Kmnellist_at_... wrote:
>
> In a message dated 2/21/00 5:52:50PM, you write:
> Theo:
> << however, I definitely think that
> the Issaries publishing schedule should include a good, introductory
> adventure, that would allow the players to really kick things off
> after having just bought Deluxe Herowars. New players can't be
> expected to buy SGU/Sartar rising in addition to the Deluxe rules
> without having really played yet. >>
>
> IMO the best way to get people to understand a set of rules is to get them to
> play a small, extremely linear scenario. In this way every step can be spelt
> out to the Narrator in the text. Because of the brief nature of NPC stats I
> believe this could be done in a relatively short amount of text.
>
> Keith N
I spend a lot of time demoing games for several companies (AEG, FRPG, SJG and WhiteWolf). From personal experience, I can say that an essential component for demos and teaching, especially at Cons is the very sort of scenario talked about.
That and sample characters with good, thorough walkthroughs on their makeup.
Jeff Kyer
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