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<blockquote data-quote="Arilyn" data-source="post: 9246806" data-attributes="member: 6816042">As people, it can be hard to change the way we have always done things. This could be part of the consistent PbtA misunderstandings? Brand new rpg players rarely struggle with games like PbtA or Fate or any other games that we more experienced players often pull our hair out over. We think we've got this rpg thing all figured out cause we've been playing for years, and then we encounter a game that follows a completely different track.Unlike board games, watching actual plays won't always help, because the actual plays often trip up on the rules or just make a mess of things. I've seen so many bad examples of Fate, for example, that it's no wonder people are dismissing it. Getting advice directly from the game's creator is best.I get frustrated when people dump on my game from lack of understanding, but it does often stem from the common human failure of getting wired into procedures.So, Arilyn's suggestions:1. If a game has a solid and/or enthusiastic fan base, there's probably a reason.2. Understand the difference between, &quot;I don't like this game and this game is broken.&quot;3. Understanding a game can take time. I've assumed broken rules that end up playing great at the table.4. Play a game as written before introducing house rules.5. Approach a new game with fresh eyes. 6. Play lots of different games! Or just your one favourite. I'm not pushy.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Arilyn, post: 9246806, member: 6816042"] As people, it can be hard to change the way we have always done things. This could be part of the consistent PbtA misunderstandings? Brand new rpg players rarely struggle with games like PbtA or Fate or any other games that we more experienced players often pull our hair out over. We think we've got this rpg thing all figured out cause we've been playing for years, and then we encounter a game that follows a completely different track. Unlike board games, watching actual plays won't always help, because the actual plays often trip up on the rules or just make a mess of things. I've seen so many bad examples of Fate, for example, that it's no wonder people are dismissing it. Getting advice directly from the game's creator is best. I get frustrated when people dump on my game from lack of understanding, but it does often stem from the common human failure of getting wired into procedures. So, Arilyn's suggestions: 1. If a game has a solid and/or enthusiastic fan base, there's probably a reason. 2. Understand the difference between, "I don't like this game and this game is broken." 3. Understanding a game can take time. I've assumed broken rules that end up playing great at the table. 4. Play a game as written before introducing house rules. 5. Approach a new game with fresh eyes. 6. Play lots of different games! Or just your one favourite. I'm not pushy. [/QUOTE]

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