HRPG: SABM Sub-formats

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Discussion Notes

SABM = Solo Adventure Book / Module.

Distinctively different than an IF like CYOA.

Binding format has legal implications.

Using term CYOA has LEGAL IMPLICATIONS due to trademarks and lawsuits (see ChooseCo vs. Netflix 2019)

See further discussion of solo adventure book and modules with specific examples here:

• SAB

• SAM

Important LEGAL ISSUES in the different between the SAB and SAM formats. For example see the Middle-earth Quest / Tolkien Quest books by Iron Crown Enterprises.

Note that while there are a number of examples of SAMs from the BECMI D&D series, the BECMI D&D SAMs generally stand out from many other SAMs out there due to the stepwise learning approach of BECMI lacking in almost all other RPGs.

Discussion on HRPG: SABM Pros & Cons.