Monte Cook Games has built a very successful publishing company out a a regular series of very successful, smoothly run Kickstarter campaigns. Right on cue, their next one has just been announced... but this time it's not a game. It's a book giving you advice on how to game!
Robin D Laws might be the godfather of gaming advice books. Mike Shea (aka Sly Flourish) has also made a name for it. Monte Cook Games, creators of Numenera and No Thank You, Evil, and boasting some of the most experienced (ex)-D&D designers in the industry, is producing a coffee-table book full of "advice and suggestions for enhancing your RPG experience at the table and away from it." And they're calling it Your Best Game Ever.
"This is an insider’s look at everything that isn’t part of the game rules—building chemistry in your gaming group, making a character you will love and remember forever, running engaging and exciting games your players will always look forward to, creating thrilling adventures, finding all the right ideas, hosting memorable game nights… and that’s just for starters."
The book is aimed at both beginners and experienced gamers. It covers things like character creation, music and ambience, even food recipes for gaming night; plus, of course game balance, game prep, and more. And they're working with professionals from all corners of the RPG industry.
More if I hear it!
Robin D Laws might be the godfather of gaming advice books. Mike Shea (aka Sly Flourish) has also made a name for it. Monte Cook Games, creators of Numenera and No Thank You, Evil, and boasting some of the most experienced (ex)-D&D designers in the industry, is producing a coffee-table book full of "advice and suggestions for enhancing your RPG experience at the table and away from it." And they're calling it Your Best Game Ever.
"This is an insider’s look at everything that isn’t part of the game rules—building chemistry in your gaming group, making a character you will love and remember forever, running engaging and exciting games your players will always look forward to, creating thrilling adventures, finding all the right ideas, hosting memorable game nights… and that’s just for starters."
The book is aimed at both beginners and experienced gamers. It covers things like character creation, music and ambience, even food recipes for gaming night; plus, of course game balance, game prep, and more. And they're working with professionals from all corners of the RPG industry.
More if I hear it!
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