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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about what Doungim is, how it works, and why tabletop play stays physical and human.
General
What is Doungim?
Doungim is a physical tabletop gaming console designed for tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons.
Is Doungim a video game console?
No. Doungim is built for tabletop play, not video games. It supports real dice, miniatures, and human storytelling.
Is Doungim an app or software platform?
No. Doungim is a dedicated hardware device with built-in software designed specifically for tabletop play.
Who is Doungim for?
Doungim is for Dungeon Masters, players, zine creators, and tabletop storytellers.
Does Doungim replace traditional tabletop gaming?
No. It augments tabletop play without replacing its physical or social nature.
Physical Play
Can I still roll real dice on Doungim?
Yes. Physical dice are central to the experience.
Can I use my own miniatures?
Yes. Doungim is designed to work with standard tabletop miniatures.
Is the surface safe for dice rolling?
Yes. The surface is dice-safe and designed for real play.
Does Doungim require touch interaction?
No. Physical interaction remains primary. Touch and voice are optional.
Does Doungim feel like a screen-heavy setup?
No. It’s designed to fade into the table, not dominate it.
Dungeon Master Control
Does the Dungeon Master control the world?
Yes. The DM always defines the world, rules, tone, and outcomes.
Can the DM change the map during play?
Yes. Maps and environments can evolve dynamically.
Does AI ever override the DM?
No. AI never takes narrative control.
Can the DM improvise freely?
Yes. Improvisation is fully supported.
Does Doungim force predefined adventures?
No. Custom and homebrew content is fully supported.
Session Memory
Does Doungim remember past sessions?
Yes. It tracks key events, decisions, and outcomes.
Are session notes created automatically?
Yes. Clear summaries are generated without manual note-taking.
Can the DM edit or control what is remembered?
Yes. The DM always has final authority.
Does memory persist across long breaks?
Yes. Campaign memory is preserved over time.
Does session memory work for remote play?
Yes. All players share the same campaign state.
In-Person, Remote, and Hybrid Play
Can Doungim be used for in-person games?
Yes. In-person play is the core experience.
Can Doungim be used remotely?
Yes. Remote players can join live sessions.
Can some players be local and others remote?
Yes. Hybrid play is fully supported.
Does the DM need to run separate systems for remote players?
No. One unified game is run.
Does switching modes break immersion?
No. The experience remains consistent.
Live Streaming
Can Doungim live stream sessions automatically?
Yes. Live streaming is built into the device.
Can I stream to Twitch?
Yes.
Can I stream to YouTube?
Yes.
Can I stream to other platforms?
Yes. You can choose the streaming platform.
Do I need extra cameras or software?
No. Everything is built in.
Recording & Content
Can sessions be recorded automatically?
Yes.
Can recorded sessions be replayed later?
Yes.
Does Doungim generate session highlights?
Yes. Notable moments can be detected automatically.
Is streaming optional?
Yes. You decide when and if you stream.
Does streaming change how the game feels?
No. Gameplay stays natural.
Marketplace & Creators
Does Doungim include a gaming marketplace?
Yes. The marketplace is built into the device.
Who can publish games on Doungim?
Dungeon Masters, zine creators, and tabletop designers.
Are games created by AI?
No. Games are designed by real people.
Can creators monetise their games?
Yes. Paid games and ticketed sessions are supported.
Can games be played globally?
Yes. Published games can be played worldwide.
Solo Play
Does Doungim support solo play?
Yes.
How does solo play work?
AI operates within the Dungeon Master’s original design boundaries.
Does solo play feel random?
No. It feels authored and consistent.
Can solo play affect the campaign world?
Yes, within DM-defined limits.
Setup & Accessibility
Do players need accounts or apps?
No. The table is the interface.
Is Doungim suitable for beginners?
Yes. It lowers the barrier to entry.
Is Doungim suitable for conventions and public events?
Yes. It’s designed for demos and live play.
Does Doungim work for long campaigns?
Yes. Persistence and continuity are core features.
Is Doungim system-locked to D&D only?
No. It’s designed to expand to other tabletop systems.
What makes Doungim different from virtual tabletops?
It preserves physical play, keeps humans in control, and removes friction without removing the soul of tabletop gaming.