The best players aren’t the ones with the cleverest builds. They’re the ones everyone wants back next week. Here’s what that looks like.
Before the game
- Show up on time with your character ready — or message the group early if you can’t make it.
- Know the basics of your own character: what you roll for an attack and what your spells do.
- Agree on tone and limits at a session zero.
At the table
- Share the spotlight. If you’ve had a big moment, ask the quiet player what their character does.
- Plan your turn while others take theirs.
- Phones away unless you’re using them for your sheet or dice.
- Rules questions: if it can’t be answered in a minute, let the DM rule and look it up after the session.
- Roll in the open and leave the dice where everyone can see them.
- Respect safety tools — lines, veils and the X-card. See safety tools explained.
Playing online
- Use headphones and mute when you’re not speaking if there’s background noise.
- Keep the chat for the game.
- Have your sheet open in one tab and roll from it — Roleplayer sheets roll everything with one click.
After the game
Thank your DM, help tidy up, and read the session recap. A short message about your favourite moment does more for a group than any rule. Looking for a new table? Try Find a Group.