Welcome!
You are now entering a new world!
A world of entertainment shared with strangers in shadowy places.
A world of drama, conflict, sinister schemes, death, and fire!
A world where you’ll argue and scream at your friends.
A world where you hold the power to unravel an entire evening of fun.
A world your co-workers will never understand.
Welcome to the world of roleplay, brought to you by
Sinister Ploy Studio!
You will Be Challenged!
What is roleplay?
If you ask me, roleplay is about immersing ourselves fully in the medium we are engaging with.
This can happen in many interactive mediums, but a roleplaying game is specifically designed to create the most rewarding experience from this connection between you and the medium.
To achieve this, we design games with that interaction in mind. We build backstories and other narrative elements to give you, the player, agency to make meaningful choices and act within the game world.
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​By doing this, we craft a rich and intense experience for everyone involved. There are countless ways to deepen this experience, and as this medium continues to evolve, we discover even more.
Roleplay is for everyone. At first, it might feel intimidating, and from an outsider’s perspective, it might look a bit odd. But once you step into its magic, you’ll understand why this form of entertainment stays with its participants for a lifetime.
How do I start?
Great question!
You could start by diving into Campfire by Sinister Ploy Studio!
This free tabletop RPG features light rules and promises countless hours of entertainment.
Once you’ve read the Getting Started file, you’ll have plenty of tasks ahead to prepare your game. While prepping, why not listen to some episodes from the Stubborn Players Club podcast to guide you along the way? Here are a few recommendations:
• How to Gather Your Friends
• Why You Should Play Roleplay
• New to Roleplay? Here’s My Take
• The Great Player: A Guide
• The Great GM/Narrator: A Guide
If you’ve followed the Getting Started guide and checked out these podcast episodes, you’re well on your way! I hope you and your friends create some amazing stories together—I’d love to hear about them.
And if you had a blast playing, consider joining the Sinister Ploy Discord to share your experiences and connect with other players!