Pride Game Day, Bedlam Hall, Guess Who's Coming Back From the Dead For Dinner

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.

Please scroll all the way down for any and all information, including age restrictions, what kind of experience is needed (if any), what to bring, content warnings, and more!

Welcome to Pride Game Day!!

• Join us for our first-ever Pride Game Day—a special day of gaming, community, and celebration in honor of Pride Month!
• This event is open to everyone—queer, questioning, and allied adventurers alike. You do not need to be LGBTQIA+ to participate.
• Pride Game Day is about celebrating the spirit of inclusivity, diversity, and storytelling that makes our Guild so strong.
• We’ll be playing a mix of queer-themed TTRPGs and fan-favorite systems, welcoming all adventurers in the Guild. Whether you want to jump into a one-shot or just hang out with the community, you're invited to come as you are.

Fundraiser in Memory of Jason Clark
During the event, we’ll be fundraising in memory of our friend and fellow Guild member Jason Clark, who passed away last year in July 2024. Jason was a long-time marcher with Central Florida Sounds of Freedom, a queer volunteer marching band in Orlando. A portion of donations collected will be given to the band in his honor.

PLAYER INFORMATION
Experience required: None
Age: 18+
Number of seats available: 6
Character Sheets: Pregenerated character sheets will be provided.
Link to the System!

PRICING

• It is $10/per player to play this game at Groundswell Startups.
• It is $8/per player if you are a paid monthly supporter of the Guild (via our Ko-Fi or Patreon).

ABOUT THE ADVENTURE
The household staff of Blackwood has been informed that they should be expecting guests at the house; Lord Blackwood's brother, presumed killed during the Great War will be returning to the home. And he will not be arriving alone.

ABOUT THE SYSTEM
Bedlam Hall takes place after the Great War, set in the English countryside at one of the remaining estate homes owned by the British upper class. A more pleasurable experience would be playing a member of that genteel aristocracy, enjoying the light-hearted frivolity that accompanies the well to-do, where the greatest of impending crises involves who will be wearing what at the next upcoming soiree.

That would be a nice game. Good luck finding that.

Instead, you and the other players will be joining the household staff, tasked with maintaining the estate, and performing the expected duties of your position while serving the Blackwood family.

It’s dreary, back-breaking work, filled with unpleasant chores, meaningless customs, and over-complicated procedures that result in a lifetime of sadness and lower back pain. Contemplate that slow ache in your knees you felt this morning. That really will be the entire experience ahead of you.

GAME MASTER INFORMATION
Name: Chris
Pronouns: He/Him
35 years as a TTRPG Player
20 years as a Game Master

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

CONTENT WARNINGS:

• Adult Language
• Descriptions of Alcohol Use
• Descriptions of Gore/Violence
• Psychological Trauma

PROHIBITED CONTENT:

• Body Horror
• Sexual Themes
• Torture

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.

Information on Safety Tools

DURING THE GAME:

• X, N and O cards

CHARACTER SHEETS:
Pregenerated character sheets will be provided.

PLAYERS CAN EXPECT:

• Combat/Tactics: (Low)
• Roleplay: (High)
• Exploration: (Medium)
• Puzzles: (Low)