Frequently Asked Questions

We all have "just one more question." Are there traps in this room? Can I loot the body? What is the meaning of life? Below are answers to all of these. Well, most of the ones related to what we do.

Why pay Gamemasters?

We'd like to thank every single "Forever GM" who ran free games for years, or even decades. If it hadn't been for your effort and investment, we could not run the games we do. Thank you.

If you have ever run a game for others, you know how much work goes into the process. We spend hours combing the content creator fields for new TTRPG assets, then adapt these for our tasty digital tools, and finally present you with a truly outstanding gaming experience. This costs not just money, but also time (experiences can vary, but for every hour spent in-game, the average GM likely spent at least 1 hour of preparation).

Charging for our sessions allows us to provide you with some of the most cutting-edge assets and tools out there, while also dedicating our fulltime efforts to running the best game you've ever played in.

Finally, paying creates a welcome side-effect. When all players at your table pay for the session, we noticed that the respect for the game and social contract proportionally increases.

What do you charge?

Payments depend on the format of game you play in. Currently, we charge automatic subscriptions for campaigns, one time payments for one-shots, and are working on a model for our upcoming Westmarches-style evolving world.

Most of our games are ongoing weekly campaigns. In these, you can expect a weekly (or however frequently your group meets) automatic subscription charged the Monday before the game meets. The per-session cost is based on a GM's experience level, amount of prep-work required, and per-hour income calculation for the GMs. Browse our GMs and contact us to receive a quote for a given individual / game!

One shots are calculated on an ad-hoc basis. Please contact us to get a quote.

We are currently exploring a payment model for our developing Westmarches-style world. We foresee players being able to purchase game "tickets" that they will be able to redeem on a given session. The reason we do not use this ticket system for our campaigns is to create foreseeable income for our GMs. Campaigns are designed to be a reliable weekly constant, unlike a drop-in/drop-out Westemarches world.

Do you use secure payments?

Yes! In fact, we do not handle any payments directly, instead relying on proven secure third parties such as PayPal and Stripe to process your payments.

How are campaigns formed?

Depends on your need. If you are the "forever GM" of your group, but are starting burn out from the added work, you and your group can inquire about us starting a game of your choice.

If you do not have a group of people to play with, we are happy to try and match you with a newly forming group or one of our on-going campaigns.

Are children allowed in campaigns?

No. Currently, we only run games for 18+ adults. This is not because we run some type of lewd NSFW games, but because we want to ensure a level of maturity of players in games.

Exceptions apply to one-shots and pre-existing groups that specifically hire a GM to run a game for children (or which children are a part of).

How does Polyhedra handle voice/video?

We use Discord for all of our audio-visual communication. On our dedicated Discord servers, you will be able to access to public community discussions, as well as private categories dedicated to your game. Only you and your group will be able to access your campaign chat.

What kind of tech equipment/knowledge is needed?

You will only need access to a computer with a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) and a way to access the Discord app (on computer or mobile). We use a "virtual tabletop" as the digital game board for our games, called Foundry VTT. Our GMs and support team will be able to walk you through set up and use know-how.

Do you stream my game?

By default, no games are streamed. The exception is if a GM and group expressly agree to stream their game.

Can I work for you?

Potentially! Check out our Jobs page for more information.

What is your refund/cancellation policy?

You can cancel your subscriptions at any time. One shots have their own cancellation windows. In order to receive a refund on your campaign payment, we need at least 24 hours notice.