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<blockquote data-quote="pogre" data-source="post: 8874725" data-attributes="member: 6588"><p>I opened a game this Christmas, I don't remember which one*, and it said "reading the directions is the worst way to learn how to play a game follow this link to a video explaining the game."</p><p></p><p>I prefer the written word, but I know that I am in the minority. I coach high school American football and track & field. I have a large collection of coaching books, but most are over ten years old. Why? Because everything is on video these days, and reps tell me the books just do not sell very well.</p><p></p><p>These days all of our scouting reports for games are online in video style format. There are some diagrams, but they are slides in videos. The kids watch it on their phones all the time. I would say our team is much better prepared since we went to the electronic format from paper scouting reports. Our kids watch it all week instead of just glancing through it on Monday.</p><p></p><p>Before you jump on the "but you guys are a bunch of dumb jocks explanation" - take a look at Khan Academy. That site has gone through the roof over the last few years.</p><p></p><p>A basic step-by-step how to DM your first adventure on video would be great for new players. I know a lot of people are going to post a bunch of youtube video links in response. But, I am talking about a well-organized, purposeful effort from the game designers.</p><p></p><p>I would hate it, but it would not be for people like me.</p><p></p><p>*It was a good Christmas for games!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pogre, post: 8874725, member: 6588"] I opened a game this Christmas, I don't remember which one*, and it said "reading the directions is the worst way to learn how to play a game follow this link to a video explaining the game." I prefer the written word, but I know that I am in the minority. I coach high school American football and track & field. I have a large collection of coaching books, but most are over ten years old. Why? Because everything is on video these days, and reps tell me the books just do not sell very well. These days all of our scouting reports for games are online in video style format. There are some diagrams, but they are slides in videos. The kids watch it on their phones all the time. I would say our team is much better prepared since we went to the electronic format from paper scouting reports. Our kids watch it all week instead of just glancing through it on Monday. Before you jump on the "but you guys are a bunch of dumb jocks explanation" - take a look at Khan Academy. That site has gone through the roof over the last few years. A basic step-by-step how to DM your first adventure on video would be great for new players. I know a lot of people are going to post a bunch of youtube video links in response. But, I am talking about a well-organized, purposeful effort from the game designers. I would hate it, but it would not be for people like me. *It was a good Christmas for games! [/QUOTE]
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