tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post8881391127758287525..comments2024-03-27T20:09:00.283-04:00Comments on Tenkar's Tavern: Best Ruleset to Introduce Noobs to RPGs?Tenkarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05159289652051155824noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-33227963759241589542015-10-27T15:02:53.131-04:002015-10-27T15:02:53.131-04:00Meant to chime in when this went live. You should ...Meant to chime in when this went live. You should use the Pacesetter system, of course! It worked well for Rach, didn't it? One table to deal with, and most of the games using the system are investigatory in nature, which would be right up their alley (Timemaster = find out why the timeline went wrong and fix it; Cryptworld = find out what's killing folks, and kill it right back; etc.) Tim Sniderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17390608104314125626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-66376978044814662952015-10-24T16:48:41.083-04:002015-10-24T16:48:41.083-04:00You beat me to the punch. BFRPG is probably the be...You beat me to the punch. BFRPG is probably the best resource precisely for this scenario. It's as good or better (IMO) than S&W for quick streamlined rules and it's free in PDF and the hard copies are like $4 on Amazon. There is good module support, too. Not that it's needed. If it had Rangers and descending AC it would be the perfect system.mbeacomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674702605226704063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-46288176796848670322015-10-23T11:45:58.389-04:002015-10-23T11:45:58.389-04:00If they are into Sci Fi then I recommend Stars Wit...If they are into Sci Fi then I recommend Stars Without Number. The PDF is free and I still prefer it over Whitestar. Reid San Filippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00434973518367395634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-67189286711760243422015-10-23T10:52:24.103-04:002015-10-23T10:52:24.103-04:00I'd go with S&W Whitebox or Labyrinth Lord...I'd go with S&W Whitebox or Labyrinth Lord. There are games I like better, but those are great rules sets for beginners. I flirted with FATE last year, but came away kind of hating it. I think it requires smart, skilled players to make it run well. Not a good choice for newbies, but maybe others have had a better experience with it.Buttmonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516417282921856265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-30819940234285533152015-10-23T07:06:02.788-04:002015-10-23T07:06:02.788-04:00And mutations get to be rolled up so parof charact...And mutations get to be rolled up so parof character generation has a game feel and doesn't require a lot of decission making.JDsivrajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674833512849495283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-49856233252765896832015-10-23T06:55:00.807-04:002015-10-23T06:55:00.807-04:00My best recent experiences (consider the last 2 ye...My best recent experiences (consider the last 2 years) is Barbarians of Lemuria. Never had a problem with newbies and they were hooked.Marcelo Paschoalinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05869301766211022548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-75443581558659841672015-10-23T02:02:05.324-04:002015-10-23T02:02:05.324-04:00I'm going to suggest Mutant Future. It's D...I'm going to suggest Mutant Future. It's D&D enough to learn the terminology, but the characters start out high-powered enough to keep n00bs interested.Luke Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490530766095750074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-42186884504450239302015-10-23T00:49:55.803-04:002015-10-23T00:49:55.803-04:00Savage Flower Kingdom? http://experimentalplaygrou...Savage Flower Kingdom? http://experimentalplayground.blogspot.my/2013/12/savage-flower-kingdom-version-2.htmlRobertson Sondoh Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09214749735651677537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-46629531538761609942015-10-23T00:19:39.748-04:002015-10-23T00:19:39.748-04:00Maybe Rotworld? Zombies are a thing now, right?Maybe Rotworld? Zombies are a thing now, right?The Angry Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17075199616086876028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-7393104861630668952015-10-23T00:17:14.477-04:002015-10-23T00:17:14.477-04:00Yup. BFRPG. Free rules and accessories. Inexpensiv...Yup. BFRPG. Free rules and accessories. Inexpensive hard copies. Great community. The Angry Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17075199616086876028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-34651425109716153442015-10-23T00:13:31.658-04:002015-10-23T00:13:31.658-04:00Stepping away from the pack, while I think you cou...Stepping away from the pack, while I think you could do well with any of the systems listed (I like B/X, LL and S&W), I've had great luck in bringing over card game and board game players with GENERALA, which is designed specifically for one-shots (no levels, you start out being able to do cool things, and you are introduced to the basics of roleplaying games). Character creation is basically "pick cools stuff off a menu and start playing", the magic system is the same as the talent/feat/shtick system, so you only teach one set of rules. Meanwhile, the core attributes are pretty standard and carry over, and the basics follow through.<br /><br />Plus it's D6 poker dice. Or Yahtzee. Which is easy for people to grasp as a familiar point.<br /><br />http://generala.playaarg.com/Evan Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09886208206688698124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-45707738942847810422015-10-22T23:35:31.382-04:002015-10-22T23:35:31.382-04:00I'd definitely start with Basic Fantasy. Best ...I'd definitely start with Basic Fantasy. Best new to RPGs rules I've ever read.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248905587983891548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-60873557133343424192015-10-22T23:24:33.874-04:002015-10-22T23:24:33.874-04:00I'm gonna be a wiseacker and say Mutant City B...I'm gonna be a wiseacker and say Mutant City Blues ;)Daniel Lucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688892205253323668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-48188075485178987212015-10-22T21:49:56.576-04:002015-10-22T21:49:56.576-04:00Like I said over on G+, just pick a game you'r...Like I said over on G+, just pick a game you're comfortable with in a setting they'll be interested in. That's been where I have had my best experiences introducing people to RPGs - running my best system for them in a setting they like.Peter Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14246000382321978462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-2433970645570945692015-10-22T21:23:02.316-04:002015-10-22T21:23:02.316-04:00yeah, these are my guys. good people, from detecti...yeah, these are my guys. good people, from detective thru Lt.Tenkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159289652051155824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-27021570709116581322015-10-22T21:22:35.137-04:002015-10-22T21:22:35.137-04:00You're very welcome. It's a fine game, and...You're very welcome. It's a fine game, and well-suited to Tenkar's purpose.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03995094671901769577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-24430923463694082192015-10-22T20:54:17.556-04:002015-10-22T20:54:17.556-04:00Swords and Wizardry is a great system to use to in...Swords and Wizardry is a great system to use to introduce new players to the game and it fits your criteria. The gang you describe would probably be good to start with the Complete Rules that Matt is generously offering. <br /><br />The S&W system gives people a good grounding in all the basic assumptions of D&D without a lot of fiddly bits to slow things down. It's complicated enough to give a GM lots of options without overwhelming the new players. <br /><br />I've also used LotFP with great success for the same reasons and I'm using 5e D&D right now because that is what my current NooBs wanted to play. All three systems have free versions and they'll all do the job. Honestly, I think your comfort level is probably way more important than what they'll get when reading the system.David Rollinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677943842060923114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-85789502697391220242015-10-22T20:53:40.374-04:002015-10-22T20:53:40.374-04:00I'd stick with any classic D&D type of gam...I'd stick with any classic D&D type of game. The archetypes are recognizable without needing any source material exposure (i.e. everyone knows about knights and wizards and dragons). The only other thing that is as easily understood might be a superhero game.Chris Gonnermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491320279165054124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-34496871666759328622015-10-22T20:50:28.098-04:002015-10-22T20:50:28.098-04:00Thanks Will!Thanks Will!Chris Gonnermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491320279165054124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-8759704842986245162015-10-22T20:49:53.031-04:002015-10-22T20:49:53.031-04:00Thanks for the kind words, Stuart!
Thanks for the kind words, Stuart!<br />Chris Gonnermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491320279165054124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-92056352449074251822015-10-22T19:52:32.714-04:002015-10-22T19:52:32.714-04:00Erik, for NYPD after this last year, if these are ...Erik, for NYPD after this last year, if these are your guys and if you decide to go with Swords & Wizardry we'll send you free copies of the Swords & Wizardry Complete Rulebook for them as thanks for their service. (um, up to 6 copies, that's how many I have on the top of my shelf). I used to work in 2WTC 96th floor.<br /><br />However, I also think that Call of Cthulhu is a really good contender for an intro game, if you're good at running CoC.Matt Finchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678557558458924177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-83048463745698046792015-10-22T19:46:41.040-04:002015-10-22T19:46:41.040-04:00Atomic Highway is free and is a great, easy game w...Atomic Highway is free and is a great, easy game with a Mad Max feel which most people are familiar with, especially after the new movie. <br />Hulks and Horrors and Warband! are kinda gonzo sci-fi games. Free also. <br />LotFP also has a free version and is groovy to play. <br />My favorite free game is D6 Fantasy. It's an easy game but I'm not sure if it's easy enough for a brand new player who has never played an RPG. I guess it depends on the players. Random RPG Stuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03239747210623489920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-36338403021744639692015-10-22T19:40:22.538-04:002015-10-22T19:40:22.538-04:00Rolemaster!Rolemaster!sburnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18364909911263490302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-43325799069491782962015-10-22T19:37:50.294-04:002015-10-22T19:37:50.294-04:00OD&D (S&W) or B/X (Labrynth Lord). That...OD&D (S&W) or B/X (Labrynth Lord). That's the route I would go. There's always a certain feeling of nostalgia when DMing for first time players... might as well go Old School. Maybe run them through the Keep or Hommlet to intro them the game the same way many of us were. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634339657718501211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-54101800695791584712015-10-22T19:37:00.175-04:002015-10-22T19:37:00.175-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Houndinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087920822926950548noreply@blogger.com