What kind of question is this. Maybe because 1.e4 isn't the only way to begin a game?
Why would anyone play anything besides 1E4.

Real answer? E4 tends to lead to more tactical games, D4 to more positional (huge generalisation, but broadly accurate)
fun answer? ‘Cos some people are boring and hate fun chess

Real answer? E4 tends to lead to more tactical games, D4 to more positional (huge generalisation, but broadly accurate)
fun answer? ‘Cos some people are boring and hate fun chess
fun answer is the real answer
seriously