The Tabletop Games Thread Starts From Zero (9/3/25)

Welcome back to the weekly Tabletop Games thread! This thread is where we can talk about all kinds of RPGs, card games, board games, etc. Whether you gather around a physical table in the real world, or use a virtual space to play with friends who may live far away from you, this is where you can discuss your favorites, ask for and/or receive recommendations, recap your recent adventures, or even find some people to play games with!

Discussion Prompt: When you’re starting a new campaign, whether it’s for your regular gaming group or a whole new crop of players, do you run a “Session Zero”? If so, how formal is it, and what are the most important topics to discuss (eg, house rules, setting lore, table etiquette)? Do you prefer to have the players actually build their characters together during Session Zero, or just come up with some general ideas? (This might be dependent on the game you’re running.)

If you would like to suggest a prompt or contribute a write-up or discussion topic of your own, let me know in the comments!