Oct 2, 2010

7th blog entry - Campaign introduction idea, No.1

Heya, and thanks for taking interest in my blog! Today, I give you a suggestion on how to start the first session of your new campaign, as the "After a long trip, you guys finally make it to a small village..." beginning is now officially being over-over-overused.  So, here's an example:

After the battle of Hareigh, the forces of both the elven kingdom and the orkish hordes have been reduced to mere nothingness. Still, elven determination to defend the holy tree of Leleigh remains strong, and the orkish warlord's hate for the light is still deeply cut into his mind. For the last three months, there have been no real military action on both sides. Everything now comes down to sending skirmishing units into the no-man's land, hoping they catch enemy's party off-guard. On one cold and rainy september morning, the group of orks ambushed and killed most of general Lohilem's unit which has been ordered to scout a small hilly portion of the northern front. The few who managed to save their lives (characters) have found shelter from the rain in a small and hidden cave. Considering the circumstances, they realize that no rescue party is likely to be dispatched, and the enemy unit might just be hiding around the next hill. With the night slowly creeping around the corners, food almost gone, bleeding cuts and painful bruises from the fight, and the rain which is only getting heavier, the survivors will have to use all their skills to survive and get back to a friendly fort. 

More to come! :)

29 comments:

  1. can't wait for more! really good read

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  2. I lol'd at the "After a long trip, you guys finally make it to a small village...", because the only campaign I have ever joined started with that (and died before we even finished that session :'( stupid internet buddies). This one is way more awesome.

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  3. After a long trip, you guys finally make it to a small village... is not overused! It's classic!

    Made me giggle :D

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  4. Yes, let's change the usuals please

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  5. Good tips, I really like this.

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  6. Did you ever just throw in a high level monster to kill off an annoying player?

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  7. cool campaign tip. I haven't played in years but I might start up D&D again.

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  8. I'll be giving this a try when I have the chance

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  9. That game seems really complicated haha.
    fallout 3 is my favorite game.

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  10. It pretty interesting because this game includes an aspect of story telling and a higher level of immersion.

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  11. hey, this is one of my more favorite posts from you :)

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  12. Lol, I love the descriptiveness and detail of your into as compared to the almost standard "after a long trip....."

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  13. D&D is the most addicting game ever

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  14. great post you have here !!

    following & supporting you.
    take care

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  15. I want to put this much detail into my games. Where do you find the time?

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