Ivid sneaks into ENWorld/Ravenloft: Staunton Bluffs

Le Noir Faineant · May 25, 2005

Hello,

After silently sneaking around ENWorld for quite a while, I finally find the courage to ask you experienced pros for advice.

I am planning a PbP campaign this fall that shall take place in the small domain of Staunton Bluffs in Ravenloft.
Now my question is, since it will be the first PbP I DM, can you help me finding some source where I can find useful rules that I can use for my game?
And (second question), since I believe that Staunton Bluff was mentioned only in the famous BB and in *Islands of Terror*, a booklet which I don't own yet, can you help me finding useful info for my campaign?
Also, if you already dungeoneered there, what are your experiences?

Thank you in advance,

Ivid aka Rafael

Voadam · May 25, 2005

Do you have the 3e or 3.5 ravenloft books?

It is not essential that you do, just make alignments undetectable, no escape magic out of closed domains or the demiplane itself, and summoned creatures are evil and don't return after their summoning, just loss of magical control for the caster.

I wouldn't worry about horror, fear, or madness checks, or do will saves if you want to include them (although fortitude works well for fear as tough classes should be brave over wimpy bards and wizards).

For pbp check out the playing the game forums with the talking the talk for recruitment and out of character discussions, and playing the game for the actual game. Look over some existing pbp games to get a feel for them.

Le Noir Faineant · May 26, 2005

Thank you for your quick reply!

I am already an experienced RL DM, although my collection of books is a total patchwork:

I rely on the BB, the 3.5 PHB, DoD 3.5 and various other books from several editions.

In my campaigns, I expect my players to follow my view of the setting, which gives the respective DLs even more power and makes escape against their will almost impossible.

Regarding to PbP, I'll check the boards you recommended me then.

Again, thank you very much! If you feel interested in the game, just head over to the Fraternity of Shadows to get some update about the project from time to time!

Le Noir Faineant · Oct 20, 2005

And that's how it turned out...

Mordent Cartographers Society calling all brave explorers!

The MCS is offering a generous reward to those who volunteer to join an expedition to the county of Staunton,
which has recently resurfaced in our Land of Mists after more than 20 years.

Those willing to undertake on this perilous adventure,
sharpen your swords
and clean your muskets,
for on the sixt day after St. Hala’s Eve,
at The Poisoned Apple in Ungrad
your destiny awaits!

Ivid Flamemantle, Current Chairman of the Cartographers Society of Mordent

For more information on the The Last Days of Staunton Bluffs, click HERE.

Mark CMG · Oct 20, 2005

Look everyone it is Ivid! Get him!

Le Noir Faineant · Oct 20, 2005

Have we met on an earlier occasion or is it that the tales of my villainy have yet reached ENWorld?

BTW, I checked your website - nice stuff you present there.

shilsen · Oct 20, 2005

Ivid said:
Have we met on an earlier occasion or is it that the tales of my villainy have yet reached ENWorld? BTW, I checked your website - nice stuff you present there.

I think he's referring to Ivid the Undying of Greyhawk fame, which I assume is where you got your username from.

Le Noir Faineant · Oct 20, 2005

Oh yeah...

But no, my username doesn't come from world's vilest animus, but from my long-time Greyhawk and Ravenloft character, Ivid the Bowman... Who in fact, was named after that infamous overking...