The Clique

What this episode covers

Uncover the hidden social dynamics shaping the TTRPG community, and why cliques are quietly holding some players back. This episode dives into the often-overlooked world of online and offline groups, revealing how exclusion, favoritism, and echo chambers foster unspoken barriers, and how you can navigate or even break free from them.Discover the subtle signs that your favorite game groups or online spaces might be more cliquey than you think. We break down real stories of players feeling shut out despite their passion, and explore how these patterns aren’t exclusive to gaming but exist across all facets of life, from parental groups to professional circles.Our friend Toni has created a great Paladin Subclass. If you need a new subclass option for your character, go check out the link below!Support our friend Toni and buy their subclass - Oath of the Ancestors Paladin subclass! - https://ko-fi.com/s/d8117d909fIntro & Outro'Rainbows' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic for the DieHardDice Promo is'Soar' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic for World Anvil Promo is'Amberlight' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auTo use our promo code, visit the link belowhttps://www.dieharddice.com/pages/_go_?ref=13711:1281321&discount=Kobold10Or use code Kobold10 at checkout.We are now affiliated with World Anvil. To use our code, click the link for 10% off! - https://worldanvil.pxf.io/Kobold10

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