Let’s read the corebooks together… and play Magic: the Gathering!
Open to all Dungeon Masters, Game Masters, Storytellers, Keepers of the Arcane Lore, etc. whether you’re new or a veteran of the tabletop RPG in Malaysia. World-builders, Lore/Module writers and collectors, etc. are welcome too. Let’s share ideas, discuss, and support each other to grow the tabletop RPG community/industry in Malaysia.
In conjunction with Magic: the Gathering’s Marvel collaboration, we’re offering learn-to-play sessions of the game’s new set! This time around, we’re doing something different: two things; RPG x TCG.
The meeting commenced at 20:30, with a round of introductions where each participant mentioned their names, their sidegigs, and context for attending the book club.
Of the four (4) attendees, a quick show of hands revealed that all four (4) of them were Game Masters, and at least 1 them had experience with superhero-based TRPGs.
Unlike typical book clubs, and because TRPG books are a lengthy/laborious affair, we didn’t expect anyone to have literally read every word in the book. The discussions that proceeded the initial impressions, were about the sections of the book, and (because this wasn’t the first edition of a particular TRPG system) comparisons to previous editions of the games’ books.

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Time | Agenda | Notes |
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20:00-20:15 | Doors open // casual chat | We’ll permit extra time to those arriving from faraway, etc. Free socializing time. |
20:15-20:30 | New members introduction | Each attendee may introduce themselves, their context for attending the meetup, their experience with RPGs (including this particular system,) and pitch anything they’re working on that may be related to RPGs. |
20:30-21:00 | initial Discussion: initial impressions & reading experience, comparisons with previous/other editions | How much of the book have you read? What were your initial impressions of the book/system, and did it meet any expectations you had? What parts stood out, positively and/or negatively? Section-by-section review, comparing the book’s contents versus those of an older edition (or analogous equivalent.) |
21:00-21:15 | intermission | toilet break |
21:15-21:45 | Deep Dive Discussion: | “What are the core mechanics of this system, and how do they differ (from D&D?)” “Are there any rules that seem ambiguous or require clarification?” “What are the strengths and weaknesses of this system’s design?” “What is the overall tone/mood the system tries to establish?” “How does the lore/setting presented in the system inspire you?” “What kind of stories do you think this system is best suited for?” “If we were to play this, what kind of story would you be interested in?” “What do you think about the character creation process? Is it intuitive/complex?” “Are there any common house rules for this system?” |
21:45-22:00 | Recap & Closing remarks. Thank you. | Participants are encouraged to reflect & continue the discussions: KakiTabletop/RPGMY Social Media: FB Group, Discord channel, sub-Reddit, etc. or on their own social media, with the hashtag/topic: #RPGMY |
📅 Last Fridays, Monthly.
⏰ 7-11pm
🗺️ Storm Gate Games
R-01-23A Emporis,
Persiaran Surian,
Kota Damansara,
47810 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor
- Magic: The Gathering Marvel’s Spider-Man
- Beginners welcome! Thwip into Magic: the Gathering! Friendly. Amazing. Spectacular. Marvel’s Spider-Man slings cards from across the Spider-verse into your favorite decks. Come and learn-to-play the world’s Most Played Trading Card Game. (Learn-to-Play, for beginners, provided by Prodigy.)
- Gamer / Game Master
- It’s highly encouraged that participants bring along a copy of the book being discussed for the session, and be ready for note-taking (notebooks, recorders, transcribing, etc. encouraged.)
- Discounted Reader
- Special price for Students, Seniors, Jobseekers, etc. inc. free drink*
- Game Writer / Designer
- Bring a (draft?) copy of your own game/module, and
introduce yourself; inc. a free drink* - Drinks selection:
- One (1) Magic: The Gathering Marvel’s Spider-Man Play Booster pack
- inc. a free drink*
- BYOB
- inc. a free drink*
- Students, Seniors, Jobseekers, etc.
- inc. a free drink*
- BYOB
- inc. a free drink*