How it works

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  1. 1Fill in the sign-up form here.
  2. 2Pay on the Empire Gym site once your seat is confirmed.
  3. 3Get an invite to the EMC app and make your character.

Payment comes later, on the Empire Gym site. This form takes no payment.

The session loop

  1. Workout with a trainer
  2. The adventure with a professional DM
  3. Goal check-in

Squads of up to 6. 16-week cohorts.

Schedule

Play is every other Saturday, in three slots: 9 AM–12 PM · 2–5 PM · 7–10 PM (18+).

  • 9 AM–12 PM: two alternating adult squads (Group A / Group B)
  • 2–5 PM: two alternating squads, one teen squad (14+) and one adult squad
  • 7–10 PM (18+): two alternating adult squads

6 squads × 6 seats = 36. See the schedule.

Goals drive progression

Levels 1–3 come by milestone. After that, a long-term goal is broken into short-term goals, and each one earns story rewards. Upgrade points for big objectives help grow the city of Bleakspire.

The app

Your character, goals, schedule and weekly check-in, all in the EMC app. It replaces the paper journal.

New to D&D?

[PLACEHOLDER: John to confirm wording for: No D&D experience needed]