What to DM to a newbie group of girls?

[The_Magician]

Baxter and Celebrim, thanks guys for going straight to the point and being very helpful! =D Someone also told me about Murder at the Seven Points. I am gonna see if I can find any of those at the game store.

 

[Sir Elton]

The Sunless Citadel is good.

 

[Grunk]

I like "The Devil Box" from Dungeon #109 for 2nd level characters. It's got Kobolds, Devils, Freakshows, and has a lot more room for roleplaying than combat. It's funny and would probably be enjoyed by your group.


GRUNK

 

[barsoomcore]

My stewardesses enjoy combat more than most of my other groups, frankly, so I wouldn't worry about trying to steer clear of that.

That said, "Devil Box" is whole loads of fun. But I would think any low-level module would do you just fine. I made a web page to explain to the ladies what an RPG actually is -- feel free to rip it off:

http://barsoom.hyboria.net/GirlsRules.html

Have fun and let us know how it goes.

 

[Cergorach]

If they are new to RPGs use concepts they can relate to. What kind of interests do they have (besides RPGs), what kind of series, movies, or books do they like, draw inspiration from that. At what kind of level do you want to start? 1st lvl or something appropriate for an adventure?

Might i suggest Blue Rose by Green Ronin, it's a romantic fantasy game (girls seem to love romance) and it has a shor introductionary adventure. The rules are also a lot simpler from what i've heard, but still based on the D&D rules (this is a good thing for introducing new players).

For more info:
http://bluerose.greenronin.com/

You can buy it in pdf format here:
http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=4239&

 

[The_Magician]

Thanks, folks! Lots of options, now. =D I will definitely check that Blue Rose one. =)

 

[Ed Cha]

Thanks, but I am actually trying to avoid combats as focus. I am hoping someone can just come here and blurb the name of an entertaining short adventure module.

Try this one I wrote. It's called The Hamlet of Thumble and has a lot of roleplaying in it along with cute little halflings. Of course, there are some nasties to deal with, too.

Also, there are DM Tips in the back and lots of extras. It's an all-time best seller at RPG Shop and now on sale at Indie Press Revolution for only $9.99.

 

[AZNtrogdor]

take this from a newbie: if they only played 3e once, they will not be able to tell the dif between that and 3.5 unless maybe if they were playing as rangers.

 

[Razz0putin]

Or you could go semi classic with a twist and have them go forth and save the PRINCE.
Actually a freind of mine started a game with the classic save the princess but then it turned out the princess was a shapeshifter that killed the king. So this was classic with a twist all the way.

 

[innis]

hmmm...of the girls that i have D.M.ed for, none of them would get much out of fuzzy creatures and saving princes. i wonder if it could be assumed that as long as it had an interesting plot, good character development and exciting situations that it would be enjoyed, no matter the gender involved? i think it fair to assume that not all girls read nothing but baby sitter's club or mill's n boon books. and if your audience do read these exclusively, good luck with your adventure...interesting concept