Meeting in person safely

Most Waypoint Realms games are with people you haven't met yet — that's the fun of it. A few simple habits keep first meetups relaxed and safe.

Before you go

• Check who you're meeting. Look at the host's profile, reviews, and organizer score. A Verified badge means they've confirmed their email; a New badge means the account is recent.
• Tell a friend. Share the session's time and place with someone you trust, and when you expect to be home.
• Keep the conversation on Waypoint Realms until you've met — our messaging tools let you ask questions first.

Self-hosted games at a home

Some sessions are hosted at a member's home rather than a public venue. The exact address is only shared with confirmed attendees — everyone else sees an approximate area on the map. If meeting at a private home feels like too much for a first meetup, it's completely fine to look for a game at a public venue instead, or suggest meeting the host in a public place beforehand.

Buying, selling or trading in person

For a marketplace handover, pick a safe-exchange venue — a partner game store or café with staff around. For a protected order, only give the seller your handover code once you have the item.

At the meetup

• Arrive on your own transport so you can leave whenever you want.
• Trust your gut — if something feels off, you don't owe anyone an explanation.
• Keep your phone charged and reachable.

After the game

If someone made you uncomfortable, you can block or report them. Reports are private and go straight to our moderators.