Dragonbane general thread [+]

[Staffan]

Perhaps "Norse" isn't the write word to use, I don't want to lump everything Scandinavian as "Norse." The later folklore does sound interesting to me! I want to get a greater feel for Scandinavian Myth and Legend and Culture, more than just the distilled "viking fantasy" we get here in the States.

Its kind of like The Witcher. It was pretty basic sometimes, with Elves and Dwarves and what not. But there was a lot of Eastern and Northern European stuff mixed in and being an American most of that was unfamiliar to me and it really stood out from its somewhat cliche set dressing. I find even in "standard fantasy" different cultures portray them in different ways. Subtle cultural elements slipping through. Honestly that's half of what made Dragonbane so interesting to me in the first place, and now Trudvang. I'm getting a glimpse of things that I previously couldn't due to the language barrier. I just think that's neat.

Yeah, that sounds about right. I just wanted to make sure you didn't expect "the Viking RPG" when it isn't that.

 

[GothmogIV]

Totally agree.

The dragonbane whimsy never landed with me and I don’t like fantasy games that veer in that direction.

Trudvang setting was cool as much as I remember.

This KS is a buy for me.

Late to this convo, but I can tell you that we played Dragonbane with no whimsy (no ducks or wolfkin at PCs) and it went great. The monsters hit hard for sure, but it was a great mini-campaign.

 

[Aldarc]

 

[SlyFlourish]

Thank you!

 

[GothmogIV]

Thank you!

I listened to this today!

 

[Bill Zebub]

I'm thinking of starting that same campaign so I guess I'll have to watch the video, but damn I hate how the world has gone to video (and podcasting) instead of writing. I just want to read the damn thing so I can skim and pick out the bits I want/need.


P.S. Get off my lawn.

 

[SlyFlourish]

I'm thinking of starting that same campaign so I guess I'll have to watch the video, but damn I hate how the world has gone to video (and podcasting) instead of writing. I just want to read the damn thing so I can skim and pick out the bits I want/need.


P.S. Get off my lawn.

The books themselves are the things to read.

 

[Bill Zebub]

The books themselves are the things to read.

I have the books; I just want YOUR take on it. But I don't like watching videos. :-/

 

[Von Ether]

The books themselves are the things to read.

Love seeing your process with a campaign I have run twice. I'd suggest Troll's Spire over Riddermound to be honest. Riddermound is a bit rough on beginners.

 

[Reynard]

General Question: if you were to run a DB campaign for players new to the game, would you pick the Core Set campaign, or Path of Glory? Why?