Tomorrow night, I’ll be running Monster of the Week for the first time. This will be my first PbtA game, and my players’ first as well. I intend the game to be a one-shot, and as I plan it, it seems more and more like a module.
It’ll be based off the awful song, “Grandma got run over by a Reindeer.” The twists: grandma was a chosen hunter, the grandkid is now the new chosen. The monster is, of course, Krampus.
Should I build the characters ahead of time (does that work in PbtA games)? Am I biting off more than I can chew?
Well, there isn’t really anything to build as far as characters go. Just pass out playbooks. You should definitely follow the scenario setup procedure, though. MotW mysteries are usually a single, 3-4 hour session, but can stretch to two sessions if it’s a “big” scenario.
Well, there isn’t really anything to build as far as characters go. Just pass out playbooks. You should definitely follow the scenario setup procedure, though. MotW mysteries are usually a single, 3-4 hour session, but can stretch to two sessions if it’s a “big” scenario.
This sounds like a cool mystery, btw. I love the Krampus!
This sounds like a cool mystery, btw. I love the Krampus!
I’m setting it in Frostburg, MD (in coal mining country). The monster’s minions will be rejected elves that work they mines. The elves, of course, used to be children. It’s gonna get freaky.
I’m setting it in Frostburg, MD (in coal mining country). The monster’s minions will be rejected elves that work they mines. The elves, of course, used to be children. It’s gonna get freaky.
Sounds like it!
Sounds like it!
River Williamson Interesting location. Complete with mountains, dense fog, and a University of Maryland….
River Williamson Interesting location. Complete with mountains, dense fog, and a University of Maryland….
oh man, we need a play report!!!! Tell us how it went, River. It sounds like a great setup.
oh man, we need a play report!!!! Tell us how it went, River. It sounds like a great setup.
I’ll make sure we take good notes, Rich.
I’ll make sure we take good notes, Rich.
I made the setup sheet (or at least, I need a break from it for now). You can comment here or in the G-doc.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15uLfSM5i5g0yvziif3fQLVHZ2W9hJpfxDI7gjVvYEzI/edit?usp=sharing
I made the setup sheet (or at least, I need a break from it for now). You can comment here or in the G-doc.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15uLfSM5i5g0yvziif3fQLVHZ2W9hJpfxDI7gjVvYEzI/edit?usp=sharing
River Williamson Haven’t read the substance yet, but I really like the format for planning MotW scenarios. Would you mind sharing a blank version to our MotW folder on Gauntlet Hangouts? I can send you a direct share link if you give me your email address (chat is fine).
River Williamson Haven’t read the substance yet, but I really like the format for planning MotW scenarios. Would you mind sharing a blank version to our MotW folder on Gauntlet Hangouts? I can send you a direct share link if you give me your email address (chat is fine).
Yeah, it’s just a document version of the planning PDF Evil Hat put out. I’ll share a blank in a moment.
Yeah, it’s just a document version of the planning PDF Evil Hat put out. I’ll share a blank in a moment.
It went well. Everyone had fun. Short write-up here: https://plus.google.com/106886356574651474875/posts/aYngRhZdWG8
It went well. Everyone had fun. Short write-up here: https://plus.google.com/106886356574651474875/posts/aYngRhZdWG8