EDSG Episode 126 - Safety Tools with Rev Deschain

* Safety tools with special guest Rev Deschain! * Rev’s connection with Earthdawn * What are safety tools? What purpose do they serve? * The ability to “opt out” of content or themes you don’t want to deal with. * The X-Card – Rewriting or reframing a scene to avoid upsetting material. * Lines and Veils – discussing what to include (or not include) and to what extent. * An ongoing conversation with respect for your fellow players. * If you’re using tools, USE them! * Post game tools: Stars and wishes. * Positive reinforcement, not just watering down the darkness. * It can feel strange to start using safety tools. * The GM can set an example by laying out their own boundaries. * Bleed – when the character’s experiences affect the player. * Player connection to the character, and character mortality. * Trust, and trust being broken. * An anecdote about harassment – players being turned off a game (or gaming in general). * Game as performance – safety tools in streaming or podcast games. * The Open Door – ability to step away from the table (or the game) if they find it is not for them. * Rev’s GenCon dragon-girl anecdote. * Closing thoughts. * Find Rev on Twitter: @RevDeschain * The Critshow: www.thecritshowpodcast.com (or anywhere you find your podcasts!) * Critshow YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCritshow * Critshow Safety Tools Discussion: https://youtu.be/FqbTdDPcUgk * The TTRPG Safety Toolkit (curated by Kienna Shaw and Lauren Bryant-Monk): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/114jRmhzBpdqkAlhmveis0nmW73qkAZCj Find and Follow: Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoifzUuBjez9V6wnvzom3g Twitter: @EDSGPodcast Josh on Twitter: @LoreMerchant Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW