Modern Mythos - ep.36

In this episode, Seth and Jon talk about introducing a new game to your table.

• • Benefits of Playing different RPGs
  • Learn fresh approaches (many you can port back into other RPGs)
  • Change of pace.

   

  • Why change games?
  • Fatigue - Both players and GMs can tire of a system or genre
  • Cult of the New (New editions, new genre, new approach to what you already enjoy (CoC, Delta Green, Trail of Cthulhu, etc.)
  • Rotating GM

   

  • Method for introduction
  • One shot
  • Session zero
  • Lots of Quickstarts out there

   

  • Talking to your group
  • Explain the reason why (meaning you first need to know it yourself)
  • Sell them on it. People naturally focus on what they're losing, so tell them what they'll gain. What will this new game do that the old one can't?
  • Best if this is approached as "WE" project. More of a group activity project than a "YOU or I" thing.

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