GLΩAMING
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As a fan of Traveller who was born long after the CT-era heyday, I've always had a nagging question at the back of my mind that a friend has recently reminded me of.
Just how "fresh" is Traveller?
From chatting to some fellow TTRPG enjoyers, I got the (unfair) impression that, to them, Traveller is mostly thought of as a dead or dying game, with a fanbase consisting of a few middle-aged conservative guys who don't know how to let go of something, and are hostile to new publications and new players/GMs.
While I know this is a false impression (young, sprightly me and my friends being counterexamples), the question remains. I've had zero contact with Traveller fans in the real world, aside from my party, so it's difficult to ascertain both the present-day popularity of Traveller and the primary demographics from my point of view.
This post is not intended to spark arguments. I'm just curious on a personal level as to how popular Traveller is, and to whom it appeals. Personal anecdotes going against the above stereotyping are welcomed
Just how "fresh" is Traveller?
From chatting to some fellow TTRPG enjoyers, I got the (unfair) impression that, to them, Traveller is mostly thought of as a dead or dying game, with a fanbase consisting of a few middle-aged conservative guys who don't know how to let go of something, and are hostile to new publications and new players/GMs.
While I know this is a false impression (young, sprightly me and my friends being counterexamples), the question remains. I've had zero contact with Traveller fans in the real world, aside from my party, so it's difficult to ascertain both the present-day popularity of Traveller and the primary demographics from my point of view.
This post is not intended to spark arguments. I'm just curious on a personal level as to how popular Traveller is, and to whom it appeals. Personal anecdotes going against the above stereotyping are welcomed