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How to Convince Your Players to Play Other Games (extended cut) (Patreon)

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2023-02-04 15:28:57
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PDM shares the secret of how to convince the most reluctant players to play other games besides the big one. If you have trouble viewing this content, try a different OS or device.

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Brian Leet

Best Deathbringer closing ever! Trying a new system can be intimidating to a lot of players. I've found that it also helps if you emphasize that you don't expect system mastery for them to show up to the new game. Just like introducing a new player. Start with an adventure that lets you teach the rules as you go, as needed, so much as possible. Save the homework for between sessions after you've already hooked them with a cliffhanger.

Bagel-Man

Always a good day when PDM uploads a video

Adam Maag

Deathbringer Hamilton rocks. My players agreed to a DCC 2 shot in a couple months. And I’m not throwing away my shot!

Ernesto

100% agree, is not being a jerk, is the reality, if the GM doesn't want to play, no one does, Im always trying new systems in a limited edition 1 to 3 sessions adventure.

SJBehindtheScreen

Great message and timely for sure. Love the Hamilton drop.

Craig McKenzie

WOTC inspired me to support other creators with their latest antics, I received my copy of Index Card RPG yesterday and I'm really getting into it.

Justin Watson

Just switched over to the Deathbringer system for my family game (with some of the uh, mature themes toned slightly down. Casters can still grow tentacles, but none of my kids was a courtesan before they started adventuring 😂). My prep time was reduced by 70 or 80% over 5E, even rolling my own adventure and every combat has the table shouting with terror and triumph. Best. Switch. Ever.

Jay

I'm all in on EZD6. Scotty recently mentioned he has a new book of adventures with new magic items and supplemental material coming out soon. He also mentioned he is currently working on a post-apocalyptic setting for EZD6 which I can’t wait to see. Future stuff will include new rules to support more Character progression and advancement. Sure, I still play other games but I’m really enjoying this one.

Andrew

I've been intrigued by Castles and Crusades, and recently got it in. So far I'm liking what I see. I don't want to disrupt my current campaign, but if I were to do something ambitious like publish the world I run and write in, so far Castles and Crusades looks like it would fit well.

Jon Skupin

Brilliant DeathHamilton!

Joel A.

Deathbringer singing 😂🤣😂😂😅😂!

Elated Muse

I love the Deathbringer singing LOL. too much fun!

Bill Carroll

I'm running Pirate Borg now instead of D&D. used to run 13th age till pandemic hit.

Cee-Jay

Played B/X as a kid with my next door neighbor. Started playing again a few years ago, but this time 5e with my wife and kids... it has it's moments, but building the characters and the world is more fun than actually playing the game (in my opinion, your results may vary). OGL debacle gave me the push I needed to do something different. Starting an OSE campaign with my family tonight so they can experience a simpler, more lethal, more player oriented (as opposed to character oriented) style of game. Also, DCC book arrived Friday... trying to start up a 1x month D&D group with some of the Dad's in the neighborhood. So many great TTRPGs out there.

Joseph Blondino

Your players will have a better experience if you are running a system/setting that you are excited about.

Chuck Thorin

When I tried to convince players to try older edition games rather than 5E, I always told them not to think of it as learning a new game but unlearning a lot of extra stuff that had been added on. BTW, current game is Deathbringer plus some bits from ICRPG and spells from Shadowdark. And I'm doing my own twist on Enemy Within.

David Lake

Well you’ve convinced me. I’ve been in a very committed group playing consistently for the last three years. In that time, we’ve only canceled a few times, and that’s including holidays and birthdays. So from the outside looking in, it’s a dream group. But the reality is far from it. Without going into huge detail, I’ve been asking myself if I should step away for at least awhile and play with new people, and this video has convinced me it’s a good idea. I’ve realized I’d rather have a blast playing once or twice a month, than be frustrated playing each week. Thanks again for your wisdom, Professor. I think the wider world needs to hear some of those nuggets you saved for just us!

Jared Davis

Deathbringer singing Hamilton is my new favorite thing that I didn't know was missing from my life. Love it.