# Event Details - **Event Name**: Learn to GM - The Vanguard Protocol - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Please sign up to join this event on our MEETUP page: "Learn to GM - The Vanguard Protocol": https://www.meetup.com/cincinnati-adventurers-guild/events/315460739/ ----------- Come learn the RPG that hits the sweet spot between time travel, sci fi, hidden agendas, and mission based play in a way players (and GMs) are hungry for right now. This RPG hits a very specific niche, and right now that niche is hot. People want time travel. People want sci fi. People want secret factions, strange missions, alternate history, and the feeling that what they do at the table actually matters. The Vanguard Protocol is built right in that space, and this Meetup is for Game Masters who want to learn how to run it well and get in early while the game is still growing. This is not a dry rules seminar and it is not just a player demo. We’re going to walk through how the game actually feels at the table. We’ll cover the core rules, how jumps and missions work, how factions and hidden agendas create pressure, and how to run the system in a way that feels smooth, tense, and fun instead of clunky. The game is built to be flexible, so you can lean into action, mystery, paranoia, character drama, or all of it at once without fighting the rules every step of the way. If you’re a GM who likes being ahead of the curve, likes exploring new systems, and wants to run something that feels different from the usual fantasy dungeon crawl, this is for you. Come hang out, learn the game, ask questions, and see why this setting has so much pull right now. If time travel, covert missions, and sci fi faction conflict sound like your kind of thing, you’ll probably have a blast with this. By the time you leave, you’ll have a solid handle on how to run The Vanguard Protocol and why it hits such a great sweet spot of time travel, sci fi tension, hidden agendas, and mission driven play. The Vanguard Protocol is a d10 system. Core Rulebooks will be at the table for reference and available for purchase if you desire. For this event we will be offering all GMs a deep discount on the purchase price. Things To Bring: • 4-5 d10 dice • Paper • Pencil • Feedback (https://bit.ly/2ElXyiw) • Imagination I will have 6-7 pregens at the table to choose from. This session will not cover character creation. As with all our games, No Experience Necessary! Looking forward to seeing you there! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/withamsville/learn-to-gm-the-vanguard-protocol/200030332901204 - **Event Categories**: meetups, performances, workshops, art, theatre, entertainment, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 7 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Withamsville - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Next Round Games - 431 Ohio Pike Waycross · Cincinnati, OH - **lat**: 39.07018 - **long**: -84.3127 - **full address**: Next Round Games - 431 Ohio Pike Waycross · Cincinnati, OH, 431 State Route 125, Cincinnati, OH 45255-3356, United States, Withamsville ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Learn to GM - The Vanguard Protocol - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/444401704e76601905cec0189a080ef0498b6e9e78684ae12c65bb58ce20e87b-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir?v=1786668204 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Learn to GM - The Vanguard Protocol being held? - **A:** Learn to GM - The Vanguard Protocol takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Next Round Games - 431 Ohio Pike Waycross · Cincinnati, OH, 431 State Route 125, Cincinnati, OH 45255-3356, United States, Withamsville. - **Q**: Who is organizing Learn to GM - The Vanguard Protocol? - **A:** Learn to GM - The Vanguard Protocol is organized by Cincinnati Adventurers Guild. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Learn to GM - The Vanguard Protocol is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Withamsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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