Comment by lowsong
4 days ago
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.
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.
Would it be fair to say that you also don't appreciate solo rpgs?