Time however is at the core of the issue. What amount of time I’ve got to spend on gaming isn’t likely ever going to be spent learning DF or wading into CK2, etc.
That’s just me, I realize this is a choice like anything, so I’m certainly not suggesting it’s not a fine idea to spend the extra time getting into games that afford greater depth and reward the extra time spent delving into them.
However, as the years go by and I’m now on the back half of this journey rather than the front half, I’m no longer willing to make such commitments.