What kind of game this is
This is not a game about counting torches, rationing food, or dying of sewer infections. This is Tactical Heroic Cinematic Fantasy.
You play larger-than-life heroes who take on threats that would break lesser mortals — and you do it with style. The core experience is straightforward: make bold choices, win hard-fought battles, and protect people who cannot protect themselves.
Jerry GMs. Sessions run Sundays 11 AM to 4 PM at a dedicated game room in the Picacho Mountain area. We rotate systems — primarily Draw Steel RPG with OSR influences — and we're currently building the table for the next campaign.
See where you'd be playing
The Charter of the Sapphire Writ
We're waiting for a fresh table before starting the next campaign — which means now is the right time to apply. Here's what you'd be signing up for.
The Realm is Fracturing
Roads are cut, local authorities are failing, and predatory forces are organizing. The Crown cannot stabilize the borderlands, so it has authorized the return of an old solution: a small, decisive order empowered to act fast.
You are that order. You are the Justiciars of the Sapphire Writ.
You carry a charter that grants emergency authority to cross borders, seize evidence, deputize local help, and take direct action when the law has collapsed. You are not here to posture. You are here to end crises and protect people.
Heroic baseline:
- You do heroic deeds.
- You fight for the vulnerable.
- You leave places better than you found them.
Tier 1 Mandate (Levels 1–3):
- Restore the King's Peace to the river valleys.
- Break the bandit lords and the profiteers who feed them.
- Make travel and trade possible again.
Sunday session — Draw Steel RPG
Be honest with yourself
Good fit
- You're an adult looking for a committed campaign group
- You enjoy heroic, action-forward play
- You're comfortable with tactical combat
- You can commit to most Sundays
- You respect other players' spotlight
- You communicate openly about scheduling
- LGBTQ+ friendly, no drama
Not a fit
- You prefer grimdark or survival horror tone
- You play antagonistically toward the party
- You ghost sessions without notice
- You're not comfortable with a GM-led structure
- You have cats (allergy concern at the venue)
Before you apply
Is there a tabletop RPG group in Las Cruces, NM?
Yes. A GM-led tabletop RPG group meets most Sundays 11 AM–4 PM in the Picacho Mountain area of Las Cruces, NM. The group uses Draw Steel RPG and OSR systems. Currently building the table for a new heroic fantasy campaign. Free to join.
What system does the Sunday TTRPG group use?
The group primarily uses Draw Steel RPG and rotates primary systems periodically. The current campaign — the Charter of the Sapphire Writ — is a tactical heroic cinematic fantasy campaign.
What is Draw Steel RPG?
Draw Steel RPG is a tabletop roleplaying game designed for tactical heroic fantasy play. It emphasizes competent heroes, meaningful tactical combat, and cinematic storytelling. It is used as the primary system for the Sunday TTRPG group in Las Cruces, NM.
Do I need experience with Draw Steel to join?
No. Familiarity with Draw Steel RPG is helpful but not required. The group welcomes players with any TTRPG background, including D&D 5e, Pathfinder, OSR games, and other systems.
How do I join the Las Cruces TTRPG group?
Submit an application at lascrucestabletopgaming.com/sunday.html. The GM will review it and reach out to schedule a quick call. If it's a good fit, you'll get a seat at the table from session one of the new campaign. The group is free to join.
Is the TTRPG group LGBTQ+ friendly?
Yes. The Sunday tabletop RPG group in Las Cruces is explicitly LGBTQ+ friendly.
What is the Charter of the Sapphire Writ campaign?
The Charter of the Sapphire Writ is a heroic fantasy campaign using Draw Steel RPG. Players take the role of Justiciars — a small order empowered by royal charter to stabilize fractured borderlands, break bandit lords, and restore the King's Peace. Tone is tactical, heroic, and cinematic.
Is this a D&D group?
Not exactly. Our primary system is Draw Steel RPG, with OSR systems in rotation. That said, if you're coming from D&D 5e, you'll feel at home fast — Draw Steel is tactical, heroic, and cinematic, just with better action economy and no 'I attack again' turns. We welcome D&D players. You don't need to know Draw Steel before you apply.
Can I just show up?
No. This is a private, in-home group — not a public meetup. You'll need to submit an application, have a short introductory call, and attend a trial session. If it's a good fit on both sides, you become a regular. The process exists to protect the table culture we've built.
Ready to join the Writ?
We're building the table for the next campaign now. Submit your application and we'll reach out to schedule a quick call. If it's a good fit, you'll get a seat at the table from session one.