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Join me for a casual hangout and discussion about how to get started as a Dungeon Master! Our Wednesday "D&D Night" has been very successful in bringing in new players, and in response we're creating a space to talk about how to get started as a Dungeon Master. It's not as hard as it seems—the first time I ever played D&D I was the Dungeon Master—and the most important thing is to be prepared just enough to start diving in. Most of what you need to know to be a good Dungeon Master you can only learn by being a Dungeon Master.

Maybe you're a little more sane than me and you want play as a regular player before you run a game. If that's you and you've never played a TTRPG before, stop by our Wednesday night event for a beginner-friendly, one-off quest!

Quick Glossary of Terms for the Uninitiated

• D&D = Dungeons & Dragons
• DM = Dungeon Master (specific to D&D) | The player that runs the world and plays the supporting cast (NPCs) in a D&D game
• GM = Game Master | The general TTRPG term for a Dungeon Master (not specific to D&D) | All DMs are GMs but not all GMs are DMs...
• TTRPG = Tabletop Roleplaying Game | D&D is the most famous, but there are many others | D&D is to TTRPG like Kleenex is to Tissue...
• NPC = Non-Player Character | A character played by the GM
• PC = Player Character | A character played by a player that isn't the GM
• CM = Character Master | A player who plays a PC

See, we're learning already...

What can you expect?

• A casual, personable conversation about your experience with TTRPGs, your interest in running a game, and the steps needed for you to feel comfortable [enough] to step out on your own.

About the Venue
Awry Brewing is a small brewery on the corner of Winter and Barret. They have a cabinet of board games, a couple TVs that play nerdier stuff (at least one is usually animation if not anime, and sometimes folks play Switch games at the bar), a lot of indie art, and the intention to be a haven for nerds.

Provision! (Food & Drink)
Awry's offerings include an ever rotating list of beers, a small cocktail menu, and some non-alcoholic options as well as an easily accessible water station. Their kitchen is now open on Tuesdays!

Is there an event fee?
There is no fee for this event, and Awry doesn't pressure us to buy anything.

Miscellaneous Notes

• By default, public No Dice events are 18+ events, but this event is currently open to minors with an 18+ guardian present
• Meetup messenger does not send me notifications, so day-of messages or comments will likely not be seen by me until after the event (the best way to contact me is through Discord, you can follow this link and @cali in the bothering-cali channel: https://discord.gg/6Tv4qHBVvc)

Join us for a beginner-friendly, open campaign and hangout! Always wanted to try D&D but the stars never aligned? You've come to the right place! We'll meet at a public location and play a one-off adventure (no homework required, just a quick-and-easy quest explanation at the beginning of the adventure). We recommend bringing dice and your phone/some technology with internet connection capabilities!

What can you expect?

• Guided character creation to happen at the beginning of the session (if it's your first time, bring your phone or a tablet to use for a digital character sheet!)
• A consent checklist for first-timers to fill out (a safety tool that let's you indicate what types of content you are and are not comfortable with)
• A party of 2-5ish player characters going on a small mission that is part of a larger quest (if we have more than 5 players, we usually have several overflow options for our growing community!)
• A recap/report at the end
• A good time/laughter
• D&D or another beginner-friendly tabletop RPG experience

About the Venue
Awry Brewing is a small brewery on the corner of Winter and Barret. They have a cabinet of board games, a couple TVs that play nerdier stuff (at least one is usually animation if not anime, and sometimes folks play Switch games at the bar), a lot of indie art, and the intention to be a haven for nerds.

Provision! (Food & Drink)
Awry's offerings include an ever rotating list of beers, a small cocktail menu, and pub-style foods. Their "Chicken Nugz" are my favorite, and there's also an easily accessible water station.

Is there an event fee?
There is no fee to play at this event. If you can afford it, plan to be a good patron for the brewery by making some sort of purchase—whether it be a drink or just a snack. And, of course, tip your bartender!

Projected Timeline
6-6:30 | Arrival, Saying Hello, Finding the Group
6:30-7 | Flex time: if there are newcomers, this time can be used for introductions between players, explanations of rules and character sheets, and a preview of what the night will look like. If someone wants to create a new character or level up their current one, this is the time to do so. If everyone is ready to go from the start, gameplay can start right away.
7-8:50 | Gameplay
8:50-9ish | Session Wrap-up

Miscellaneous Notes

• By default, public No Dice events are 18+ events
• Meetup messenger does not send me notifications, so day-of messages or comments will likely not be seen by me until after the event (the best way to contact me is through Discord, you can follow this link and @cali in the bothering-cali channel: https://discord.gg/6Tv4qHBVvc)

Join me for a casual hangout and discussion about how to get started as a Dungeon Master! Our Wednesday "D&D Night" has been very successful in bringing in new players, and in response we're creating a space to talk about how to get started as a Dungeon Master. It's not as hard as it seems—the first time I ever played D&D I was the Dungeon Master—and the most important thing is to be prepared just enough to start diving in. Most of what you need to know to be a good Dungeon Master you can only learn by being a Dungeon Master.

Maybe you're a little more sane than me and you want play as a regular player before you run a game. If that's you and you've never played a TTRPG before, stop by our Wednesday night event for a beginner-friendly, one-off quest!

Quick Glossary of Terms for the Uninitiated

• D&D = Dungeons & Dragons
• DM = Dungeon Master (specific to D&D) | The player that runs the world and plays the supporting cast (NPCs) in a D&D game
• GM = Game Master | The general TTRPG term for a Dungeon Master (not specific to D&D) | All DMs are GMs but not all GMs are DMs...
• TTRPG = Tabletop Roleplaying Game | D&D is the most famous, but there are many others | D&D is to TTRPG like Kleenex is to Tissue...
• NPC = Non-Player Character | A character played by the GM
• PC = Player Character | A character played by a player that isn't the GM
• CM = Character Master | A player who plays a PC

See, we're learning already...

What can you expect?

• A casual, personable conversation about your experience with TTRPGs, your interest in running a game, and the steps needed for you to feel comfortable [enough] to step out on your own.

About the Venue
Awry Brewing is a small brewery on the corner of Winter and Barret. They have a cabinet of board games, a couple TVs that play nerdier stuff (at least one is usually animation if not anime, and sometimes folks play Switch games at the bar), a lot of indie art, and the intention to be a haven for nerds.

Provision! (Food & Drink)
Awry's offerings include an ever rotating list of beers, a small cocktail menu, and some non-alcoholic options as well as an easily accessible water station. Their kitchen is now open on Tuesdays!

Is there an event fee?
There is no fee for this event, and Awry doesn't pressure us to buy anything.

Miscellaneous Notes

• By default, public No Dice events are 18+ events, but this event is currently open to minors with an 18+ guardian present
• Meetup messenger does not send me notifications, so day-of messages or comments will likely not be seen by me until after the event (the best way to contact me is through Discord, you can follow this link and @cali in the bothering-cali channel: https://discord.gg/6Tv4qHBVvc)