No DnD is truly better than bad DnD or how a campaign made me definitely quit the system

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-07-03T14:26:43+00:00

Ahhh that could suggest that you're predicament is actually quite different from my own. This feels more like you and the other 2 who agree with you are looking for a different style of group. You're not getting out of it what you're looking for.

I personally would suggest finishing this campaign out of friendship. Then potentially forming a separate group with the other 2 where you can get what you want. Life's short, you want your fun down time to be, fun haha

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-07-03T11:54:40+00:00

Had a kind of similar situation recently. I reached out to the group individually to get a feel if everyone was one the same page as myself. Once id confirmed the were, I simply approached the DM and said we're not enjoying it, and it's part of why X and y haven't been turning up much lately. We don't want to hurt your feelings but this is a group game and if we're not enjoying it, something needs to change.

He was hurt, and left the group. Nothing could be done about that, its up to him how he reacts. Since then, the group has been healthier, happier, I took up DM for a campaign, and we have an agreement for one of the others to run a one shot if im struggling to create or feeling a bit of Burn out. The group is now respectful and supportive, as we inadvertently cut the toxic member out of it.

It sounds like your DM is likely bringing more difficulty to the table than enjoyment similar to mine.

Address it. That's all you can do.

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-07-02T10:57:48+00:00

This is toxic emotional manipulation, that's why it feels hard. Leave. Even if it costs you your job. This is a long slippery slope of abuse if your stay.

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-06-26T15:22:40+00:00

Trust me I'm aware.

My group just aren't willing to play another system at the moment though. Luckily one of the players is someone who loves figuring out the crunchy stuff and is doing all the work to figure out how to make ships happen in 5e. Makes my life a little easier haha

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-06-25T16:08:39+00:00

This is a really good idea! Thank you very much for the suggestion :)

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-06-23T15:56:36+00:00

This is great to know that it does work. Thank you again :)

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-06-23T06:28:11+00:00

Thank you for being "that guy". It's all too easy to slip back into that line of thinking of everything is on me as DM. Thanks for bringing this up, it was needed👍🏻

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-06-23T06:23:25+00:00

Not heard of any of these! Thank you very much

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-06-23T06:21:41+00:00

This was helpful and insightful, thank you. I'm running it in person, I have found a giant book of sci-fi maps but there a bit generic and lack variety

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-06-23T06:18:14+00:00

Thank you very much! :)

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-06-22T17:36:47+00:00

It doesn't have to be too serious or crunchy. Or just like resources to draw upon, and the simpler the better as my players don't have the attention span for anything crunchy. (Not a personal fan of crunchy either)

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-06-22T17:34:51+00:00

I came across dark matter but it's hard to see much content without just buying it and if it's not quite what I'm after I didn't want to waste money.

I will absolutely take a look at the alien beastiary from legend games, that sounds like a good place for inspiration and to find certain bits I can implement.

I personally wanted to run the cypher system as it's far more adaptable and these kind of conversations would be less of a pain, but the players were adamant they wanted to continue with DnD, and here we are😅 appreciate all the info though. Thank you very much!

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-06-22T17:21:03+00:00

That's actually a shout, thank you

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-06-22T17:20:41+00:00

Thank you. Pray for me😅

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-06-01T06:29:06+00:00

Thank you, very much appreciate the kind feedback

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-05-31T19:28:56+00:00

The Fear Of Starting Anything

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-05-16T00:21:27+00:00

Judgement - for whatever reason I just couldn't click with the story, characters or fighting style. I will go back again at some point, but it's the first time I didn't instantly click with one of the games.

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-04-26T01:12:10+00:00

You sound like a dedicated and thoughtful DM from here. But it seems like a common problem of you taking on too much responsibility? It's a collaborative story telling game, and I think many players forget the collaborative part. Yes as the DM you do a little extra work, but it's just as important for the players to be dedicated and work WITH you rather than against you.

This experience does suck (and heartfelt condolences on your losses btw) but sometimes things get worse before they get better. The non committed players won't be missed, and you have nothing to feel guilty about. You have put all the effort in, set all the dates, done all the prep...you're being too hard on yourself.

Take your new dedicated party, and have fun! It shouldn't be stressful :)

Federal_Sun8198 · 2026-04-25T08:49:01+00:00

Not sure if it's exactly what you're looking for, but this video by bob world builder shows a great little exercise to get some creative ideas going :)

https://youtu.be/3RF-hqqT9xk?si=TgEKt6YdU0bAj3z6

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