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Guide to Adventure-Making

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#1
lord_zack
Sep 02, 2007 15:21:52 The 4e DMG would benefit from having a lot more advice on adventure making. Like advice on event-based adventures, the structure of them, how to get you're PCs from encounter to encounter, ect. I have a lot of trouble with event-based adventures. There should also be advice on dungeon adventurers, wilderness adventurers, ect.
#2
strand0
May 31, 2008 12:37:37 Yes it would. I think that is at least part of the plan behind the 4.0 Dungeon Masters' Guide.

But I'm not sure...

Could someone that has the DMG post the chapter heading?
#3
ambergin_the_mad
Jun 01, 2008 10:52:53
The 4e DMG would benefit from having a lot more advice on adventure making. Like advice on event-based adventures, the structure of them, how to get you're PCs from encounter to encounter, ect. I have a lot of trouble with event-based adventures. There should also be advice on dungeon adventurers, wilderness adventurers, ect.

May I ask why can't you adapt that information from the 3.5 DMG? I haven't seen the 4.0 DMG so I'm not sure what's so all fired difficult about it but the 3.5 DMG 1 & 2 provide quite a bit of usable material that's adaptable. Further, you can find quite a bit of ideas in the Dungeon Mastering for Dummies guide - no joke. There's some terrific ideas in there for the DM to really grab a hold of how to setup a world and campaign.
#4
strand0
Jun 03, 2008 3:46:36
May I ask why can't you adapt that information from the 3.5 DMG?

You're kidding RIGHT! 4.0 is THE NEW game. Complete and created by the greatest creative team available.
I haven't seen the 4.0 DMG so I'm not sure what's so all fired difficult about it but the 3.5 DMG 1 & 2 provide quite a bit of usable material that's adaptable. Further, you can find quite a bit of ideas in the Dungeon Mastering for Dummies guide - no joke. There's some terrific ideas in there for the DM to really grab a hold of how to setup a world and campaign.

You are NOT kidding.
So you think it is fine that the new Edition is incomplete.
:angelhide

#5
Kynesis
Jun 04, 2008 8:01:13 Actually I thought the 3.5 & 4.0 DMG took real strides in this area (yes, I've noticed I'm starting to sound fanboi-ish, trying not to) which jogged me to think about writing a quest-builders handbook for my own reference.

I'm short on time generally but if somebody wanted to collaborate or accept help I'd be happy to contribute.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 lord_zack Sep 02, 2007 15:21:52	The 4e DMG would benefit from having a lot more advice on adventure making. Like advice on event-based adventures, the structure of them, how to get you're PCs from encounter to encounter, ect. I have a lot of trouble with event-based adventures. There should also be advice on dungeon adventurers, wilderness adventurers, ect.
#2 strand0 May 31, 2008 12:37:37	Yes it would. I think that is at least part of the plan behind the 4.0 Dungeon Masters' Guide. But I'm not sure... Could someone that has the DMG post the chapter heading?
#3 ambergin_the_mad Jun 01, 2008 10:52:53	The 4e DMG would benefit from having a lot more advice on adventure making. Like advice on event-based adventures, the structure of them, how to get you're PCs from encounter to encounter, ect. I have a lot of trouble with event-based adventures. There should also be advice on dungeon adventurers, wilderness adventurers, ect. May I ask why can't you adapt that information from the 3.5 DMG? I haven't seen the 4.0 DMG so I'm not sure what's so all fired difficult about it but the 3.5 DMG 1 & 2 provide quite a bit of usable material that's adaptable. Further, you can find quite a bit of ideas in the Dungeon Mastering for Dummies guide - no joke. There's some terrific ideas in there for the DM to really grab a hold of how to setup a world and campaign.
#4 strand0 Jun 03, 2008 3:46:36	May I ask why can't you adapt that information from the 3.5 DMG? You're kidding RIGHT! 4.0 is THE NEW game. Complete and created by the greatest creative team available. I haven't seen the 4.0 DMG so I'm not sure what's so all fired difficult about it but the 3.5 DMG 1 & 2 provide quite a bit of usable material that's adaptable. Further, you can find quite a bit of ideas in the Dungeon Mastering for Dummies guide - no joke. There's some terrific ideas in there for the DM to really grab a hold of how to setup a world and campaign. You are NOT kidding. So you think it is fine that the new Edition is incomplete. :angelhide
#5 Kynesis Jun 04, 2008 8:01:13	Actually I thought the 3.5 & 4.0 DMG took real strides in this area (yes, I've noticed I'm starting to sound fanboi-ish, trying not to) which jogged me to think about writing a quest-builders handbook for my own reference. I'm short on time generally but if somebody wanted to collaborate or accept help I'd be happy to contribute.