I have quite a few hobbies, and even more interests that haven't quite evolved into a proper hobby (yet?).
Playing video games is a great way to unwind and let some steam out. As I don't have many long stretches of free time, I generally play single player games or MMOs that don't strictly require cooperation. Recently I've been enjoying Pathfinder: Kingmaker and the Elder Scrolls Online.
I play bass in a metal band and have been learning piano, guitar and electronic music on my own as well. Writing and performing music has always been an important part of my life and I don't think this will ever change.
Game design and development is also something I have a lot of interest in, but sadly don't have the time to do it as often as I'd like. Game jams are a great way to scratch that itch — take a semi-random idea or theme and try to create a full game out of it. Although my day job is a software developer, I've been working more on music and sound effects when taking part in jams. This allows me to still be in a familiar environment, but apply my interest and skills in music instead of writing code.
I just joined a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym and have been loving it. Previously I haven't had much interest in martial arts, but after seeing more and more of my friends take up BJJ forced me to take the plunge.
One of my oldest hobbies is also playing tabletop role playing games. I started with Dungeons and Dragons, but have been testing out other systems with a lot more emphasis on the narrative instead of the game mechanics — Dungeon World and Blades in the Dark to name a few. For the last 15 years I've pretty much always had a regular group to play games with and I couldn't really imagine my life without this.
That's cool! Before I moved, I had a group of friends that would do weekly strategy games with. We got a good mix of D and D, Legacy Risk, Scythe, and more. In NYC, my roommate and I are trying to find a new consistent group to play with.
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I have quite a few hobbies, and even more interests that haven't quite evolved into a proper hobby (yet?).
Playing video games is a great way to unwind and let some steam out. As I don't have many long stretches of free time, I generally play single player games or MMOs that don't strictly require cooperation. Recently I've been enjoying Pathfinder: Kingmaker and the Elder Scrolls Online.
I play bass in a metal band and have been learning piano, guitar and electronic music on my own as well. Writing and performing music has always been an important part of my life and I don't think this will ever change.
Game design and development is also something I have a lot of interest in, but sadly don't have the time to do it as often as I'd like. Game jams are a great way to scratch that itch — take a semi-random idea or theme and try to create a full game out of it. Although my day job is a software developer, I've been working more on music and sound effects when taking part in jams. This allows me to still be in a familiar environment, but apply my interest and skills in music instead of writing code.
I just joined a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym and have been loving it. Previously I haven't had much interest in martial arts, but after seeing more and more of my friends take up BJJ forced me to take the plunge.
One of my oldest hobbies is also playing tabletop role playing games. I started with Dungeons and Dragons, but have been testing out other systems with a lot more emphasis on the narrative instead of the game mechanics — Dungeon World and Blades in the Dark to name a few. For the last 15 years I've pretty much always had a regular group to play games with and I couldn't really imagine my life without this.
That's cool! Before I moved, I had a group of friends that would do weekly strategy games with. We got a good mix of D and D, Legacy Risk, Scythe, and more. In NYC, my roommate and I are trying to find a new consistent group to play with.