I played a lot (A LOT) but I saw it as a restorative refuge during what for me has been a very difficult pandemic bc of a highly stressful job (related to the pandemic). It gave me a chance to create an alternative world which was a much better idealized world, than the one we have had lately (especially in the US). It was also a creative outlet when my chances for ANY outlet were severely restricted. I really don't worry about what will happen "after". I think its the pandemic that will make socialization feel "different", maybe harder, not playing the game. I think when things open up, and there is more herd immunity, I will once again enjoy going out and doing things with people because I will have missed it so much. But I appreciate your honesty in asking the question.. I did ask myself at times- am I playing too much? But this is a good question to ask- why we do what we do.
