Etiquette of the Table

Let's not call it a “social contract,” let's just call it etiquette so everyone has fun.

We're all adults so I don't feel like I should have to say this, but I'm going to put it out there regardless:

Again, this should be a given but I've been surprised at times that it's not. It's about respect:

• Respect the other players.
  Everyone is here to have fun, just like you. Respect them, their belongings, decisions, culture, beliefs, etc.
  
  
• Respect people new to the game.
  Once you were new to the game once too, and needed time to learn. Respect players and let them make their own decisions in the game.
  
  
• Respect the home or place of business of the host.
  Wherever we're playing, we've been allowed to gather there to play together. Respect that and their place, and leave it in at least the same condition you found it.
  
  
• Respect the game.
  Don't just cause trouble, attack other characters or cause problems for the Hell of it. If it's not working out for you, that's fine, but don't make a nuisance of yourself just because you're not in the spotlight or things aren't happening the way you think they should. (See also.)

So do most of the gamer stereotypes, but rules laywers are by far the worst. Just… don't.

Only in-game politics and religion at the table, none from outside. We didn't come here for that.

If you need to take a call or text a lot, please step away from the table. It's distracting to other players and if it becomes a problem you'll be asked to leave the table and/or game.

If you can't hang with old-school gaming then there will be problems. For instance, if you can't handle that character fatalities happen then this isn't the game for you.

To make sure a new player meshes well with the group we do have an audition period.