tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239577512598038009.post5745763105873350216..comments2024-02-27T01:17:39.925-08:00Comments on The Nine and Thirty Kingdoms: Long ExpeditionsTalysmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02162328521343832412noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239577512598038009.post-89201651369361023982013-07-17T03:31:57.695-07:002013-07-17T03:31:57.695-07:00Sure, it is something low level characters may par...Sure, it is something low level characters may participate in. I read a book maybe a year ago (Latitude Zero. Tales of the Equator) with some, I thought, fascinating details. Gonzalo Pizarro, to give an example, started 1540 such an expedition in South America, with over 220 Spaniards, 4000 Indians, 150 horses, 1000 war dogs and some llamas and pigs for good measure. It took them two years and only 100 hundred of them survived. And that *only* because it was uncharted territory with jungles and swamps. Add some monsters and it should make for a demanding mid to high level game. Anyway, that's the conclusion I came to. I wrote down some more ideas in this direction over here:<br /><br />http://the-disoriented-ranger.blogspot.de/2013/07/spending-gold-big-time-career.html<br /><br />The gist of it is, to give characters a mid level goal (if they get that high or not) to make the transition from low to mid level gameplay somewhat easier (it's something I always thought of as problematic...).Jens D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18394303166081684904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239577512598038009.post-5818786364961540022013-07-15T10:14:13.425-07:002013-07-15T10:14:13.425-07:00I'm seeing an expedition of discovery as more ...I'm seeing an expedition of discovery as more as a hero-level activity rather than name-level. Although you could have 1st and 2nd level types sign on as party members to an expedition lead by an NPC. The first expedition might even get aborted, and the PCs as heroes might be first on the list for suggested leaders of a second expedition.<br /><br />Of course, I'm thinking of much smaller new territory than the Louisiana Purchase, and assuming that the PCs don't foot the costs. Opening up a new region can generate new lands open for colonization when the PCs reach name-level.Talysmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02162328521343832412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239577512598038009.post-50531633881515623052013-07-15T07:05:52.826-07:002013-07-15T07:05:52.826-07:00Oh! Really good. Perhaps after a war campaign, in ...Oh! Really good. Perhaps after a war campaign, in which the PCs maybe distinguished themselves and rose to name level during the fighting (the thing about pre-planning high level adventures is that they are so frequently contingent on the players having done such-and-so sort of thing), the kingdom gets the Louisiana Purchase or whatever and picks them to lead the discovery expedition, if they want. When they get back, there'll be rewards and accolades awaiting them. Not to mention the possibility of pulling an Aaron Burr and becoming Emperor of the Lost Kingdom.faoladhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03691952430041394614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239577512598038009.post-35533666123779912352013-07-15T03:40:59.292-07:002013-07-15T03:40:59.292-07:00Could be a perfect alternative for building a cast...Could be a perfect alternative for building a castle at name level. It's either the castle or a funded expedition into uncharted territory. Decidedly mid-level gaming material and a group of adventurers would have to put their resources together, group structure depends on classes (or funding party: if the church is funding, the cleric is leading, etc.).<br /><br />Very nice! Thanks for the inspiration...Jens D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18394303166081684904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239577512598038009.post-42101246387928677752013-07-14T21:22:22.986-07:002013-07-14T21:22:22.986-07:00I love the idea, but keep in mind that the Lewis &...I love the idea, but keep in mind that the Lewis & Clark Expedition was a major undertaking, requiring funding and preparation on the same (relative) scale as the Apollo program.<br /><br />A campaign based around such an expedition of discovery when, for instance, a kingdom acquires a vast tract of relatively uninhabited wilderness as part of a settlement following a successful war when their opponents sue for peace might be interesting. There would have to be some reason to choose the PCs as the expedition leaders. Perhaps a contest where the winning team leads the expedition.faoladhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03691952430041394614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239577512598038009.post-68521403958352998462013-07-14T16:15:12.664-07:002013-07-14T16:15:12.664-07:00My lats campaign had a number of long expeditions ...My lats campaign had a number of long expeditions featuring negotiation, exploration, and survival. A location goal (even a rough one) works pretty well for keeping things focused.JDJarvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691101939920824546noreply@blogger.com