Hello, hello! My name is Cole Eubanks, and I'm an Audiobook Narrator, avid reader, martial arts enthusiast, and yes - an avid gamer. Video games, like anything, can be a beautiful thing - an expression of the arts and myriad media crafts that go into their creation - but also like anything they can become detrimental if they aren't enjoyed in moderation. Everyone is different, with different susceptibilities towards addiction, and moderation can look just as varied. Different metrics for different people. That said, we all have one thing in common in that arena: too much is too much, whatever that looks like. And being out of control, or struggling to do other positive or necessary things because of something you enjoy can change gaming into something that can be good into something debilitating and antagonistic. I look forward to pursuing balance for one of my favorite hobbies; to having more control over myself in this way, so that I can enjoy gaming responsibly while still optimizing (I'm an optimizer, to the surprise of no one who knows me) and enjoying the other good things in my life! I love the look and feel of this program, and am genuinely excited to see what it can do for me! It's a pleasure to meet you all. Let's do this! -Cole

Hey heroes! I figure if I'm gonna ask each of you to introduce yourselves, the least I can do is go first. So, here we go: Hi! I'm Connor. I'm based out of Kalispell, Montana in the US. I just took the Class Quiz and got handed Bard, which anyone who knows me probably saw coming from a mile off. Turns out building a whole party and refusing to shut up about it was a bit of a tell. Outside of gaming, I'm a huge nerd (shocker). I love reading and listening to audiobooks, acting as DM to my family's Dungeons and Dragons campaign, and writing (recently finished the first draft of a young adult LitRPG!). Okay, that's me! You're up. Looking forward to meeting each and every one of you!

Welcome to Respawn! I'm thrilled you've joined. Whether you're here to quit gaming for good or just bring some balance back to a hobby you used to love, you're in the right place. Around here, we've got one goal: overcome video game addiction, level up in real life, and become the IRL heroes we were always meant to be. Now that you're in, here's your quickstart guide (or just head over here and follow along). Step #1 — Get real with yourself If you haven't already, run the Gaming Self-Assessment to see where you actually stand. No judgment, no shame — but every quest needs a starting point, and you can't chart the path forward until you know where you're standing. Step #2 — Discover your class Take the Class Selector quiz to find out whether you're a Warrior, a Rogue, a Bard, or something else entirely. Your class reveals how you're wired — how you approach life, and more importantly, how to show up for your own recovery. Plus, c'mon... it's fun. Go roll your character. Step #3 — Introduce yourself (don't skip this one) The guided program's exciting, but I've gotta level with you: Community, accountability, and connection are the heart of the Respawn experience journey. As a wise old man once said: "It's dangerous to go alone!" So take this: The heroes who show up and post are the ones who make it. The ones who lurk in the shadows tend to quietly slip back to where they started. Tell us where you're from, the results of your class quiz, and something you're looking forward to this week. And that's it! From there: Dive into the classroom, trust the process, and show up in the community. Post your wins, your stumbles, your lightbulb moments, the stuff you've figured out along the way. Jump into the comments to hype up and back your fellow heroes. This place runs on you. PS: Keep an eye out for a message from me. I'll be reaching out personally to learn how I can best support you on your journey, and I'd love to chat.