LedgeTheOrc
First Post
I'm trying to DM for the first time, I've got plenty of plot and story, though I've never actually played Pathfinder (I've played D&D 3.5e a long time ago, though never DM'd) I've got the books and of course know of the SRD but I was hoping on suggestions of reference for how you guys create your Campaigns? I'm guessing most just use Notepad or some basic word editor, though I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to any tools (Aside from generators, like I said, Story and plot is no problem, it's apply it to mechanics and determining how to pace encounters, or what CR to reference, how many creatures for each encounter...).
The biggest problem: I don't know who my players are at the moment, I'd like to be under the assumption of a minimum 45 Minute session, varying longer to 2 hours (Or more, Once I get how long an encounter takes down I'll have randoms set aside). Getting things accomplished, having them flow well without things getting dull is my main worry, I love dialog and I'm pretty wordy, the players I know will most likely attend like story but also like regular action, I've gotten the suggestion of 3 encounters for this time frame, I'm thinking a Party of 3 - 4 to start out without NPCs (I will compensate with items if say, No one rolls a healer type, or something which can mend the parties wounds).
Any suggestions, hints or resources welcome.
The biggest problem: I don't know who my players are at the moment, I'd like to be under the assumption of a minimum 45 Minute session, varying longer to 2 hours (Or more, Once I get how long an encounter takes down I'll have randoms set aside). Getting things accomplished, having them flow well without things getting dull is my main worry, I love dialog and I'm pretty wordy, the players I know will most likely attend like story but also like regular action, I've gotten the suggestion of 3 encounters for this time frame, I'm thinking a Party of 3 - 4 to start out without NPCs (I will compensate with items if say, No one rolls a healer type, or something which can mend the parties wounds).
Any suggestions, hints or resources welcome.
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