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A Dungeons & Dragons podcast, where a rotating panel of DM’s provides insight and inspiration for Players and Dungeon Masters.
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Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
The party is squishy, but that doesn't mean you can't challenge them. From untrustworthy NPC's to various creatures looking for a meal and an environment that works against you, life beyond the safety of home is fraught with peril. Join Dan and Adam this week as they provide inspiration and insight about how to keep low-level travel both interesting and engaging.
Takeaways:
- The world beyond the city walls should be immediately dangerous.
- Subtly setting themes and ideas early is a good idea.
- Challenge your party, but don't go for the kill at Level One.
- The environment itself can hold dangers and secrets.
- Even seemingly random encounters can provide opportunities for follow-ups and sequels.
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1 years ago
And years later I’m wondering if the third sun is really just a moon on fire because it is made out of a radioactive material that is the reason behind magic in the world…
5 years ago
And I think it would be funny fir the dogs attacking Zelmar to be toy dog breeds (toy poodle, corgie, chiwawa etc...)
5 years ago
Here is a question: how does the moon being on fire affect werecritters?
5 years ago
I figue the real reason the mundane stick was given to the party was to make sure the party doesnt ger Burlfoot or Bumblefoot, a problem real birds in captivity really suffer... But Trembly forgot, none or maybe one of the players are arrocockra.... Oops.
5 years ago
How about a California Condor inspired version of Griffon or a... Wait for it... A Gondor....
6 years ago
I think ignoring Canvas City is a potentially hugely missed opportunity. There are three ways to play this and I would reccomend reading the table before they get to this location. First is as you did "nothing to see here, move along move along" Second is goving a new town that when they find the Black Ink hospitaler they have a noticable upgrade from Tremble's rooms. Third is Canvas City fluxuates, now is a low ebb to the town but the next time you visit it might be filled with thousands of people and animals. Both David Eddings and Mercedes Lackey in their books have dramatic tent cities as well as nomadic experiences.
6 years ago
I will say I usually set watches in town because... CULTISTS!