I think it’s been a year or so now since Microsoft updated Windows to be incompatible with dual boot from the same drive. When Windows boots up, it nukes grub if it’s on the same drive as your windows install. Every time.

If you want to dual boot, you basically need separate drives now. So stupid…

Sometimes the DnD/Magic crowd will crossover with boardgames, of that interests you?

I guess I would start by checking social media for and even semi local groups focused on something you are interested in. Might be a long shot because most social media is so enshittified, though…

Got any stuff that’s just collecting dust in a corner, but could be useful to the right person? Look for a free cycle group maybe?

And …uh, that’s about all I can come up with. That does sound frustrating, but don’t let it get you down! Human connection is what it’s all about, I believe. Hope something works out for you soon!

Edit: lol, that’s what I get for teaching my phone dictionary the word fucked 🤣

I cannot fathom why I wouldn’t be pessimistic about a tool that’s being crammed into places it doesn’t fit. There are a small handful of things generative algorithms are genuinely useful for. But expecting it to magically solve anything else is foolish, and always will be.

As opposed to yourself, I guess?