Mini documentary Youtube channel Sci Show has an episode on why it's so hard to schedule a game of D&D.
Turns out it's not just us. Science proves scheduling is hard!!
Frankly, I think more Enworlders could benefit from using AI.
WOTC has no interest in stuff like D&D's economy, a low magic game, grittiness, etc.
But Chat GPT can and will make that stuff for you!!!
Reading this thread, I would have to say that D&D is bad at setting expectations. Many people come to D&D with opposing desires; either with other players or with the game itself.
Have you heard about the concept of Tier Lists???
https://tiermaker.com/
There's even an OSR tier list!
https://tiermaker.com/create/osr-games-and-retroclones-16089852
I already have a regular group so more adventures around ENcity arn't in the cards. Even if it was, 4E isn't the most in demand game in these parts.
Even Start Playing has few options for 4E! (but one game is close to starting at time of this posting)...
Are you willing to oppress the D&D world so that the game will conform to your taste or not?
Cause going over preferences for the hundredth time isn't gonna make you like 6E or whatever more.