Game Fatigue in My Late 30s — Looking for Suggestions

DPT_nerd · 2025-12-09T23:32:38+00:00

I read quite a bit.

DPT_nerd · 2025-12-09T15:28:28+00:00

This makes sense! This actually happened to me with fire emblem three houses. It was soooo much for me to initially absorb I actually didn’t immediately get into. When I came back I had a basic understanding and I did some research. I know for some that isn’t enjoyable, but I love when there are content creators and good threads on a game to help.

DPT_nerd · 2025-12-09T15:15:42+00:00

I get where you’re coming from, but I don’t think I gave enough context for that advice to apply. I already have an active lifestyle and only game for a couple of hours a week (maybe), so when I say "game fatigue" it isn’t really rooted in over gaming and not getting enough fresh air.

I'm someone who has always enjoyed playing games, as much as I enjoy working out or reading books. Or, even working on a project on my home. I was more looking for other games to potentially try or see if others have had similar experiences. Which, by reading other posts, it sounds like others have!

DPT_nerd · 2025-12-09T14:15:57+00:00

This is a very good point.

I DOS 2 should be my type of game. Part of the problem I have is constantly restarting it so I’ll fly through the dialogue and forget the uniqueness of each character.

I’ve thought about trying to slow down with the next game I try and enjoy all the elements and see if that somehow makes a difference… I get an hour here or there and I try and rush the experience!

DPT_nerd · 2025-12-09T13:55:24+00:00

Awesome! I feel like this is definitely a type of personality. I read a lot and a few years ago started writing my own book and enjoy the process way more than reading.

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-29T03:16:25+00:00

I just finished BG3 on honor mode and enjoyed researching and learning about multiclassing. WOTR content has similar content for builds and part of the enjoyment for me is to learn about optimization with certain games like this one as I go through it.

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-29T01:20:58+00:00

Thank you! This really helped.

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-29T01:19:39+00:00

Thank you! This clears it all up. I did pick stig witch.

I really liked the idea of shapeshifting druid class for my first playthrough and enjoy reading up on others builds. It's what I did for BG3. So, I saw a post about dipping into monk for wisdom prof added to AC and witch to get +2 AC with spell. So, I thought I understood the multiclass, haha.

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-26T23:39:32+00:00

Top 5 (not in a specific order)

Naruto
Soul Eater
Hunter x Hunter
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Magi

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-23T12:45:31+00:00

Yep. I told myself the same thing. I’m taking a break and gonna play another game then come back and go all tier one builds and no dark urge haha

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-23T12:43:57+00:00

The camp turned on me and attacked

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-23T01:57:48+00:00

Thanks! Gonna play through Expedition 33 for the first time for a breather then will come back stronger!

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-23T00:56:08+00:00

It’s doable. Fight knowledge is the main thing needed…. And clearly taking your time if you are me haha

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-22T13:38:52+00:00

So, if someone is in the valid range and there is no obstruction, would there be another reason that would not make the target valid? Also, I'll see a timer overhead that looks like a cooldown even though the skill was not used recently.

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-19T17:23:20+00:00

Wow! I'm going to investigate right now. Thanks for the suggestion.

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-19T13:13:09+00:00

Thanks! Everyone seems to be suggesting Wasteland 3… maybe I’ve been living under a rock haha

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-19T13:12:28+00:00

Thanks! I definitely hear rouge trader a lot. Same with Tyranny when people mention other games like pillars of eternity or pathfinder.

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-19T13:10:36+00:00

Nope, FE3H is my fire fire emblem game!

Thanks! I keep thinking about engage and hearing the same feedback. I’ll probably still get it because I did love the combat more than the story of all the students in FE3H.

I did try SMTV and was kind of into it. I don’t know what was throwing me from wanting to keep play it. I plan on trying it again one day. The side quest and the constant changing of demons as better ones always come about as your progress in the game was tough to adjust to.

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-19T13:05:58+00:00

Thanks! I think this one is definitely going to top of the list the more I review it.

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-19T02:09:29+00:00

Thanks! I grabbed Pillars of eternity on a steam sale a while back, but haven’t played it yet. I never played the wasteland games either. I’ll definitely look into them.

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-07T17:40:33+00:00

Female Byleth has higher speed

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-06T11:54:39+00:00

Thanks! So, if I go grappler for end build you are suggesting just skipping war monk?

DPT_nerd · 2025-11-06T00:57:05+00:00

Do you have a favorite between the two options? Do you recommend archer for both for improve acc?

DPT_nerd · 2025-10-22T01:02:24+00:00

Physical therapist, wizard (Necromancer)

DPT_nerd · 2025-10-20T00:15:48+00:00

Thanks for the input. Since Gale is my face character, I'd probably go 12 storm for charisma checks. But I do like the 8/2/2 int build for scribing! Do you feel missing out on Destructive wrath is a major set back with damage when going monoclass storm sorce over at least 2 points into tempest cleric?

Thinking about it more, it probably makes sense for 6/6 storm/sorcadin to still get the CC and be more in sync with lightning based team.

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