Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
01What is Dēkaiņu Ģilde?+
Dēkaiņu Ģilde (Galda un brīvdabas lomu spēļu biedrība "Dēkaiņu ģilde") is a Latvian nonprofit association dedicated to promoting tabletop role-playing games and live-action role-playing.
02Is Dēkaiņu Ģilde a registered nonprofit association?+
Yes. The association was registered on 20 April 2018 in the Latvian Register of Associations and Foundations (Biedrību un nodibinājumu reģistrs).
03What is the organization's registration number?+
The registration number is 40008275908.
04What are tabletop role-playing games?+
Tabletop role-playing games are collaborative storytelling games, usually played around a table, in which players describe the actions of characters and a game master describes the world and its responses. Dice and rules help decide outcomes.
05What is live-action role-playing?+
Live-action role-playing (LARP) is a form of role-playing where participants physically portray their characters, often in costume and at a themed location, interacting with each other in real time.
06Can beginners participate?+
Welcoming beginners is one of our core aims. No experience is needed to begin learning about RPG and LARP. Contact us to ask about suitable opportunities.
07What does a game master do?+
A game master (GM) prepares and guides a session: describing the setting, playing non-player characters, applying the rules, and keeping the story moving for everyone at the table.
08Does the association support new organizers?+
Supporting and educating new organizers and game masters is part of the association's registered objectives. Get in touch to discuss what support may be available.
09Does the association organize thematic events?+
Organizing thematic events is one of our objectives. Confirmed events are announced on our News page.
10How can I learn about activities?+
Follow the News page, or contact us directly to ask about upcoming opportunities.
11How can I become involved?+
Send a membership or volunteer inquiry through the Membership page or the Contact page. An inquiry is the first step; membership is confirmed according to the statutes.
12Can organizations collaborate with Dēkaiņu Ģilde?+
Yes. We welcome cooperation proposals from Latvian and international organizations. Use the inquiry form on the Partnerships page.
13How can I volunteer?+
See the suggested areas of contribution on the Membership page and send a volunteer inquiry. These are areas where help may be useful, not confirmation that positions are currently open.
14How can I contact the association?+
Email info@sportsanskimost.org, call +358 44 480 8753, or use the form on the Contact page.
15How can I support the association?+
By taking part, volunteering, sharing information about our activities, or getting in touch about support through the Donate page.
Questions?
We'd be glad to hear from you.