D&D in a Castle: Inclusion, Safety, and a Supportive Gaming Environment
Back in the day, when D&D first started, it wasn’t something you told people you did, except for your fellow players.
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Although the landscape of D&D has changed incredibly in the last five to ten years, with streaming bringing it more into the popular domain, some things still remain the same. One of the biggest strengths of the game is that it has always been a welcoming space for those who felt excluded, and now more than ever it continues to provide this safe, supportive space to seasoned and beginner players alike.
The game play at D&D in a Castle is no different; we’ve made inclusion, safety and supportive play one of our top priorities. We’ve made sure that the talent we book reflects the huge diversity of D&D players today, and we know our players leave feeling welcomed and supported every time.
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Although the landscape of D&D has changed incredibly in the last five to ten years, with streaming bringing it more into the popular domain, some things still remain the same. One of the biggest strengths of the game is that it has always been a welcoming space for those who felt excluded, and now more than ever it continues to provide this safe, supportive space to seasoned and beginner players alike.
The game play at D&D in a Castle is no different; we’ve made inclusion, safety and supportive play one of our top priorities. We’ve made sure that the talent we book reflects the huge diversity of D&D players today, and we know our players leave feeling welcomed and supported every time.
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