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Episode 12: Understanding Table Culture
The game of D&D has seen an enormous influx of players over the last few years. Cultural phenomenons like Stranger Things and Critical Role have broadened the reach of the game to a whole new audience. Along with this, D&D has adapted its core rules to be more understanding and culturally friendly. Creating a safe space at your table is important to a long-term and fun game. This week we take a look at some red flags you can look for in both your players and the DM. Remember though, all tables are different. While some of the things we mention might be red flags for some, they might be acceptable at your table. The most important thing is to have a group discussion to set your boundaries so everyone can have an enjoyable time.
00:00 - Introduction
01:07 - September Giveaway
02:58 - What is table culture?
11:14 - How do you handle table issues?
13:59 - Red flags to look for in players
24:56 - Red flags to look for in DMs
35:32 - How do you remove bad players or yourself from a game?
45:28 - Coming up on the next episode
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