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How do I learn to play more? Any ideas for play activities? (hexbear.net)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by HexaSnoot@hexbear.net to c/askchapo@hexbear.net

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Worked a lot as a child and barely played. Missed out on lots of personality development. I have more free time now and I want to play, but I don't totally understand how.

I was told when I have something fun to do, learn to fail the marshmallow test and just immediately eat the marshmallow. I feel paralyzed. I'm used to playing only if I'm invited by someone else to play, and I want to play more when I'm alone.

So far I sometimes draw and read a fun book. Both usually make me anxious, but they bring me feelings of accomplishment.

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[–] muddi@hexbear.net 4 points 11 months ago

Yes definitely, in D&D as a player you get all the details about what and where, and you only have to fill in the how. For example, the character sheet is basically a template with slots and points that you can find precalculated examples for. The only thing you fill in is your backstory, and take actions during the story.

The DM is also usually helpful to suggest hints or ask leading questions in case you still are stumped during roleplay.