What module would you use to start a campaign?
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johnsemlak
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Doh!
I forgot to put Of Sound Mind in the poll. I meant to do so.
Myself, while I haven't seen some of the modules mentioned in posts above, I do like the classic Keep on the Borderlands[/]. It's a great way to introduce people new to the game, who maybe aren't familiar with Kobolds or Bugbears yet. It offers a variety of common evil monsters and a sinister evil cult. However, for veteran players playing first level characters again, perhaps B2 is not as good of an option.
I forgot to put Of Sound Mind in the poll. I meant to do so.
Myself, while I haven't seen some of the modules mentioned in posts above, I do like the classic Keep on the Borderlands[/]. It's a great way to introduce people new to the game, who maybe aren't familiar with Kobolds or Bugbears yet. It offers a variety of common evil monsters and a sinister evil cult. However, for veteran players playing first level characters again, perhaps B2 is not as good of an option.
physicscarp
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I only felt safe voting for modules that I actually have started a campaign with, and Sunless Citadel was a lot of fun. However, make sure you plan to continue using the whole dragon motif/plot that is setup in it, or it's going to seem awful flat.
On a side note, I've been itching to start a campaign with Of Sound Mind because it read so damn well! I really liked that and can't wait to see the proposed sequel.
On a side note, I've been itching to start a campaign with Of Sound Mind because it read so damn well! I really liked that and can't wait to see the proposed sequel.
Dr Midnight
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DEEEYOOOD, the Silver Quill wasn't a product of the module- that was me. I just gave big G a place to hang. A crib, from which he macked his playa skills.Wee Jas said:
I loved it as a starting module, though.
I really must get OF SOUND MIND. It's sold out wherever I go.
alsih2o
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whispering woodwind... it is low level, but scalable and will push a group of players towards being a party very well
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and check out what I did over there
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sorry for channelling hong there...
After trying virtually every method under the sun in order to improve my DM'ing, and consequently having numerous disaster sessions, I'm now thoroughly entrenched in the "Wing it!" camp.
I think that, especially with 3rd ed., it's the best way to go because it frees up both your mind and your time. You can much more readily react and adapt to player mood and in-character actions. The mere fact that you aren't spending time referencing things whenever a PC goes into room #223a, means that there is a much more fluid feeling to the game and the players will also feel that their actions aren't entirely futile since what they do can affect the outcome to a much greater degree than if you are tied to a plot line.
Of course, reading through modules never hurts and can spur many ideas and can be called on in a pinch. But using them by wrote is definitely a bad option, IMO.
And all this is not to say there can't be a theme to your games or an overall goal. I just think that DM'ing on the fly allows for much more creativity, imagination and life to a game than does simply going by the book.
Steal their maps, their ideas, their characters, traps and treasures for sure, but ultimately I think you and your players will enjoy the game MUCH more if you just go with the flow and see what happens.
I think that, especially with 3rd ed., it's the best way to go because it frees up both your mind and your time. You can much more readily react and adapt to player mood and in-character actions. The mere fact that you aren't spending time referencing things whenever a PC goes into room #223a, means that there is a much more fluid feeling to the game and the players will also feel that their actions aren't entirely futile since what they do can affect the outcome to a much greater degree than if you are tied to a plot line.
Of course, reading through modules never hurts and can spur many ideas and can be called on in a pinch. But using them by wrote is definitely a bad option, IMO.
And all this is not to say there can't be a theme to your games or an overall goal. I just think that DM'ing on the fly allows for much more creativity, imagination and life to a game than does simply going by the book.
Steal their maps, their ideas, their characters, traps and treasures for sure, but ultimately I think you and your players will enjoy the game MUCH more if you just go with the flow and see what happens.
Arnwyn
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Good heavens! You're expecting us to choose *one*? They're all good, and I'd consider starting my campaign with any one of those.
I chose Wizard's Amulet/Crucible of Freya simply because it's the first one that popped into my head. Honorable mention goes to U1-3 and Keep on the Borderlands.
I chose Wizard's Amulet/Crucible of Freya simply because it's the first one that popped into my head. Honorable mention goes to U1-3 and Keep on the Borderlands.
lord irial
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Of Sound Mind, by Fiery Dragon. I cannot state enough how much my players and I enjoyed this module.
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