Tabletop Therapy

Had fun playing a new game with the family tonight!

I got to write about a true story 😂

What part of D&D do you wish could exist in our reality?

I'm currently training for another marathon and I feel like all my long tests are short rests because ouch, the soreness is real.

Fellow DMs - how do you help your players better imagine your game world? Players - what do you like best?

Obviously old school RPGs is theater of mind, but many like to use other things. Other than verbal descriptions, which do you like to use most / recommend (select all that apply):

A) Printed maps
B) Minis on a grid
C) 2-D terrain / draw erase drawings or maps
D) 3-D terrain
E) Props for items

In my personal time, my partner is trying out being a DM by running me through Dungeons of Drakkenheim by the Dungeon Dudes. Currently I am deep in the city and experiencing the effects of the "haze." Turns out, with the wildfire smoke blanketing much of NE US, the best way to help me visualize this was for him to tell me to look outside. 😞 (Climate apocalypse is not an option listed above).

Stay safe & stay inside & play games!

Also - if you have enjoyed Drakkenheim too, they are up for an ENNIE award & you can support them here: https://vote.ennie-awards.com/vote/2026/

What is your very best moment of improvisation at the table?

Please share your favorite stories (both from the player side and DM side)!

Honestly, most of the time I come to the table pretty prepared: I have secrets & clues (thanks Sly Flourish), maps, monsters, and some story beats. I take notes and draw maps and give NPCs backstories.

But no matter how prepared I am, my brain likes to get distracted (snacks...cats...dice...shiny objects) so my sentences might meander a bit! I've learned to embrace it, but originally I remember feeling hot, nervous, & anxious about if it would all work out.

Good news - it does. And sometimes it ends up way better than anything you might have planned! 🥰

What are your favorite storage solutions for your board games?

Share your preferences, photos, and any recommendations!

A) Standard shelves or bookcases ($)
B) Kallax ($$)
C) Box King ($$$)
D) Jasper ($$$$)
E) Something else?

My collection is outgrowing its shelving and the solution certainly CANNOT be fewer games... 🙃

I Have More Than 170 Board Games in My 1,200-Square-Foot Apartment. Here’s How I Store Them. Finding a place for all of your tabletop games can be tricky, but a Kallax and some adjustments make it easier.

Who is your favorite character (or NPC) that you've created? Share something interesting/fun/creative in their backstory 👇🏼

Also - what do you think is the best way to roll character stats?
A) Standard array
B) Point buy
C) Modified Point Buy
D) Dice rolling
E) Tic-tac-toe
F) 3d6 in order
G) Something else?

Who is your number one gaming buddy?
Your friend? Your spouse? Your cat?

Was unboxing Emberleaf today and immediately got interrupted 🤣

Share some friends / family / fur baby gaming photos 💕

What game(s) are sitting lonely on your board game shelf?

Share a "shelfie" or the name of a game you hope to play below 👇🏼

Personally, I have at least 10 games waiting to be played, but I'm hoping to try out Emberleaf tonight or tomorrow.

Don't have any unopened games that need playing? Who are you, and can you please teach me some impulse control?! 🤣

What new (or favorite) games did you play this month?

Last night we tried out Apiary (Stonemaier Games ) with some friends. The games I love in my personal life always end up being a bit too complicated to translate to most therapy sessions, but I think with the right teen / young adult group that this could be a fun one!

Also - am I the only one who fidgets with all the small bits and obsessively creates structures and images? (See the small crying alien with a monocle I made out of fiber, pollen, wax, & water) 🤣

It's Free RPG day!

Not sure where you can go to get your free stuff? Use the link below to check your local area for participating stores.

There are 40 different games to try out (sneak peeks listed here: https://freerpgday.com/ ). Personally I'm hoping to get a copy of Daggerheart, Cosmere, Legend in the Mist, Dungeons & Kittens, or Vaesen.

Is it really free?
Yea, sort of - each local store will have its own policy and plans - some might offer a freebie just for coming in, others might have a "buy this get one ____" setup.

Roleplaying Game fans get ready! NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances (a US Customs delay, unrelated to FRPG Day itself) the kits bound for the UK are on hold. Sadly, the event will be rescheduled within that region. We will update when we know more.Free RPG Day works with top RPG publishers to create the can’t miss RPG event of...