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KuL news July ’26

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On 4. July 2026

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The first half-year in our new space is over, and we can report positive results: 30 paid rentals per month! Well, if you include the free and discounted sessions, we average 26.3 “normalized” sessions per month—which is still above the expected average. In addition, we’ve continued to grow and now have 60 members.

Ebenso toll ist, dass das Nachfolgeprojekt zu unserer vergangenen Community-Kampagne “Arcanor” bald startet! Bereits ab Mitte August könnt ihr euch das Wiki der Kampagne “Blackrock” ansehen und euren Charakter erstellen. Am 27. August findet zudem ein Info-Anlass statt – und im September dann die ersten Sessions. Weitere Infos folgen, bei Fragen wendet euch an Daniel (@TheRobidog), Elia (@Senji_Elia) oder Nino (@capta1n_n3m0).

It’s also great news that the follow-up project to our previous community campaign “Arcanor”, is set to launch soon! Starting in mid-August, you’ll be able to check out the “Blackrock” campaign wiki and create your character. An info session will also take place on August 27 – and the first sessions will begin in September. More details to follow; if you have any questions, please contact Daniel (@TheRobidog), Elia (@Senji_Elia), or Nino (@capta1n_n3m0).

But first, it’s time for the summer break: There won’t be a “System of the Month” in July, and August’s schedule will be announced later. If you’d like to host something yourself, you’re of course still welcome to reach out.

Here’s what else has been happening:

  • The library has been restocked with boxes of books and completely reorganized. In addition, there is now a list of all the rulebooks and adventures available at KuL.
    • And we now have the requested book-swap shelf: Just bring a book and take another one home. We hope you enjoy swapping books!
  • We’ve also replaced the lamps in the library with high-quality alternatives—they’re now working perfectly. So this is a good opportunity to take a look at the instructions for our lighting system.
2026-07-01-Höck-Protokoll (German)Download

Future Events

KuL-Quest: Starfinder
22.07. & 19.08. English TTRPG
Explore alien ruins in search of forgotten magic. Face off against corporate technomages and their robot armies in the grimy corridors of a space station. Attack a dragon-manned assault cruiser with your spaceship, defend a new colony from dangerous alien predators, or make first contact with a previously unknown alien empire.
Registration via SwissRPG

KuL summer party
8.8. Social
Exclusively for KuL members: Our annual summer party with a barbecue and lots of fun. For the first time, it’ll be held right at our venue! More details to follow.

Information session: Blackrock Campaign
27.8. Meeting
Information session on the DnD community campaign “Blackrock,” which starts in September.
Registration to follow

The next meetup will take place on
Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 p.m.
You can attend in person or via Discord.

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Guide to Ambient Lighting

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On 15. June 2026

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To create the perfect lighting atmosphere, all three game rooms at KuL are equipped with Philips Hue bulbs (some from third-party manufacturers as well). Of course, you can simply turn on the “regular” lights and play that way.

However, if you’re willing to put in the effort, you can create a great atmosphere with the right lighting: Are you planning a ghostly apparition at night and want it to be nice and dark? Does the scene call for a big fire and you want impressive flame effects? Should a dense jungle shimmer with the right shade of green? In this guide, I’ll show you everything you need to know.

If you’d like a personal introduction or on-site training, feel free to contact info@kul-verein.ch or @nevalor on Discord.

The Light Switch

The light switch is located right next to the entrance of every room. The switch is magnetic and can therefore be picked up and placed back on the table.

Normal Lighting

Simply press the button with a dot(usually top left), and the light turns on. To turn it off, press any button for about 2 seconds. The outer ring can be used to dim the light.

Special Lighting Scenes

The buttons with two to four dots usually have a “Night”, “Fire”, and another scene saved to them, which you can activate with a single click. Turning the lights off and dimming them work exactly the same way. You can also assign other scenes—or your own custom scenes—to these buttons. To do this, however, you’ll need the tablets on-site:

Tablets/Control Devices

Bridge
Library
Tavern

In every room, there is a tablet or smartphone (Note: operation is easier on the tablets) on top of the receiver—that is, the large music device. You may use this for all your purposes (controlling music, the digital hero’s journey, etc.), but most importantly, you can use it to control the lights. Please plug it back in at the end of your session!

The lights are controlled via the Philips Hue app. So just unlock the tablet (no code needed) and open the app.

The App

After opening the app, first select the room you want to use. As an example, I’ll use the Library (blue in Home).

Home
Room Overview
Hue light scenes

Here, you can easily select existing scenes (blue in Room Overview). Of course, you can also create your own scenes. The easiest method is to select a Hue light scene (green in Room Overview -> image on the right). Choose an image that matches the color scheme and save the scene.

You can also create scenes based on your own image or set them up completely manually. To do this, simply click the plus icon at the very top (purple in Room Overview). In this area, you can also turn the lights off or dim them.

Lamp settings
Effects

Edit Scene & Effects

Once you’ve selected your scene (shown in blue in the room overview), a pencil icon will appear to the right of it, allowing you to customize the lights in detail.

  • Simply select the light you want to change at the bottom
  • Just above that on the left, you can switch between different color ranges. In this example: “All Colors”, “White Tones” and “Blue Tones”
  • In the large circle, you can simply drag the lamp to the desired color
  • At the bottom right, you can adjust the lamp’s brightness
  • Then select Save in the top left!

To set effects (e.g., candle flickering), tap the effects icon next to the color ranges. Here you’ll find many settings to choose from. These effects can also be edited by tapping the pencil icon next to them.

Switch

Customize Light Switch

Scenes can be easily assigned to light switches. To do this, simply tap the “Library Button” in the app (red in the Room Overview) and select the desired button at the top.

At the bottom under “Press”, you can now specify which scene should appear. Finally, tap Save again. Note: Be sure to assign normal lighting back to the first button when you’re done.

Practical Example

When preparing for my sessions, I think about which lighting scenes I might need. I try to limit myself to three, since I can easily manage them using the light switch.

  • The characters are outdoors almost the entire time and are traveling in winter. This scene will make up 80% of the session.
    • I search through the saved scenes but don’t see anything suitable. However, in the Hue lighting scenes, I see “Winter Morning,” which is ideal. I save the scene.
  • They will be camping in the wilderness, and an ambush could occur at night.
    • There’s already something ideal in the saved scenes.
  • The finale is a battle during a snowstorm. I want this to make an impression, so I create my own scene.
    • In the Hue light scenes, I look for something with a lot of white and a little blue. After saving it, I edit the scene and add effects like “Glitter”. The selected scene also has changing colors, which I adjust as quickly as possible. This is meant to create some movement and unrest.

I now save these scenes to buttons 2–4 on the light switch—the first button remains set to normal light. I keep the switch with me, so I can easily switch scenes without having to think too much about it during the game.

Upgrade Library

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On 10. June 2026

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Dear KuL members,

Our library has had an upgrade!

New books/rulebooks


Daniel has kindly donated a large number of rulebooks and adventures, which are now available for you to browse and borrow in the library. Thank you very much!
Thanks also to Sybille, who provided her car and her time to help us bring the books home.

New order

To make room for the new additions, we have reorganised and sorted the shelves by system/genre. Here is an overview:


Shelf 1:
Dungeons & Dragons, role-playing non-fiction and maps/terrain

Shelf 2:
Pathfinder, GM guides, standalone systems and maps/terrain


Shelf 3:
Horror, sci-fi, post-apocalyptic, board games

Shelf 4:
Pirates, DSA, classic fantasy, adorable fantasy (suitable for children), Lord of the Rings


Shelf 5:
Pick-up and drop-off shelf, fiction, board games

Shelf 6:
Miniatures

Shelf 7:
Academic works, game necessities (dice, pens, tokens, etc.), board games



I highly recommend having a look through the maps/terrain section – there are some really great items there!


Book-Swap-Shelf


In response to popular demand, we are now offering you the chance to swap books.
The Book-Swap-Shelf is based on a simple concept: bring a book you’ve finished reading and enjoyed, and take a new one home with you!

At the moment, there are only three paperbacks on the shelf, so feel free to add to the collection. However, we would ask that you don’t bring half your personal library straight away. If the idea goes down well, we’ll expand it and provide more space.

What can I bring?
Novels and graphic novels from the genres of fantasy, horror, sci-fi, crime, romance, etc., in German and English yo want to part with

What doesn’t belong there?
Discarded schoolbooks, obscure non-fiction books that have nothing to do with TTRPGs, books you absolutely want to get back.

Terms and Condition of Borrowing


Digital list
Here you’ll find the list of all available rulebooks. Thank you Mario!

Who can borrow what?
Borrowing our books is reserved for KuL members only.
Please sign the list (currently on the Book-Swap-Shelf) if you want to take a book home. The standard loan period is 30 days.
We operate on a principle of honesty: as long as everyone sticks to the rules and takes care of the books, the system works. Meaning there won’t be a fine straight away if the book isn’t returned until day 32. The main thing is that it does come back. If it doesn’t, we’ll hunt you down, eventually. Just kidding (maybe…. or maybe not).

Board games
All the board games have been sorted and checked to ensure they are complete. To keep it that way, we kindly ask you to leave them on the KuL premises and play them here.

By the way: You can rent the Sci-Fi Room for short events (around 2 hours), such as board game sessions, for just CHF 20!
As part of KuLPlay, you can also use the room for free, provided the gaming session is open to all members.
(Contact us, if you want to try one of the games!)

Last but not least
Do you have any rulebooks and adventures lying around at home that you’ve played through and are now just gathering dust? Would you like to share them with the community? We’re always happy to receive donations!

KuL news May ’26

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On 8. May 2026

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It was as if we’d invited disaster upon ourselves: whilst in our March news post we were joking about the fact that we weren’t moving house or undertaking any major renovations, our association’s premises ended up looking like a building site for a while following water damage in the rooms above. But all is well: the worst is over and soon everything will look as we – and you – are used to.

What else has been happening:

  • Room hire revenue remains above budget, which we’re very pleased about. Equally encouraging: donations at free events have increased. We’re delighted by this show of appreciation!
  • The Pathfinder Society and the Starfinder Society have been discontinued. There is a separate post explaining the reasons. However, Starfinder adventures will continue at KuL, and the replacement for the Pathfinder Society is expected to launch in the autumn.
  • The new KuL campaign world and the successor to Arcanor is scheduled to launch in June or July.
  • Demand for the Paint&Prep event has been very low recently. Therefore, the format is being suspended for the time being. However, we are open to ideas so that we can continue to provide a space for GMs in the future, much like the GM-Talk used to be.
  • Dogs are awesome and therefore welcome at KuL. We ask owners to clean and dry their four-legged friends’ paws. Additionally, please give the room a quick tidy after playing to prevent dog hair from accumulating. Thank you very much!
2026-05-07-Höck-Protokoll (in German)Herunterladen

KuL Play: Nemesis
12., 21. & 27.05. English Board game
Nemesis is a semi-cooperative board game that throws you and your crew right into a nightmare scenario on a crippled spaceship. You wake up from hibernation only to find: one of your crewmates is dead, the ship has sustained critical damage, and you are definitely not alone. Your goal? Survive and complete a secret mission. The catch? Every player has their own agenda, and it doesn’t always align with the survival of the entire group…
Register via Discord

System of the Month Juni
5., 11., 20. & 30.06. Englisch TTRPG
Daggerheart is the fantasy roleplaying system from Darrington Press (famously known for Critical Role). It was developed to tell epic stories that focus primarily on the characters and celebrate the fine line between triumphant success and dramatic twists. In a world full of magic and danger, you step into the roles of brave heroes.
Register via Discord

KuL Social
3.6. Social
We will meet again to chat, play games, and admire rooms.

The next meetup will take place on
Wednesday, July 1 at 18:00.
You can participate in person or via Discord.

Kul-News March ’26

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On 7. March 2026

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The first meeting in 2026 went smoothly—no reports of our rooms being renovated or a mass exodus of members =) That’s why there’s only a little news to report:

  • Our finances are looking very good, as we have around 30% more room rentals than budgeted! Thank you for your continued loyalty and nerdiness =)
  • There were a few new decorative elements, but most importantly, a new table for the library! Finally, there is space for your drinks, battle maps, character sheets, snacks, GM screens, minis, dice penalty zone, and much more.
  • There’s something brewing with Project Blackrock, and you should get more info at the end of April – stay tuned! In any case, we’ve already increased the limit for free games to 12.
  • And last but not least: We’re planning to offer great new merch again in 2026 😉
2026-03-04 Höckprotokoll (German)Download

Upcoming Events

KuL-Quest: Mothership
10., 18. & 24.3. English PnP
The science fiction horror role-playing game is extremely deadly and uses an intuitive W100 system. It’s not about being a hero, but about surviving the next disaster long enough to maybe reach a shore leave.
Signup via Discord

KuL-Quest: Pathfinder Society
11.3. & 8.4. German PnP
Take on the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of adventure seekers who explore the world, recover artifacts from times past, uncover secrets, and make new friends beyond the horizon.
Signup via SwissRPG

KuL-Quest: Starfinder Society
18.3. & 22.4. English PnP
A worldwide science fantasy campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Starfinder Society. The Society is a group of explorers who travel out into the galaxy in search of lost knowledge and technologies.
Signup via SwissRPG

KuL-Quest: DnD Introgame
23. & 27.3. German/English PnP
Our addition to the “Gratisrollenspieltage”: Welcome to your first day at the Couriers and Messengers Guild! Stationed at the bustling guild hall, you’ll sort parcels, make deliveries, and keep the mail moving.
Signup via Discord

KuL Paint & Prep
26.3. & 30.4. Social
KuL Paint & Prep is a creative evening for game masters and players to paint miniatures, build terrain, and prepare adventures and/or characters together. Bring your own project or help paint the miniatures on site.
Signup via Discord

KuL Social
2.4. Social
We will meet again to chat, play games, and admire rooms.

KuL-Quest: Outgunned Adventure
5. & 6.4. or 2., 10. & 25.4. English PnP
“Learning together with others” is entering its second round, and this time you should remember to pack your parkas and signal pistols: Professor Wieloch has discovered a trail that goes far beyond the history books.
Signup via Discord

The next meetup will take place on
Thursday, May 7 at 6:00 p.m.
You can participate in person or via Discord.

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