Watched my group go from strategizing to phone-scrolling in 2 years

I remember when we'd argue for 20 minutes over a move in Twilight Imperium. Now half the table is on their phones between turns, and one guy literally said 'just do something' to end a debate. Has anyone else's group lost that competitive edge over time?

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ward.piper1mo ago

Feel your pain. It is a bummer when the fire fades and everyone just wants to phone it in instead of really playing.

the_jana1mo ago

Have you read that article on gamemasters guild about keeping sessions alive? It talked about how the whole table has to buy in, not just the DM. I swear, once one person starts scrolling on their phone, the whole energy just crashes. It's like a group project where only one person does the work, it kills the vibe for everyone. Maybe setting a no-phone rule at the start could help, or having a quick check-in before each session to see how everyone's feeling? What do you think would get people back in the zone?