Safety Tools: Pt 2 (X-Cards, Lines & Veils, RPG Consent Checklist, Luxton Method) & personal stories

Safety tools aren’t this mythical thing. They are tools meant to facilitate easier communication around heavy topics. They are not there to restrict/censor games, but instead, make sure that you can explore heavier topics (which most players WANT to do) in a way that's still enjoyable and fun. It's no fun when it happens at someone's expense. I also want to share some personal stories so that you can see specifically what I’m referring to when I say 'communication'.