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Drammattex ~ thanks for contributing. I want to congratulate you on this adventure as well - I've only heard really fantastic things about it. I live in Korea and there is no way for me to make any Cons. I hope to see it released one day. I like what you said and it makes a lot of sense...

fba827 ~ you have my vote for president in 2012 (but I am currently unable to give you more XP before spreading it around first) My initial reaction is that I will use this as my working prequel and tweak where necessary. It is so helpful to have this laid out for me. As for the time frame...

The OP and some commenter suggest that "family games" are a possible route, making gaming quick and less prep-dependent. I think there will be an increasing need for this, but it does hurt what I feel is the strongest component of RPG's - long games that deepen your commitment to the story and...

I generally agree with the OP regarding VTT, but your argument has me reconsidering. Some years later, with some kinks smoothed out, with graphics, speed, accessibility and experience using all improved, I could see this becoming an overall improvement over pen/paper as long as it were still...

Thanks for this post - interesting read. Also, many great comments in this thread. Too many to quote individually. I'm not arguing the success of getting new generations into playing RPG's. But I just want to emphasize that it is not due to their enjoyment of playing. I am an ESL teacher in...

Dice4Hire - I like it, thanks. I haven't decided whether I'll have my one shot as a prequel, or if I'll do the "time jump". I've read that recommendation before.

is it important how far in the past these events are supposed to have occurred? I also like the first idea best - will try to tie in the person/thing to be saved to my campaign..... I sort of jumped the gun with this thread because I haven't even received my box in the mail yet - but I've read...

Based on comments from posters here, I've done gone and bought Madness at Gardmore Abbey to DM. Pretty excited about receiving the box set. Like others, I wish WotC would print Siege at Gardmore Abbey. Alas. I think I'm going to try and create my own prequel one-shot campaign to give a...

Reavers of Harkenwold is *by far* my favorite.

I've looked at those and thought they were pretty nice, but I don't want to go 3D nor do I enjoy printing the pdf's. Side note, did I hear correctly that WotC will start publishing new Fantastic Location map packs again? If so, *awesome*

no, but I hope to hear a good reply as well - I could use something similar.

These look snazzy. Jumping on this thread - don't want to start a new one just for this one question: Has anyone ever seen a d20 where all sides read "20"? I'm trying to locate/purchase one as a gift.

Thanks for the pics/review. I mostly agree with your thoughts. I think the new "other" size is fantastic (!) for adding that thin wall/fence/terrain. I have been making my own tiles for this purpose. This set looks different than others and is a nice, new addition. COMPLAINT: (in all caps...

fantastic thoughts here. I was struggling with the best way to have the PC's acquire the stone. I think it must be something quite unexceptional at first - that will enhance the twists later. I like the idea of them giving it to the tiefling - only to find that he is the evil behind the next...

Your forum name does you no justice. (must spread XP before giving to you again) I agree about having only one item - shards are overdone and I think takes away from possibly a tight story. With shards, the story will be obtaining the shards. If you have only one item, the story will revolve...

If you do put this to a short campaign - and if you jot it down - I'd love to see it.

In general I like the concept of the medium rest. It makes sense and puts some normal life ideas into the game (eatting). However, I don't like taking away Healing Word from a minor. In many ways it is the key aspect of the character. I do a few things regarding healing that I have come to...

I've heard the reference to Pulp Fiction often - there is truth there. But I think if your campaign revolves around this Macguffin but no one knows what it does, the motivation will slip away. Furthermore, if you can explain why the Macguffin has it's ability and why it is important - and even...

I'm impressed with how you were able to tie everything together in a very reasonable plot. Well done. A concern I have that probably would prevent me from running with something like this is that I don't know how I as the DM (and still relatively inexperienced) could pull this off without...

I like this idea but am curious how you might pull it off in game - specifically the critical "it won't leave their person." How and why? If these could be answered well (b/c this is the only thing that allows the rest of the general plot), then I might try something similar. I'm guessing...