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Yes, I'm much more what is the game you're playing? 5E D&D campaign? Yes, I do more planning between sessions. Vaesen? Some planning...
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So this will vary from game to game because I think different games need different levels of prep… but generally, this is what I do...
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I frequently use published adventure content, for which I need minimal prep. When I am writing my own, I tend to go into most sessions...
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Somewhere in the middle. Pendragon, I am pretty well plotted out. L5R, in Magistrate campaign, I have a bunch of clues and who has...
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Depends on the game. Torchbearer requires some prep, for example, and I'm happy to do it. But I tend to want to leave a lot of blanks...
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If you are going pirate, ditch D&D. It's seriously isn't that great. I would suggest 7th sea, 1st edition. It's game about swasbuckling...
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Echo this, if you have time and inclination to do so. Especially, read about pirates from different geographic locales (not just the...
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All true pirates have revolving door alignments.
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I began a new game with four players, and the main theme is : Pirates! My goal in this campaign is to focus on rp, exploration and...
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