In a way? But also it’s fine. Boardgames are a piece of media so not being a fan of the whole thing hits the same as “not being a fan of books” or “not being a fan of anime”. Like, sure, your choices don’t affect me, but you can see how it makes sense that its usually met with “you just haven’t tried the right one.”
Board games are a little unique as well because sometimes the problem is that you aren’t in the right group to play them which is a whole other thing.
I thought a lot about what you say, and I think that’s what it comes down to, truly. I just have never found the right people, and the many times I’ve tried, is another time of bad behavior. Like even just recalling (I was going to write out a few events, but decided not to) a few times that immediately came to mind, I’m having basically an anxiety or lk panic response.
Like it’s like playing poker for the first time and people just take advantage of you. That isn’t fun. Or the loot gremlin with the weak DM. It’s technically just not the right people and not the platform’s fault, but it’s just every. time. and now I’ve a conditioned response to the subject where I’m used to politely declining and saying something dumb like “boardgames aren’t my thing”. And because this is the “totally anonymous” internet, I can talk about this more honestly without fear of hurting anybody’s feelings since nobody’s asking me to play.
Tldr, I think you’re right and I’m a pariah among pariahs among pariahs.
If you ever feel like trying boardgames again, I suggest aiming for a cooperative boardgame. The players work towards a shared goal.
You can still have the issue of not having the right people. Some take too much of a leadership role on, trying to steer the other players to the most optimal moves on all of their turns. But I find it to be uncommon, or handled easily through communication.
Co-op boardgames have become my preferred style. I’m a bit too competitive and have found co-op to let me enjoy the time with friends more
In a way? But also it’s fine. Boardgames are a piece of media so not being a fan of the whole thing hits the same as “not being a fan of books” or “not being a fan of anime”. Like, sure, your choices don’t affect me, but you can see how it makes sense that its usually met with “you just haven’t tried the right one.”
Board games are a little unique as well because sometimes the problem is that you aren’t in the right group to play them which is a whole other thing.
I thought a lot about what you say, and I think that’s what it comes down to, truly. I just have never found the right people, and the many times I’ve tried, is another time of bad behavior. Like even just recalling (I was going to write out a few events, but decided not to) a few times that immediately came to mind, I’m having basically an anxiety or lk panic response.
Like it’s like playing poker for the first time and people just take advantage of you. That isn’t fun. Or the loot gremlin with the weak DM. It’s technically just not the right people and not the platform’s fault, but it’s just every. time. and now I’ve a conditioned response to the subject where I’m used to politely declining and saying something dumb like “boardgames aren’t my thing”. And because this is the “totally anonymous” internet, I can talk about this more honestly without fear of hurting anybody’s feelings since nobody’s asking me to play.
Tldr, I think you’re right and I’m a pariah among pariahs among pariahs.
If you ever feel like trying boardgames again, I suggest aiming for a cooperative boardgame. The players work towards a shared goal.
You can still have the issue of not having the right people. Some take too much of a leadership role on, trying to steer the other players to the most optimal moves on all of their turns. But I find it to be uncommon, or handled easily through communication.
Co-op boardgames have become my preferred style. I’m a bit too competitive and have found co-op to let me enjoy the time with friends more
🥲 someday…