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Each year we celebrate Autocratik\u2019s #RPGaDay, where we spend a month celebrating RPGs, discussing what we love and what we love about them. Here are the responses of the TRF crew. Be sure to tweet, blog, or post your own with the #RPGaDay!<\/p>\n

For August 19, what is the best way to learn a new game?
\nAser<\/strong> – I think the easiest way is to play it with someone who knows what they’re doing and can explain any ambiguities in the rules that you encounter along the way. It might be a bit self-centered, but actual play podcasts like The Redacted FIles would be a good way to go too.
\nJohn D.<\/strong> – A free QuickStart with pregens and scenarios, best if the GM is at least passing familiar with the basic premise and a few good actual play podcasts to listen to (plug plug.)
\nJonn P.<\/strong> – First, have the desire to play the game, Second, read the game book.
\nLandan<\/strong> – Just play it with someone that is familiar with the system and willing to teach. If you want to play any of the systems you have heard on TRF and are not sure how feel free to chat with Aser, Megan, or pretty much any of us and we will try and help you out in some way.
\nMegan<\/strong> – I like listening to AP podcasts to get an idea for the rules. But for me the easiest way to learn is to play!
\nMike G.<\/strong> – Play it! The rules come together into something that makes sense only with their application.
\nPatrick<\/strong> – Dive in headfirst and just play. If it has a complex character generation, get together with another player or ask the DM to run a character building session beforehand.
\nPhil<\/strong> – RTFM then play. But the play is more important.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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