D&D 5E (2014) Almost at the end of Vecna: Eve of Ruin

[Parmandur]

I don't know what the miniature looks like, but I really like the images from the book. It is way better than this (IMO):

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Holy 1990s, Batman.

 

[MerricB]

I think "Vecna" came out three months ago. You must run a fast-paced game.
I'm glad your group had a good session.

Our sessions are played online on Roll20 and theoretically run for 3 hours, but it's more like 2.5 hours after time spent catching up.

The full breakdown of how it went:

Session 1: May 13 (Chapter 1)
Session 2: May 20 (Chapter 1)
Session 3: May 27 (Chapter 2)
Session 4: June 3 (Spelljammer)
Session 5: June 10 (Spelljammer)
Session 6: June 17 (Eberron)
Session 7: June 24 (Ravenloft)
Session 8: July 01 (Ravenloft)
Session 9: July 08 (Ravenloft)
Session 10: July 15 (Dragonlance)
Session 11: July 22 (Dragonlance)
Session 12: July 29 (Greyhawk)
Session 13: August 05 (Greyhawk/Planescape)
Session 14: August 12 (Planescape + Chapter 9)
Session 15: August 19 (Chapter 10)
Session 16: August 26 (Chapter 10 + Chapter 11)
Session 17: September 2 (Chapter 11, finis) ** still to come as I write this

There's a little more overlap, but that's the bulk of how it played. Most DMs will flesh out sections a LOT more than I do, but a large part of how I run stuff is to concentrate on major story beats. I also run combat fast, so that moves things along.

That said, some of the chapters are very slight in material. Chapter 9 especially. I can see how some roleplaying orientated groups can expand that significantly, but I tend not to expand roleplaying unless it's actually provides interesting choices or I really vibe with the characters. The Wizards Three... don't come off well in this adventure, despite my personal love of playing Mordenkainen.

Cheers,
Merric

 

[billd91]

There's a little more overlap, but that's the bulk of how it played. Most DMs will flesh out sections a LOT more than I do, but a large part of how I run stuff is to concentrate on major story beats. I also run combat fast, so that moves things along.

Well, you do have a reputation around here for getting through an immense amount of material in relatively short time. I have to say that has made you a particularly valuable source of information about many publications and how they play out. I look forward to your reviews and posts about how adventures play out.

 

[Rabbitbait]

....despite my personal love of playing Mordenkainen.

Cheers,
Merric

How do you play him? I have not decided on how I will do it yet.

 

[EthanSental]

I’ll be looking forward to your blog on the Ghouls campaign.

 

[Rabbitbait]

I’ll be looking forward to your blog on the Ghouls campaign.

Here's mine, in case it is of interest: Roll20 - Virtual Tabletop for Playing D&D, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, TTRPGs

 

[MerricB]

How do you play him? I have not decided on how I will do it yet.

In my eyes, he feels superior to everyone and doesn't care who knows it, except when he wants something from you and acts with great charisma. But then drops you once he has what he wants.

Very sure that his way is the right way!

Cheers,
Merric

 

[Rabbitbait]

In my eyes, he feels superior to everyone and doesn't care who knows it, except when he wants something from you and acts with great charisma. But then drops you once he has what he wants.

Very sure that his way is the right way!

Cheers,
Merric

Ah, a grognard. Nice.

 

[MerricB]

Ah, a grognard. Nice.

Yep!

He thinks he's the smartest person in the room. The frustrating thing is when he's right about that!

Cheers,
Merric

 

[TerraDave]

Ah, a grognard. Nice.

Sorta of the Grognard.

Real challenge is getting the great lakes/northern plains accent just right.