How I started meeting tons of people:
* Going outside a lot to enjoy the sun, often chilling at a park
* Less gaming, more activities outside
* Learning languages and engaging people who speak them. Free practice and socializing!
* I do dancing. It helps a lot!
* Talking to strangers while out and about, while shopping for groceries or while taking a walk outside (this is difficult for many people but it’s a learnable skill)
* I play the violin and sometimes do play in public. Met a lot of people that way
I think the key is to actively start conversations instead of waiting for others to do it for you and to do activities that allow you the opportunity to do so.
I’ve gotta add that the more people you know the easier it becomes to meet more but the harder it becomes to maintain the contact.