Ben FinneyJul 22, 2019

So, when you play #TheResistance, the game mechanics say only you go on first Mission, then second Mission, etc. They are entirely vague about what those missions are.

Do you narrate an actual mission briefing? Do you describe what each Success means, and each Failure, in the game fiction? How much do you rein in long-winded storytelling?

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What I like about Resistance is that is a simple and straight forward game you can get almost anybody into. I've seen that the kind of "not gamer" people I've played with enjoy that simplicity and that don't really care much about context. If I play with experienced players I usually play other more intense games, so... 😅
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Show threadBen FinneyJul 22, 2019

@equaton That's an interesting aspect, the amount of game crunch really can divide a group.

#TheResistance is reliable enough and accommodates new casual players so easily, that I've donated a copy to the bookcase at my workplace. It gets fairly frequent play.