Introduce a new player to help solve and old problem. Guide the new player to take on a certain class or skills to supplement what the party has been missing.
Introduce a new player with new problem linked to their character. This throws them right into the action.
Connect the previous actions of the party to the new character to hook them into the adventure.
To alleviate nerves, roll dice as soon as possible to welcome the new player.
Bake the new player’s backstory into the current mission.
Conclude the game by asking for highlights and hopes!
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