D&D General "Seven Samurai" Scenario

Longspeak · Jun 13, 2026

Watch Hawke, the Slayer.

It might not help, but it's cheesy 70s fantasy fun made from the Seven Samurai formula.

Ancalagon · Jun 13, 2026

I wrote about this a while ago, it may be of use to you

The Mandalorian, 7 samurai, and gaming as pizza

tl,dr: seven samurai scenarios are like pizza, very sound structure, but can be a bit boring/bland. I talk about the "ingredients" - the locals, the foes, other important elements such as terrain, "secret weapons" etc.

John R Davis · Jun 14, 2026

The Black Roses is exactly this. From a mag but my brain fails me

THEMNGMNT · Jun 20, 2026

aco175 said:
The after Icespire Peak module Divine Contention has a section where a group of undead and a group of barbarians attack a town of Leilon. It has a section of staging the combat with the PCs making decisions to gain 'victory points'. With the 3 sided battle, they must choose to react to certain places or one group might get into town. Both groups are after a McGuffin in town, but you might be able to modify it.

Good suggestion. I totally forgot about this adventure. I'll check it out.

THEMNGMNT · Jun 20, 2026

Clint_L said:
Also, if you’re going for the vibe of the film and its many, many descendants, you’re probably looking at a final battle defending the town. Consider weaponizing the town to assist the party by giving them lair actions.

Lair actions are an interesting approach I hadn't considered. Thanks!

THEMNGMNT · Jun 20, 2026

Tonguez said:
Red Hand of Doom? - PCs help defend a valley from a Hobgoblin invasion

Warhammer had Night of Blood where PCs defend an Inn from cultist

At some point in the future I'm planning to run Red Hand of Doom in its entirety. But I'll browse it and see if it gives any inspiration for this adventure. Thanks.