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<blockquote data-quote="neobolts" data-source="post: 7729419" data-attributes="member: 65244">I also only got about 40-50 minutes into a D&amp;D Let's Play. I think it failed to hold my interest because it matches neither of the two reasons that typically lead me to watch games (some of which was covered by previous posters)...Reason to watch #1: I want to learn more about a game system. I watched 4-5 episodes of Titansgrave for this very reason...to learn the mechanics. I also have made board game purchases based on Wil Wheaton's Tabletop and similar shows. Reason to watch #2: I want to see a game played at a high level of skill. This is what draws me to eSports. I play way too many videogames (currently Overwatch), and enjoy seeing skilled players doing what I enjoy doing. While the D&amp;D video play is often very creative or well acted, I would say that it's not what I would call a &quot;higher level of skill&quot; as enjoyment of the game is purely subjective. I'd say that I've had as much fun playing D&amp;D as anyone playing for an audience.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="neobolts, post: 7729419, member: 65244"] I also only got about 40-50 minutes into a D&D Let's Play. I think it failed to hold my interest because it matches neither of the two reasons that typically lead me to watch games (some of which was covered by previous posters)... [B]Reason to watch #1: I want to learn more about a game system. [/B]I watched 4-5 episodes of Titansgrave for this very reason...to learn the mechanics. I also have made board game purchases based on Wil Wheaton's Tabletop and similar shows. [B]Reason to watch #2: I want to see a game played at a high level of skill.[/B] This is what draws me to eSports. I play way too many videogames (currently Overwatch), and enjoy seeing skilled players doing what I enjoy doing. While the D&D video play is often very creative or well acted, I would say that it's not what I would call a "higher level of skill" as enjoyment of the game is purely subjective. I'd say that I've had as much fun playing D&D as anyone playing for an audience. [/QUOTE]

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