Recent content by talien

My game is, by definition, a revolving door of players. I have slots for seven, but we bumped it up to ten just to let new folks try it out -- they don't all stick around. As the core group coalesces I imagine we'll have to figure something out once the group stabilizes, but I do enjoy bringing...

Having a registration page for my library game is huge. I share it on all the local social media including a Facebook group for CT and that seems to bring players in.

Absolutely recommend it. That said, most libraries are structured around high school students with study rooms and allow 2 hours or so before charging, or just charging for the room at all (mostly because there's an assumption that rooms will get wrecked if there's free access). It may require...

Oof, sorry. For better or worse, GMs tend to be the social center of these types of games and if life happens (as it inevitably does) it can pull the rug out from under the whole game. As you read, my library was going to charge too (per 15 minutes?! YIKES), so the only reason I ended up there...

Yeah, this is why I've resisted game stores. The library gives us a room and it's ours, nobody else's. My library is awesome so I realize this is not necessarily the case for everyone. The library's actually quite pleased with the program too, which surprised me, but I suspect it's because most...

Oh I agree on this, though they're related as one (a gamer community) can make the other (finding an in-person group) much easier. I am running my games like Living Greyhawk organized play. The world progresses every weekend and everyone is in the same town. All the NPCs remember/react to what...

Yeah, I have a game room set up and everything, but just inviting people over isn't something I'm comfortable doing without playing with them first, and that takes time and effort. The library isn't just a neutral space from the perspective of "nobody technically owns the space" but also it's...

One of my goals that I've failed at year after year was finding an in-person gaming group. This year, it's time to change that. Finding a Neutral Space I finally decided it’s time to go back to playing Dungeons & Dragons in-person. As an adult, this is a lot harder than it sounds. The first...

Picture courtesy of Pixabay. After a year of intense transitions and necessary professional shifts in 2025, I am embracing the Fire Horse energy by radically redefining where I invest my time and creative passion. This year is dedicated to intentional living, focused creation, and prioritizing...

New year, new sign up: Learn to Play Dungeons and Dragons for Adults | Fairfield Public Library Three slots left!

I've had weekends where I'm playing D&D multiple times (at one point, almost three times though that didn't happen) with three different groups. I hope I can keep it up!

Looking back at the goals I set twelve months ago, while it was not without challenges, the spirit of transformation was alive and well. And I succeeded on most of my goals too! Campaign Status: Leaving Hellspire Peak (Partial Success) My long-running campaign, which started years ago, has...

You'd be surprised how many players I get in my games now who just come to show off their dice, and have far more sets than they can possibly use. I'm the same though, I'll take legible numbers any day.

Know a tabletop gamer who loves dice? Of course you do! But did you buy them a gift? Here's some ideas. Please Note: If you're reading this now the timeline is likely tight, so your best bet is to ship it when you can and then blame Amazon for the delay. Polyhedral Christmas Dice ($8) These dice...