Building a Safer Table: How Identity Verification Creates Trusted TTG Communities
The heart of any tabletop game, from Dungeons & Dragons to the most niche indie system, has always been community. It’s about sharing epic stories, creating unforgettable moments, and building connections around a shared table. At The Adventure Nexus, our core mission is to make it easier for everyone to find their next great adventure. We’re committed to tearing down barriers and fostering an inclusive gaming space that is open and welcoming to all.
From the very beginning, we’ve built this platform by listening to you. During our earliest days of customer discovery, a powerful theme emerged. We heard time and again, especially from women, LGBTQ+ gamers, and gamers of color, that while the desire to find a gaming group was strong, concerns about online safety were a significant hurdle. Meeting strangers from the internet can be intimidating, and the vulnerability that comes with great roleplaying requires a foundation of trust.
You told us you felt more comfortable meeting a new group for the first time in a public, neutral space, like a friendly local game store. And more than that, you told us that you would feel significantly more secure joining a table with players and Game Masters whose identities have been verified.
We took that feedback to heart. Your safety is not just a feature; it’s a prerequisite for the kind of thriving, safe gaming space we want to build. That’s why we are proud to introduce a robust, private, and easy-to-use identity verification system to The Adventure Nexus.
Verification That Puts Your Privacy First
We knew any verification system had to accomplish two critical things: it had to provide real security, and it had to fiercely protect your personal information. Asking our users to upload sensitive documents to our system was never an option. Your data should always remain your own.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Trinsic, a global leader in digital identity solutions. Their platform allows you to verify your identity using trusted digital ID services you likely already use, making the process both secure and seamless.
The process is simple. When you choose to get verified, you’ll be guided to sign in through a partnered service. Trinsic then provides us with a simple "yes" or "no"—confirming your identity without ever passing your private information along to us. We don’t see your driver’s license, your date of birth, or your address. We just get confirmation that you are who you say you are. This modern approach to digital identity gives you complete control while providing everyone at the table with invaluable peace of mind.
What Verification Means for Your Next Adventure
On The Adventure Nexus, verification is not mandatory, but it is a highly encouraged part of creating a culture of trust. Users who complete the process will earn a special badge on their profile—a clear signal to the TTG community that they are a trusted and verified member.
This badge empowers you in two key ways:
- It builds immediate trust for GMs and players looking at your profile.
- It unlocks a powerful search filter. Verified users gain the ability to search specifically for games hosted by other verified GMs or for tables that are only seeking verified players.
This feature gives you direct control over the safety of your gaming environment. It’s a simple way to say, “I’m committed to creating a respectful and secure experience,” and to find others who share that value. This is a vital step in promoting accountability and ensuring that your focus can remain on the adventure. Much like using safety tools in a Session 0, it’s about establishing clear expectations so everyone can have fun.
For new players, our hope is that this system removes one of the biggest anxieties about joining the hobby. We want you to be excited about the game, not worried about the people you’re meeting. For veteran Game Masters looking to run an in-person TTG, it’s a way to open your table with confidence.
Building this platform is a journey, and we are grateful to have you on it with us. The Adventure Nexus is more than just an app—it’s a community. And together, we can make it the safest and most welcoming place to play.
Adventure on.
