Table-top campaigns online
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@Arkandel I've never really had a situation where there was an option to compare RL/online with the same group, we do it online because we're all far-flung (hence the keeping in touch component in general). But if I had to guess, I'd say it's easier and that's going to make up for any lack of pizza related draw.
Adding to what @Jeshin said: Obviously, the engagement is different. Online plays slower, and you'll never quite have the feeling of all being at the table together constantly cross-talking or fiddling with the map together etc. But if you're talking about people who would be hard to schedule otherwise, it may actually kind of be an advantage?
If a person has to field a work email on their phone, that's a fairly big interruption in person. Online you won't notice. And family wise, yeah, they will be in the background disrupting. But? We have one new parent in our group. As of 2 weeks ago, we have another soon-to-be. The first time, we joked we'd never see the guy again. In fact? He missed 1, maybe 2 sessions and was back at it. Committing to be out of the house for 4-6 hours leaving the other parent alone is a huge difference to setting aside that time (minus travel) to be at the computer but able to get up and lend a hand.
Basically, yes, there will be distractions but I kind of think it's a strength, in a way. Just make sure you set basic guidelines so people know what pace of play is expected and can judge when they'll be too busy to keep up.