Summary: <p>This episode was inspired by Mike Bowers' question, back in Episode 3, about how to get established players of newer roleplaying games to give an older game system a go. When Mike called in with that question, I was blown away. I made a fumbling first stab in Episode 3, but I always knew I’d need to circle back to the heart of the problem.</p> <p><br></p> <p>I discuss the more common reasons for playing the latest editions of roleplaying games and try to recognise the mammoth task required to get people to change game.</p> <p>I make a proposal on how appeal to the two big things that all players need and carve out a case for the systems of the past. From there, I share a bunch of tips on how to make the first experience of your alternative game system appealing.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Here are some links to stuff mentioned in the episode:</p> <p><br></p> <p>My blog post, <a href="http://ubiquitousrat.net/?p=2474">"Why D&D Works Fine"</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Robin Law's ebook: <a href="http://www.sjgames.com/robinslaws/">Robin’s Laws of Good Gamemastering</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>The Alexandrian's "Open Table Manifesto": <a href="https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/1223/roleplaying-games/opening-your-game-table">Opening Your Gaming Table</a></p>
