My gaming group split over campaign vs one-shot games

I had to choose between a 40 hour campaign board game and a bunch of quick one-shots for our Friday night group. We went with the campaign and after 3 sessions two players dropped out because they couldn't make every week. How do you keep a group together for long games without people flaking?

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phoenixw111mo ago

Had you guys talked" is the key right there. Scheduling is just relationship management.

patricia_gonzalez1mo ago

I mean, had you guys talked about the time commitment before picking the campaign, or did it just kind of happen?

phoenixw111mo ago

Isn't the real question whether two people flaking out is actually a big deal or just normal adult life? Three sessions is a solid enough run for a game that maybe wasn't clicking anyway, and now you've got a clear schedule for your remaining loyal players. Seems like you dodged a bullet and got a built-in excuse to pivot to something that actually works for everyone.