I am looking for suggestions on a campaign setting for new players that has the following characteristics:
1. Vanilla: I would like the setting to introduce as few new classes, races, spells, and monsters as possible. I think that getting the new players acclimated to 3.5 and the PHB may be tough enough without having to "unlearn" the core classes and races of standard 3.5
2. Good Maps: IMO excellent maps are a strong draw to new players.
3. Excellent -- but not too heavy -- history and backdrop: A simple and logical setting is best for newer players.
Feel free to add other characteristics you think would be useful to serve as ways to evaluate settings best for newer players.
Thanks for your help!
1. Vanilla: I would like the setting to introduce as few new classes, races, spells, and monsters as possible. I think that getting the new players acclimated to 3.5 and the PHB may be tough enough without having to "unlearn" the core classes and races of standard 3.5
2. Good Maps: IMO excellent maps are a strong draw to new players.
3. Excellent -- but not too heavy -- history and backdrop: A simple and logical setting is best for newer players.
Feel free to add other characteristics you think would be useful to serve as ways to evaluate settings best for newer players.
Thanks for your help!