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<blockquote data-quote="Scott Christian" data-source="post: 8798159" data-attributes="member: 6901101"><p>Just from my experience, it has evolved over time. When I started as a kid (teen; Florida & North Carolina), it was all about this strange mixture of surviving in the wilderness, and the thrill of exploring. I'd hike through dense Florida woods just to find a sinkhole that might have a cave. I floated down a spring fed river full of gators just to see if I could and discover where it went. (On second thought, maybe I wasn't adventurous, but stupid. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> )</p><p></p><p>Later (20's; Alaska), I did it for the endurance test. I discovered mountains and would take two-to-three-week treks. I think I hiked for the aloneness, but also the physical grind. It felt good. I still explored off trail, but a lot less. It was mostly just sticking to trails. Even later (30's; California, Oregon, Idaho), I got into the mental side. Loved the gear prep. Loved the map work. Started peak-bagging. It was a mixture of the physical, solitude, and gear/prep. More than later (40's; Colorado, Wyoming, etc.), I hiked for the companionship. I started to bring others out with me, and the trails and ruggedness were lessened. Now, it's to be with friends, appreciate being without a phone, and to explore. I like hearing a rumor and trying to find out if it's true. (My latest quest has been to find a hidden cave in Joshua Tree named Yurla-Burla. I have a quadrant, but it's sooooooooo mazy and full of levels. You could literally stand on it and never know it. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" />)</p><p></p><p>A common theme through all these reasons was being around nature made me appreciate the real world. It also made me focus on the little things and understand life better.</p><p></p><p>As far as gaming, I really believe it boils down to the DM. Yes, the rules are not expansive when it comes to hiking and exploring. But, I feel like if the DM makes it a focus, it can be a fun and interesting part of the game. But it will never take as much time as combat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scott Christian, post: 8798159, member: 6901101"] Just from my experience, it has evolved over time. When I started as a kid (teen; Florida & North Carolina), it was all about this strange mixture of surviving in the wilderness, and the thrill of exploring. I'd hike through dense Florida woods just to find a sinkhole that might have a cave. I floated down a spring fed river full of gators just to see if I could and discover where it went. (On second thought, maybe I wasn't adventurous, but stupid. ;) ) Later (20's; Alaska), I did it for the endurance test. I discovered mountains and would take two-to-three-week treks. I think I hiked for the aloneness, but also the physical grind. It felt good. I still explored off trail, but a lot less. It was mostly just sticking to trails. Even later (30's; California, Oregon, Idaho), I got into the mental side. Loved the gear prep. Loved the map work. Started peak-bagging. It was a mixture of the physical, solitude, and gear/prep. More than later (40's; Colorado, Wyoming, etc.), I hiked for the companionship. I started to bring others out with me, and the trails and ruggedness were lessened. Now, it's to be with friends, appreciate being without a phone, and to explore. I like hearing a rumor and trying to find out if it's true. (My latest quest has been to find a hidden cave in Joshua Tree named Yurla-Burla. I have a quadrant, but it's sooooooooo mazy and full of levels. You could literally stand on it and never know it. ;):):oops:) A common theme through all these reasons was being around nature made me appreciate the real world. It also made me focus on the little things and understand life better. As far as gaming, I really believe it boils down to the DM. Yes, the rules are not expansive when it comes to hiking and exploring. But, I feel like if the DM makes it a focus, it can be a fun and interesting part of the game. But it will never take as much time as combat. [/QUOTE]
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