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by LaCroix
Thu Jun 16, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: Public Announcements
Topic: To The Community, On Recent Events
Replies: 0
Views: 42317

To The Community, On Recent Events

Hi BAM Community, I'm aware that some confusion, hurt, and fear may have arisen from encountering recent community events without context. I have (with help from others involved in the original letter) composed a statement with the aim of addressing the information gap, and I encourage you to read ...
by LaCroix
Thu Jun 02, 2016 4:18 pm
Forum: Perspectives on Roleplaying
Topic: How to be more welcoming
Replies: 8
Views: 54096

Re: How to be more welcoming

I think multiple events are great, though it's important to go into such planning with some fortitude--one can wind up with few attendees, and while of course that isn't personal, it can feel bad if it's unexpected!
by LaCroix
Wed Jun 01, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: Perspectives on Roleplaying
Topic: How to be more welcoming
Replies: 8
Views: 54096

Re: How to be more welcoming

Two thumbs up for the above. A lot of my stuff is about increasing opportunities for scenes to happen in the first place: -Run or support events that are open to all. You may not have the time and energy to pour into your own events, but making stuff that everyone has access to inviting and interest...
by LaCroix
Tue May 31, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: Perspectives on Roleplaying
Topic: Some Unsolicited Gaming Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 52910

Re: Some Unsolicited Gaming Advice

I very much agree with the above! I think it's also valuable to remember that not every character will work for every game. Getting a feel for the the dynamic before introducing a character, through NPCing or shadowing, can help, and sometimes a square peg character can be hammered into shape with h...
by LaCroix
Tue May 31, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: Perspectives on Roleplaying
Topic: Some Unsolicited Gaming Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 52910

Re: Some Unsolicited Gaming Advice

There’s a follow-up to my above advice that I think is almost as valuable: While it’s good to keep in mind that no one else is ultimately responsible for your fun, it can help a ton to approach the game as if you were responsible for—or at least eagerly contributing to—the fun that other people have...
by LaCroix
Tue May 31, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: Perspectives on Storytelling
Topic: How to Complain
Replies: 7
Views: 66281

Re: How to Complain

Thanks for this, Ted and Staff!
by LaCroix
Tue May 31, 2016 11:14 am
Forum: Perspectives on Roleplaying
Topic: Some Unsolicited Gaming Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 52910

Some Unsolicited Gaming Advice

(Well, I guess it’s kind of solicited now, or at least, not without context) I know that breaking into LARPing can be hard for new or returning players, for inexperienced players, and sometimes for other folks, too. It's rough to feel on the margins, to feel ignored or frustrated with your engagemen...