PAX West '25 Intersection Storyteller Application

Thank you so much for your interest! Please complete this form if you're interested in being a Storyteller for a tabletop game hosted in the Intersection Games Library.

PAX Together is a program that celebrates a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences within the gaming community; centering those from marginalized and underrepresented groups. The Intersection features members of those communities as either creators or characters.

In The Intersection, we're committed to providing a safe space for people of underrepresented and stigmatized communities, and those questioning, to gather and play games or characters that they might be hesitant to play on the Show Floor.

The Intersection and the Intersection Games Library, is a BIPOC, LGBTQIA , women, disability, and neurodiverse inclusive supportive safe space. Storytellers are not expected to lead games outside of their comfort zone but will be asked to keep the safety of the space in mind. We reserve the right to remove any facilitator, player, and/or game which fails to uphold that standard.

Once you have submitted this application, the PTI Games Library staff will reach out to schedule an information session with you to review your submissions and schedules requests.

Storyteller Applications will close Friday, June 20 at 5:00pm PT. You will be notified of the status of your application by mid-July.

If you have any questions about the Storyteller application process, please email [email protected].

What is your legal name first name for badge purposes? Required
This should match your name as it appears on your legal identification.

What is your legal name surname for badge purposes? Required
This should match your name as it appears on your legal identification.

What is your Handle?

What name or handle would you prefer on promotional material? Required
This name will be used for public-facing information.

What are your pronouns?
PLEASE NOTE: Pronouns and preferred name can be updated at any time before the show. Storytellers will be working directly with PTI Games Library Mages prior to and at the event. Your safety is always a priority.

Please provide your Email for contact purposes. Required

The PTI is committed to building a safe space; highlighting diverse experiences, abilities, and perspectives, so we especially encourage folks from marginalized backgrounds to apply. Please list only those identity aspects you're comfortable sharing.
PLEASE NOTE: This question is NOT required. We ask that you only list identity aspects that you are comfortable sharing.

How did you find out about this program? Required

If you selected a response above with an asterix (*) beside it, please explain a bit more.
If Discord, which server? If a partner org or exhibitor, which group? If on social media, which platform? Thanks!

On-site Contact: Discord & Phone

Please ensure you have notifications on. We will contact you during PAX as necessary (i.e. session cancelled, the GM is not there at the scheduled time). You will be added to a Discord channel to facilitate these communications.

During PAX West, the PTIGL staff will use Discord as a primary means of contacting the Storytellers. What is your Discord EXACTLY as it appears in your Discord profile? Required

As a backup means of communication, what is the best phone number to contact you at during PAX West? Required
This is only for on-site emergencies - you can update this later.

Game Information

If you would like to apply to be a Storyteller of more than one game, please complete and submit a form for each game.

Why do you want to bring this game to the PTI Games Library schedule instead of another area of PAX? How is your game enhanced by, or enhance, being a part of the PTI Games Library? Required
The "why" or "how" can be as simple as "the game creator is a member of an underrepresented community" or 'I'm queer and all my pre-rolled characters will be too!"

Brief teaser or synopsis of your game Required
Example: The Duke's son has been accepted to a prestigious school. While overjoyed, they are concerned as he wishes to go unchaperoned. Your job: to ensure that he gets to school - without him noticing that you are protecting him. A simple enough task...

PLEASE NOTE: Power will not be available at any of our tables, plan for an Unplugged experience. Additionally, your game needs to be run at the table - we are not able to support LARP at this time. Our standard table size is 8 players including the Storyteller. If you would like to run a game for additional players, or your game would require some movement (e.g., Blood on the Clock Tower) please indicate that below so we can discuss how to facilitate that.

Game Type Required

If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please explain here.

Please include the website or web link for the game. Required
Example: Board Game Geek, RPG geek, etc.

What setup requirement does your game have? Required
Example: D6 based, Jenga, digital candles, 16 players so I need 2 tables, Blood on the Clock Tower - we need to have some room to conspire, etc.

Min and Max number of players excluding the Storyteller. Required

What masking requirement, if any, would you prefer for your table? Required
PLEASE NOTE: Masks will be available in the space for all attendees.

Do you have any other requests or notes that you would like to include?
Example: BIPOC players encouraged with Queer BIPOC Storyteller, neurodiverse players encouraged, ASL-trained Storyteller, Family-friendly game, etc.

Are there any player preparation requirements? Required
Example: Bring your own character, pre-gen characters provided, please bring a photo of your character's ideal prom outfit for character visualization, etc.

Safety Techniques & Conduct

PTI Games Library is committed to player safety and Storyteller safety. We will have a meeting with each Storyteller before the schedule goes live during which you may address any additional concerns or share any context you feel comfortable with at that time as well.

Safety Tools

The PTI Games Library has developed a safety tool system specifically for use within our space. Please checkout out Safety Tools here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1awf6NKr_VNRyXCDeo-Wq_h83h4MKLXI-

Storytellers will be required to go through a training and quiz on the use of our safety tools before the event. The following Safety Tools will be required within the PTI Games Library for all Storyteller games:
1. Consent Checklist,
2. Modified X-card System,
3. Storyteller Safety Coasters,
4. Aftercare Guidelines.

Additional information will be provided during the Information session with a PTI Games Library Mage.

Are you now familiar with the use of Safety Tools? Required
Hint: Did you review the Safety Tools linked above?

What is the base age rating for the game system you are planning on running? Required
PLEASE NOTE: This is the official age rating of the game itself. For example: Masks is age 13 and up.

What is the age rating for the game session you are planning on running? Required
For example: Masks is age 13 and up, but you are planning a story for a more mature audience and will be running a game for age 17 and up.

Are there any other CWs that should be included for this game?

Accessibility

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee that PAX will be able to accommodate all needs, but we will submit all requests of those individuals selected to be Intersection Storytellers.

Will you require accommodations, including but not limited to Sign Language translators, or other Accessibility features? Required

Special Accommodations and Requests

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee that PAX will be able to accommodate all special accommodations and request, but we will submit all requests of those individuals selected to be PTI Storytellers.

Are there any accommodations you need to run your game? Required
Example: I need to take breaks every 30 min to move around, or I need to have room for my ASL interpreter.

Game Session Scheduling

All PTI Games Library TTRPG games are required to use the TTRPG Consent Checklist and Safety Techniques. To accommodate this, there is an additional 15 minutes built into each game timeslot to allow participants to complete the checklist, and for the storyteller to review these responses. Example: a 2 hour game scheduled at 10:15am, using the first 15 minutes for the Consent Checklist, will begin running at 10:30am and conclude at 12:30pm.

Storytellers are expected to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time.

How many game sessions would you like to run? Required

If you selected "Other" to the previous question, how many sessions are you interested in running over how many days?

How long are your game sessions? Required
Please take into account things like character creation, any teaching that needs to happen, or other pre-play preparation.

The PTI will be open from 10:00am to 6:30pm. We will be assigning time slots for each game session based on availability starting at 10:45am. Do you have a preferred day when you would like to host your game? Required

Are you available to run a session on Friday, August 29?

Are you available to run a session on Saturday, August 30?

Are you available to run a session on Sunday, August 31?

Are you available to run a session on Monday September 1?

Is there ANYTHING else you think we should know that will affect or help you to facilitate this game at PAX? Required

Safety, Security, and Wellness

The Rules of PAX can be found at https://west.paxsite.com/en-us/info/safety-security-and-wellness.html#The-Six-Rules-of-PAX with further explanation and legal Terms of Service available here: https://west.paxsite.com/content/dam/sitebuilder/rna/pax/pax-west/2024/docs/PAX-West-2024-Attendee-Terms.pdf.coredownload.132904972.pdf.

Should I be selected as a PTI Storyteller, I acknowledge that I will abide by the Rules and policies of PAX as provided above by ReedPop and the venue.

Do you Agree to Respect and Use the RPG Safety Techniques in order to facilitate clear communication and a safe and respectful gaming environment?

I understand that this application does not guarantee my selection at a PTI Games Library Storyteller, and only registers my request to be a PTI Storyteller at PAX.

ReedPop's mission is to create welcoming events where fans of all kinds are safe and accepted. ReedPop event panelists, presenters, and moderators are subject to our harassment policy, not only as fans, but also during event presentations.
Per the policy, this includes the prohibition of offensive verbal comments in relation to, but not limited to, race, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, and appearance. Please mark yes if you agree to uphold this mission.

PTI Games Library Storytellers who don't already have another type of badge (Exhibitor, Media, etc.) receive either a complimentary Special Guest badge or Single-Day badge.
If any Storyteller is caught giving away or selling their complimentary badge, they will be banned from future PAXes as guest. Complimentary badges are non-transferable. Do you understand?

Did you save this Storyteller Application somewhere else so you can refer to it at a later date? Screenshot? Pdf? Pen and paper?
You WILL NOT RECEIVE a confirmation email, or a copy of your responses, after submitting this application. You also WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS this application once it is submitted. Please make sure to make a copy for your own records. Thank you!