I need some help here guy's!!! [Archive] - Wizards Community

I need some help here guy's!!! [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Jerve Wayward
09-22-03, 11:00 AM I'm currently thinking about starting up a theif like campain in the forgotten realms setting. I have three pc's lined up to play,and I would like them to be totally dependant on finding thier own quests and what not, And to roleplay a lot. If you guys got any tips for me it would be a great help. Thanks
CaffeineGenasi
09-22-03, 01:20 PM If you aren't going to steer them in the directions you have prepared, have either

1. a number on adventure ideas, so you have one for whichever route they take

or

2. am adventure idea that can be anywhere, so it happens no matter which road they take

Probably a combination of both would work best.

If they are just wandering about, the Story hooks portion at the end of every place description in the FR book should give you some ideas. Just read over the ones under the place where they are and work a story out of it.
Triton
09-23-03, 08:57 AM My characters liked to do the same thing. Solution: I made lots of small encounters ahead of time, made npcs for all needs, had my map handy and brain active. They took a route, I rolled for random encounters and either created one on the fly, or grabbed one of my one sheet wonders out of my encounter folder. I made quick encounters, like a half fiend halfling thief and his humanoid bandits. It was one of those encounters that could occur on any road anywhere. One unique creature you suplamented with ogres, orcs, gnolls, and goblins to match the parties size and challenge rating.
Morka
09-23-03, 09:48 AM Give them a Thieves Guild, affiliated to a greater Thieves Guild. They will have to find many ways to gain money, and they will not go very far away from your city, so it'll be easier to you. I found in internet a campaign where the PCs had a thieves guild in Ordulin I think, make a search with those term, you should find something useful.
Lashan
09-23-03, 11:34 AM I say setting is important. Pick where you want it to be, and then the rest of the story falls into place.

I started a game that I thought was going to be an all thief game, too, but the party just wanted a regular game :) What could I do? I picked the city of Tantras. I liked that there was a strong element of law to fight against. I also liked that there are a lot of temples there to steal from and get involved in politics of the area. Also, the nobles get their hands dirty involved with trade and whatnot. Add in the Cult of the Dragon, and the Greyclaws (local guild) has their hands full!

I really say that if you plan your city well enough, then the story will come together. I did purchase City Works (http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/dd42.html) from Legends and Lairs and found it a great resource for planning my city. If you follow their advice on creating the trade and industries in the city, then a lot of the rest comes together. Follow the money and you get some intrigue.
Jerve Wayward
09-25-03, 09:26 AM thanks guys your a big help, i'll get started right away on working with the things you suggested.thanks.
RobTzu
09-28-03, 11:38 AM The best way do let them do what they want is to get the the what and wheres at the end of the session. For example if they want to loot Myth Drannor or Infiltrate Waterdeep nobility they let you know at the end of the session so you have stuff prepared for next time. Its only fair, you can't be expected to know who runs Silverymoon down to the townguards without being forewarned.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Jerve Wayward 09-22-03, 11:00 AM	I'm currently thinking about starting up a theif like campain in the forgotten realms setting. I have three pc's lined up to play,and I would like them to be totally dependant on finding thier own quests and what not, And to roleplay a lot. If you guys got any tips for me it would be a great help. Thanks
CaffeineGenasi 09-22-03, 01:20 PM	If you aren't going to steer them in the directions you have prepared, have either 1. a number on adventure ideas, so you have one for whichever route they take or 2. am adventure idea that can be anywhere, so it happens no matter which road they take Probably a combination of both would work best. If they are just wandering about, the Story hooks portion at the end of every place description in the FR book should give you some ideas. Just read over the ones under the place where they are and work a story out of it.
Triton 09-23-03, 08:57 AM	My characters liked to do the same thing. Solution: I made lots of small encounters ahead of time, made npcs for all needs, had my map handy and brain active. They took a route, I rolled for random encounters and either created one on the fly, or grabbed one of my one sheet wonders out of my encounter folder. I made quick encounters, like a half fiend halfling thief and his humanoid bandits. It was one of those encounters that could occur on any road anywhere. One unique creature you suplamented with ogres, orcs, gnolls, and goblins to match the parties size and challenge rating.
Morka 09-23-03, 09:48 AM	Give them a Thieves Guild, affiliated to a greater Thieves Guild. They will have to find many ways to gain money, and they will not go very far away from your city, so it'll be easier to you. I found in internet a campaign where the PCs had a thieves guild in Ordulin I think, make a search with those term, you should find something useful.
Lashan 09-23-03, 11:34 AM	I say setting is important. Pick where you want it to be, and then the rest of the story falls into place. I started a game that I thought was going to be an all thief game, too, but the party just wanted a regular game :) What could I do? I picked the city of Tantras. I liked that there was a strong element of law to fight against. I also liked that there are a lot of temples there to steal from and get involved in politics of the area. Also, the nobles get their hands dirty involved with trade and whatnot. Add in the Cult of the Dragon, and the Greyclaws (local guild) has their hands full! I really say that if you plan your city well enough, then the story will come together. I did purchase City Works (http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/dd42.html) from Legends and Lairs and found it a great resource for planning my city. If you follow their advice on creating the trade and industries in the city, then a lot of the rest comes together. Follow the money and you get some intrigue.
Jerve Wayward 09-25-03, 09:26 AM	thanks guys your a big help, i'll get started right away on working with the things you suggested.thanks.
RobTzu 09-28-03, 11:38 AM	The best way do let them do what they want is to get the the what and wheres at the end of the session. For example if they want to loot Myth Drannor or Infiltrate Waterdeep nobility they let you know at the end of the session so you have stuff prepared for next time. Its only fair, you can't be expected to know who runs Silverymoon down to the townguards without being forewarned.