Summary:
- The article discusses the author's first experience with a "real" board game, which was Settlers of Catan.
- It describes the author's initial hesitation and confusion when learning the game, but how they eventually became engrossed in the strategic and social aspects of playing Settlers of Catan.
- The article highlights the author's appreciation for the depth and complexity of Settlers of Catan, and how it helped them discover a newfound love for the board game hobby.