Delta Green: Need to Know (Quick-Start Rulebook) Paperback – March 22, 2016

Let's make one thing clear: you can find this same product for free from the creators of Delta Green, so why pay some cash for it?These are my opinions on the matter.1. Exceptional quality. I am not sure how exactly to describe this product's quality. Of course, the material and art are top notch, but it has to do also with how it is laid out. It has this 90's X-files dossier kind of layout. It is not like the pictures and drawings are the focus of the book, but rather, how everything is put together in a way that gives that sense of an old, secret document. The core rulebooks have this same design, and it works wonders, but I wasn't expecting they maintained this same level of product for a quickstart. If you are into only digital products, it is ok, this book won't disappoint, but for those who like the printed stuff, this book will be a pleasant addition to any book collection.2. Great way to introduce the rules. Yeah, many things are left out, like the character creation (book has a set or premade characters), the equipment section and many aspects of the agencies available. Of course, almost no background is covered here. This is an essential quickstart, it has the rules to engage in a short mission and check if you like it or not. The rules that are covered here are the core of the game, so by playing with this, you will understand pretty much every core idea of the game. It is well presented, organized and hints at the rest of the rules in case you have questions.3. Great intro adventure. This is easily a 2 session adventure (maybe a single long one), but it hits all the right marks to introduce the players to the world of Delta Green. There are many handouts and resources available online that only enrich the experience, but truly, the simplicity and the scope of the mission at the beginning is quite welcoming, as the story unfolds to show the darkness of the world. No surprise this has garnered some prizes in the past.I purchased the core books in the past, and wanted to try it out with my friends with whom I have played many games, but we never played a horror or investigation game. When planning ahead, many people over different groups on internet pointed me to this product and explained it was the best introduction i could ask for. We had a session 0 to create characters and set up the type of game. We juust had session 1 where they started the investigation. At this point, absolutely nothing strange has happened and the players told me at the end of that session that they loved the game, they are glued to the story and they know some supernatural stuff is around the corner, but cannot imagine what. They said that if the game continues like this, they hope we can play at the very least a few more missions. That my players loved the adventure and rules so far is proof enough for me of the quality of the product.Besides, it is very cheap.

Arguably too much $ without the Handlers screen but it's a great product. All you'll need to run casual Delta Green games including a great short scenario included. Supplement with free scenarios from Fairfield Project or make up your own, you could use these rules forever without buying the full books if you like to run rules-light (rulings, not rules!) but the game is so cool you'll eventually want the books anyway.

Great introduction to the Delta Green rpg. Includes a hard 4 panel GM screen with tons of quick reference info, a half dozen pre-gen characters, full character creation guide, full base gameplay rules, and a great introductory scenario.

A bit disappointed because I received the outdated version of the guide (which, in hindsight, I probably should have followed up on) and it lacks a Handler's Screen. I didn't realise from the description that it meant that it's also available... in a different bundle (not the one you are purchasing here).Otherwise - Delta Green - possibly my favourite RPG system! Highly recommend```NEED TO KNOW is also available with a sturdy Handler's Screen for your game table.```I will have to order it again through a different retailer

Love the world and the lore. Playing in it just makes it that much better. Good products.

great quality screen, and with a nice basic know how book for someone who may be knew to delta green, or even all roll playing

I would pay the cost just to support Arc Dream, but was not impressed with this item. It states that this is a hard cover which is half right. The book itself is soft cover and has limited content compared to other volumes. The screen is helpfull for basic use and has great art. I was looking for additional mind blowing content which is the normal meat and potatoes of any delta green product but found just the basics.

Used this to try out the game, decided I loved it. The screen it comes with is super useful.

While it's nice having a printed version of this pamphlet, you need to know that this is 2016 version, which means some of the rules on character creation and playing are outdated! Get your self acquainted with latest PDF from the publisher, it's free.

Me llegó doblado y golpeado.

A handy way to have the core aspects of the system condensed in a light table book.

Gran juego de rol que con muy pocas paginas es más que jugable. Bravo

Note: J'avais acheté le livret ET l'écran de maître de jeu, vendu et livré par Amazon, mais il s'est avéré que je n'ai eu que le livret (et pour être franc, c'est plutôt l'écran qui m'intéressait). J'ai obtenu un remboursement après requête.J'aurais préféré recevoir l'écran, mais cela m'a permis d'obtenir le livret imprimé de manière gratuite.Le livret est tout de même sympathique (il peut être obtenu gratuitement et légalement en PDF).L'impression est bonne, le livret est assez court (48 pages) et contient beaucoup d'illustrations pour l'ambiance et accompagner les textes.Le livret contient une explication basique des requis pour jouer (des dés, des amis/joueurs, etc...), de comment être un joueur jouant un agent, de comment être un joueur jouant le Handler, un exemple rapide (une page) du déroulement d'une partie (on se parle, décrit les actions, lance les dés...), une description des informations présentes sur la fiche de personnage, la-dite fiche (trouvable en PDF également, sur le site officiel), de la création d'un agent, de quelques personnages "pré-tirés", du système de jeu général, du système de combat, de la gestion des dégâts et de la santé, de la gestion de la santé mentale et du manque de santé mentale, et enfin un scénario de quelques pages, permettant de se lancer assez rapidement.Les règles de bases sont fournies, permettant de créer des personnages basiques (renvoyant régulièrement vers le Agent ou Handler Handbook pour obtenir l'intégralité des options disponibles).Je ne sais pas si je recommanderais ce livret à un nouveau joueur n'ayant jamais joué. Les informations sont très succinctes, néanmoins les règles, comparées à un Appel de Cthulhu, sont globalement simplifiées et tendent à aider à se concentrer sur l'ambiance.