You could argue that not introducing new RPG players to the concept of Rule Zero is unfair to them.![]()
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You could argue that not introducing new RPG players to the concept of Rule Zero is unfair to them.![]()
Sure!Say you are going to introduce your friends to a new game. You've played the game many times, and you know what parts may be wonky or difficult or complicated or just not as fun.
Is it fair to the game -- since you are introducing it -- to house rule parts of the rules as written?
Is it fair to your friends -- since you are introducing them to the game -- to house rule parts of the rules as written?
"Hey guys, I'd like to teach you this new game. Over the years I have developed a few house rules which I'm going to include silently when I teach you."
Also, if I were running a demo at a con or a game shop or the like, I would try to run the game as-is, with no house rules.