Generally Discouraged (In-Person Gaming)

[aramis erak]

Unfortunately, I don't think any of that exists here. We don't even have a decent bar where you can get stuff that's not Bud Light. It's as if there is no place for adults in the community at all.

Most people have no clue how socially limited many bible belt communities are. Nor how socially conservative, even backward, they can be. The kids heading here (Oregon) for college from small towns are often in total culture shock. I've wound up talking to a number of them. Chinese exchange students, too...

Simply put, you're in the wrong place. Get that retirement, and move on.

 

[prabe]

Most people have no clue how socially limited many bible belt communities are. Nor how socially conservative, even backward, they can be. The kids heading here (Oregon) for college from small towns are often in total culture shock. I've wound up talking to a number of them. Chinese exchange students, too...

Simply put, you're in the wrong place. Get that retirement, and move on.

I was pondering the idea that "there's nothing social here for adults" needs the addendum "besides the church/es." It would explain a lot.

 

[Bravesteel25]

Every time I think of my region of Kentucky as a part of the Midwest, you remind me that we're not.

I'm from Kansas, the Kansas City Metro maybe, but even I don't know what the heck they are doing up there! Meat raffles?!

 

[Retreater]

I was pondering the idea that "there's nothing social here for adults" needs the addendum "besides the church/es." It would explain a lot.

Yes. Churches are a huge thing. Really, the only thing.
My mom called me last night to tell me that she won't be coming to our wedding celebration because we weren't married in the church (we eloped during the pandemic - just so we could financially protect each other in case of the worst; we're just now getting to the reception.)
So many times I've been passed over for promotion and been excluded from things because of religion. You're really cutting yourself off from the largest social structure in the area by not participating in the specific, very conservative religious structure here.

 

[prabe]

Yes. Churches are a huge thing. Really, the only thing.

I suspect the issue is that so much of the social life there revolves around the various churches.

Mazel tov on the marriage, bummer your mom is shunning y'all this way.

 

[billd91]

So many times I've been passed over for promotion ... because of religion.

I'm increasingly convinced there aren't enough civil lawsuits being filed that target discriminatory behavior in too many parts of this country.

 

[payn]

The answer has become clear, backdoor D&D through meat raffles in your community!

 

[prabe]

MEAT RAFFLE IS BEST RESOLUTION MECHANIC

 

[J.Quondam]

The answer has become clear, backdoor D&D through meat raffles in your community!

PbR : Play by roast.

 

[aramis erak]

I'm increasingly convinced there aren't enough civil lawsuits being filed that target discriminatory behavior in too many parts of this country.

The problem begins with the reality that if one tries to sue over it, one can forget even getting cooperation at work, let alone any social interaction. Even the grocery clerk stops talking to you, or so I've heard.