I chose 2nd ed as the system, as the character generation is quick, and there are some non weapon proficiencies to choose to get a little skills variety in the background for a character. All the later editions seem to have a large number of choices for the players, and for beginners I don’t think the complexity helps.

As the DM, I now have to balance the running of the game with teaching of it too. If I had a player mentor to help out…that would be awesome. They could explain a lot of the questions. Right now people have questions and it almost seems like a queue before I can answer them.

There’s a lot to consider with new players. The game’s pace has to be good, they have to realize that they have choices, learn what seems like a gigillion rules, and have a story and game play that holds interest. One thing I have found is that they have a different way they play than experienced players…it’d more of a discovery than doing the most efficient or direct action.

Did you ever end up trying the Player Mentors in your club?

dave

the old school way burns out the lock with acid when the thief can’t pick it. and if you don’t have acid, burn out the door with oil and fire, or just smash it down.

the old school way calls a hoard of gold and platinum coins “winning”, not “ridiculous”.

2cp.