I've recently have started to use Fantasy Grounds II (a VTT or virtual tabletop) to start playing in a Sunday night 4E game. I've played about 4 sessions so far and it is a great way to game without distance becoming an issue. We also use Skype to talk to each other, but it isn't necessary to run a game.
One of the greatest things about it is being available to my family, should my daughter need to be tucked in or the wife needs me to kill a bug, should the need arise while I'm gaming. Another great feature is finding others to play a type of game and/or genre you have trouble enough to play. VTTs combine a die roller, chat functions, character sheets and more.
I'm going to suggest that you go give VTTs a look; the price is neglible (Fantasy Grounds II starts @ $25) and can add a great dimension to use in finding people to game with.
One of the greatest things about it is being available to my family, should my daughter need to be tucked in or the wife needs me to kill a bug, should the need arise while I'm gaming. Another great feature is finding others to play a type of game and/or genre you have trouble enough to play. VTTs combine a die roller, chat functions, character sheets and more.
I'm going to suggest that you go give VTTs a look; the price is neglible (Fantasy Grounds II starts @ $25) and can add a great dimension to use in finding people to game with.