Swiss Army Knife and SOG Tools aside, I do actually walk around with this stuff.

I could potentially drop a public game at any time. I haven’t had occasion to do it yet, but I am equipped to run a game any time I’m out in public. I don’t know what to say other than I just think it’s cool that I conceivable could do that.

Yes, I carry at least one bag of dice. I have a small Mead notebook that fits in one of my pouches with a pencil clipped to it. My phone has a massive library of game books on it plus internet access to my DriveThruRPG account if I need more. No GM screen, but I can live with that.

As long as people have characters for ______ game, or I have time to put a character together real quick, we’re good to go. Someday it could happen. Right now I’m busy with kids, home life, etc but I do get out to my FLGS once in a great while. I’m hoping to have time to hang out and talk Dungeons & Dragons or whatever people like. Anything is possible.

Disclaimer: Statements expressed in this article are strictly my opinion. If you disagree or have a different opinion, that’s okay. I’m not an expert on everything. I’m not always right. I’m just writing from my experience as I know it. Your mileage may vary.

If I have time to prepare, it gets better.

I used to carry a book bag everywhere. Nowadays I have a little backpack that contains a SOG tool, dice bag, notebooks, sketch pad, colored pencil, regular pencils, first aid supplies for the kids, snacks and usually a beverage or three. (Dear Pepsi. I LOVE YOU!) I could potentially run anything out of that backpack and even throw in a couple of books if I know what I’m going to be doing ahead of time.

The Dragonbane Boxed Set is everything you could ever want in a TTRPG.

If we’re talking Dragonbane, I have a whole kit prepared for it. I have a case with trays for even more dice, figure flats, stands, Warhammer bases for larger monsters, tokens, and all the cards from the starter set. Then I have the Dragonbane boxed set with an extra battle mat and GM Screen. I have an extra GM screen with panels I created which I prefer, but the regular DB screen works in a pinch.

Mental preparedness goes a long way, too. No matter what game we’re talking about, knowing that I could run a game on the fly is pretty darn cool. Confidence goes a long way. Roleplaying skills can go a long way. Improvisation can be the mother of all sandbox games. Experience in the hobby helps, but it’s not always necessary.

I think just being ready to have fun is cool. Just the idea of spending a couple of hours with random strangers enjoying ______ game seems like a lot of fun and a good way to share the hobby I love. Maybe we’ll get to do it sometime.

Thank you for being here today with me. I appreciate you. Please embrace the things that bring you the most joy.