RPG Reanimators S1:E17 – Critically Reading RPG Scenarios - Consultation
Mar 12, 2024
The hosts explore the art of critically reading RPG scenarios, sharing key criteria for selection such as plot integrity and NPC motivations. They highlight the temptation of aesthetically pleasing game materials and the impact on purchasing habits. A two-step approach to narrative enjoyment and logical coherence is discussed, along with tips for adapting scenarios and managing long campaigns. Strategies for last-minute preparations and evaluating scenarios for risk versus reward provide insights into crafting engaging gameplay experiences.
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Critical Two-Pass Reading
- Read a scenario first for comprehension and whether the plot interests you as a player.
- On a second read, critically assess if the clue trail and story make sense and will engage players.
Extremophilia Run Gaps
- Lex struggled running Extremophilia due to scenario gaps not noticed in reading.
- This experience taught reading from player perspectives is essential to detect clue issues.
Learning from Extremophilia Run
- Lex experienced significant gaps running Extremophilia that weren't obvious from reading.
- Players needed nudges to follow clues, teaching Lex to read scenarios more from player view.
