D&D (2024) New Greyhawk organized play campaign.

[Oofta]

The only complaint I have is that if it works like I think it will, if you're not invested in D&D Beyond, (don't have the PHB) you are going to be limited to the Basic Rules for chargen, even if you own a paper PHB. Not sure how I feel about that...

We'll have to see more details. Theoretically it could just require that you have HP, AC and similar for tracking. I have a DDB account and I can create custom subclasses. Can you do the same if you just have the free account? If so you could create it yourself. You wouldn't be able to share of course, but you wouldn't need to.

 

[pukunui]

*Interactive events are those where you have multiple tables playing different aspects of the same scenario. So for example, group A is defending the gates of a city, group B is guarding the sewers and so on. In some games, there were even options for one table to help another. Could be part of what they talk about for key events.

Sounds like the Adventurers League Epics.

 

[The_Baldman]

This actually sounds interesting, with key events determining the future and conventions being in-person and online. Makes me want to try to sign up for Gencon again, but last year when I tried every single D&D game on my wish list was gone when I tried to sign up 5 minutes after registration opened.

It will also be interesting to see what they're planning with "Approved convention organizers will be able to create adventures for Legends of Greyhawk." Having unique and interactive* events were some of the most enjoyable aspects of LG.

*Interactive events are those where you have multiple tables playing different aspects of the same scenario. So for example, group A is defending the gates of a city, group B is guarding the sewers and so on. In some games, there were even options for one table to help another. Could be part of what they talk about for key events.

Speaking as one of the driving forces behind this - snd the group running said conventions and writing said content - we have a lot of exciting things planned.

 

[The_Baldman]

The only complaint I have is that if it works like I think it will, if you're not invested in D&D Beyond, (don't have the PHB) you are going to be limited to the Basic Rules for chargen, even if you own a paper PHB. Not sure how I feel about that...

You'll be able to bring a paper sheet character to the table and play just fine. We want to use DDB to super charge and elevate things - not as a hurdle.

 

[Charlaquin]

Will the adventures be available for home DMs to buy, a la Adventurer’s League modules? Even if the outcomes of their home games can’t have an impact on the evolving narrative, it would be cool to have a bunch of Greyhawk modules designed for mass organized play.

 

[Parmandur]

You'll be able to bring a paper sheet character to the table and play just fine. We want to use DDB to super charge and elevate things - not as a hurdle.

Well, that's good to hear.

 

[The_Baldman]

Will the adventures be available for home DMs to buy, a la Adventurer’s League modules? Even if the outcomes of their home games can’t have an impact on the evolving narrative, it would be cool to have a bunch of Greyhawk modules designed for mass organized play.

100% yes - After premieres they will be available to other shows, gamedays, store, or home play. We will be working up a schedule of release times as the future firms up (Gen Con is a long way away for most but for me Gen Con never truly ends - it's just 25 years of Gen Con blur)

 

[The_Baldman]

Well, that's good to hear.

People read things - fill in the blanks with worse case scenarios - and then run with them and get grumpy about it like they are actual facts. Usually with some sort of response along the lines of 'well if you gave me all the info I want right now I wouldn't have to make up crap to get mad about'.

Trust that we're not idiots are just out to really screw people over and give them a horrible time (my job would really suck if that was actually the description for what I do).

 

[Parmandur]

People read things - fill in the blanks with worse case scenarios - and then run with them and get grumpy about it like they are actual facts. Usually with some sort of response along the lines of 'well if you gave me all the info I want right now I wouldn't have to make up crap to get mad about'.

Trust that we're not idiots are just out to really screw people over and give them a horrible time (my job would really suck if that was actually the description for what I do).

Oh, I wasn't particularly upset about any of this, I legitimately just mean that it is nice to hear.

To be honest, I think a lot of the angry wheel spinning comes from the lack of a clear voice from WotC on most of their stuff, so I appreciate that you are willing/able to speak on your part.

 

[The_Baldman]

Oh, I wasn't particularly upset about any of this, I legitimately just mean that it is nice to hear.

To be honest, I think a lot of the angry wheel spinning comes from the lack of a clear voice from WotC on most of their stuff, so I appreciate that you are willing/able to speak on your part.

Thanks. I do my best on what I can. My gig is putting peoples backsides into seats and giving them an amazing D&D game. Whether it is their first game of their thousandth. After that it is compensating all my people as amazingly as I can while fostering the most awesome DM community on the planet.