Picture this: It's 7 p.m. on a Friday night. You and the nerds are gathered around the table. Snacks have been dispensed. Miniatures are laid out. Maps are drawn. Maybe someone is wearing a cloak. It's about to get weird. But these are modern times with modern problems. Gaming isn't the same as it was in decades past. It's not just paper, pencils, and dice. Sometimes it's virtual tabletops, digital libraries, and expensive subscription systems. Those dollars can add up.