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For questions inherently about players being new to a specific system or to RPGs in general. This tag is not for just saying "I am a new player": see the full tag wiki for important usage notes.

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How can I screen new players to make sure they are a good fit for my game?

I've been in a very similar situation with a Savage Worlds zombie game I wanted to run, and there were several things I did that helped. Make it really, really clear in your 'sales pitch' what you ar …
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New players missing the big picture?

Use recaps. At the beginning of each scene or encounter, recap on what has happened so far in a general, unforced and impartial way so as to remind them of options that they might have forgotten about …
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How much, if at all, should a DM coach new players on basics?

Player characters are usually more than competent adventurers. This means if they have a skill then the character knows how best to use it. A scout would know how to scout, and an adventuring party wo …
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Dealing with difficult male players, when you're a new female player?

I think you are absolutely right to be concerned about integrating with this group, particularly given what you know about the backgrounds of the two players you mention. Before I go into specifics, …
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