Episode 184 of Mastering Dungeons! 

Main topic:

Design an RPG Starting Encounter!

Continuing the discussion of designing a first adventure in our world, how do we design the first adventure? We look at creating an encounter that utilizes our setting, hooks, and plays off of the PCs!

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Contents00:00 Two Fools01:28 Adventure Curriculum?12:34 MCDM Daggerheart Initiative?19:37 Flaws Mechanic?30:27 D&D Beyond Kickstarter Reward35:45 Core Book Prices36:52 Most of Hobby is Down40:52 Free Tsojcanth44:24 Free LEGO Adventure48:48 Design an RPG Starting Encounter50:00 Use What You Set Down51:53 Encounter Goals53:10 Don't Overwhelm54:46 Setting Considerations58:32 Theme and Tone01:01:55 Antagonists01:04:34 Allies and NPCs01:06:13 Duration and Pacing01:09:32 Session 0 Promises01:12:48 Play off PCs01:15:38 Satisfying Conclusion01:19:24 Cliffhangers?01:21:39 Final Checklist01:25:04 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.

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