Thirsty Long Weekend: Thirsty Sword Lesbian One Shots for Sapphics

FAQs

• Do I have to be a lesbian to play?

  You don't have to be a lesbian to play. We have designed these events to focus on the more sapphic-leaning section of the queer community - whether you're lesbian, bi, pan, ace/aro, demi - cis, trans, non binary or other and feel some affiliation with the Sapphic label, you're welcome at these games.

  The game plays with themes that are common for all sorts of people who are marginalised on the basis of gender and sexuality, as well as feelings that go beyond the queer experience.

• What if I'm aro/ace? Do I have to play a "thirsty" character?

  From the book: "The game fundamentally assumes the characters crave connection, but that connection doesn't need to be sexual or romantic. The Entice move can relate to any kind of physical or emotional desire, and you can tweak it for a different focus or community connection instead of their physical or romantic desires. Using this variant can be a non-romantic way to explore community connection, chosen family, and close friendships in face of obstacles posed by the characters' own emotional conflict and by the outside world."

• What if I have dietary requirements?

  If you are playing in person, we will do our darndest to make sure your dietary requirements are catered to for each session.

  If you are playing online, we will organise food delivery vouchers for you, so you have control over what you're ordering.

• Is the in-person venue wheelchair accessible?

  Elder Gods and Dragons, our in person venue, does have stairs and non-accessible bathrooms and is therefore not wheelchair accessible.

• Do I need to have played Tabletop Roleplaying Games before?

  No prior experience is required. Our professional GMs will teach you and help you with learning the system.

• What safety tools are available?

  Player safety is important to us.

  As a base, the GM will work with you all to create "The Palette" at the start of the first session. This includes different concepts you want to include or exclude from the game. GMs will also use standard safety tools such as either the X-card or Lines/Veils or a mixture of both.

  If there is ever an issue at the table that can't or hasn't been resolved with the GM and/or other players, you can email hello@melbqueerttrpgs.com for additional mediation.

• Where are the in person games hosted?

  The In Person games are held in a private room at Elder Gods and Dragons, Unit 5/233 Cardigan St, Carlton VIC 3053.

  Public Transport:

  Trams: 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72 and get off at the Lincoln Square/Swanston Street Stop.

  Buses: 402 (Swanston Street/Grattan Street stop), 200/207 (Argyle Square/Lygon Street Stops).

  Parking:

  There's paid parking on the street or Ace Parking nearby (corner of Grattan and Cardigan)

• Where are the online games hosted?

  The Online games are hosted in the Melbourne Queer TTRPG Community Discord server. You will need a Discord account to participate.