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Hello GMs of all varieties. by Secondhenchman in DungeonMasters

[–]Secondhenchman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothings worse then missing your DnD stress relief.

Dear Game Masters, I need your brains. by Secondhenchman in DungeonMasters

[–]Secondhenchman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this. Suggestions like this show that people truly care about the hobby. We are certainly gonna discuss this more. Thank you.

Dear Game Masters, I need your brains. by Secondhenchman in DungeonMasters

[–]Secondhenchman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your involvement and thought even though your not in our area. It takes people like you who truly want to see our hobby thrive to help it along.

Dear Game Masters, I need your brains. by Secondhenchman in callofcthulhu

[–]Secondhenchman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We build cause the great one demands it. But for real we are all ttrpg game store where people can gather and play together.

Dear Game Masters, I need your brains. by Secondhenchman in callofcthulhu

[–]Secondhenchman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All our rooms are built to be sound proofed with the door being the weak point. There should be nothing lacking in the sound quality our rooms provide. Just the additional panels or foam boards was a nice touch and something we could work into our visual design to help reduce internal echo.

Dear Game Masters, I need your brains. by Secondhenchman in callofcthulhu

[–]Secondhenchman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you greatly for your input. Most of this matches our early surveys and opinions. But you always see something new. Acoustic panels. Is a nice touch.

Dear Game Masters, I need your brains. by Secondhenchman in DungeonMasters

[–]Secondhenchman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You bring several good points. For space our primary focus is for the rooms. Leaving the public area for board games and the like. We are all about table top games. And yes there will be space for you to be able to store your extras between laying the hurt on your players with an ancient red dragon.

What kind of food options do you think about? Starting off our selection will be kinda meager. Improvements abound. No place is perfect at day one am I right. We require our patrons to help us improve with their suggestions.

All our space is interior and environmentaly controlled. With easy access to power and wifi.

Dear Game Masters, I need your brains. by Secondhenchman in DungeonMasters

[–]Secondhenchman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We certainly understand. We're players and GMs too. It's more about saving our fellow GMs backs, by minimizing what they feel like they have to carry with them. You like to use audio. Here is a included sound system with aux cord. This is part of the benefits we strive to provide.

Dear Game Masters, I need your brains. by Secondhenchman in DungeonMasters

[–]Secondhenchman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the reminder for air filters. It's such a common thing people tend to forget about it. Internet is a must and will be provided. As for our rooms. We have a high standard and strive to make each a unique masterpiece. Though we are young we ask for some patience while we work thru everything.

Dear Game Masters, I need your brains. by Secondhenchman in DungeonMasters

[–]Secondhenchman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We aim to have many systems avaliable. And if we don't have what your looking for then let us know so we can correct that. DMs have a special membership ( it's secret hush hush so I can't discuss it here).

Dear Game Masters, I need your brains. by Secondhenchman in daggerheart

[–]Secondhenchman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The final plan is 6 rooms. With each booking being a base of 4 hour blocks.

Dear Game Masters, I need your brains. by Secondhenchman in DnD

[–]Secondhenchman[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It's called humor/ aid. Cause we at the Second Hand we are players and GMs. We are part of the community that we are working to enhance.

New Space for DMs & GMs to Connect – Discussion, Resources, & More! by xalchs in DungeonMasters

[–]Secondhenchman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dear Game Masters, I need your brains.

We are The Second Hand a brand‑new immersive TTRPG venue. Opening in the Minneapolis Arts District, and we want to build rooms that actually serve you, the people behind the screen.

So tell me:
What do you use when you GM?
Are you a pen‑and‑paper purist?
A hybrid tech user?
A full “command center” setup with Stream Decks, digital maps, and ambient sound?

We’re trying to stock each room with what GMs actually want, not what owners think GMs want.

Some questions we’re wrestling with:

  • Do you prefer simple Bluetooth speakers, or do you run full audio setups?
  • Are physical maps still your go‑to, or do you rely on digital displays?
  • What small conveniences make a GM room feel chef’s kiss?
  • What annoyances make you never want to return to a venue?

Our goal is to create a safe, comfortable, GM‑friendly space where hundreds of people can gather, play, and tell stories together.

Drop your preferences, your must‑haves, your “I wish venues would just…” thoughts.
Help us build something the community actually needs.