Safety First: A Guide to TTRPG Safety Tools
Tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) can be a fun and rewarding experience, but they can also involve sensitive and potentially triggering content. As such, it's important to have safety tools in place to ensure that everyone at the table feels comfortable and respected. Here are some of the most common safety tools used in TTRPGs. The X-Card The X-Card is a simple but effective safety tool that allows players to signal discomfort or trigger warnings during the game. If a player is uncomfortable with something that is happening in the game, they can simply make an "X" gesture or use an actual X-Card to signal to the group that they want to pause or skip past the content. This can help to prevent triggering content and make everyone feel more comfortable during the game. Lines and Veils Lines and veils are another safety tool that can be used to establish boundaries and avoid triggering content. Lines are topics or themes that are completely off-limits an...