While preparing for a convention and defending safety tools at a different convention, I have come to learn that safety tools at all gaming tables no matter where they are, are vital to the inclusive and safe environment of the game itself. However, over the past several months I have received copious complaints about the… Continue reading I’m Okay, This is Okay, Let’s Play
Category: Rants and Raves
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Four Days
CW: In game referrence to child loss and suicide. It's been four months since I began the preparations to gather a committee of individuals to collaborate in running a new Gaming Convention in my small city of Nogojiwanong (Peterborough), Ontario. It's been four days since we publicly announced we were running the convention. Four days.… Continue reading The Emotional Rollercoaster of Four Days
Escape and Accessibility in TTRPGs
"You open up the hatch in the floor and can see a man standing in the distance, shrouded by the shadows of the room," I grunted beneath my breath, quickly turning it into a cough instead. A shooting pain riveting up from my spine and reached out across my back. Suddenly, I stood at my… Continue reading Escape and Accessibility in TTRPGs
Confronting the Elephant at the Table
"I want to try and sleight of hand Garick's potion of Hill Giant Strength from his pack," Jawn said. The individual, Laura, who was playing Garick looked at him from the side of her eye. I could tell immediately she was uncomfortable with this idea. "Alright," the DM said, "Roll me a sleight of hand… Continue reading Confronting the Elephant at the Table
The Love/Hate Relationship with Official Play
If you play D&D you should be well aware that there are two different ways to sit at a table with friends and play the game. Homebrew and official play. I've briefly touched on some key differences between the two in another article but I feel the need to speak more extensively on official, organised D&D… Continue reading The Love/Hate Relationship with Official Play
Aspiring Halfling 