[lowsong]

I've been in a weekly D&D game for over a decade. I don't keep playing it because of the game of D&D (certainly not, I could rant for a long time about the game's myriad shortcomings across many editions). I play it because of the friends I play it with, because of the social connection that exists in and around the game.

To play a tabletop RPG without that isn't the same thing, and to play with LLM is bankrupt of meaning. You'd be better off picking up one of those old-school choose your own adventure books or a video game like BG3. At least those were written by someone with intent, at least there's meaning in the story and setting. Or, finding an online group.

[mywittyname]

People play games for a variety of reasons. While you enjoy the social aspect, others may find that to be the worst aspect of the game (or just don't have a social circle).

I grew up playing D&D alone in my room using LEGO. It was great and I still have some of the sets I built as dungeons and monsters that I built from reference pictures in the Monster Manual.

Video games are different from solo role playing. It's like trying to substitute shooting hoops in the driveway with NBA '24.

[enasterosophes]

Would it be fair to say that you also don't appreciate solo rpgs?