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  • I had the same thought for a while, then I started playing dnd and subsequently DMing. Now any extra mental bandwidth I did have goes to solving open-ended people problems my players give me while we’re playing.

    Side benefit is I’ve felt more empathetic and patient with people since starting because I have to constantly put myself in a character’s head when we’re role-playing. I imagine that makes one seem more personable and cool to be around possibly helping with the unemployment too










  • CobblerScholar@lemmy.worldtoComics@lemmy.mlXXX
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    2 months ago

    That’s how I felt about getting into TTRPGs. I’m struggling to DM from published material and then I watch Matt Mercer assemble a world piece by piece from just his mind. Feels kinda intimidating but I keep reminding myself of the time gap of experience and realize that I can be that cool too given a little time