I'm beginning to realise p&p RPGs are not my thing.

>>55373667
Make maps and settings.
Perhaps get a piece of plywood and do a miniature city/ castle/ battle?

>>55374131
Well I've got (rather) small 40k ork stronghold made out of spare bits with orks from the starter. The problem with that was the costs associated with GW-grade miniatures, which contribute more to the end result than my painting skills. I like the idea though, especially if I would be one day able to sculpt miniatures of my own

>>55374250
Focus on building terrain and buildings.

Make a dungeon. Little treasure chest, traps, etc.

YouTube has methods that are basically free.

Streets, rock walls, an inn...

It's fun, I gotta admit. I don't mess with the figurines as much as I build little scenes.

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>I've only got limited experience,

You might just not have found the right group. It took me a few years to find a group that I felt was really great. I definitely wouldn't want someone to stop trying just because of a few bad early experiences.

>I'm not comfortable with the amount of interaction, trust and effort it requires.

That's something that sounds like you need to play more, not less. Stepping out of your comfort zone is important, and roleplaying games are a great opportunity to experiment with new ways of interacting with people. It's a skill worth developing, and sucking is the first step to being sorta good at something. If it's the effort that seems daunting, you might want to consider just how much work writing in general is.

But, it's true the p&p RPGs are not for everyone. Still, I'd definitely say to never write it off as something you'll never do again, and to keep an ear out for opportunities even if you don't actively search for them.

I've been playing for 28 years. A great deal of the enjoyment I find is because I'm playing with old friends. Keep at it and try different groups.

>>55373667
Post some of your ideas and Ill tell you a book to read.