the hobbies I liked has had a net-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.
Props for the last one.
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.
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.