Trollish Delver

The magic circle is the space and time when the usual social constructs of reality are replaced with the artificial notion of play. We gather around the table or computer to play a TTRPG and the circle is formed. We become others. We create heirarchy. We roll dice to find out.

Extending the circle means broadening the play experience to different times and locations, creating a seamless “world of play”. Invisible Sun does this by letting individuals play out scenes one on one in between games with the mere pull of a card. Tunnels & Trolls did this from the hobby’s beginning by allowing players to bring their delvers from the table into solo adventures.

Imagine this. You finish up your regular game with the weekly group. One player extends the magic circle by writing an in-character journal that night. Another has a drink with the GM and quickly improvises an interaction using a coin flip mechanic. Two other players jump on Discord to discuss the game’s events in-character.

Throw out the rules – you don’t need them. Got a high Dex? You just DO the dex thing. Go unscripted, maybe aside from a few tables if you’re feeling fancy.

Now go play everywhere.