virtualslayer22
2021-01-17, 08:37 PM
Hello all!
I am looking to start a discussion for ideas, advice, and guidance on a short pirate campaign. I am looking for guidance because I know that sea battles, manning ships, island hopping/travel, etc will all be VERY different than what I am used to playing. Oh, and this will be my first go at being a DM. I wouldn't mind expanding a one shot type resource, but would like this to span into a few sessions - ideally 6-8 sessions, but realistically, I know the PC's can easily make this turn into more depending on their focus and decisions. However, I am thinking that I will have an NPC that captain's the pirate ship. This way, I can sort of railroad us at times when needed. It would be a world where we pirates almost seem Robinhoodish with the corruption of different government's naval crews and what not. Hoping to keep most players around some type of CN if possible, but I won't hamper them too much.
I've also got to figure out how to manage and deal out damage to ships, HP for ships, magic items, sea monsters, etc. I also would need to decide on a level for the players to start at. Was thinking maybe something between levels 8-12, but maybe I am throwing myself to deep into the fire with high levels on my first campaign? I know the mechanics well, and I am a very quick learner...but I also know that DM is keeping up with A LOT at once, so things could get dicey quickly at the high of a level - or the PC's could make super quick work of any baddies I throw at them at first.
I wouldn't mind ideas as to how to get the group "together" either. I was thinking potentially a ship wreck that the NPC Captain happens upon, but then that would mean the players already knew each other before hand on the ship that was just destroyed. I don't want to go the "met in a bar route" either, although a big bar brawl started by random pirates would be fitting.
Anyways, I am open to any and all ideas/resources any of you may be willing to share. This campaign wouldn't take place anytime super soon, but hopefully in the next few months. As always, I am looking forward to hearing your advice and ideas!
I am looking to start a discussion for ideas, advice, and guidance on a short pirate campaign. I am looking for guidance because I know that sea battles, manning ships, island hopping/travel, etc will all be VERY different than what I am used to playing. Oh, and this will be my first go at being a DM. I wouldn't mind expanding a one shot type resource, but would like this to span into a few sessions - ideally 6-8 sessions, but realistically, I know the PC's can easily make this turn into more depending on their focus and decisions. However, I am thinking that I will have an NPC that captain's the pirate ship. This way, I can sort of railroad us at times when needed. It would be a world where we pirates almost seem Robinhoodish with the corruption of different government's naval crews and what not. Hoping to keep most players around some type of CN if possible, but I won't hamper them too much.
I've also got to figure out how to manage and deal out damage to ships, HP for ships, magic items, sea monsters, etc. I also would need to decide on a level for the players to start at. Was thinking maybe something between levels 8-12, but maybe I am throwing myself to deep into the fire with high levels on my first campaign? I know the mechanics well, and I am a very quick learner...but I also know that DM is keeping up with A LOT at once, so things could get dicey quickly at the high of a level - or the PC's could make super quick work of any baddies I throw at them at first.
I wouldn't mind ideas as to how to get the group "together" either. I was thinking potentially a ship wreck that the NPC Captain happens upon, but then that would mean the players already knew each other before hand on the ship that was just destroyed. I don't want to go the "met in a bar route" either, although a big bar brawl started by random pirates would be fitting.
Anyways, I am open to any and all ideas/resources any of you may be willing to share. This campaign wouldn't take place anytime super soon, but hopefully in the next few months. As always, I am looking forward to hearing your advice and ideas!