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<blockquote data-quote="caudor" data-source="post: 541389" data-attributes="member: 8367">My favorite campaign was a semi-home brew in the Thunder Rift...a self-contained mountain rift published by WotC.&nbsp; (Challenger series).What I think made it work was that it didn't start off 'too big'.&nbsp; The players were able to explore an area, defeat foes, and get the know the local NPCs, rumors, spooky areas, etc.&nbsp; There was plenty of variety, but it was still contained enough to wrap our minds around.Based on this experience, I recommend that you focus on and develop one particular area as a 'starting area' and focus on fleshing that place out very well.&nbsp; You can pack alot of flavor into a small bite...one that is not too big to chew when first starting out (for DM or players).For example, if your campaign was the Forgotten Realms, you might focus in on Mistledale and the surronding forest for a few adventures.&nbsp; Then expand the detail outward from your center point.That's my 2 cents.&nbsp; I'm not one of them, but I know of some top-notch DM's on this board.&nbsp; I'm sure you'll get plenty of good advice.Good luck with your campaign!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="caudor, post: 541389, member: 8367"] My favorite campaign was a semi-home brew in the Thunder Rift...a self-contained mountain rift published by WotC. (Challenger series). What I think made it work was that it didn't start off 'too big'. The players were able to explore an area, defeat foes, and get the know the local NPCs, rumors, spooky areas, etc. There was plenty of variety, but it was still contained enough to wrap our minds around. Based on this experience, I recommend that you focus on and develop one particular area as a 'starting area' and focus on fleshing that place out very well. You can pack alot of flavor into a small bite...one that is not too big to chew when first starting out (for DM or players). For example, if your campaign was the Forgotten Realms, you might focus in on Mistledale and the surronding forest for a few adventures. Then expand the detail outward from your center point. That's my 2 cents. I'm not one of them, but I know of some top-notch DM's on this board. I'm sure you'll get plenty of good advice. Good luck with your campaign! [/QUOTE]

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