What makes a good game?

[Veilgn]

Sometime when we play. We often distracted. Lots jokes, talking when gm narrating a story (in very busy place and loud so I need attention. ). Sometimes we meet bullfrong (giant) and has lot of hp.

Hard to take down. And everybody seems talking and interrupting the games. Makes my ears red. In the end, it took 2 hour to beat god damm frog.

After beating frog. Other newbie that watching us play. Take the places (well they are invited. Us veteran player tasked to teach them.).

I am fine with this if we play every week. But people are busy. Need 3 months for us to play. Until that day comes, I feel angry inside (I dont have guts to tell thay we didnt play for 3 months. Only wasted to beat frog).

I was angry but I think myself as selfish. So I hold myself. Agyer teaching new player the basics. I go.

Alone enjoying peace. And cry inside.

We should play after wait for 3 months for not to play. Also the plave was noisy. Makes me uncomfortable.

I am fine with them roleplaying. Cracking jokes. But I didnt like it when take too long.

Again. Maybe I was too selfish? ....

I should seek reference how you guys play your game. How you enjoy it.

[Veilgn]

Btw lives in SE asia. So people rarely play the game.

[Cevah]

The game you are in sounds like Beer and Pretzels, while you want High Drama. A mismatch of play styles can lead to a lack of fun. Discuss this with the GM & regulars, and see what style they want to play. If it is not what you want, you need to choose: find another game, or adapt. That can be a tough choice.

On the other hand, there are any number of groups that meet online. Play by e-mail, or chat room style. Search these boards and you will find some recommendations. This type of game changes the play environment, but may give you the immersive environment without distractions you want.

/cevah

[Kaladin_Stormblessed]

Nah, wanting other players to pay attention is pretty normal and not particularly selfish. There are players for whom the game is mostly just an excuse to hang out with friends and socialize, more than to actually play Pathfinder, and that's okay; I'm not one of them, sounds like you aren't either.

I'd have a few suggestions about this (short of play online and/or find a different group). First, if random encounters are going that slowly and taking up that much of the time, probably high-HP monsters aren't the most fun option in that case. It might be best to talk to your GM about skewing the ratio toward things that can be fought quickly and spectacularly, rather than giant bullfrogs.

Second, politely help the GM keep the others on-topic. Chances are your GM just doesn't want to be That Guy constantly nagging people to stop having fun and listen to his storytelling more, and is erring too far the other direction. Gently remind other players to take their turn in combat and then tell jokes, don't perpetuate conversations that are too distracting, ask them to not interrupt the GM, etc. Don't be a jerk about it, just speak up a little. Reminders go a long way at times.

Finally, if possible, prod people to resolve individual stuff on their own time. Leveling up characters can be done at home, for instance, instead of it taking up an hour or more of play time. Be efficient yourself and set a good example.

Good luck, hope you guys find a balance of playing and chatting that works for everyone.