{"id":56,"date":"2018-08-14T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-14T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/briebeau.com\/thoughty\/2018\/08\/14\/five-or-so-questions-on-your-best-game-ever\/"},"modified":"2021-11-16T00:39:18","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T05:39:18","slug":"five-or-so-questions-on-your-best-game-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briebeau.com\/thoughty\/2018\/08\/five-or-so-questions-on-your-best-game-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Five or So Questions on Your Best Game Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hi all, today I have an interview with Monte Cook Games on Your Best Game Ever<\/a>, a new project on Kickstarter<\/a> that’s brought together a variety of consultants to develop guides for the best tabletop game experience. I asked questions about Your Best Game Ever of Monte Cook, Darcy Ross, Sean Reynolds, Tammie Webb Ryan, and Bear Weiter, and I’m sharing their answers with you!<\/b><\/p>\n

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Tell me a little about Your Best Game Ever. What excites you about it?<\/b><\/div>\n

Monte:<\/b> This is a book that is for everyone, no matter what game you play. It\u2019s a book that basically celebrates tabletop roleplaying. It talks about every aspect of the hobby, from hosting a game to finding a group to building characters and worlds for fun (and your friends\u2019 fun).<\/p>\n

Darcy:<\/b> I\u2019m thrilled that it will be a resource for literally anyone who is interested in RPGs. New folks just learning about RPGs, experienced players wanting to stream their game for the first time! One of my favorite things about RPGs is how many avenues of skills it brings together\u2013there\u2019s always room to become a better player, GM, and storyteller. Sometimes it\u2019s hard to know where to start, however, so this book will make it easier by giving people hands-on tools and techniques to try out.<\/p>\n

Tammie: <\/b>As a relatively new GM, I\u2019m excited about the concrete examples and recommendations that Your Best Game Ever will contain, which will help me\u2013and all GMs, no matter their skill levels\u2013be better at all aspects of creating and running a game.<\/p>\n

Bear:<\/b> As someone who gamed a lot during the 80s and early 90s, only to then step away from tabletop gaming for almost twenty years, I feel like there\u2019s a big hole for me to fill to be where I should be as both a GM and player. And as the art director for Monte Cook Games, I\u2019m extra-excited to work on this book and make it a beautiful item that people are proud to have on their bookshelves, coffee tables, and game tables.<\/p>\n

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What are some of the awesome things we\u2019ll see inside Your Best Game Ever? How is the book structured?<\/b><\/p>\n

Monte: <\/b>Basically, it\u2019s divided into sections pertaining to everyone (picking the right game, finding a group, hosting games in-person and online, solving problems that can arise), players (creating an interesting character, working within the group structure, dealing with other players), GMs (building a world, creating an adventure, managing rules, running games) and aspiring game designers (making your own game, playtesting, marketplaces, selling and marketing your creation).<\/p>\n

Darcy:<\/b> A recent stretch goal just funded an accompanying video series<\/a>, too, which will begin in early 2019! Multimedia goodness.<\/p>\n