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.

Hey Heroes. Pinning this where you can always find it. Respawn is a powerful program designed to help you overcome video game addiction once and for all. And for many, the Respawn community and resources will be enough to win that battle. But let me be very direct: Respawn is a certified mental health provider. For some, compulsive gaming is the result of deep depression and anxiety and, while these resources can still be a vital step on your path to recovery and becoming the most heroic version of yourself, it does not replace the services of a certified mental health professional. If any of these are true for you, now or any day in the next 90, talk to a doctor or therapist: - Any thought of harming yourself. Any form, any intensity. - You can't manage basic daily functioning (eating, hygiene, getting out of bed) for days at a stretch. - Withdrawal severe enough to frighten you. - The gray doesn't lift. The dip you'll get briefed on fades over weeks. A flatness that was there before gaming, or one that deepens past Week 3 instead of lifting, isn't the dip. That's worth a professional conversation. None of that is failure. It's the same move as calling backup on a fight you can't solo, and smart players do it early. If you're in immediate danger, call your local emergency number now (911 in the US, 999 in the UK, 000 in Australia, 112 across the EU). Then come back. Crisis and support lines, free and confidential: - US. SAMHSA, for referrals and support, 24/7: 1-800-662-4357. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988. - UK & Ireland. Samaritans: 116 123. - Canada. Suicide Crisis Helpline: call or text 988. - Australia. Lifeline: 13 11 14. - Anywhere else. findahelpline.com lists a vetted line for 175+ countries. Find yours and save it the same way. You don't need a diagnosis to call. You don't need to be sure it's "bad enough." Being unsure is enough. Knowing when to ask for help is just as heroic as facing down the boss solo. Even moreso.