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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rel" data-source="post: 215369" data-attributes="member: 99">First I need to address a couple of "asides" that have appeared in this thread:Reapersaurus, I think this topic is especially appropriate for this forum.  Just from the posts in this thread you can see that it affects lots of people.  Even if Dr. M posted this to "troll for sympathy" or whatever, it has been an interesting discussion.  Furthermore, the fact that Dr. M has shared some stuff on this board about his personal life makes him seem more real to me than many of the other poster who I only know by their views on Attacks of Opportunity.  And, frankly, I think he sounds like a helluva neat guy.  So take your curmudgeonly attitude elsewhere if you don't mind.Regarding reproduction or the lack thereof, I can see a certain philosophical point that if you don't pass on your genes, you are a "evolutionary failure".  Fine, but so what.The unequivocal truth is that nobody should feel obligated to have children that they don't want.  It is an enormous responsibility and will make your life miserable.  But, FAR MORE IMPORTANT THAN THAT, every kid deserves to be born into a family where they will be loved and wanted and not treated like a burden.  Do not let anybody pressure you into having kids before you are ready.  It is bad for you and it is bad for the kids.Now, Dr. M, about your problem.  I agree with most of the others who have said that you might just need a change of pace.  So talk to the DM.  Maybe you can arrange a logical way for your character to step out of the campaign that won't be disruptive.  But one way or another, leave any game where you aren't having any fun.Spend some time doing stuff that does excite you.  And if you feel like nothing is really exciting you, don't sweat it.  We all go through the doldrums now and again.If you are having trouble finding something engaging, do some kind of activity outside.  Pick a sport or go hiking and camping or gardening.  I find that it is hard to feel in a rut when you are outside breathing fresh air.  At the very least you will be getting some exercise (and maybe a tan) which is something you can always feel good about.In short, get some perspective.  Gaming will be there for you when and if you should want to return to it.But, whatever you do, don't stop playing Star Wars.  I'm having way too much fun reading your story hour. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" /> Good luck.</blockquote>

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