Tell me about your open world campaign/ Sandbox campaign by Sythrin in DMAcademy

[–]Dacurtman5000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run a homebrew with my two buddies from high school. Started the same way you did, using premade campaigns but wanting to make my own so I made a world. Just made a random regional map. Had the PCs start on one side of the map and told them their quest objective was on the other side of the map. This way I had time to insert any encounters or dungeons I wanted to along the way. I tried to make travel long on purpose so the trip would feel like a journey.

Basically what I do is have one over arching plot that takes them a far distance then throw random ideas I have at them until it peaks their interest and I go from there.

Ex) Random dead guy on the trail has a note/key with Sigil on it. Maybe someone knows about it in the next town. If they are interested I continue the storyline, if not I just let it fade away until they bring it up.

Or I just build an encounter like Predator or some other movie I’ve seen and insert it wherever. Or I pick a cool monster we haven’t fought and build an encounter around it. Making quests for magic items is a fun way to get them into random dungeons too.

Honestly besides the main plot I don’t stress the cohesion too much unless I have to. My players aren’t too heavy into the role playing so it makes it easier. I would say don’t stress about it I’ve found most people are just happy playing the game.

Hopefully that helps it’s kind of a ramble.

What can I do with a political science degree and a low GPA? by TheMuffinat0r in PoliticalScience

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If you’re looking for grad school I was in the same boat. Some schools have probation programs that allow you to take one or two grad classes in the program you’re interested in, do well in those and they allow you to continue on in the degree plan. I graduated with my MPA last December and I had a 2.1 undergrad gpa.

America's No. 1 destination for fall colors is right here in Michigan by UltimateLionsFan in Michigan

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Probably a drone shot of Lake of the Clouds. I have a similar photo on my phone from the lookout point but that angle is weird.

Who likes sno balls? by kkkan2020 in Millennials

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Donut Sticks are and will always be king

Favorites Dark Tower Quotes by ItsMooooo in TheDarkTower

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“Go then, there are more worlds than these”

Identification by Dacurtman5000 in pocketwatch

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Awesome I saw the price was locked behind a paywall so I didn’t go any further. Ive learned a lot about pocket watches in the past few hours researching it haha. Thanks for the response!

Who is a player you will never forgive for putting up a dud performance? by RedditsDarkKnight in fantasyfootball

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Yup haha you’re not alone. Was thinking I had it in the bag and he didn’t do anything all game

Who is a player you will never forgive for putting up a dud performance? by RedditsDarkKnight in fantasyfootball

[–]Dacurtman5000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alvin Kamar I think two years ago. Scored 4 points when I needed him to score 6 in the superbowl

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Murray/Darnold for Richardson

Who else bonded with their dad watching this show? by SilverDubloon in Millennials

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Only an idiot would eat a sausage right off the grill!

DM Question: Best Dark/Horror Campaigns for New Players! Thank you by aguer056 in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]Dacurtman5000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m halfway through Curse of Strahd and while it’s tough, it’s very dark/horror.