Tips for gms of alien rpg

So I've run a few sessions now of Alien rpg, what are my top tips for running this superb rpg?
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[@QT5656]

Main points for reference: - Build tension 😬 - Tone of voice - Allow fluidity - Preprepare descriptions 📝 - Preprepare signature attacks - Early scout ⚔️ - Early kill can be awesome ☠️💥 - Have MPCs ready - Post-it notes 📬 - Phone numbers 📲 - Pre-prepare texts - Agendas important 🔧 - Early introduction opportunity - Ambient lighting🕯 - Ambient music and sounds 🎶 - Discrete scratching at select moments - Restrict endless discussion - Lots of dice, two colours 🎲 🎲 - Hide some dice rolls 💣 - Keep secrets, e.g. lost items 😮 - Print off maps - Big book of sci-fi battle maps - Star Saga for scenery ⛓️ - Star finder - Hidden dice for tension 💣 - Keep rolling for observation 🤔 - Confirm their worst fear 😱 - Game shines as stress dice multiply 🎲 - Loo breaks effective - Have fun 😊

[@solomonkane1712]

One good thing about the global pandemic is I'm playing games I bought that I didn't think I would play. Alien RPG is one of them. Thanks for these tips.

[@stopmotiongarage220]

Really awesome advice! I would think the only thing I would check with players is the lost/dropped items idea. I could see some players having a problem with suddenly not having an item with little to no warning. Also it can be argued that you could be well aware of what you dropped but find you have no way to easily get it back and that could create tension as well.

[@tomb-rider]

Valuable tips, thank you. Hopefully my copy will be arriving soon!

[@erikwilliams1562]

Oh i love the dropped item idea!!!

[@toyboxphilosopher]

Really like the idea of rolling the players’ stress die for them and love the idea of not revealing what item they’ve dropped until they go for it! Also, great advice about constantly rolling dice to keep the players guessing and adding extra tension. This is the game I’ve been most excited to listen to actual plays and I can’t get enough of it. I’m even considering GMing for the first time to get my regular gaming group to play it. I love your excitement for this system throughout your videos! Thx for the tips!

[@TheSuburbanScumbag]

Thanks for the tips I'm looking to run a one shot of this soon.

[@TheTherequiem]

Thanks for this, very useful!

[@boxtoboard1403]

You are welcome

[@QT5656]

Thank you! 👏👏👏

[@benjaminbreig]

Great video, thanks a lot!

[@boxtoboard1403]

Glad it helped!

[@johndiamond369]

Brilliant pointers. Just finished running Chariot last night and it's honestly the best game I think I have ever run, certainly the most enjoyable.

[@velocelot1652]

I would love a stress dice video! that sounds dope.

[@boxtoboard1403]

Sounds like a great idea. I'll get onto it

[@WendyGa]

I recently got the starter set and am loving both the quality and immersion factor of the books, but also the game systems. I am a fairly new DM/GM, but this is a game I'd love to run some day. Thanks for the tips. I certainly like the idea of rolling panic effects behind the screen. When it comes to losing items, I guess it becomes a logical call. They might not notice losing a tool on their belt, but would likely notice something held or more prominently stored on their person. It's a cool idea though. Very cinematic, which is fitting.

[@boxtoboard1403]

I'm doing a little series for players new to Alien rpg as well. They're pretty short and feel free to use them with your group

[@WendyGa]

@@boxtoboard1403 I definitely will. Thanks! The ones I've found so far have been helpful. One suggestion: Could you put them in the Alien RPG playlist or create a "Alien RPG for new players" list? Or maybe I simply missed the list where they are all already gathered?

[@Nigredo_CC]

Useful and inspiring video. New suscriber here ;)

[@xaxuelx7987]

The game system is good... however it is a bit slow and very dependent of exhibition and narrative...on which some groups thrive... The group I play with would fall out of their seats in some of the sessions I have seen played on line... not that the dms were bad or anything its that my group is antsy... I have run other games with a shell of a story within a story and they have to engage in dialogue with other characters or situations... sometimes this takes a bit too long for their liking and they start to pick fights with the NPC or do stupid things to get the group into trouble... So, I would edit some of the scenes narrative or break it up with a bit of rivalry or banter on a ship or colony site. where the players can spar against each other while at the same time divulging data and plot points to them. If your group is say more patient than mine disregard... I just know they would be swinging from my ceiling fan if they have not shot their smart gun after an hour of play...

[@thegameskingdom811]

If you're looking for a new player for your next Alien game, I'd certainly be interested

[@the_sixxness]

Subbed. First time GM at any game. I love the Alien universe however. I am currently learning the rules with the starter set. How much different are the core rules? I will say that A L I E N is great for beginners so far.

[@davyheijlands1956]

Same here. Love the Alien universe but I've never played any RPG let alone been a GM. Lot's of reading to do for me

[@paintriarchdave7977]

You look like the Page Master.

[@ralpherholland]

If you can still get it on eBay look at the AvP Miniatures game

[@boxtoboard1403]

Good idea

[@lancedixon3601]

Awesome content. You need a better mic!!!!

[@alexsgamingshow2474]

Could you run me through a cinematic module? I got an email if you’d like to talk more!