D&D (2024) Suggestions for a simple 1st level adventure.

[Tibbs1891]

Sunless Citadel is long.

That’s the only issue I can see. Great Crawl, but might be too long to be “simple”.

 

[DEFCON 1]

Can anyone suggest a short first level adventure that would be suitable? Ideally it would be available in electronic format and have VTT-ready maps.

Another option would be to run the first section of Lost Mines of Phandelver-- the goblin ambush and Cragmaw Hideout. If you don't intend on running the full adventure for them at some point... that first module is a pretty good and relatively quick dungeon delve looking for the caravan leader and stolen supplies.

 

[mamba]

Beneath the Ruins of Firestone Keep - Adventure - Dungeon Masters Guild | Dungeon Masters Guild

Beneath the Ruins of Firestone Keep - Adventure - "One hell of an adventure!" "A very fun adventure... very satisfying... Well done!" "The group had a great time!" "...ve

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would fit the requirements

 

[Senior_WotC_Janitor]

No. The biggest issue is "why bother?"

No one cares about Greyhawk apart from a few geriatric grognards who will throw their toys out the pram the first time they meet a tiefling.

Just start from scratch and make a 2020s GenericFantasyland.

For those who like Greyhawk, they can use the original publications, which had little crunch, and therefore work perfectly well for any edition of D&D.

You wrote this in 2021. I wonder if you feel like a complete jackass now.

 

[mamba]

You wrote this in 2021. I wonder if you feel like a complete jackass now.

wrong thread? Also, how long did you take to hunt that down and are you on a mission about any old derogatory GH post… feels like a lot of effort for nothing

 

[Paul Farquhar]

You wrote this in 2021. I wonder if you feel like a complete jackass now.

No, I stand by it. They used it as an example of how to build a setting because it was too generic to be worth publishing a separate setting book. It has nothing unique or interesting to offer a modern audience.

 

[M_Natas]

A friend of mine recently asked me to run a short adventure with the new version of the rules. He only played D&D (and RPGs in general) once - for a few sessions - some 7 years ago.

His interest has recently been rekindled and he would like to play with his 14 years old nephew and 1-2 of his nephew's friends. He bought the Stormwreck Isle starter set and he intends to run it. However, despite my encouragement in jumping in, he would prefer to be a player first. So, he's asked me to run an adventure for the group before he takes the DM's mantle.

Since I don't actually have a lot of free time for this, it will have to be something short. No more than 2-3 sessions. I'm planning to run online with D&D Beyond and either the Maps tools from DDB or Owlbear Rodeo.

Can anyone suggest a short first level adventure that would be suitable? Ideally it would be available in electronic format and have VTT-ready maps.

I have one DMsGuild. It is short and easy to run:

Cellar Rats (One-page adventure for level 1 & 2) - Dungeon Masters Guild | Dungeon Masters Guild

Cellar Rats (One-page adventure for level 1 & 2) - Cellar Rats - It begins, as always, in a tavern...This Dungeons & Dragons adventure is perfect for groups of level 1

www.dmsguild.com

 

[Morrus]

You wrote this in 2021. I wonder if you feel like a complete jackass now.

It's Christmas. I'm sorry for whatever in your life made you want to go online on Christmas Day and call people rude names. Genuinely. And if you want to talk, I can put you in touch with some great people. I know this can be a hard time for many. But I can't allow you to post again in this thread.

 

[John R Davis]

You really need to keep this simple.
A brief intro
A wilderness encounter
A 5-7 room dungeon with say 2 fights, 1 social, 1 trap, 1 puzzle, 1-2 interesting things to investigate
Satisfactory denouement