Rallicus
2012-07-03, 10:56 AM
Hey guys. I've come across a bit of a problem, and I'd like some advice as to how to remedy it.
I'm currently involved in three campaigns: two D&D 3.5 homebrews, one of which I DM, and a CP2020 game.
The latter I'm very invested in. I actually look forward to meeting with those guys when we run a session.
However, the D&D games are beginning to wear on me. The one I'm a player in isn't so much a problem, as I tend to just trudge along with the group and I can be involved without paying much attention. I can play this off because my character is a drunken, lazy bum.
The game I'm DMing is a different story. When I first started it I was very invested. I'd spend an hour or more just planning for that week's session. As time has gone on, though, my interest has waned. I don't even plan anymore. I show up on game day and throw some appropriate CR encounters down, do some roleplaying, and that's it. Half the time I don't even really pay attention.
I've also grown incredibly weary of some people in the group. One constantly throws rules at me and other players. One is AFK for 75% of the campaign, it seems (it's a VTT-based game, done online). One seems to like to pick fights about IC issues.
When game day comes around, I actually dread it. The players seem to like my campaign, though. They usually always show up on time, if not early, to ready themselves for the adventure. I wouldn't feel bad about abandoning this campaign if the players weren't as involved or interested. I sort of feel obligated to continue campaigns for them.
I've tried taking breaks. I've tried reading supplements for new ideas. I've tried being a more strict DM. Nothing seems to work.
So... any advice?
TLDR version - Lost interest in campaign, DMing is now like a chore, don't want to give up because players seem fairly invested in it. What should I do?
I'm currently involved in three campaigns: two D&D 3.5 homebrews, one of which I DM, and a CP2020 game.
The latter I'm very invested in. I actually look forward to meeting with those guys when we run a session.
However, the D&D games are beginning to wear on me. The one I'm a player in isn't so much a problem, as I tend to just trudge along with the group and I can be involved without paying much attention. I can play this off because my character is a drunken, lazy bum.
The game I'm DMing is a different story. When I first started it I was very invested. I'd spend an hour or more just planning for that week's session. As time has gone on, though, my interest has waned. I don't even plan anymore. I show up on game day and throw some appropriate CR encounters down, do some roleplaying, and that's it. Half the time I don't even really pay attention.
I've also grown incredibly weary of some people in the group. One constantly throws rules at me and other players. One is AFK for 75% of the campaign, it seems (it's a VTT-based game, done online). One seems to like to pick fights about IC issues.
When game day comes around, I actually dread it. The players seem to like my campaign, though. They usually always show up on time, if not early, to ready themselves for the adventure. I wouldn't feel bad about abandoning this campaign if the players weren't as involved or interested. I sort of feel obligated to continue campaigns for them.
I've tried taking breaks. I've tried reading supplements for new ideas. I've tried being a more strict DM. Nothing seems to work.
So... any advice?
TLDR version - Lost interest in campaign, DMing is now like a chore, don't want to give up because players seem fairly invested in it. What should I do?