There are some things that you learn from playing them. Then there are some things you learn in the absence of them.
When you've been around them so long, you can't help but notice aspects of you that play out like an RPG. You take turns, you play it for longer than you expected to. You usually eat alot of crap whilst playing them. End up grinding to reach that level. One thing is for sure, you don't stop playing. Not even when the story says: 'The End'.
One thing I do know about games... there is always another story. Even though you feel so sad sometimes that it's the end. Have heart. Be strong.
There is a new beginning about to happen. And it is going to shake you to the very core. Strengthen you. Test you. Become you.