Question 1

Wait, I don't need an account?

Accepted Answer

That's right! TabletopTime is designed for low-friction scheduling. We know it's hard enough to get 5 people to agree on a time, let alone get them all to sign up for a new service.

Question 2

How does the app remember who I am?

Accepted Answer

We use your browser's local storage to remember your name and the events you've interacted with. This means if you clear your cache, use incognito mode, or switch devices, you will look like a new user and can vote again.

Question 3

Where is my data stored?

Accepted Answer

If you are using the hosted version, your data is stored securely in Supabase. We automatically purge events once a day if they are older than 24 hours to ensure your privacy. If you are self-hosting, the data lives on your own server.

Question 4

How do I find my past events?

Accepted Answer

Check out the 'My Events' page! Since we don't have accounts, we track the events you visit on this device and list them there for easy access.

Question 5

What is a 'Magic Link'?

Accepted Answer

If you switch devices, you can generate a 'Magic Link' via Telegram or Discord. This secure link verifies your identity and restores access to all your events on the new device.

Question 6

How does the waitlist work?

Accepted Answer

Yes votes always come first. If Needed votes are only used to help reach the minimum player count. If there are enough 'Yes' votes to play, 'If Needed' players will remain on the waitlist. Once finalized, the list is locked. However, if an accepted player drops out or is removed by the host, the system will automatically promote the next person on the waitlist and notify the group!

Question 7

Can I suggest a different time?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! If none of the proposed times work for you, you can click 'Suggest a Time' on the voting dashboard to add a new option for everyone to vote on. Event creators can also add, edit, or delete time slots before the event is finalized.

Question 8

How do timezones work?

Accepted Answer

TabletopTime is timezone-aware! We detect your timezone from your browser. Times listed in the app (like voting slots) are automatically converted to your local time. However, notification messages (like in Telegram or Discord) are sent in the Event's timezone to keep everyone on the same page. We always label timestamps so you know exactly which timezone you are looking at.

Question 9

How can I support this project?

Accepted Answer

If you find TabletopTime useful, you can support its development and keep it ad-free by buying me a coffee on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/N4N11VDWCU

Question 10

Why did I make this tool?

Accepted Answer

Tabletop Time started because my own Magic: The Gathering group was falling apart. We needed something fast, private, and specific to gamers.

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