--- _tmp/ccsrd.md 2025-07-21 16:29:35.235054809 -0500 +++ _tmp/ccsrd.new.md 2025-07-21 16:37:26.167060145 -0500 @@ -74784,7 +74784,6 @@ - [Campaign Design Checklist](#campaign-design-checklist) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - [Session Preparation](#session-preparation) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Teaching the Rules](#teaching-the-rules) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} Optional Rules @@ -76187,28 +76186,6 @@ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -#### Teaching the Rules [#](#teaching-the-rules){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} - -[(OG-CSRD Editorial Addition)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - -This section has been added by the editor based on Teaching The Rules [(426)]{.og-ref} [Cypher System -Rulebook](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/cypher-system-rulebook-2/){.og-icon .og-mcg}. It explores some -collected advice on streamlining the process of teaching new players. It's generally a good idea to get players to read -through [Chapter 3: How to Play the Cypher System](#chapter-3-how-to-play-the-cypher-system), the [Cypher System -Reference Rules Primer](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/cypher-system-rules-primer/){.og-icon .og-mcg}. You -might also want to go over Monte Cook Games' [Consent in -Gaming](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/consent-in-gaming/){.og-icon .og-mcg} checklist individually with -each player. - -It's common for players to take a little while to learn the Cypher System\'s vocabulary for game mechanics, especially -if they've already played other games that have a different vocabulary. When you mention a game mechanic like [recovery -rolls](#recovery-rolls) or [the damage track](#the-damage-track), take a moment to define those terms, and point out -where that information is located on the PC's [character sheets](#og-cscs). - -It's also a good idea to let players know a little bit about what to expect about the game\'s genre and setting. The -[Campaign Design Checklist](#campaign-design-checklist) can help you organize your thoughts and communicate them to -players. This helps players know who their PC is, and a little bit about what kinds of stories to expect. - ##### Calling for Rolls [#](#calling-for-rolls){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#calling-for-rolls .og-h-small} [(OG-CSRD Editorial Addition)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} @@ -77573,7 +77550,6 @@ - [Externalizing GM Intrusion Through Player Rolls](#externalizing-gm-intrusion) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - [Modifying Creatures](#choose-modifying-creatures) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - [Superhero Archetypes in Claim the Sky](#superhero-archetypes-in-claim-the-sky) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Teaching the Rules](#teaching-the-rules) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} ##### Tools [#](#choose-pdfs){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#choose-pdfs .og-h-small} @@ -77856,7 +77832,7 @@ - Languages [(425)]{.og-ref} - NPC Allies [(425)]{.og-ref} - [Creatures](#running-the-game-creatures) [(425)]{.og-ref} -- [Teaching the Rules](#teaching-the-rules) [(426)]{.og-ref} +- Teaching the Rules [(426)]{.og-ref} - The First Few Sessions [(427)]{.og-ref} - Running Cypher System Combats [(427)]{.og-ref} - Crafting Stories [(428)]{.og-ref}