Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revisionPrevious revision
Next revision		Previous revision
gameinfo:table_etiquette [2025/07/05 01:52] – removed - external edit (Unknown date) 127.0.0.1gameinfo:table_etiquette [2025/07/05 01:52] (current) – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation restless
Line 1: Line 1:
 +====== Etiquette of the Table ======
  
 +Let’s not call it a "social contract," let’s just call it etiquette so everyone has fun.
 +
 +==== Rules of the table ====
 +
 +{{anchor:dick}}
 +=== The top rule:  don’t be a dick ===
 +
 +{{ :images:meme:dont-be-a-dick-just-be-nice-its-that-easy-quote-1.jpg?direct&120|Don’t be a dick.  Just be nice.  It’s that easy.}} If you sum everything up to this top rule, we’ll likely get along fine.  We’re getting together to play a game and enjoy one another’s company, this shouldn’t be hard.
 +
 +If you have to get a lot of clarification on what is involved in being a dick, or want to split hairs on what might be dickish, you //just might// want to look within on this one because I suspect you truly have the answers to this if you dig deeply enough.  Coming at this in bad faith is a dick move, after all.
 +
 +=== The keyword is “respect” ===
 +
 +We’re all adults so I don’t feel like I should //have// to say this, but I’m going to put it out there regardless:
 +
 +<WRAP indent>
 +//**<fs x-large>We’re all here to have fun, but not at the expense of one another.</fs>**//
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +Again, this should be a given but I’ve been surprised at times that it’s not.  It’s about respect:
 +
 +  * **Respect the other players.** \\ Everyone is here to have fun, just like you.  Respect them, their belongings, decisions, culture, beliefs, etc. \\ \\
 +  * **Respect people’s desire to stay safe.** \\ If you are playing in a face-to-face session we ask that all attending are **vaccinated** against COVID-19 and influenza.  If you are unwilling to do so please stick to virtual sessions only. \\ \\ Also, don’t bring firearms, swords, knives or other weapons to games.  This isn’t a LARP, so those have no place at the table. \\ \\
 +  * **Respect people new to the game.** \\ You were new to the game once too and needed time to learn.  Respect players and let them make their own decisions in the game. \\ \\
 +  * **Respect the home or place of business of the host.** \\ Wherever we’re playing, we’ve been allowed to gather there to play together.  Respect that and their place, and leave it in at least the same condition you found it. \\ \\
 +  * **Respect the game.** \\ Don’t just cause trouble, attack other characters or cause problems for the Hell of it.  If it’s not working out for you that’s fine, but don’t make a nuisance of yourself just because you’re not in the spotlight or things aren’t happening the way you think they should.  [[gameinfo:table_etiquette#being_an_edgelord_playing_an_antisocial_character_or_evil_characters_in_general|(See also.)]]
 +
 +=== Phones are okay, but put them on vibrate ===
 +
 +If you need to take a call or text a lot please step away from the table.
 +
 +Note that during play your turn will not be held and will just be assumed to be doing nothing other than passively following the rest of the party.
 +
 +=== What happens in the real world stays in the real world ===
 +
 +Only in-game politics and religion at the table, none from outside.  We didn’t come here for that.
 +
 +
 +==== Don’t.  Just... don’t. ====
 +
 +{{page>rules_lawyers_suck}}
 +
 +{{anchor:edge}}
 +{{page>edgelords}}
 +{{page>biwmcwd}}
 +
 +==== Miscellaneous and sundry ====
 +
 +{{page>a_psa_for_old-school_gaming}}
 +
 +{{page>not_all_games_are_for_everyone&notags}}
 +
 +
 +{{tag>gameinfo table}}

Trace: • Magitech (DM) • Jotunnborn • Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Players • Part 4: The Adventure • Runesmith

DM, what is best in life?

To crush the characters, see their dice driven before me and hear the lamentations of the players