On Fri, 29 Oct 2004, DC wrote:

> The basic problem, so to speak, is that they are used to
> gettings X number of experience points, some gold, and
> diverse magic items as rewards for their play.
>
> In FATE, that's not really the yardstick of success.
> Setting an Aspect goal, and getting skill points
> periodically to work towards that Aspect, doesn't seem to
> make them as happy.

I make sure to give out a certain number of fate points
per session too, as a part of "experience".

> They enjoy the actual play of the game, and are getting
> used to the "rules and stat lite" approach, but they
> sometimes seem disappointed by the game mechanics awards
> they receive for what they do.

That's a tough one to medicate at times. Anyone out there
have some experience or ideas to share?

DC, what's your frequency of sessions?

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