We resumed play this past week, joining the company still within the farmstead where those that remain of the seven knaves are restrained or incapacitated. The noise of a coach signaled the arrival of an expected guest.
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Helvéczia: Journal de Campagne, 2
Some sickness has delayed our resuming the campaign, but this week a fully healthy group reconvened to continue our gaming.
I ran the introductory adventure from the main book, The Seven Knaves, relocated to the the southwest region of Helvéczia. Specifically, an encounter on the road through the Schwygdalp, on the way to Ammertal. Aside from this change, I ran the adventure essentially as-is.
Monday, May 23, 2022
Helvéczia: Journal de Campagne, 1
Having wrapped up our Masks of Nyarlathotep game, we met this week to begin our Helvéczia game. A month or so ago I pitched the game as one of three options for the group, and they were unanimous in choosing it. None of my players were familiar with the game at all, but my short description was: "17th century fantasy Switzerland. Rapier duels, early black powder weaponry, dark comedy religious strife. Sort of a mix of Three Musketeers, Princess Bride, and Solomon Kane." I've been digging more into the recommended reading M. Lux provides - Dumas, Grimm, Hoffman, and Grimmelshausen have been added to my library and greedily consumed, but I've also found good inspiration in Voltaire, Maupassant, and Mortimer's guide to Restoration Britain - I would love to see a similar book for the continent. But I've found plenty of touchpoints to reference when explaining the rather niche setting and my players have been enthusiastic about it.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Helvéczia First Impressions, pt. 3
Helvéczia First Impressions, pt. 2
Previously posted at the RPGPUB, collecting here to begin campaign notes.
I'm really enjoying reading this. Finished up the Players' Rules yesterday. Starts off with an introduction to role playing picaresque adventures and recommended reading - I've had to add a lot to my reading queue. Then moves into character creation.
Helvéczia First Impressions, pt. 1
Previously posted at the RPGPUB, collecting here to begin campaign notes.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Masks of Nyarlathotep Retrospective
Third time's a charm. Last night, after 11 months of play, my group completed our Masks of Nyarlathotep campaign. It was my third attempt at running it.
Lots of spoilery thoughts about the campaign in general ahead.