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Reply: General Role-Playing:: Re: QOTD JUL 18: As a player, what is your comfort level to join an RPG without knowing the rules of the game? How few of the rules do you need to know to join or start playing an RPG?
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 22:02:47
Conversely, when I run a game, it's fine with me if the players have no idea about the rules. I'll work with them for whatever they need to know.
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 22:02:47
by jhdale
I'm happy to learn a new game but unless secret mechanics are part of the intended design, I'm going to take the time to read the rules. I'll generally enjoy it more.Conversely, when I run a game, it's fine with me if the players have no idea about the rules. I'll work with them for whatever they need to know.
Reply: General Role-Playing:: Re: QOTD JUL 18: As a player, what is your comfort level to join an RPG without knowing the rules of the game? How few of the rules do you need to know to join or start playing an RPG?
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 21:50:23
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 21:50:23
Depends.
If it's advertised as no rules knowledge required, or there's a statement that the GM will teach the game, particularly if it's part of a family I'm familiar with, I'm absolutely fine with it (though if material is provided before hand I usually read it over)
If the game isn't advertised that way, I'll either not sign up or check first unless I've at least read the player facing rules.
If it's advertised as no rules knowledge required, or there's a statement that the GM will teach the game, particularly if it's part of a family I'm familiar with, I'm absolutely fine with it (though if material is provided before hand I usually read it over)
If the game isn't advertised that way, I'll either not sign up or check first unless I've at least read the player facing rules.
Reply: General Role-Playing:: Re: QOTD JUL 18: As a player, what is your comfort level to join an RPG without knowing the rules of the game? How few of the rules do you need to know to join or start playing an RPG?
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 21:12:15
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 21:12:15
I'm good with it, learning new rulesets is fun for me. It's only been in the last few years that I've started to become more interested in other rulesets that aren't directly related to D&D and I've had a ton of fun learning other rulesets and seeing both how they work and how much of their D&D roots are left as all games in this hobby obviously come from D&D.
Reply: General Role-Playing:: Re: QOTD JUL 18: As a player, what is your comfort level to join an RPG without knowing the rules of the game? How few of the rules do you need to know to join or start playing an RPG?
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 21:04:04
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 21:04:04
by dysjunct
I’ve made my peace with not even knowing the rules to GM.
Thread: The Role-Playing Game of the Planet of the Apes Core Rules:: General:: Where Apes Fear to Tread - scenario for the PLANET OF THE APES RPG
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 20:54:02
All comments and thoughts appreciated.
https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/325728/where-apes-fear-to...
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Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 20:54:02
by Yugblad
I had great fun creating this!All comments and thoughts appreciated.
https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/325728/where-apes-fear-to...
File: The Role-Playing Game of the Planet of the Apes Core Rules:: Where Apes Fear to Tread
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 20:50:03
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 20:50:03
by Yugblad
New File: Where Apes Fear to Tread for RPG Item: The Role-Playing Game of the Planet of the Apes Core Rules
New comment on GeekList Solitaire Games on your Table -- July 2026
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 20:43:31
I thought it looked cute, but then I read the story. 😭
I haven’t had a chance to play this…. What story??? Do tell 😬
I think he means the description.
[o]"Hang on Mama, I'm on my way!" Toto the black cat said, skittering towards the lopsided tower looming before him. Having been told that his mother left the world of the living to become a star in the sky, Toto and the rest of his feline friends bound unwaveringly for the top of the tower in the hopes to meet her again.[/o]
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 20:43:31
by Phegnax
seaskytowers wrote:
NHack2013 wrote:
gameguru wrote:
I just came across this, and thought all of you cat lovers would appreciate.it. It was a new one to me.
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3-i87wAROqo/default.jpg' alt='video'>
I thought it looked cute, but then I read the story. 😭
I haven’t had a chance to play this…. What story??? Do tell 😬
I think he means the description.
[o]"Hang on Mama, I'm on my way!" Toto the black cat said, skittering towards the lopsided tower looming before him. Having been told that his mother left the world of the living to become a star in the sky, Toto and the rest of his feline friends bound unwaveringly for the top of the tower in the hopes to meet her again.[/o]
New comment on GeekList 2026 GEN CON VIRTUAL FLEA MARKET
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 20:30:17
I will message buyers tomorrow to schedule a meet up.
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 20:30:17
by grehtaeh
I'm stopping sales at 9pm Eastern tomorrow (7/19).I will message buyers tomorrow to schedule a meet up.
Reply: General Role-Playing:: Re: QOTD JUL 18: As a player, what is your comfort level to join an RPG without knowing the rules of the game? How few of the rules do you need to know to join or start playing an RPG?
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 20:13:31
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 20:13:31
I prefer to know all the rules, but if the GM is good and makes it clear that I don't need to and that they will help, then I am game to go.
New comment on GeekList Solitaire Games on your Table -- July 2026
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 20:04:05
I thought it looked cute, but then I read the story. 😭
I haven’t had a chance to play this…. What story??? Do tell 😬
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 20:04:05
by seaskytowers
NHack2013 wrote:
gameguru wrote:
I just came across this, and thought all of you cat lovers would appreciate.it. It was a new one to me.
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3-i87wAROqo/default.jpg' alt='video'>
I thought it looked cute, but then I read the story. 😭
I haven’t had a chance to play this…. What story??? Do tell 😬
