Player Expectations
We’ve all had those RPG sessions where that one player gets carried away and makes it difficult to enjoy the game. To make sure all of our RPG sessions are safe and fun for everyone, Canton Games has created basic Player Expectations specifically for RPGs. These rules go hand-in-hand with our regular in store Code of Conduct. Before every session, players are asked to review and agree to the expectations to ensure a smooth game for everyone.
Please view our events page to see all of our upcoming sessions. You can sign up for one-shots through their individual event pages and for longer campaigns by posting in the waitlist channel of our discord server. (We do have a bit of a waitlist at the moment. Please be patient with us while we are working on some changes to our long-term campaigns.)
Please note that all DMs at Canton Games are volunteers who generously donate their time for the fun of the game. Canton Games’s DMs are also expected to follow the DM Expectations we have laid out to ensure a fun and fair game for all. If you’re interested in running a game at Canton Games, please email our assistant manager at Steph@cantongames.com.
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DMs Are In Charge
As the storyteller of their games, all DMs have full control over their sessions. From house-rules to player disagreements, DMs have final say on all matters in their sessions. Please address issues and concerns with your DM first, either in session or after. If an issue arises that needs further attention, staff may be involved after the session.
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Respect The Tone of The Session
DMs and players should discuss the expected “play-style” before beginning a session, and players should do their best to respect the tone of their session.
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Keep It Clean
Sexually explicit content is never allowed in sessions. While it may come up in lore and back stories, no sexual content should be played out during a session, and no advances should be made towards characters or other players.
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Be A Considerate Player
Do your best to respect other players and your DM. Pay attention, ask questions when needed, and don’t do things like talk over or interrupt players or the DM, tell other players how to play their character, rules lawyer (especially to the DM), meta game, steamroll decisions, intentionally split the party, or roleplay PvP without the consent of everyone at the table. No one likes a spotlight hog.
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Remember That It Is A Game
Even in serious sessions, it’s still just a game. Don’t let bad rolls get you down, don’t take losses personally, and don’t forget that it should be fun for everyone.