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<blockquote data-quote="BlackMoria" data-source="post: 3527964" data-attributes="member: 424">I've used this concept a few times and it has worked great on each occasion.It is important to fill in the blanks to a degree, particularly if you start with a bang like a combat.For exampleDo narrative of the setup of the location and other information to orient the players.&nbsp; Then .... &quot;The lead person suddenly throws off his cloak, revealing the necklace bearing the symbol of the cult you are investigating.&nbsp; Several of his cronies following suit, bearing weapons.&nbsp;&nbsp; You were expecting the cult to take some action against you, especially after that setback you dealt them but you didn't expect them to act so openly against you, like this crowded market square.&nbsp; They obviously want to send a strong message about interfering in their business for all to see.&nbsp; Roll for initative.Conduct a round of combat.&nbsp; Then ....&quot;You duck the slash of the blade.&nbsp; You curse ever accepting the mission from Baron X but the abductions of the children and the deaths of innocents fired up your indignation to bring retribution to those who prey upon the innocent and defenceless.&nbsp; It must have been fated the day the messenger delivered the message from the baron to you in the tavern....&quot;&quot;Flashback to the tavern.&nbsp; Your group is commenting on the last song of the bard when a officius looking man makes way to your table and clears his throat......&quot;Go into the adventure start and play out the adventure up until that combat above.&nbsp;My players really enjoy this.&nbsp; If you have set it up to be engaging and intriguing, the players will bit the plot hook with gusto, despite the rather railroady introduction.&nbsp; They will want to see just how they got into the mess the combat introduced.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="BlackMoria, post: 3527964, member: 424"] I've used this concept a few times and it has worked great on each occasion. It is important to fill in the blanks to a degree, particularly if you start with a bang like a combat. For example Do narrative of the setup of the location and other information to orient the players. Then .... "The lead person suddenly throws off his cloak, revealing the necklace bearing the symbol of the cult you are investigating. Several of his cronies following suit, bearing weapons. You were expecting the cult to take some action against you, especially after that setback you dealt them but you didn't expect them to act so openly against you, like this crowded market square. They obviously want to send a strong message about interfering in their business for all to see. Roll for initative. Conduct a round of combat. Then .... "You duck the slash of the blade. You curse ever accepting the mission from Baron X but the abductions of the children and the deaths of innocents fired up your indignation to bring retribution to those who prey upon the innocent and defenceless. It must have been fated the day the messenger delivered the message from the baron to you in the tavern...." "Flashback to the tavern. Your group is commenting on the last song of the bard when a officius looking man makes way to your table and clears his throat......" Go into the adventure start and play out the adventure up until that combat above. My players really enjoy this. If you have set it up to be engaging and intriguing, the players will bit the plot hook with gusto, despite the rather railroady introduction. They will want to see just how they got into the mess the combat introduced. [/QUOTE]

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