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About this book
Don't Be a Beardy Gamer
"A very funny and useful read on its own, but it also makes a great gift for that sore loser in your life." --The New York Times
"An indispensable, laugh-out-loud guide to the pitfalls and pleasures of gaming." ~Graham McNeill, Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 novels author; former Games Workshop designer
"For anyone looking to be a part of one of the greatest communities in the world!" ~Brittanie Boe, editor of GameWire
"A warm, insightful guide for exploring one of geek culture's oldest realms." ~Aaron Dembski-Bowden, author of New York Times bestselling book The Horus Heresy: The First Heretic
Whether you're new to the world of tabletop games or a veteran gamer, The Civilized Guide to Tabletop Gaming is your go-to game-night etiquette guide. Expert gamer Teri Litorco, of the gaming site Geek and Sundry, helps you to get along as you play and make the most out of your time with your gamer group.
Packed with insider advice and etiquette tips, this essential guide includes advice on everything from sharing crib sheets and meeples to avoiding drama and poor sportsmanship at the game table. With 100 gaming etiquette rules, The Civilized Guide to Tabletop Gaming provides you and your group with all you need for a fun and respectful game night--without rage-quitters, bad losers, terrible winners, and Incredible Sulks!
"A very funny and useful read on its own, but it also makes a great gift for that sore loser in your life." --The New York Times
"An indispensable, laugh-out-loud guide to the pitfalls and pleasures of gaming." ~Graham McNeill, Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 novels author; former Games Workshop designer
"For anyone looking to be a part of one of the greatest communities in the world!" ~Brittanie Boe, editor of GameWire
"A warm, insightful guide for exploring one of geek culture's oldest realms." ~Aaron Dembski-Bowden, author of New York Times bestselling book The Horus Heresy: The First Heretic
Whether you're new to the world of tabletop games or a veteran gamer, The Civilized Guide to Tabletop Gaming is your go-to game-night etiquette guide. Expert gamer Teri Litorco, of the gaming site Geek and Sundry, helps you to get along as you play and make the most out of your time with your gamer group.
Packed with insider advice and etiquette tips, this essential guide includes advice on everything from sharing crib sheets and meeples to avoiding drama and poor sportsmanship at the game table. With 100 gaming etiquette rules, The Civilized Guide to Tabletop Gaming provides you and your group with all you need for a fun and respectful game night--without rage-quitters, bad losers, terrible winners, and Incredible Sulks!
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Publisher
Adams MediaYear
2016eBook ISBN
9781440597978Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Introduction
- Chapter One: Your Friendly Local Gaming Store: The Starting Position
- Chapter Two: Learning and Teaching Games: Be a Gaming Guru
- Chapter Three: Essential Gamer Social Skills: Don’t Be a Dick (or Smell Like One)
- Chapter Four: How to Play Games (So You Don’t Get Smacked Down)
- Chapter Five: Gaming Groups: Keeping Your Party from Killing You
- Chapter Six: Hosting Game Nights: Your Martha Stewart LARP Adventure
- Chapter Seven: Gaming with Family: Game Like the Brady Bunch
- Chapter Eight: Tabletop Role-Playing Game Basics: Playing Pretend Like a Pro
- Chapter Nine: Attending Conventions: Gaming with Thousands of Your Closest Friends
- Chapter Ten: Talking about Games Online: Don’t Be a Troll
- Chapter Eleven: Being a Hobby Champion: Help Others to Love Gaming
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author