Community Spotlight: Briguy
Briguy found g3 Games through MeetUp. What started as a way to connect through gaming became something more meaningful.
When asked what community looks like in a space built around play, he explains that it looks like “others sharing the positives of their cultures or practice and sharing with the group.” That idea of mutual exchange, people bringing who they are to the table and offering it freely, shapes how he approaches every game.
His journey with Dungeons & Dragons began in college. “The situation was that the Dungeon Master was vivid enough to where I wanted to play but I didn’t have a character sheet.” That first experience stayed with him. Over time, he realized that being behind the screen suited him even better. “Being a Game Master suited me better because my mind just races faster than what my lone character could do on a turn so being a Dungeon Master helped with managing the racing thoughts.”
For Briguy, running a table starts with direction. “I approach the table as a common goal. Everyone has their motives but I make sure to pick a goal or have others share a goal that the table can get behind.” A shared goal transforms individual players into a team and creates collaboration instead of competition.
He frequently runs one-shots that bring players together for a focused experience. One recent moment stood out to him. “The moment that stuck out to me most in recent sessions was the gratitude of a player that was able to draw something from my one shot that was not even intended and the way they got so excited enough to share it with others.” Seeing that kind of impact reinforced why he volunteers his time.
“Since DMing I have always enjoyed providing a space or morale builder for others to think about what they would do in certain circumstances.” The table becomes a place to practice thinking through choices and exploring possibilities in a low-pressure setting.
Through this work, Briguy has grown as well. “I have learned boundaries, when to relax, when to hold firmer, socially learning to let others have their moments and as a leader most of all to serve.” He has also reshaped how he sees outcomes. “Loss isn’t always a bad thing. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose and sometimes when you lose or win for or against others it’s a way for people to learn and grow from their experiences.”
From the players themselves, one lesson stands out. “Through all tables I have been hosting, gratitude and grace is the thing that uplifts.”
Above all, he hopes players leave with something lasting. “The thing that I hope players take from my table is agency and accountability. D&D is a safer place to have agency expressed without pressure and accountability for choices made without actual real life consequences. In life, though, it’s harder to do that. My hope is that I make those things less of a burden.”
For anyone considering getting involved with g3 Games, his encouragement is direct. “I would encourage anyone thinking of getting into g3 Games to do just that. It’s a great community of gaming and learning. Differing backgrounds but all for a common interest of playing games with one another.”
Briguy’s story is a reminder that meaningful community happens when someone has a vision, invites others in, and creates space for shared experience.
If you feel inspired, set up your own table. Host a board game night in your home. Run an RPG one-shot online. Invite someone new to try a tabletop game. In person or virtual, board games or roleplaying games, you can create a space where people share, practice agency, extend gratitude and grace, and grow together.
