You don’t have to. It isn’t required. I setup end points everyday with local users.

Roku, Playstation, Xbox, streaming device from ISP (like the device from comcast), Fire stick, and I’m sure there are many more. They all do what you’re looking for.

The way they play in Critical Role is not by the book.

As an old D&D player, I’ve been through multiple editions, and I honestly don’t get the hate for 5e. It’s not needlessly complex as 3 was, and not as brain dead as 4. It’s accessible to everyone, with enough complexity for those of us that liked 3. Pathfinder was fine, but trying it again after 5e is like watching extra work just appear on your table.

If you really want a good time, where the system is truly different for the better, then try Star Wars Force and Destiny. Best system around in my opinion.

I definitely think it’s worth trying. My wife is similar, I believe, as the rules and general way of playing were daunting, and made it not necessarily seem like something she would enjoy. We assured her that we would take it slow while she got the hang of it. She is still getting ideas for what’s possible, but she has her own character’s mechanics down, which is great. Best of luck to you!

I’ve played with the same group for 7 years, almost every Friday, but we do take some weeks off here and there for family/work/etc. My wife is accommodating, but it was taking a toll since we do love hanging out with each other. Then, a couple of years ago, we invited her to play again, and she actually did. Now she’s part of the group, and we are all having a blast on Friday nights. Lucky situation, I grant you that, but achievable.

Why wouldn’t he be?

DM means Dungeon Master to me, so I go with PM, if I don’t just say message.

Uh oh, someone didn’t read today.

You went to Cracker Barrel expecting healthy offerings?