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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Arlough" data-source="post: 5548128" data-attributes="member: 79335">Okay, I want some input on this idea, but I can't run it by my normal group because I don't want word getting back to them, just in case I end up using it.This is going to be done in D&D 4e, but really could be done in any system with equal level growth between party members.I was thinking about having the party wake up on a barge, miles out of town and two levels higher than they were in the last session.  They would, in the process of leveling up their characters, have to keep a static copy of the character pre-level up.They would be told that they had been drugged and had been out of it for several days.  The drug they took would wear off eventually, but a side effect of the drug is memory loss.At this point the players have no idea how they ended up here two levels higher and 1 to 4 weeks later.  As the story progresses, there are periodic episodes where they have to go back to the old character sheet, and play out a flashback, as their memories come back to them.  This would be in chronological order as the first memories to come back would be the memories farthest from the time they took the drug.This would also all play into foreshadowing some plot twist along the main storyline.What are everybody's thoughts on something like that?Also, I am not sure I am being clear enough.  If anyone doesn't understand what I am talking about, let me know and I will do my best to clear it up somewhat.Thanks in advance.</blockquote>

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