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Posted by Jaime Lawrence

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23 Oct 2011

Jaime Lawrence

(Hida Mann)

Australia
Sydney
New South Wales

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Evil Bob: Lawful good since 2038!

Where's my enthusiasm gone these days? I'm sure that I used to be so insanely eager to game that I'd play anything from Fluxx to F.A.T.A.L. just to say I was gaming!

Actually, I don't think I ever would have said yes to F.A.T.A.L. to be honest, but you know what I mean.

But I'm getting pickier. I avoided an online auction of Boardgames recently because the lots had games in them I didn't want as well as those I did. I haven't found time to write and run an RPG in months!! Worse still, one of my friends has and I find myself feeling picky and disinterested in it - which is not how I want to be! I want to be gaming!

In fact, I've been feeling downright grumpy lately. I shot down an offer to play Sentinels of the Multiverse because I wasn't tremendously excited by it the first time I played, then was dismissive of some of my friends because they tried a variant of Eminent Domain (a game which, whilst by no means perfect, probably doesn't need meddling with to be fun). While I don't regret having a different opinion, I do dislike feeling like a troll.

I've cut my comic order back to nearly nothing (although I may well pick up a few trades based on the advice of MasterGeek Talks Comics, which I'm enjoying immensely) and I haven't touched a video game in months either. I tried to update my RPG wishlist for the Christmas exchanges and found that there's nothing new I want... My time on the Geek is feeling a bit flat too; like I'm going through the motions. I haven't done anything big, new and exciting here in a while and it's like I'm losing my touch.

Even playing Legend of the Five Rings yesterday just didn't thrill me.

The irksome truth is that I'm finding less time to game and when I do, it feels like my taste is drifting away from that of my group. This is not a preferable state of affairs.

Much as I use a crab as my avatar, I'm not crabby in general and I don't like being a drain on the energy of a group, I much prefer to generate it with them.

I need a shot in the arm. Some inspiration I can't ignore, a reason to be passionate about my gaming again, a project, a pump, a cause. Anyone got something for me?

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Mon Oct 24, 2011 5:26 am

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フィル

(sbszine)

Australia
Newtown
NSW

Throwing out a lot of stuff and focusing on your unplayed / unread things helps a lot. I've been digitising all my non-boardgame stuff (comics, CDs, DVDs) and that requires just enough effort to make you realise what is of actual interest to you.

It is a shame you couldn't make it to the getaway... that was good for rekindling the interest also.

Posted Mon Oct 24, 2011 6:04 am
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Ash Hauenschild

(happysmellyfish)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnQ9Vp4fV4I

Posted Mon Oct 24, 2011 6:04 am
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Jaime Lawrence

(Hida Mann)

Australia
Sydney
New South Wales

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Evil Bob: Lawful good since 2038!

Hmmmm, can I find time to digitise and clean up if I can't find time for gaming? You're right though, it'd help to prioritise...

The Youtube was cool and linked to some even cooler game trailers, thanks!

Posted Mon Oct 24, 2011 6:25 am
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Rhiannon D

(regency_rhi)

Australia
Sydney

Until I see a footnote, that's just an opinion.

All the fine traditions and the skill/ Come from my elders from the long line down/ Are mine to use, to raise our craft's renown/ And mine to teach again with reverent will.

As part of your regular group, I'm really sorry to hear this, although I'm not surprised. Maybe you need a break from us? Alternate fridays with us and different group of friends? do more weekend days instead so we can play some of the longer games, or you can run another L5R roleplay session?

I have to say that I know I haven't been helping lately, but I've been in such a bad physical place that I've been lethargic and cranky and haven't really cared what we've been playing. This is the only post I'm going to make on the geek today, despite having 4 QotD to answer and a GotW to question because typing this is exhausting me too much. Back to the couch and some more painkillers I think..

Posted Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:21 am
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Jaime Lawrence

(Hida Mann)

Australia
Sydney
New South Wales

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Evil Bob: Lawful good since 2038!

Awww, Rhi - get better soon!

It's not about you guys - I love you all and the idea of not having you over on Fridays is much more frustrating than having you over ever could be! It's about the fact that I'm feeling drained of enthusiasm and it's something I'm not happy with. I want to make things more exciting, but I feel like my get up and go has gotten up and left...

I think I need to do some serious spring cleaning/purging and organise some specific gaming stuff over the summer...

Posted Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:25 am
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Jason

(Wired_Wolf)

United States
Arnold
Missouri

Been in the same spot as you for months now, Jaime. I've been trying to get "back into the mood" by doing small things here and there, such as the numerous contests to help get the imagination working again. Clearing the shelves of unplayed games that would probably never hit the table with my group. Selling off a portion of the games for the same reason.

I want to game, I really do, but time has not been kind to me. Not that it's been wasted time, but spending 3-4 nights a week with the Boy Scouts, 2 nights a week for my oldest kids band practice, Friday night football games to attend (due to aforementioned band). Weekends that are just as crazy...

With the winter months coming up for us, I will have time again, the spark will probably come back as it does. When it's nice out, I have a hard time justifying staying indoors and playing games...

Posted Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:17 pm
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Empress

(Toggy)

United States
Pasadena
California

I went through that with my game group, and then i started RPGing instead of gaming and then I got over it right about the time I moved to California, so it does pass. But sometimes a change in scenery does a person good.

Posted Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:37 pm
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Jaime Lawrence

(Hida Mann)

Australia
Sydney
New South Wales

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Evil Bob: Lawful good since 2038!

Wired_Wolf wrote:

With the winter months coming up for us, I will have time again, the spark will probably come back as it does. When it's nice out, I have a hard time justifying staying indoors and playing games...

I've been thinking about buy some outdoor furniture for this exact reason...

Real life can get in the way a bit sometimes, it's true.

I'm actually feeling my spirits lift today - I just finished writing an insanely big stack of reports and the world seems a little more peaceful.

Posted Tue Oct 25, 2011 11:32 pm
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Jaime Lawrence

(Hida Mann)

Australia
Sydney
New South Wales

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Evil Bob: Lawful good since 2038!

Toggy wrote:

I've completely uprooted and changed gaming groups a couple of times in my life, but I really don't want to do that again, especially since I brought this one together. I think I just need something to kickstart my passion for roleplaying again. Secret Cthanta might help.

Posted Tue Oct 25, 2011 11:34 pm
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T'Leynti

(Narl)

Netherlands
Oud-Beijerland
Zuid-Holland

Live long and prosper RPG Geek

Challenge your preconceptions or they will challenge you.

Good to hear your spirits got a boost. Btw, lovely mb. laugh

Posted Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:58 am
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Dave Bernazzani (@rpggeek)

(wavemotion)

United States
Plainville
Massachusetts

I wish to provide legendary service to the RPG community to help grow our hobby and enrich the lives of gamers everywhere.

I'm half contemplating running F.A.T.A.L. by forum in 2012. Just because.

Posted Sat Oct 29, 2011 7:29 pm
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Korvettenkapitän Jasper Aurelius van der Meer

(jaspermeer)

United States
Atlanta
Georgia

Take a break.
Try playing with an improvisational theater group or theater sports group.

Posted Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:48 pm
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Korvettenkapitän Jasper Aurelius van der Meer

(jaspermeer)

United States
Atlanta
Georgia

On second thought:
Dear Jaime, I would like to play with your group for one game. Love, Jase

Edited Sat Oct 29, 2011 11:30 pm
Posted Sat Oct 29, 2011 11:29 pm
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