Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about TavernSeat.

Tabletop RPGs are social, messy, emotional, and sometimes frustrating. TavernSeat isn't here to pretend otherwise. It's here to reduce unnecessary friction, set clear expectations, handle money and refunds cleanly, and give players and GMs a fair shot at great games.

— Mike Rand, Founder, TavernSeat

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is TavernSeat's purpose?

Is TavernSeat just another faceless startup?

Is TavernSeat only for D&D?

Do I have to pay to use TavernSeat?

Why require Discord?

Why require Stripe? Why not PayPal, Venmo, etc.?

Does TavernSeat take a cut of paid games?

When do Game Masters get paid?

Can a Game Master cancel a game?

Can a Player cancel a booking?

What if I just don't like the game?

What if a player is disruptive or toxic?

What if a GM is a bad fit or abusing authority?

Can I drink alcohol or use legal substances during a game?

What does "Contains AI Content" mean on a game listing?

What counts as AI content?

Why include an AI content flag at all?

Is TavernSeat pro-AI or anti-AI?

Can players avoid or seek out AI content?

Does TavernSeat moderate or judge AI usage?

Does TavernSeat moderate games in real time?

Are games recorded or monitored?

Can I run long campaigns on TavernSeat?

Can I use TavernSeat to recruit players and then move payments off-platform?

What about minors?

What if two players just don't get along?

Does TavernSeat allow homebrew rules and settings?

How are disputes handled?

Why I (Mike Rand) recommend a Session 0 for every game?

Is Session 0 really necessary for every game?

Did Critical Role invent Session 0?

What happens when Session 0 is skipped?

Is Session 0 mandatory on TavernSeat?

Who do I contact for help?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TavernSeat's purpose?

Is TavernSeat just another faceless startup?

Is TavernSeat only for D&D?

Do I have to pay to use TavernSeat?

Why require Discord?

Why require Stripe? Why not PayPal, Venmo, etc.?

Does TavernSeat take a cut of paid games?

When do Game Masters get paid?

Can a Game Master cancel a game?

Can a Player cancel a booking?

What if I just don't like the game?

What if a player is disruptive or toxic?

What if a GM is a bad fit or abusing authority?

Can I drink alcohol or use legal substances during a game?

What does "Contains AI Content" mean on a game listing?

What counts as AI content?

Why include an AI content flag at all?

Is TavernSeat pro-AI or anti-AI?

Can players avoid or seek out AI content?

Does TavernSeat moderate or judge AI usage?

Does TavernSeat moderate games in real time?

Are games recorded or monitored?

Can I run long campaigns on TavernSeat?

Can I use TavernSeat to recruit players and then move payments off-platform?

What about minors?

What if two players just don't get along?

Does TavernSeat allow homebrew rules and settings?

How are disputes handled?

Why I (Mike Rand) recommend a Session 0 for every game?

Is Session 0 really necessary for every game?

Did Critical Role invent Session 0?

What happens when Session 0 is skipped?

Is Session 0 mandatory on TavernSeat?

Who do I contact for help?