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[jchrisobrien]

Do you give up on hobbies when they aren't fun anymore?
Or is the fact you aren't having fun part of a bigger problem?

I won't be StoryTelling for the VHS in the fall.
I may not be continuing my mage game, which I still don't have a good idea for tonight.
Nothing that flows.

My gaming experiences as a player have all sucked ass lately.
Womped at cards again last night.

I'm sick of it.
Sick.

Comments

Geek as I say not as I do

[dirtymikesell.livejournal.com]

Your drunken sage DirtyMikesell says if your not having fun step back and time out, try something new then return to those things that you loved in the past. Then you'll know if it's something you wish to give up. It sounds to me that you are becomming too competitive, that winning is the only way you can enjoy the activity, ie, the warhammer and the cards.
Perhaps you need to try some for-fun-games with friends and such that are low key. Then you can gauge weather yo wish to truly give up your hobbies.
I have gone through cycles, I swore I wouldn't LARP again, then I didn't play for ever. But I felt the erge to try again and went for it. I have enjoyed most of the play I have doen, and will try again soon.

I will support almost any disicion you make, cause I'm that sort of guy.
By the by you ought to intorduce me to more of your firends so i can embarrass you early and often.

Re: Geek as I say not as I do

[silas7.livejournal.com]

I was/am far too competitive. I began to feel that I was owed success. I put my time in, I deserve to be good. That's exactly the attitude that I HATE in the workplace: seniority should not be replace actual talent. Why should I apply that to my hobbies?

Everyone likes to win. But I didn't start playing Warhammer or Jyhad to win tournaments. I liked the cards, I like painting the figures and duking it out. There's thrills to be had in winning, but there can be satisfaction in defeat too. Or, you can just not give two shits and throw some dice, and enjoy the ebb and flow of battle.

My games of 40k have been low key, and a lot of fun. Giving all of the hobbies up is really tough. Perhaps I could pair back from one or two, or just skip some tournaments for a while. Then either try returning, or just not bother. I won't cash in all my books or cards yet, until I feel nothing for them anymore.