diplomatic_lies
Master Don Juan
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I was reading the Computer Games thread, and something I remembered came to mind.
Something you guys should look at is "roleplaying". You know, that Dungeons and Dragons stuff.
I'll wait till you stop laughing hysterically.
Anyway, D&D used to be about fat horny guys who couldn't get laid pretending to be elves and dwarves or whatnot. It still is, but the demographics have changed slightly, with more "normal people" joining in - lawyers, professionals, even women.
I've just started playing a few weeks ago, a few friends of mine got me into it. I've found unlike computer games:
1) It encourages creativity. Unlike video games, you actually have to think, imagine, and use your brain etc. At the very least, you'll become a more creative person.
2) Its a social activity. Unlike video games, you can't play alone, you have to play with friends, or meet new people.
3) Probably most importantly, it's one of the few things you can do in the modern world which doesn't need high-tech expensive gadgets. Hell, you don't even need electricity to play it. Just a pen, some paper, and a few people.
Anyway give it a try after you've stopped laughing/throwing up. It doesn't even need to involve elves and stuff, there's different genres of roleplaying - sci-fi, modern day, etc.
Something you guys should look at is "roleplaying". You know, that Dungeons and Dragons stuff.
I'll wait till you stop laughing hysterically.
Anyway, D&D used to be about fat horny guys who couldn't get laid pretending to be elves and dwarves or whatnot. It still is, but the demographics have changed slightly, with more "normal people" joining in - lawyers, professionals, even women.
I've just started playing a few weeks ago, a few friends of mine got me into it. I've found unlike computer games:
1) It encourages creativity. Unlike video games, you actually have to think, imagine, and use your brain etc. At the very least, you'll become a more creative person.
2) Its a social activity. Unlike video games, you can't play alone, you have to play with friends, or meet new people.
3) Probably most importantly, it's one of the few things you can do in the modern world which doesn't need high-tech expensive gadgets. Hell, you don't even need electricity to play it. Just a pen, some paper, and a few people.
Anyway give it a try after you've stopped laughing/throwing up. It doesn't even need to involve elves and stuff, there's different genres of roleplaying - sci-fi, modern day, etc.
