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Message: <blockquote data-quote="xenophone" data-source="post: 5950901" data-attributes="member: 6688204">I think this is an interesting topic, and I have a few relevant theories I'd like to add.I think the complicated rules systems are by far the major factor preventing people from playing. Strange as it may sound, I think D&D is largely responsible for the lack of interest in the very hobby that this game has created. Why? Because even in the early years, that game was incredibly complex. Look at the 1st ed. DMG! Nothing but tables and numbers. If you want regular people to play, you should start with an extremely rules light system. Preferably, don't ask them to read a single thing, or even role up a PC. Just give them a sheet and tell them what to do as you go. I got a complete group of noobs together to play a game of Fiasco, and they all commented on how big the rule book is. lol! Good thing they didn't notice the Pathfinder Core Rules on my shelf.That being said, I truly believe that RPGs are poised for a resurgence. Here is why:1. Geek is in, and it's big business. People love gaming. MMOs, board games, MTG. Regular people really respond to this stuff. The RPG industry has just done a terrible job of marketing to them. This is changing though. Rules light systems are increasingly popular, even among long time RPGers.2. I'll get a lot of pushback about this point, but I think that video games are going to decline. That industry has been driven by technology for the last 30 years, but this trend is coming to an end. We're going to see next gen consoles coming out soon, but people just don't care that much. The games all look good now, and they have for several years. The problem is, the video game industry is out of ideas. I'm talking about the whole industry. There are a lot of people that really enjoy video game RPGs, but are just not getting what they want out of them any more. I should know, I'm one of them, and this has driven me recently to RPGs. People  want a deeper, more dynamic gaming experience, and it's already out there waiting to be discovered.</blockquote>

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