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IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics.

Posted by CaptainHellrazor
CaptainHellrazor
member, 290 posts
Sun 1 Jan 2023
at 15:23
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IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics

AD&D 1st Edition

Temple of Elemental Evil
Scourge of the Slave Lords
Queen of the Spiders Series (Against the Giants, The Drow Series, Queen of the Demonweb Pits)

My first AD&D game is pretty popular and I have learned quite a bit now about how to manage games and players better using RPoL.  So I thought I might see if the old classic campaign series would be as popular.

Any takers?
jplaia
member, 1 post
Sun 1 Jan 2023
at 16:47
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IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics

In reply to CaptainHellrazor (msg # 1):

I actually just got back on RPOL last week looking for another 1st Ed game, so probably yes.
Larson Gates
member, 34 posts
Mon 2 Jan 2023
at 21:19
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IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics

Very possibly if you allow character classes from the "Best of Dragon" Magazine and in particular Volume III
Corkman
member, 7 posts
Tue 3 Jan 2023
at 14:13
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IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics

Definitely would love to take part in these series'.  Great choice of 'super modules'!
CaptainHellrazor
member, 293 posts
Tue 3 Jan 2023
at 14:29
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Re: IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics

Larson Gates:
Very possibly if you allow character classes from the "Best of Dragon" Magazine and in particular Volume III


I don't consider Dragon Magazine as canon in my universe, largely because not everyone has access to them, giving some players an unfair advantage.  Also the size of the playing group will determine whether I will use all the options from Unearthed Arcana.  I find with the older modules, like the ones proposed for this campaign, that things like Weapon Specialization can unbalance the modules dramatically in the players favour.

Considering the challenges for a party in these adventures, as well as the drop out rate for new players, I would want at least 6-8 active players before beginning this campaign.  I would accept up to a dozen or more, especially if the bulk are single classed characters.
Larson Gates
member, 35 posts
Tue 3 Jan 2023
at 16:19
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IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics

So you don't consider a fix to one of the PHB classes, which I'd in effect unplayable beyond level 5 worthwhile...
In effect you've provided me with the answer  so I wish you luck in finding players.
Corkman
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Wed 4 Jan 2023
at 05:28
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IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics

This message was deleted by a moderator, as it was against the forum rules, at 11:27, Wed 04 Jan 2023.
1492
member, 71 posts
I like monkeys
Wed 4 Jan 2023
at 08:43
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IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics

Would love to play this campaign. I never have preconceived notions/preferences about my own character, so I'm flexible in that regard. Whatever the dice rolls dictate.
Corkman
member, 9 posts
Wed 4 Jan 2023
at 14:29
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IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics

Interested in playing in the campaign.  Single class minded option
Winter51
member, 188 posts
Wed 4 Jan 2023
at 15:20
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IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics

I'd like to get in as well. Once I know a bit more about the setting, I'll get something together.
CSeiberlin
member, 1 post
Wed 4 Jan 2023
at 16:42
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IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics

Definitely interested.
savioronedge
member, 23 posts
Wed 4 Jan 2023
at 18:04
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IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics

Color me interested.
CaptainHellrazor
member, 295 posts
Wed 4 Jan 2023
at 22:23
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IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics

This looks like potentially six players, if I can get one or two more interested players then I will register a game.  Thanks for the response folks.
DeeYin
member, 44 posts
Thu 5 Jan 2023
at 03:08
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IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics

This is one more with interest!
CaptainHellrazor
member, 297 posts
Thu 5 Jan 2023
at 08:37
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IC: AD&D 1st Edition Campaign Classics

This thread can be closed, I have registered the game:
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