Cameron was a bit annoyed because the group did not know what “actionable” I offered. He was correct in a sense…I had not offered any. The only task that was given was: if something is manipulating the mind of the miners down in the mine, get rid of it. There were no specific actions to be taken, no specific NPC to talk to, no timetable, no clear goal even. Open investigation. And all of it was intentional.
Read MoreAs I mention in the episode, we play in “Hard mode.” What I mean is we are in a Gritty Realism setting. There are a couple of rules and mechanics that are added to the game for a more realistic and, let’s be honest, hard feel. The result is also a less high-fantasy world and more like a survival game. Resource management, be it spells and ability as well as food rations and ammunition become more important than a regular D&D game.
Read MoreI remember doing the recording of this episode. I never had so much fun drinking pretend alcohol. There was some kind of giddiness at the table that night. As if players and characters were in synch in letting loose after a harrowing day. It was truly a fantastic session and doing the editing, there was so much that I had to but cut out otherwise it would have been too long, but parts like the “Speak with Oyster” made me laugh all over again. I hope you all enjoyed it as well and it wasn’t too self-referential. I want to point out that after six episodes we are still in the first day and the players haven’t completed a long rest. Resources are going to be stretched thin.
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