Campaign Guide

[TheAntiSummit]

I am looking to run a campaign different from any that I have run before and most that I have played in, and was wondering if their might be product support for such an endeavor. I want the campaign to have an overarching plot that connects the characters to the story rather than just having a bunch of characters going through a new dungeon/temple/cave complex every week. I want the plot to be more focused on mystery and intrigue than combat with twists and suprises around every corner. I have lots of ideas but I am having trouble ordering them in a way that would produce what I am looking for. So essentially my question is does anyone know of a product that would act as a sort of guide in the process of creating the plot as an ongoing thing and not just a series of independent adventures with the same characters?
Thanks for any help you can offer.

 

[myrdden]

I'm not sure if there is anything out there that would do what you are looking for. Plot really comes from the shared experience between the DM and the players. Are you looking for something that exlpans or helps in the creative process?

The DMG has a brief section on campaign building for a start.

Myrdden

 

[Monster Manuel]

Ok if I must I must... I'll pander my book. It sounds like you're looking for Morningstar. Morningstar is not a medieval setting; instead it's set during the golden age of a more standard world. Basically, I asked, "What might have happened if a standard game world had never fallen into the dark ages, and went from the ancient world straight through to the renaissance?"

The book is full of plot ideas, from the specific area descriptions, to the chapter on "The Canticle"- a dark prophesy that can be used as the framework for many campaigns, not just one. One neat thing about the Canticle is that it's alive.. and when the characters start to thwart it, it will notice...

I'm also writing numerous adventures for use with the setting. If you don't come away with a ton of ideas, I'll eat my hat.

Here's a link for more info, and feel free to ask me anything, even via Email if you want. http://www.goodman-games.com/4100preview.php

It's coming out in early October, despite what the description says. It's all printed up, so that's a sure thing.