Scavenger Hunt, AD&D 2nd. ed., Beginners Welcome!

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Microphone

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“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions. 

Theater of the Mind

Dungeons & Dragons 2e

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2e

Mystery

Fantasy

High Fantasy

After the game ends, check-in with the group and talk about how you all feel. Have an open way for the group to decompress and encourage each other to practice self-care.

Aftercare

For long games or stressful content, having built-in breaks allows the group to stay focused and process content. This time can be used for bio breaks, conversation, or any other necessities.

Breaks

Lines and Veils set the boundaries of the games. Lines are hard limits for content the group doesn't want to participate in, this means that content will not be in game, referenced in game, or alluded to. Veils are soft limits, meaning that when the content arises it might be mentioned, but not described, or it could mean that when the content shows up, it results in a “fade-to-black”.

Lines and Veils

Open-Door is an assurance that anyone in the group can take a break from the game for their own safety and well-being without judgement. This should be made clear to the group.

Open Door

X, N, and O Cards are check-in tools. X-Cards are used to indicate that a participant is uncomfortable with the current content, often resulting in a change, rewind, or skip of the aforementioned content. N-Cards can be used by participants if they feel content is heading towards an X card, often resulting in a change or a “fade to back”. O-Cards are used to check-in on the group and ensure that everyone is comfortable continuing with the content.

X, N, and O Cards

I have been a player and game master for several games for over 30 years.  I have a home-brew background as well as a published TTRPG background.  I tend to stick with older games, as I am often not fond of the newer versions.  My style is partially scripted and partially off-the-cuff.  I tend to be tough, but I always try to be fair.  I'm not perfect and I do make mistakes.  If I make one, let me know and I will rectify it.  I have been know to chuck rules I don't like, or at least modify them (and make you know about them up front!) so that they are less unfavorable.  I want my players to feel challenged, but still have fun.  I prefer role-playing and not roll-playing.  I am cool with new players and veterans.  I stick to older editions of multiple games mainly because I actually prefer them over the newer editions as opposed to being too cheap to upgrade.  That said, I am not above running a game in an edition I am not fond of, but I tend to charge more for it as the trade off.

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