Halloween-esq night, need help planning

[Scion]

I know that awhile ago some people were talking about a halloween adventure. As the people in the group I am in and myself need a little break from the norm I would like some help with this.

I did a search but couldnt find much basically if anyone has any ideas about town layout, what sort of supplies, how the undead should manifest.. more or less it will be a village against a horde of various undead. Each player will get to take control of any villager whenever the villager they are currently controlling dies, until either all of the undead are destroyed, or all of the villagers are dead

maps (or ways to make maps), items, strategies of either side, or anything else would be much appreciated! thanks!!

 

[Scion]

I will try bouncing a few times over the next week in hopes that someone out there can help at least a little

 

[Dr Midnight]

I've tried to run two halloween-themed sessions, and both time, player appreciation for the extra effort was pretty bleh. No one was scared, or even seemed to give a crap for the flavor. I don't think I'll be doing it again.

For town layout, I say just use the map of Hommlet included with RttToEE. It's a pretty decent small town map.

Other than that, just letting you know that PLAYERS ARE A JADED, FUN-HATING LOT.

Sniff.

 

[AuroraGyps]

One of the last games I was in, every living thing in a town had been turned undead. I can't remember the details, but the creepy part was that they just kept doing what they were doing when they died, day and night. Ex: a woman kept washing clothes and then hanging them to dry over and over while the kids played in the yard. It was just eerie.

 

[Scion]

I realize that players are jaded and such I dont mind putting in the work for this as I am normally not the dm anyway, and it may help at some point as a way to relax and just go with something.

Anyone else have comments and help to offer? ::chuckles::