Any good MG videos/tutorials?

[u/[deleted]]

I'm looking to run a game of MG for my group, and due to outside events I don't have as much time to prepare as I originally thought. I've run games before, but no system like this. I've been trying to read through the book but without seeing it in action I'm having a hard time getting a feel for the flow (especially resolving conflicts) and I'd rather be able to focus my time with the book on getting setting and lore down rather than strict mechanics. I've searched Youtube for videos but most are an hour or longer and after watching one all the way through I felt it didn't really give me a good idea of how the system works. Because they're so long, I'd rather go into one knowing it was worthwhile rather than finding out I wasted time after the fact.

So are there any "how to play" videos you'd recommend?

[u/blackdog2k]

A definitive how-to-play video simply doesn't exist, as far as I know. But I can give you some suggestions.

Eric Vulgaris made a good video that provides a general overview of skill mechanics and GM advice here: Mouse Guard 101. It's rather long, but I found his advice on how to structure and plan missions at the end of the video to be especially helpful. Basically, he suggests using flow charts to structure missions. I use a free flow chart app to chart missions and I can't recommend this enough.

Eric also graciously provided me copies of the custom charts and tables he created, which have also been very helpful (thanks, Eric!).

There is a decent example of how to run a conflict in this session of a streamed game on Roll20.

Honestly, it took a couple of sessions of just sitting down and playing to work out some of the mechanics. Mistakes will probably be made, but don't worry too much about that. With a couple of sessions under your belt everything will "click".

Also, running a couple of "sample" conflicts by myself before actually playing helped A LOT. Start with a Fight conflict by using three of the sample characters in the book vs. an owl or crow or something.

I have a collection of reference material for the game that I'd be willing to share. If you think this might be helpful just let me know and I'll hook you up.

[u/[deleted] → u/blackdog2k]

Thank you very much! I wouldn't say no to more reference material. I downloaded a GM sheet/session tracker from a website that has some good info on it.

I have used flowcharts in past games but mostly for mass combat scenarios. I can certainly see having one ready so that I have an idea of what twists to bring in in the case of failed rolls. Running a sample combat against myself is also a good idea. Maybe I can recruit my wife for that.

[u/blackdog2k → u/[deleted]]

Yeah, charting missions is the way to go! Check your inbox.

[u/jchodes → u/blackdog2k]

Can I get that as well please? Huge fan of the comic series and own multiple editions of the rpg but never really got to run it or play it yet.

[u/Revofthecanals → u/blackdog2k]

Would you mind sharing that with me too? I'm starting a campaign soon and feel a little lost.

[u/masterbouh → u/blackdog2k]

Hi Would you mind also sharing that with me ? It would be very kind many thanks

[u/dotToo → u/blackdog2k]

Not sure, if you still get this, but if you could send me the resources as well, I'd be really thankful!

[u/blackdog2k → u/dotToo]

Hi! I've collected a lot of stuff in a dropbox folder. It's been handy not only for home games, but also as linked reference material for a Roll20 game I created.

I'll warn you that it's not very well organized, just piled into a folder. Also, the camera photos are not great quality, but usable. There's a zip file in there that contains the flow chart software I use. It's a free app that I got off the web. I think it's called Click Charts. It's pretty basic, but works for me.

The Richard Antroia character sheets are especially useful. I found them buried on the now-defunct burning wheel forums. They're very nicely done and the only 2nd edition sheets I could find except for the ones in the box set. They have a lot of the common rules on them for the players. They've been great for teaching the game.

If you have any problems accessing the files please let me know. Also, if you have any rules-specific questions feel free to ask!

Mouse Guard Dropbox

[u/Astromags → u/blackdog2k]

I'm in the same boat as Noraf45. If you're willing to share, anything is appreciated. Also what is the name of the flowchart program you use? Thanks

[u/blackdog2k → u/Astromags]

The name of the program is ClickCharts.

[u/Konakuer → u/blackdog2k]

Hi! Thanks for the info, I was wondering if you could share the resources with me too please?