Story time

[khazwind]

An idea occurred to me for introducing new players to Glorantha.

Taking turns, at the start of each session one player tells a myth in character to the other players. The GM could prepare short summaries to the story-teller who could then re-tell the story in their own words. Or the players could research Gloranthan myths on their own or even try writing new ones.

I'm thinking (and hoping) this might be a good way to build player "buy in". The myths would be, in a sense, theirs. It would also avoid the problem of info-dumping.

Has anybody else tried something like this? If so, did it work? Or does this idea contain total amounts of fail?

 

[Loz]

Its a very good idea. I like it a lot.

It helps reinforce the idea that myths are central to Glorantha and have very real power. Personal myths are every bit as potent as the larger ones - sometimes more so - and it helps establish the theme of community and importance of the past to characters.

Great suggestion!

 

[havercake lad]

Sounds great.
Think I might use this idea if a player is going to be late for a session and I need to fill time.