The Soloist
Hero
When I was in my teens, I imagined a future in which, when I was retired, I would play RPGs and wargames five days a week with my gaming friends. We would move into a dedicated retiring home for gamers.
I'm retired now. The reality is that they are no longer my friends. We haven't seen each other in more than twelve years, and that is not going to change. I have new 'gaming friends,' but they are at least 15 years younger.
I don't want to play five days a week. I play RPGs online with the guys every two weeks and one board game in person per month. I do a solo session about twice a week. That is enough. I have other interests. I would not move to a retiring home full of gamers.
I'm retired now. The reality is that they are no longer my friends. We haven't seen each other in more than twelve years, and that is not going to change. I have new 'gaming friends,' but they are at least 15 years younger.
I don't want to play five days a week. I play RPGs online with the guys every two weeks and one board game in person per month. I do a solo session about twice a week. That is enough. I have other interests. I would not move to a retiring home full of gamers.
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