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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Guest&nbsp; 85555" data-source="post: 8025221"><p>I have been playing online almost exclusively now for several years. For me it is simply more convenient for scheduling, but also helpful because of health issues I have. I will say, the first month or so of online play, it didn't feel like real gaming with people there. But that feeling did go away with time. The only way it can become an issue again is if people allow themselves to become distracted with the internet or something while they play (but I have also seen people distracted with their iPhones during play at a live table so it is a problem in both cases, just easier for people to slip into in an online game because people don't see them checking their emails as easily). I would definitely encourage it. It does have its draw backs. I find if you require a table top map to play, and have to use online tools to replicate that, it will slow things down. I prefer theater of the mind, and for theater of the mind, you can run it just like a regular session. One big advantage is you are not limited by your geography. You can find a group for pretty much any game, in any style of play that suits you. You can also try  out styles you might not have an opportunity to see locally.</p></blockquote><p></p>