Our Mission
Connecting gamers for epic adventures, one session at a time
A Midnight Oil Software LLC Product
Community First, Always
The Gathering Call was created with a simple but powerful vision: to help gamers find each other for epic tabletop adventures. We believe that everyone should have access to amazing gaming experiences, regardless of their budget.
This isn't a money grab. This is about building a thriving community where Game Masters and players can connect, create memorable stories, and share their passion for tabletop gaming.
Our Commitments to You
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Free Games, Forever
Free games will always be an option on The Gathering Call. If we can't operate while offering free games, we will shut down rather than force everyone to pay.
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Lower Fees Than Competitors
Our 15% platform fee is significantly lower than other platforms. We keep fees minimal because this is about supporting the community, not maximizing profits.
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Transparent Operations
We're honest about our fees and where they go: supporting infrastructure, development, and scaling to serve more gamers.
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Community-Driven Development
Your feedback shapes our platform. We listen to Game Masters and players to build the features you actually need.
What We Believe
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Gaming Brings People Together
Tabletop games create bonds, tell stories, and build communities. We're here to facilitate those connections.
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Game Masters Deserve Support
Running games takes time, creativity, and effort. GMs should have the option to be compensated fairly for their work while keeping fees reasonable.
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Accessibility Matters
Whether you're looking for free games or willing to pay for premium experiences, there's a place for you here.
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Quality Over Quantity
We focus on building tools that truly help gamers connect and organize sessions, not on flashy features that don't add value.
Why Our Fees Matter
We believe in transparency. Here's the truth about platform fees:
The Gathering Call
Plus standard Stripe processing fees (2.9% + $0.30)
Typical Competitors
Plus payment processing fees
💰 Our lower fees mean more money for Game Masters and better value for players!
About Midnight Oil Software LLC
The Gathering Call is proudly developed and maintained by Midnight Oil Software LLC, a company operated by a gamer, and we're committed to creating platforms that reflect our values: community, accessibility, and fair treatment for everyone.
Sustainable Growth
Our fees exist to support the platform's future growth. As more gamers join The Gathering Call, we need to:
- •Scale our infrastructure to handle more users and sessions
- •Continue developing new features requested by the community
- •Provide reliable support for Game Masters and players
- •Maintain secure payment processing and data protection
Every dollar we collect goes right back into making The Gathering Call better for the entire community.
Join Our Community
Whether you're a Game Master looking to host sessions or a player seeking your next adventure, The Gathering Call is here for you.