Details
2 seats in every guild one-shot are reserved for the monthly supporter lottery. You may see players in a game's attendee list before guild-wide RSVPs open.
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PLAYER INFORMATION
Experience required: None
Age: 14+ (Players under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the game)
Number of seats available: 5
Walkup seats available: 1
Character Sheets: Pregenerated character sheets will be provided
Link to the System!
PRICING
- It is $15/per player to play this game at Groundswell Startups.
- Playing in one of our one-shots today will award you ONE extra Free RPG Day item!
ABOUT THE ADVENTURE
Ryuutama is a game that gives off a “feelgood”, or in Japanese, “Honobono” feel. The feeling of the game is like a Hayao Miyazaki anime: While there is adventure and excitement, there is also a warm sense of wonder, exploration, and companionship (versus an emphasis on violence and extreme action).
ABOUT THE SYSTEM
Ryuutama emphasizes travel, exploration, community, friendship, harmony and growth. There is also a “Console RPG-like” combat system: But while combat certainly happens, it’s not the central focus of the game. Adventures usually involve traveling from one town to another, packing gear, crafting items, cooking and sharing along the way; getting lost, meeting people and (sometimes cute) monsters along the way; braving the elements and trying to set camp properly.
GAME MASTER INFORMATION
Name: Jason
Pronouns: He/Him
30 years as a TTRPG player
25 years as a GM
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Nothing, everything will be provided
WHAT I PROVIDE:
- Everything required will be provided
GAMEPLAY DETAILS
- Rules Loose- Rule of Cool
- Rules As Written
- Core Book Only
- Learning Session- Gameplay questions encouraged
CONTENT WARNINGS:
- Descriptions of Alcohol Use
PROHIBITED CONTENT:
- Torture
- Sexual Themes
SAFETY TOOLS USED
Sometimes games have content or situations where a player or GM may feel stressed out, unsafe, or otherwise not having fun. Safety tools are a way for players and GMs to communicate and check-in before, during, and after a game in order to make sure everyone is still having fun, and to provide the right support when needed.
DURING THE GAME:
- Lines and Veils
- Open Door
- Breaks
- Debriefing
CHARACTER SHEETS
- Pregenerated character sheets will be provided.
PLAYERS CAN EXPECT
- Combat/Tactics: (Low)
- Roleplay: (High)
- Exploration: (High)
- Puzzles: (Medium)
VENUE INFORMATION:
Accessibility
- Accessible parking near venue; ramp access; accessible bathrooms; wide doorways to accommodate wheelchairs/scooters; no loose cables across walking areas.
- Groundswell has 1 handicapped spot total.
Parking & WiFi
- Groundswell has plenty of parking in front of, to the left and right side of the building. You may park in a parking spot, or in the grass.
- There is also parking in the park next door that Groundswell uses in case of overflow.
- Free WiFi is available.
Ryuutama