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Do I Have the Time to Play Dungeons and Dragons?
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In this episode of RPG Blokes, Mark, Barry, Jon, and Stephen tackle a fundamental question for newcomers and seasoned players alike: “Do you have the time to play an RPG?” With work, family, and life’s responsibilities, it’s not always easy to carve out time for hobbies.
The Blokes discuss the realities of balancing work schedules, commuting, and family commitments with the time demands of gaming. They explore session lengths, campaign commitments, and how much time you really need to dedicate to character prep and gameplay. From three-hour weekly sessions to sprawling 18-month campaigns, they highlight the flexibility of RPGs and offer insights into finding the right balance for your lifestyle.
Whether you’re managing shift work, navigating busy weeks, or simply curious about what it takes to join a game, this episode is packed with advice and anecdotes to help you decide if RPGs can fit into your life. Slice and dice your way into this time-focused discussion!
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Now, it's Time to .... Slice and Dice!
Chapters
1. Do I Have the Time to Play Dungeons and Dragons? (00:00:00)
2. Introducing the RPG Blokes (00:00:14)
3. Individual Session Length (00:02:29)
4. Fitting the game around work (00:04:15)
5. Length of the whole game (00:05:24)
6. Attendance Rate (00:07:27)
7. How to mitigate the effect of a missed session (00:14:44)
8. Time required Between Sessions (00:17:17)
9. Overall Time Requirements (00:22:30)
10. How Long to We Spend Playing the Game? (00:25:57)
11. Let's Slice and Dice (00:31:03)
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