Scheduling

Scheduling game times can be a bear and a half. Especially as time goes by and more and more responsibilities pile up.

When I first started gaming seriously in college, scheduling was never a problem. We were about to get in 2-3 gaming sessions a week, on top of playing Magic and general goofing around. Obviously as the real world crept in, in the guise of jobs and significant others, scheduling the games became a real challenge. I've been fortunate enough to date, and in the end marry, women that have put up with my gaming habits.

Time and growing up takes its toll on hobbies. I feel myself fortunate that the friends I game with are able to continue sharing the hobby with me. Amongst people who game, it seems to be a rarity to be able to meet weekly; many people manage to game maybe once or twice a month.

If you're looking to schedule a game, you need to work around all those things, as well as the level of interest of your players. Some people, while they may enjoy gaming, may not want to dedicate the amount of time required to play weekly. Some people may not be able to game weekly due to familial commitment or work. You may need to schedule shorter gaming sessions, during the week if weekends are unavailable.

While I'm fond of the marathon sessions going longer than 6 hours, they're not always viable. If you have to game during the week, as unfortunate as it is, the best time may be somewhere in the middle of it. While Fridays are great since many don't have to go to work on Saturday, they are also a date night and may cause issue with those who are in relationships. The middle of the week is workable mostly because it is in the middle of the week and people don't schedule things for the middle of the week.