2 - What is a great introductory RPG?
This depends on you and your target audience, but I generally lean towards lightish systems here, and in general.
Something you’re keen to run and they’re interested in.
Sometimes a licenced setting or something with a similar tone.
I’ve used Fighting Fantasy, TOON, D6 Star Wars and its ‘parent’ game Ghostbusters, Icons, C7’s first edition Doctor Who - you’ll notice quite a few D6s and small pools here. With D10s, Buffy The Vampire Slayer has worked for fans, Adventure! for pulp action and the World and Chronicles Of Darkness too for horror. Nothing too rules or lore heavy.
Sometimes a storygame or LARP, though those show different play styles and preferences. There are introductory games for them too.
There are also dedicated RPGs for kids. I haven’t tried any since Fighting Fantasy, which is where I started.
Dave Chapman - who helped make Doctor Who - agrees with me on Ghostbusters.
Runeslinger and video for days two through six.
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