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TTRPGs for Accessible Gaming is accepting submissions

TTRPGs for Accessible Gaming is now accepting submissions until September 1.

Jes

Jes

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TTRPGs for Accessible Gaming is accepting submissions
This is a community submitted press release.

In the TTRPG industry, physical dice are plentiful for sighted individuals but scarce and often unaffordable for those who are blind or visually impaired. While digital dice rollers may be an option, they lack the tactile experience and immersion of physically rolling dice. Sighted players themselves acknowledge the unique satisfaction of rolling traditional dice. Enter DOTS RPG Project, an organization focused on improving accessibility in tabletop roleplaying games.

Money raised from this charity bundle will help fund the production of their Signature Braille RPG Dice, manufactured in partnership with Die Hard Dice. This will make the first ever Braille RPG Dice available in a retail setting worldwide, helping make tabletop gaming more accessible for disabled gamers.

3 sets of 7 TTRPG polyhedral dice on a black surface. The first set for size comparison is a standard numbered clear plastic with silver numbers. The braille sets are metallic bronze plastic with dark pearl swirls and silver metal with black antiqued finish. Most of the braille dice are similar in size to standard numbered sets with the d20 being almost double the size. Both braille dice sets are the same style, using a single character per face on all dice. The edges around all dice faces are raised with one border having a small divot in the center to act as an orientation marker, signifying the bottom of a braille cell. The other edges around the face set are flatter and thicker to provide increased stability when reading. The metal set has small holes in the corner of all faces as the die is completely hollow. Logo in the top left corner reads DOTS RPG Project Braille RPG Dice by Die Hard Dice, US & CN Patent Pending in bottom right corner.

 The submission period runs from August 19 - September 1 at the TTRPGs for Accessible Gaming Game Jam. All TTRPGs and supplements submitted will then be turned into a charity bundle on itch.io to be sold for a minimum donation of $10 from September 16 - October 20. The fundraising goal of $20,000 would cover the initial cost of production for the DOTS RPG Project’s Signature Braille RPG Dice which would then become self-sustaining.

Submit your game here

FAQ

Can I submit multiple projects? You are welcome to submit multiple TTRPGs, free, paid, or pay what you can, including new and existing games.

Are there any rules to the game jam? The only rules are that submissions must be a TTRPG or TTRPG adjacent, and games cannot be racist, transphobic, homophobic, sexist, or ableist.

How long will the game jam and bundle last? The jam is scheduled to last from August 19 - September 1, while the bundle is planned to collect funds from September 16 - October 20. Once the bundle has been created by itch staff, everyone who submitted a game will need to approve their submission. All games that have not been approved by September 15 will be pruned from the bundle so it can start promptly on September 16. 

How much will the bundle cost when it is live? The bundle will cost a minimum of $10, while higher donations will be appreciated and encouraged.

Which charity will this bundle support? ames submitted to this jam will be turned into a charity bundle to support DOTS RPG Project, an organization focused on improving accessibility in tabletop roleplaying games. Money raised from this charity bundle will help fund the production of their Signature Braille RPG Dice, manufactured in partnership with Die Hard Dice. This will make the first ever Braille RPG Dice available in a retail setting worldwide, helping make tabletop gaming more accessible for disabled gamers.

DOTS RPG Project Mission. DOTS is Improving Accessibility in Tabletop Roleplaying Games, One Adventure at a Time! Check out their website and Twitter to learn more.

What if I have questions? Please contact jesthehuman via email or Twitter DM.

Those interested in creating a news piece, blog post, TikTok/YouTube video, who need additional information about the game jam and charity bundle should reach out to Jes via Twitter DM or email. To receive updates on the TTRPGs for Accessible Gaming charity bundle, subscribe to the free ChariTTRPGs newsletter.

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