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Tabletop Rpg posts, content, and recruitment posts.

Recruitment posts should contain what system is being played, CW for any adult/serious themes players need to be aware of and whether a game is beginner friendly.

An obvious reminder of no racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia and transphobia.

Emphasis on small independent rpgs like the ones in the TTRPGs for Trans Rights in Texas but not against dnd stuff.

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What are your TTRPG Hot Takes? (hexbear.net)
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Maybe it's about a system, a specific mechanic, lore, builds, types of players, ttrpg-adjacent products - whatever they are, share them.

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[โ€“] CrushKillDestroySwag@hexbear.net 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

When introducing TTRPGs to people, "rules-light" TTRPGs are less friendly compared to more traditional games since they are more open ended and can more easily confuse players who don't have this experience. On the other hand, D&D 5e is a terrible introduction as well. The are definitely good middle ground options.

OSR is the ideal middle ground in my opinion. Most people think of D&D fantasy when they think of TTRPGs, and most OSR systems have just enough rules to structure that type of game, but without being overloaded with simulations of every single little thing.

[โ€“] JohnBrownsBussy2@hexbear.net 3 points 2 years ago

I generally agree. I also think some other straightforward trad games, like Call of Cthulhu, also work.