In this episode Cathy and Sarah talk about gaming etiquette and we all welcome a new member to the OTP team.
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- Three Flea Markets
- Seminars, and
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Good Gaming Practices
Here is an outline of the good gaming practices that we discussed in this episode.
- Keep phone use to a minimum
- Don’t dictate games played
- Make sure there is enough room, food, and chairs for everyone
- Bring game-friendly food
- Bring food YOU can eat and share if you’re on a restrictive diet
- Help set up and clean up games
- Be patient with people
- Know your gaming tolerances & limits.
- If you’re sick, STAY HOME!
- This is just a game. Have fun! Don’t get cranky if you lose.
- Be a gracious loser and be a gracious winner
For details on each of these, please listen to the episode.
Games Mentioned in this Episode
The links below will take you to BoardGameGeek.com or RPGGeek.com, where you can learn more about the individual games. The Buy It! links will take you to FunAgainGames.com OR DriveThruRPG.com where you can purchase the game. These are affiliate links and using them will help us pay for show expenses like hosting, buying games, and traveling to conventions and events. Thanks for your support!
*This game has not been published yet.
** This game is not available at FunAgainGames.com as of the date of publication of these show notes. You can pre-order it from the Kickstarter page. This is NOT an affiliate link.
Other Resources Mentioned:
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