We’re back for an episode of Ask the D&D Professors this Thursday, May 19 at 8 PM EDT! We’ll be doing a talkback episode about “The Riddle of Many Things,” the adventure from last week’s ASAN fundraiser, so don’t forget to tune in! #TTRPG #accessibility #gaming #livestream #OpentheGates

Thanks so much to all who donated during our D&D livestream fundraiser for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network yesterday—we exceeded our funding goal! There’s also still time to donate to ASAN if you feel so inclined. #TTRPG #accessibility #gaming #livestream #OpentheGates

Open the Gates Gaming is raising money for @autisticadvocacy.org on Tuesday, May 12 at 7 PM EDT! Join us for a D&D livestream at twitch.tv/openthegatesgaming with an autistic DM and neurodivergent players! #TTRPG #accessibility #gaming #livestream #OpentheGates

Join Open the Gates gaming for a Brindlewood Bay livestream on Thursday, May 6th at 8 PM EDT! We'll be raising money for the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) during the stream too, so be sure to stop by. #ttrpg #brindlewoodbay #actualplay #livestreaming

A mystery's brewing between the worlds. On one side, a dead silver mining town. On the other, bodies in Megablock 6 that nobody recognizes. The King of Clubs sits atop it all. Can our group figure it out, or will they fall to... The Banshee of Megablock 6? -MO🐈 Ep 1🔗www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Hiya' folks! Friendly reminder—we’re going live at 6:30 PM ET for a talkback session with @musicologist.bsky.social & @ssidky.bsky.social from @openthegatesgaming.bsky.social! Want to hear firsthand what it's like to play Duality? Come join us~. ٩(^ᗜ^ )و´-MW🦇 🔗 www.twitch.tv/mimicsnmisfits

Join us Mon., 05/04 @ 6:30 ET for a post-game talkback following our AP of Banshee of Megablock 6! 🤖✨ We'll sit down with Elizabeth & Sean from @openthegatesgaming.bsky.social to hear their takeaways and talk about what it’s like to play Duality. —MW 🦇 🔗 www.twitch.tv/mimicsnmisfits

Joins us now! @musicologist.bsky.social & @ssidky.bsky.social are live playing Duality on Twitch.tv/MimicsNMisfits

“Open the Gates’ Access Gaming Lounge is a big part of why we loved this year’s PAX as much as we did, so much so that I’m trying to get involved with Open the Gates as an excuse to go back next year for more days. Sharing knowledge about adaptive controllers is an exciting prospect too, oop.” 💜🧡💚

We're excited to announce our upcoming interview with @openthegatesgaming.bsky.social! OtG guides GMs who want to make their games more accessible, & makes resources YOU can use in your games! Join us as we talk accessibility in Duality: 8:30P ET, 4/30! -MO🐈 🔗 twitch.tv/openthegates...

@mimicsmatt.bsky.social will discuss game design and accessibility in his new 2d6 fail-forward system Duality with @musicologist.bsky.social & @ssidky.bsky.social! Tune in tomorrow to catch a very special episode of Ask the D&D Professors #TTRPG #accessibility #gaming #Twitch

Meet the Mavens on Thursday, April 23 at 8 pm Eastern on Twitch! OtG presents Brindlewood Bay with Keeper @musicologist.bsky.social and cast Gustavo Araoz, Justin Dalton, Scott Hanenberg, Caitlin Martinkus, @ssidky.bsky.social , @shrubofmanyhues.bsky.social, and @witheringcrown.bsky.social

Check out this Digital Short from @vpm.org on @pbs.org ! Perfect for #AutismAcceptanceMonth @musicologist.bsky.social talks about being #ActuallyAutistic and the origins of OtG. Bonus: we play D&D with @cristobal55.bsky.social ‘s mom! bit.ly/OtGonPBS

Don’t forget to fill out your #PAXEast 2026 survey! It will be sent to the email address provided when you connected your badge to the PAX Nav app. This is one of the most important sets of data for the parent company and has big implications for what future cons offer! 💜

All of us at Open the Gates Gaming are so proud of Dakota! Check out Polyphemus & wishlist on Steam: Link to wishlist on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3560960/... Video is @witheringcrown.bsky.social demoing Polyphemus with diegetic controls and accessibility options at Virginia Tech today

We were so happy to meet you!!! Can’t wait for more adventures <3

Led by Will, check out the three pillars of play with three short-form D&D encounters in the Access Forward Gaming Lounge! #PAXEast 2026

Check out the TTRPGs that the OtG team will be running in the PAX Together Intersection! #PAXEast 2026

Another TTRPG that will be running in the AFGL! Join us and Cam from DOTS RPG on Sunday! #PAXEast 2026

We've got some special events happening at PAX! You can also see the PAX Nav app for our full listings. #PAXEast 2026

Check out more accessible TTRPGs in the AFGL! Your can check out some of our offerings in this post, and see the PAX Nav app for our full listings. #PAXEast 2026

Want to play some accessible TTRPGs? Come join us in the Access Forward Gaming Lounge (AFGL)! Check out the one shot games on this thread, and see the PAX Nav app for our full listings. #PAXEast 2026 1/?

Only five days left until PAX East! Come see what the Access Forward Gaming Lounge has to offer. We welcome everyone! This space will offer accommodation and accessibility support for a wide variety of bodies and minds. #PAXEast 2026 1/2

Special guest @cuculainn.bsky.social has a surprise for @musicologist.bsky.social & @cristobal55.bsky.social 🧐 Join us on Twitch tonight at 8 pm eastern to talk about #PAXEast25 and the Access Forward Gaming Lounge! Btw: We’re still accepting applications for TTRPG GMs and volunteers 🧙🏽‍♂️

Interested in being part of the Access Forward Gaming Lounge (AFGL) at PAX East? 🎲 We’re looking for volunteers to help staff and run TTRPGs during PAX East, March 26–29. Scan the QR code to fill out the interest form and join us in making play more accessible 💜

Miss us on Twitch? Catch the YouTube premiere at 6 pm eastern today! youtu.be/Lw9GhPNZZA4

Looks like the Hokie Bird needs saving… again! 🦃 ⚔️ ☀️ 🌙 🧹 D&D Livestream with @dougcockle.bsky.social (the Witcher, Natural Six), Distinguished Professor Patty Raun, @cristobal55.bsky.social @musicologist.bsky.social & Gustavo! Wednesday Feb 18 12 pm to 3 pm Eastern bit.ly/SaveTheHokie...

Congratulations @stevesaylor.net ! Incredible milestone. You’ve made a huge difference in accessible gaming, and we know the best is yet to come. If you haven’t already, follow Steve here & YT & Twitch. If you make games, make sure he’s on your radar for consulting! 💜

Thank you @rpgsteph.bsky.social for sharing your time & expertise with us! It was an honor having you in our inaugural #PAXU cohort of storytellers for the Access Forward Gaming Lounge 💜 hoping it’s the first of many collaborations to come! #AccessibilityInTabletop

So glad we connected and @musicologist.bsky.social had a chance to share what we + @dotsrpg.org have been up to in the inaugural #PAXU Access Forward Gaming Lounge!

Please read this very important thread from one of our #PAXU AFGL storytellers on #AccessibilityInTabletop Thank you @mimicsnmisfits.com for your vulnerability & transparency. this is such a great example of how we will make gaming more accessible together! 💜

I was at PAX U over the weekend and saw this booth that had resources for all sorts of folks with disabilities (but also could and do apply to new players). Think stuff like easy to read visual aides, step by step instructions, walkthrough guides, etc.

Proper mobility aids for all!!! Our disabled crew’s first timer experience was better than most thanks to our friends at @dotsrpg.org thoroughly prepping & supporting us. Here’s to more mobility aids & disabled joy at PAX U 2026 💜

Raises for Kareem & Rafael, please! Philly convention center staff in the PAX U Crab God Theater on Saturday 💜 got autocaptions working for the Diverse Parties Slay panel #AccessibleTabletop @blackhalo.bsky.social @charmfoolery.bsky.social @cristobal55.bsky.social @witheringcrown.bsky.social

Thank you all for being so welcoming for our first PAX Unplugged! We’ll have more photos of us & the AFGL soon, but for now, safe travels new friends 💜

Are you at #PAXU and looking for something to do in 30 minutes? Come check out Duality, our 2d6 fail forward ttrpg as we dive into the Woes of Grimsby, a small town under siege

Are you at #PAXU? Did you know that new stuff got added to the PAXNav App? If you own the schedule and sort by "Accessibility", you can see a wealth of games happening in the Access Forward Gaming Lounge, put together by @dotsrpg.org and @openthegatesgaming.bsky.social!

What a beautiful day of games & community with our friends at @dotsrpg.org ! Come by the AFGL and say hi!

we had so much fun playing with you at @thecedar.bsky.social ! Never saw the lark coming….

Curious about Dungeons & Dragons? Or maybe a veteran adventurer? Join us in Minneapolis on Sunday Nov 9 for some free D&D (& snacks) with @amsdismus.bsky.social & @thecedar.bsky.social ! Choose your quest at bit.ly/OtGxCedar

Something big is coming November 6-9 in Minneapolis MN!

Tonight!!!! Starting at 7 pm eastern, @musicologist.bsky.social is S’koobi & joins the gang for the latest mystery (for a good cause!)

@musicologist.bsky.social has been told to be chaotic. We don’t know if anyone is fully ready for that… but let’s find out in 5 days!!!!! Twitch.tv/dotsrpg

We're going on a spooky adventure THIS WEDNESDAY at 8pm EST for our #AccessibilityIsntScary event 👻 Tune in for our first ever livestream featuring @myriadpro.bsky.social, @goblinkatie.com, @mikethequad.bsky.social, @3llebelle.bsky.social, Gustavo, and @lauren-urban.com playing A Night of Fright!

Hmmm what is Gustavo up to? 🤔 🔍 👻

We're going live tonight with another episode of "Ask the D&D Professors." Tonight's theme will be about women in gaming spaces, with Elizabeth, Caitlin, and our guest, PktFenix! Want to ask us a question or share a story? Ask here! tinyurl.com/otg-ask-us #AccessibleGaming #TTRPG #dnd

Prepping Decision Guides for #GenCon while watching @dougcockle.bsky.social and Natural Six VOD on Twitch! Find the guides at the Nomnivore Games booth or in @guardiansmh.bsky.social kits

@blackhalo.bsky.social joins @cristobal55.bsky.social & @musicologist.bsky.social for Episode 5 of Ask the D&D Professors to talk about our recent actual play adventure! 8 pm eastern tonight at Twitch.tv/OpenTheGatesGaming 💜🐐🍬

It’s true! @musicologist.bsky.social has used our tools with kids. The bright colors, icons, and clean design help them a lot, plus being able to *hold* cards makes the experience better!

an army of the undead marches towards Kitezh… And our heroes do what now?! www.twitch.tv/openthegates... If you missed yesterday’s livestream, never fear: you can catch the VOD on our channel!