Author: Justin Alexander
Justin Alexander of The Alexandrian is back with another one-stop guide for tabletop enthusiasts. The wildly successful So You Want to Be a Game Master? focused on running tabletop games from the perspective of a Game Master. Now, Justin writes from the reader's perspective: how do you play a character like Legolas or Ned Stark? How do you interact with a world that is powered by your imagination (and requires cooperation with other players)? These are the questions Justin sets out to answer in this player-centric guide to tabletop roleplay, along with answers to other questions: how do you find the balance between optimization and fun? How do you learn to react to events in the moment, while also creating a character arc that's satisfying to follow?
Written with beginner players in mind, this book explains everything someone would need to know to start telling collaborative, fantastical stories with their friends.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers (MPS)
Published: 04/28/2026
Pages: 350
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9798890032560
About the Author
Justin Alexander is the RPG Developer at Atlas Games and the co-creator of the Infinity roleplaying game and the deluxe edition of Magical Kitties Save the Day. He has previously worked with Fantasy Flight Games, Modiphius, Goodman Games, Steve Jackson Games, Dream Pod 9, Realms of Fantasy, Game Trader Magazine, and many others. The Alexandrian, his ENnie Award-winning website, is a huge online resource for players and game masters alike. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
