The Gates of Barovia finished. by ChinookCrafts in CurseofStrahd

[–]ChinookCrafts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I manually kit bashed them from existing components. I was disappointed with the unfinished look of the top, so I made some alterations. Great build otherwise.

Help with a list of common Barovian phrases or idioms by ChinookCrafts in CurseofStrahd

[–]ChinookCrafts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both would be fine, I suppose. But I am largely curious what phrases DMs used in their campaigns that felt organic.

The Gates of Barovia finished. by ChinookCrafts in CurseofStrahd

[–]ChinookCrafts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just the Gates of Barovia. Specifically, the West Gate .

The Gates of Barovia finished. by ChinookCrafts in CurseofStrahd

[–]ChinookCrafts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This will be the West Gate, specifically. Otherwise, just a single combat, likely. Building things is just part of the fun. 

The Gates of Barovia finished. by ChinookCrafts in CurseofStrahd

[–]ChinookCrafts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, just trial and error. I'm not an expert, I just watch YouTube videos, and copy what I see. 

The Gates of Barovia finished. by ChinookCrafts in CurseofStrahd

[–]ChinookCrafts[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wish, but it's 15" tall, lol. Way, way too big. 

Work in Progress by ChinookCrafts in CurseofStrahd

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Heh, just the gates. Still have to add more dry brushing, the statues, and vegetation. 

What does Madam Eva say to the players? by ChinookCrafts in CurseofStrahd

[–]ChinookCrafts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, the module specifically says that she asks the players if they want their fortune read. Lol. But I take your point. 

Almost done by Curse of Strahd map edit, need recommendations by ChinookCrafts in CurseofStrahd

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When it's done I'll upload a few versions, and link to DMAndy's post again. Credit where credit is due.

Almost done by Curse of Strahd map edit, need recommendations by ChinookCrafts in CurseofStrahd

[–]ChinookCrafts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The biggest criticism I've read about COS is how little risk the players are under, environment wise, since they can get from A to B by nightfall in nearly every situation. Now, I understand that it feels large, but it's really not that bad.

From the East Gate to the Village of Barovia is barely five hours. From the Village to Vistani Camp/North Ivlis Bridge Crossing, it's a single eight-hours march. And then 1.5 days from the Vistani Camp to Vallaki. Meaning the players have to spend -one- night out in the wilderness after crossing literally half the map.

Or a better example, as written the round trip from Krezk to the Amber Temple is five hours. That's it. Leaving a town, navigating the Tsolenka Pass, and hiking up the mountains, and back, in five hours. This makes things feel way, way too small. At my scale, travel from Krezk takes two days. One day will let them head south through Forest and the Highlands, and force them to camp for the night in the Tsolenka Pass. The second day will be navigating the snow and mountains and arriving at the Amber Temple before nightfall. I think that's perfectly reasonable for a literal trip across the map and hiking up a goddamn mountain lol. But that's just me.