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Index
Title Page
Copyright Page
Introduction
Chapter One: Your Friendly Local Gaming Store: The Starting Position
Identify the Right FLGS for You
Find the Right Flavor of Games
Understand the Game Mechanics When You’re Playing
Balance the Needs of You and Your Friends
Curate Your Collection—Think Before You Buy
Store Smart: Managing and Storing Games and Their Expansions
Pay Where You Play
Host Games at Your FLGS the Right Way
Side Note on Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck at Your FLGS
Check Your Attitude at the Door
Chapter Two: Learning and Teaching Games: Be a Gaming Guru
Translate Rules to Games
Make Your Own Gaming Aids
Pick the Right Game for Your Group
Teach Your Game Well
Help Players Develop Mastery of Complex Games
Chapter Three: Essential Gamer Social Skills: Don’t Be a Dick (or Smell Like One)
Have Fun
How to Deal with Different Kinds of Dicks
Be a Good Winner
Be a Better Loser
Don’t Smell Like the Elephant in the Room
Be a Gracious Guest
Don’t Be Touchy-Feely Without Permission
Lend and Borrow Games Responsibly
Put Your Phone Away
Chapter Four: How to Play Games (So You Don’t Get Smacked Down)
Roll Your Dice the Right Way
Follow Turn Sequence
Trade Correctly and Politely
Shuffle and Draw Responsibly
Score and Calculate Points Properly
Be Decisive—But Be Polite
Handle Simultaneous Reveals Responsibly
Move Your Tokens the Right Way
Chapter Five: Gaming Groups: Keeping Your Party from Killing You
Treat Your Group Sort of Like You’re Dating
Join or Start Pickup Gaming Groups
Avoid Group Drama
Be Good at Breaking Up
Chapter Six: Hosting Game Nights: Your Martha Stewart LARP Adventure
Plan the Right Kind of Gaming Night
Protect Your Friendships by Protecting Your Games
Consider Your Gaming Space and Furnishings
Serve Food and Drink While Avoiding Disaster
Assess Your Success
Chapter Seven: Gaming with Family: Game Like the Brady Bunch
Make Games Work for All Ages
Play Nicely Even with Nongamers
Be Nice to Your Significant Other
Be Nice (But Not Too Nice) to Your Kids
Chapter Eight: Tabletop Role-Playing Game Basics: Playing Pretend Like a Pro
Get the Most from Your RPG
Make a Playable Character
Play Pretend Well—Three Rules for Every RPG Player
Keeping the Band Together: Three Rules to Keep the Adventure Interesting
Being a Great (Although Novice) DM
Chapter Nine: Attending Conventions: Gaming with Thousands of Your Closest Friends
Take Time to Plan Your Convention
Be Clear about How to Shop for Friends at Cons
Prepare a Convention Survival Pack
Follow the Rules of Convention Attendance and Gaming
Beware of Con Crud
Volunteer at Conventions
Competitive Play: The Dos and Don’ts of Winning for Fun
Play It Painted—Rules for Gaming with Miniatures
Ditch the Clique
The Convention Rules about Taking Photos
Be a Good Game Demoee
Chapter Ten: Talking about Games Online: Don’t Be a Troll
Write Game Reviews That Are Useful
Be Helpful, Rational, and Supportive in Groups and Forums
Chapter Eleven: Being a Hobby Champion: Help Others to Love Gaming
Work Successfully with Publishers
Learn to Be an Advanced DM
Organize Great Tournaments and Events
Blogging, Vlogging, and Podcasting about Your Hobby
Acknowledgments
About the Author
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