I had so many experiences just like yours (including at the goblin camp) that I ultimately soured on the game altogether and haven’t gone back (not sure if I will). I really wanted it to be more role-playing based but anything I see or experience just makes it look way too tactical and meta gaming for me to sink into.
But it’s a beloved game so I know that it’s mostly just me it doesn’t work for. I hope you find whatever enjoyment you can from it.
I had so many experiences just like yours (including at the goblin camp) that I ultimately soured on the game altogether and haven’t gone back (not sure if I will). I really wanted it to be more role-playing based but anything I see or experience just makes it look way too tactical and meta gaming for me to sink into.
But it’s a beloved game so I know that it’s mostly just me it doesn’t work for. I hope you find whatever enjoyment you can from it.