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Maybe check online for local non-store based gamign clubs? That's what i did and found a good place with good supplies frequented by a group of people who are all over the age (both physically and mentally) of 10.

awesome.

OP - I totally understand and sympathize. I have been in the same situation myself for years.

Unfortunately, coming here and saying the things you are saying isn't going to win you any friends on this forum. The sad fact of the matter is that this forum is most likely populated by many of the same people that you find objectionable in your local gaming stores. So, venting or seeking advice here may be counter-productive, for the most part.

But I do get what you are saying. I also long to play 40k more often. But, the fact is that there are only a handful of guys in my area who meet my criteria. A lot of the regulars at my local store are unhygienic, socially awkward (if not downright offensive) and often unemployed. That's not to say they're bad guys, but, I am going to come right out and say that they're not my caliber of people. I won't game with them.

Does this make guys like you and I snobs? I don't think so. In fact I think we can hold ourselves up as examples of guys who can play with our toy soldiers but still be "normal", hygienic, gainfully employed people. Instead of us going down to their level, perhaps they should aspire to be more like us. I believe it would be to their benefit.

In any case, for me the solution is that I just have a handful of guys that I play at my place with. Unfortunately, quality people tend not to have an awful lot of free time, so the result is that I get in maybe one game a month, if that. But I just won't play with the smelly randoms at the LGS. For me, it's not worth it. My advice to you would be to come up with a short list of four or five guys you enjoy playing with, and establish an "off line" relationship with them.

Good luck. I know it's tough.

Judging by the posts made by OP in other threads;

TFG Detected!

Rustgob wrote:
Judging by the posts made by OP in other threads;

TFG Detected!

Aren't you a sherlock holmes.

Let me guess, an SVG (smelly virgin gamer)?

NoArmorSave wrote:

Rustgob wrote:
Judging by the posts made by OP in other threads;

TFG Detected!

Aren't you a sherlock holmes.

Let me guess, an SVG (smelly virgin gamer)?

Not at all, I'm a PNASOI!

[Putting NoArmorSave on Ignore!]

Goodbye!

Rule Number One is Be Polite. I don't think this thread can continue without violating that rule.