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The Dresden Files => DFRPG => Topic started by: Mr. Death on August 21, 2020, 12:26:41 AM

Title: DFRPG Youtube Videos
Post by: Mr. Death on August 21, 2020, 12:26:41 AM: So, I've been thinking of doing a set of videos about DFRPG explaining things about the system, inspired by video series like the Dungeon Dudes for DnD 5e.

So, what topics do you think would be useful for new players, or as rules clarifications?

The ones I have in mind are:
1. Aspects
2. What the skills do, and how the stacking system works
3. Combat and Conflicts
3a. Stress and Consequences
4. Spellcasting -- Evocation
5. Spellcasting -- Thaumaturgy
6. Powers
7. Stunts
Title: Re: DFRPG Youtube Videos
Post by: narphoenix on August 22, 2020, 02:13:15 AM: An explanation of Aspects, with lots of examples. It's a very native thing to FATE, but is very different from other RPGs.
Title: Re: DFRPG Youtube Videos
Post by: vultur on August 22, 2020, 10:43:49 PM: I'm glad to see this! I had kind of feared that there wasn't any interest in DFRPG anymore after the 5+ year publication gap in the novels.

Quote from: narphoenix on August 22, 2020, 02:13:15 AM
An explanation of Aspects, with lots of examples. It's a very native thing to FATE, but is very different from other RPGs.

Yes, Aspects definitely, especially if the audience is largely expected to be players of other RPGs rather than Dresden Files fans unfamiliar with RPGs.

D&D is the most popular/commonly played/familiar tabletop RPG, and nothing like Aspects exists there.
Title: Re: DFRPG Youtube Videos
Post by: Mr. Death on August 23, 2020, 12:57:46 AM: That's a really good idea. In fact, I think Aspects is probably the first I should do, since it's the foundation of the system.
Title: Re: DFRPG Youtube Videos
Post by: Sanctaphrax on August 23, 2020, 07:37:40 AM: Stress and consequences can trip people up; might be worth talking about those.
Title: Re: DFRPG Youtube Videos
Post by: Mr. Death on August 23, 2020, 05:05:49 PM: That's also a good idea.

Also as I'm writing up the Aspects outline, I'm thinking that character aspects specifically and character creation is probably enough for a video on its own.
Title: Re: DFRPG Youtube Videos
Post by: Mr. Death on August 26, 2020, 08:59:52 PM: Here's the first one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hijV24gFgSw
Title: Re: DFRPG Youtube Videos
Post by: Mr. Death on September 17, 2020, 01:32:19 PM: Next video is up! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7L_l4_7oIg)

Feedback is always appreciated. The next one is gonna be on combat and conflicts -- in addition to going over the basics (initiative, actions available, adjudicating those actions), are there any particular sticking points in that category you'd like to see covered?
Title: Re: DFRPG Youtube Videos
Post by: Ghostfreak on September 17, 2020, 09:00:22 PM: I really enjoyed both videos and I am looking forward to more. Thank you so much for your hardwork ane effort, I really appreciate it.
Title: Re: DFRPG Youtube Videos
Post by: Mr. Death on October 08, 2020, 12:36:24 AM: Glad folks are enjoying it.

Here's the next one! (https://youtu.be/oaQOvZYREeg) This time, looking at Conflict, Combat and Consequences.
Title: Re: DFRPG Youtube Videos
Post by: Mr. Death on November 12, 2020, 02:38:50 PM: And yet another video is up (https://twitter.com/TheCTeamPodcast/status/1326891665441828864), this time delving into Evocation.

Curious what you guys think -- any feedback on this or the other three?
Title: Re: DFRPG Youtube Videos
Post by: Sanctaphrax on November 28, 2020, 09:46:49 AM: What I've listened to seems good. I don't really have any great desire to watch introductory content though; I do know how to play this game.

If you want a specific suggestion...I think you might oversell what a Superb rating in a skill means, but that's a minor quibble. And it's likely worth mentioning the 1-3-3-3-3 skill pyramid at Submerged.