Hi!I'm planning on going to an FLGS to play games for the first time. Besides general politeness and hygiene what are some other things I should be aware of before going to the FLGS to not give off a bad first impression of myself to the community?
don't get politicalif someone has a trans button or a MAGA hat don't talk about ityou're there to game
>>96636748I'm going to assume this is not bait.Generally just good manners is enough, but a few things to keep in mind for playing with strangers will go a long way.Play pieces (cards, miniatures) can be surprisingly expensive and often have sentimental value to players even if they aren't. It's always correct to ask to touch other player's cards when a game action requires it or if you need to take a look. Most players won't fuss over it, but be gentle and careful with them. If a player refuses, don't make a fuss over it, just ask them to perform the game action needed or, in the case of a card-game, you can ask them to read the card or give you the information you need from it.Some stores will have rules or policies that might not make sense to you at a glance. If you're not sure why something is a rule it's not rude to ask, but broadly it's best to just go along.Be patient with players, both new and old. Unless its a tournament or official competition of some kind, people are mostly playing for fun. On the other hand, you should respect other players time and play briskly when you're able. On rule disputes with strangers its best to use any game specific resolution method rather than start an argument; you can always learn the right way and do it that way next time, but playing will always be more fun than fighting over how to play. When it doubt, let it slide-- if this establishes a pattern of behavior from a player, then you have more evidence that they're cheating or angle shooting later anyways to either not play with them or hold them to the rules more tightly when you have more information.Overall the right idea is this: Let's all have fun and play together.
>>96636848I understand not to get political. >if someone has a trans button or a MAGA hat Is it better to just avoid such players that are wearing such things to minimize the chance of drama through saying the wrong thing unintentionally?>>96636872>I'm going to assume this is not bait.I'm very autistic. I should have clarified that in my OP post.Thank you for taking the time to write all of that. I read it all.
>>96636926Not really, just watch out for spoken bait. I'm a lot more chud than lefty, but I would say you would have more problems with maga guy that trans. I hate to admit it, but most people who would wear a trans pin are doing it with their heart in the right place, usually supporting a friend. maga guy wants to talk about it. lgs is not the place to talk about it unless it's chud central
>>96636748How do you know it's friendly?>>96636848On the contrary, if you see coomer paraphernalia, ask them what the manga/anime/game is and who is their waifu.
>>96636748Pretend you're at a store and keep conversation light. They're as anti social as the rest of the people at a bar, except no beer.You WILL hear gamer talk.You WILL get awkward signals they don't mean to give.you will realize only the cool dudes are old and rarely come around
>>96636748>aggressively tries to initiate footsies with >uninterested men who just want to play MagicRespect peoples personal space, don't be a Sophia.
>>96636926>MAGA hatAny store that doesn't violently expel someone wearing one of those is probably actual neutral ground or leans right already. And to counter the other anon, the one wearing the trans pin might also feel insulted at very minor things.The dude wearing a MAGA hat isn't going to try to get you thrown out of the store for little things.
>>96636748Do not touch my fucking minis. I had some guy come up to a game I was playing and just pick one of my minis off the table while it was in play to look at it. Even if it isn't in play you don't do that shit. What the fuck is wrong with people?
