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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kalani" data-source="post: 6734859" data-attributes="member: 88085">I don't know of any such pamphlet, but should you wish to create one it should have the following information:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Difference between Organized Play and Home Play: DMs/Players have less freedom to go off the rails; more portability; and rules differences (no rolled stats/limited character options, alignment restrictions etc).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Story Origin:What is a story origin; the three story origins; the allowed rules for the current story origin; and a comment directing them to the PG for the other two story origins. Ties in with the above.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Logsheets: Go over the logsheet and the reasons why keeping an accurate logsheet is necessary.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Faction Guide: A brief description of the Faction mechanics (5 factions; renown; faction ranks). Make certain to discuss the faction charity mechanic, and the fact that the faction leaders have instructed all members to get along with the other factions.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Basics of DnD: Briefly describe the 3 d20 rolls (Attack, Save, Ability Check); advantage/disadvantage</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rebuilding: Briefly describe rebuilding options.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Conduct: Briefly touch on the CoC. Make certain to discuss working together, and that undermining other PCs is prohibited.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Website/Player's Guide: Direct the players to the dndAL website, dndAL FAQ, and player's guide for further information.</li> </ul>Other things can be added as desired, but honestly - I believe all players should have an understanding of the character creation rules (p3-6 of the players guide), the Code of Conduct (part 3), and the FAQ answers from the Player's Guide.Edit: As Pauper said above, it will be hard to condense this information into a simple handout. Not only will such a handout lack important information, but I am a firm believer in personal interaction. Rather than giving a pamphlet, I would instead speak with them personally and go over the above topics verbally. I find it takes me about 3min to give new players the rundown, hand them a pregen and a logsheet, and direct them to the PG, website, and FAQ for further information. I also make certain to be available by telling new players to feel free to ask any (and all) questions they might have.IMHO - a pamphlet would only be good for enticing new players to the program<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">They are best used as a marketing device, something you can place on the counter which might encourage someone to come to the program.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Once they arrive however, personal interaction is what will sell the program to them.</li> </ul></blockquote>

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