Author: Paul B
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Recruiting to Roleplaying – RPGaDay 2022
The question is: How would I get more people playing RPGs? Tough question. I think the best thing existing gamers can do is to make their games accessible. We can get more people playing as long as we don’t make roleplaying seem like a degree-level course or a magic ritual. Yes, many roleplaying games can…
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What’s to Like? – RPGaDay 2022
The question is: Why will they like this game? What game? Weird question… If it’s the introductory game — which in my case was Advanced Fighting Fantasy — then I think they’ll appreciate a simple game that’s easy to grasp and lets you throw a lot of dice with purpose. Throw to swing. Throw to soak…
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Where to Host a First Game – RPGaDay 2022
The question is: Where would you host a first game? I personally enjoy the freedom of running at a convention. It might not be ideal — as it can be noisy, disrupted and heaped with added pressures for everyone who hasn’t met before — but it does provide a chance to play brand new games, experience new…
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My First Introduction – RPGaDay 2022
The question is: Where were you first introduced to RPGs? At school, at the age of 12. I had taken the wise decision, after the first year of comprehensive, to join the brass band. It meant a certain commitment, but the key was access to the music room at break times. No longer did I…
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Introductory RPG – RPGaDay 2022
The question is: What is a great introductory RPG? The simplest and less obvious answer would be any game run by a considerate and inclusive individual open to introducing you to tabletop roleplaying games. Honestly, I think that that’s the best approach, as it can be something of an overwhelming experience to hit the table…
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Introduction for Others – RPGaDay 2022
The question is: Who would you like to introduce to RPGs? Anybody, really. I have spent the last 15 years or so running games at conventions as a way to introduce people to new games. But I have also taken up the opportunities to introduce my kids, friends spouses, and work colleagues — anyone who is…
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Alien
Free League have turned their Year Zero Engine to the business of making an Alien roleplaying game. Now, I love the Alien series of movies. Well, OK… I love the first three. Which is good, because the timeline of the RPG encompasses that period. On the other hand, I have an uneasy relationship with the…
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Playing for the Fun
On Free RPG Day, I bet there were people who visited there Friendly Local Game Store and walked away with tabletop roleplaying games in hand but haven’t run a session since. They’ve watched all the episodes of Critical Role and loved the idea of Dungeons & Dragons, or watched all the movies and wanted to…
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Free RPG Day 2018
Behold the misbegotten and combined Free RPG Day acquisitions of the Baldowski Scavengers and associated benefits of being a Free RPG Day GM. Having started the day with a glorious pork belly and maple syrup pancakes crowned with a fried egg. (Seriously, glorious isn’t quite up to the task of describing the experience… When…