Going to learn and run SWADE for real this time!

[GunnarGreybeard]

Ok, I'm ready to take the SW plunge and need some guidance on the best videos, etc that will get me up to speed on the basics for running a game. Obviously I'll learn most of the system as I go along but need an idea of what to focus on to get things off the ground the quickest.

[Valyar]

I presume you ask for ruleset-related information, as it needs some learning to play in the most optimal way. Because in order to learn SWADE... you have to read the rulebook, there is no shortcut there. :)


The ruleset documentation is quite old (both the PDF and the Wiki, but worth reading), so the most up-to-date videos are from Dave on FG channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgakahrfw-k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwUZ-I2Nc7U

Another good source is this from Doswelk, in addition to the other good stuff there:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhXQkUvfAQY

Also let's not forget this: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?42881-Savage-Worlds-Fantasy-Grounds-Videos

[GunnarGreybeard]

I presume you ask for ruleset-related information, as it needs some learning to play in the most optimal way. Because in order to learn SWADE... you have to read the rulebook, there is no shortcut there. :)

Thanks Valyar!

[YggBjorn]

I will second Doswelk's videos. You might also try to get in some of his Savage Saturday one shots.
https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?61409-Savage-Saturdays


And/or my Savage Friday one shots.
https://www.fantasygrounds.com/calendar/index.xcp?id=5504


Florian has put together a great series of introductory videos about SWADE and Fantasy Grounds as well.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHp5zmdtCK13iNW_rba9hwnkjn_HIPhqa


And if you haven't yet, join us over in the Fantasy Grounds College Discord where I try to run at least one, sometimes two, Savage Worlds one shots a month.
https://discord.gg/Ew6nYyw
https://fantasygroundscollege.net/

[GunnarGreybeard]

I will second Doswelk's videos. You might also try to get in some of his Savage Saturday one shots.
https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?61409-Savage-Saturdays

And/or my Savage Friday one shots.
https://www.fantasygrounds.com/calendar/index.xcp?id=5504

Florian has put together a great series of introductory videos about SWADE and Fantasy Grounds as well.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHp5zmdtCK13iNW_rba9hwnkjn_HIPhqa

And if you haven't yet, join us over in the Fantasy Grounds College Discord where I try to run at least one, sometimes two, Savage Worlds one shots a month.
https://discord.gg/Ew6nYyw
https://fantasygroundscollege.net/

Thanks. Some of those links I was aware of, checking out those I didn't know about.

[Doswelk]

Ok, I'm ready to take the SW plunge and need some guidance on the best videos, etc that will get me up to speed on the basics for running a game. Obviously I'll learn most of the system as I go along but need an idea of what to focus on to get things off the ground the quickest.
I have a Flash Gordon game today at 2pm UTC, you can watch the stream or jump on (I think I have 1 slot left).

[GunnarGreybeard]

I have a Flash Gordon game today at 2pm UTC, you can watch the stream or jump on (I think I have 1 slot left).

Thanks Doswelk. That's 8AM for me and so I missed your post and the session start. I'll jump in on Twitch for a little bit have some errands to run later this morning so might have to bail out at some point.
BTW, I've also been watching the other sessions you already posted. Good stuff and definitely helpful!

[YggBjorn]

You should join us for the next one on December 5th!

[GunbunnyFuFu]

I'm happy to help you learn SWADE & FG. Join us over at the Fantasy Grounds College and we can get you hooked up!

GunbunnyFuFu

[GunnarGreybeard]

You should join us for the next one on December 5th!

Unfortunately, his games are 8AM for me and that's a bad time. Right now, about the best I can do is try and watch the twitch stream on my phone with no access to FG. That might change after the 1st of the year though so here's hoping. :)

[GunnarGreybeard]

I'm happy to help you learn SWADE & FG. Join us over at the Fantasy Grounds College and we can get you hooked up!

Already there and took some classes a while back, mostly for refreshers on general FG stuff. I'll certainly keep a closer watch on events that are available/coming up. Right now it a time issue mostly. I have some game ideas, short campaigns, but not sure on the setting, Probably best to get in on some on-shots as a player next and get used to the SW ruleset interface.

[kronovan]

Well starting with the rules in the SWADE era is a real plus as it's the best edition yet. If by "etc." you also mean books or PDFs, I'd recommend the Horror Companion and Science Fiction Companion. Both are terrific companions and they really give you excellent tools and illustrate how to to build content for your homebrews or any existing 1st or 3rd party setting. I'm not a fan of running Supers with SW, so I don't use the Super Powers 2 companion and while I own the PDF and FG DLC for the Fantasy Companion, I find it the weakest of the 4. That said, there are many fans of the SPC2 and it and the FC have good sized bestiaries, which will be very helpful when you need to add threats to an Encounter.

Note though, that the Fantasy Grounds DLC versions of those companions were written for the Savage Worlds Deluxe version of the ruleset and the FC for the even earlier SWEX. That said, I've used both the FG SFC and FC DLCs with the SWADE ruleset for months and haven't had issues.

[Valyar]

I have found this playlist from Florian that is absolutely fantastic and very up-to-date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AqXDw3ZRVY&list=PLHp5zmdtCK13iNW_rba9hwnkjn_HIPhqa