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<blockquote data-quote="werecorpse" data-source="post: 7719343" data-attributes="member: 55491"><p>Interesting perspective but in the main RPGs aren't quick 2 hour games. They don't scratch that itch and shouldn't try IMO. </p><p></p><p>Shortly after I was introduced to the game in 79 I got the AD&D Set of three books. The basic set was a taste but it didn't satisfy me. They were at least as dense and arcane as the current 5e books. In my high school about 3-4% of the kids played and maybe half that played regularly. Less kept playing after high school. I know it's anecdotal but I doubt that's changed. For many it's not their thing.</p><p></p><p>For me, while board games are kinda fun and I'll play them to be social, saying play a quick high replay value boardgame instead of an rpg is like saying I should read a magazine rather than a good novel. I mean it may be easier but it's not the same thing. Just because reality TV is enourmously popular doesn't mean all TV should be like reality TV etc (please no!). </p><p></p><p>i don't agree that it's because other stuff is easy to learn/play etc. I tried playing some of those Xbox or play station games with my kids but I can't master the controls to the level needed to join them. I just get killed in COD. My kids spend hours playing various computer games and frequently are playing online games. I agree that once mastered the electronic games are easier to play a quick half hour game at the convenience of the consumer, but the players of these games are quite prepared to spend hours learning their craft, and they aren't cheap.</p><p></p><p>RPGs take time to play, novels take time to read, television series take time to watch but that's ok. Maybe one will eventually be able to join a pick up online game for a quick hour of roleplaying like my kids play overwatch or dota 2 but I doubt it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="werecorpse, post: 7719343, member: 55491"] Interesting perspective but in the main RPGs aren't quick 2 hour games. They don't scratch that itch and shouldn't try IMO. Shortly after I was introduced to the game in 79 I got the AD&D Set of three books. The basic set was a taste but it didn't satisfy me. They were at least as dense and arcane as the current 5e books. In my high school about 3-4% of the kids played and maybe half that played regularly. Less kept playing after high school. I know it's anecdotal but I doubt that's changed. For many it's not their thing. For me, while board games are kinda fun and I'll play them to be social, saying play a quick high replay value boardgame instead of an rpg is like saying I should read a magazine rather than a good novel. I mean it may be easier but it's not the same thing. Just because reality TV is enourmously popular doesn't mean all TV should be like reality TV etc (please no!). i don't agree that it's because other stuff is easy to learn/play etc. I tried playing some of those Xbox or play station games with my kids but I can't master the controls to the level needed to join them. I just get killed in COD. My kids spend hours playing various computer games and frequently are playing online games. I agree that once mastered the electronic games are easier to play a quick half hour game at the convenience of the consumer, but the players of these games are quite prepared to spend hours learning their craft, and they aren't cheap. RPGs take time to play, novels take time to read, television series take time to watch but that's ok. Maybe one will eventually be able to join a pick up online game for a quick hour of roleplaying like my kids play overwatch or dota 2 but I doubt it. [/QUOTE]
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