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<blockquote data-quote="MNblockhead" data-source="post: 9618070" data-attributes="member: 6796661">I don't have an issue with boredom and really appreciate getting a chance to play. But since I got back into the hobby I've mostly only played one shots at conventions and find-a-game online. One exception is that I played in a WFRP campaign for a while but life got in the way and I had to stop running and playing in games during job change and move. I'm back to running a campaign, but I don't have the time to commit to another regular game. All of this is to say that I don't know how I would feel after playing in the same campaign for a year. The main issue I've had is just shutting up. This may be partially due to being a DM you get used to talking a lot in games, but it is also a personality thing. Also, a lot of my good friends are &quot;aggressive talkers&quot; for lack of a better description. When we get together for a game we talk over each other, make comments and jokes, argue and enjoy it. It drives other people nuts. I've learned to shut up and read the room better. I find that what helps me keep engaged is to play characters that buff, heal, and have other support actions. I also find I am more engaged as a player in games that have mechanics that support teamwork and planning. For example in WFRP, I much prefer group advantage over the original advantage rules in the core rulebook. Also, when I was running 5e, I like to add in rules like flanking for the same reason.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="MNblockhead, post: 9618070, member: 6796661"] I don't have an issue with boredom and really appreciate getting a chance to play. But since I got back into the hobby I've mostly only played one shots at conventions and find-a-game online. One exception is that I played in a WFRP campaign for a while but life got in the way and I had to stop running and playing in games during job change and move. I'm back to running a campaign, but I don't have the time to commit to another regular game. All of this is to say that I don't know how I would feel after playing in the same campaign for a year. The main issue I've had is just shutting up. This may be partially due to being a DM you get used to talking a lot in games, but it is also a personality thing. Also, a lot of my good friends are "aggressive talkers" for lack of a better description. When we get together for a game we talk over each other, make comments and jokes, argue and enjoy it. It drives other people nuts. I've learned to shut up and read the room better. I find that what helps me keep engaged is to play characters that buff, heal, and have other support actions. I also find I am more engaged as a player in games that have mechanics that support teamwork and planning. For example in WFRP, I much prefer group advantage over the original advantage rules in the core rulebook. Also, when I was running 5e, I like to add in rules like flanking for the same reason. [/QUOTE]

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