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Welcome to 3rd Space Gaming:

Your Community for RPGs, Miniatures, and Hobby Inspiration

What You’ll Find Here

3rd Space Gaming is more than just a website, it’s a community-driven hub for tabletop gaming enthusiasts. Whether you're diving into the immersive worlds of Dungeons & Dragons or Pathfinder, crafting terrain for Warhammer 40K, or exploring indie tabletop games like One Page Rules, we’re here to provide guidance, inspiration, and a welcoming space for every type of gamer.

Inspired by the concept of the “third place” from Ray Oldenburg’s The Great Good Place, 3rd Space Gaming aims to be your digital gathering spot, a table for you and friends where storytelling, creativity, and craftsmanship thrive.

We believe that tabletop gaming is for everyone, and our content reflects that. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned expert, we’re here to support, inspire, and educate. Here’s just some of the topics and systems we'll be talking about:

1. Deep Dives into Role-Playing Game Systems

  • Explore in-depth guides for Dungeons & Dragons (5e, One D&D) and Pathfinder.
  • Learn about new RPG mechanics, rulebooks, and system updates.
  • Get character creation tips, world-building advice, and campaign ideas.
  • Discover homebrew content, adventure modules, and unique game mechanics.

2. Miniature Painting & Terrain Crafting

  • Step-by-step painting tutorials for Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, and more.
  • Techniques for kitbashing, customizing miniatures, and creating battle-ready armies.
  • Learn how to build realistic wargaming terrain and modular game boards.
  • Budget-friendly crafting ideas for hobbyists of all levels.
  • Themed painting challenges to push your skills and share your work.
  • Community spotlights featuring hobbyists, painters, and dungeon masters.

3. Hobbying Tutorials, How-To’s, and Guides

  • Beginner-friendly “How to Start” guides for painting, RPGs, new systems, and wargaming.
  • Painting techniques and inspiration, but nothing overly technical or daunting, because we enjoy the process of painting and the constant improvement that comes with it.
  • Tips for organizing your gaming space, storing miniatures, and maintaining brushes. 
  • A growing library of video tutorials and step-by-step photo guides.

4. Hobby Inspiration & Storytelling

  • Character backstories, lore prompts, and world-building exercises.
  • Custom RPG encounters and campaign hooks to spark creativity.
  • Ways to improve your storytelling and character arcs.
  • Crafting ideas and challenges to see who can turn trash into treasure.

Why “3rd Space” Matters

Tabletop gaming is more than just rolling dice or painting miniatures—it’s about building friendships, sharing stories, and creating something meaningful. We see gaming as a third space—a welcoming retreat from work and home where you can express yourself, explore new ideas, and connect with like-minded people.

Our mission is to provide:

A FRIENDLY AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY: Everyone, from casual players to hardcore hobbyists, is welcome. And no matter what brings you to the hobby, painting, crafting, storytelling, or crunchy mechanics, you'll find something here for you.

ADVICE, GUIDANCE, & SUPPORT:  Whether you're picking up your first brush or writing your 10th campaign, we’ve got your back.

CREATIVE INSPIRATION: Need a spark for your next character, army, or adventure? You’ll find it here.

Join the 3rd Space Gaming Community!

We believe gaming is better together, and we’d love for you to be part of this journey. Here’s how you can get involved:
✅ Follow our blog for regular updates, tutorials, and inspiration.
✅ Join our Discord community to share your work, ask for advice, and chat with fellow hobbyists.
✅ Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content, painting challenges, and RPG resources.
✅ Tag us on social media with your projects—we love to feature community creations!

Explore our latest articles, join the conversation, and make 3rd Space Gaming your go-to spot for everything RPGs, miniatures, and hobbying. Welcome to the table—let’s roll some dice and create something amazing together!