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'''The Adventure''' describes ongoing circumstances that arise during the campaign, related not only to the narrative and the defeating of monsters, but also to the lives of characters outside moments of danger and intrigue.  The subject material includes managing the environment, moving and travelling through the setting, mastering tools and equipment, gaining allies, becoming rich and gathering materials and the inconsequentials necessary to increase the power, prestige and security of the player characters.
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'''The Adventure''' encompasses ongoing events within the Dungeons & Dragons campaign, spanning beyond the narrative and battles with monsters. It delves into the characters' lives beyond perilous moments, involving managing the environment, traversing settings, mastering [[Sage Ability|abilities]] and tools, gaining [[Followers|allies]], amassing [[Treasure|wealth]] and collecting resources. These seemingly trivial elements are essential for enhancing the power, prestige and security of the player characters.
  
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Everyday life, especially for characters embarking on daily adventures, has potentially endless details that need to be established in game terms.  Thus there are many objects and places describe in the links below that suggest nothing more than places in the setting.  Desirably, the DM should find some means of incorporating these commonplace things into the campaign, to give the characters a sense of "grounding" with regards to the scenes that surround them. As time goes on, more and more things can be added to our lists, which are virtually endless, since any object or ideal may be elaborated upon for game purposes.
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Characters engaged in daily adventures face a multitude of details that must be defined in the game's context.  Consequently, numerous objects and locations described in the links provided serve as mere facets of the setting.  Ideally, the dungeon master should weave these commonplace elements into the campaign, grounding the characters within their surroundings. This approach allows for an ever-expanding list, as any object or concept may be expanded upon for game utility.
  
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While adventurers are bold enough to undertake most anything, it's hoped that the list also provides notions in the player's thoughts for greater adventures than merely equipping themselves for one dungeon after another.  Purchasing property, establishing themselves as members of a community, attaining followers, retainers and other allies, facing the struggles of having to live in an oppressive game world can also offer challenges and troubles that need to be solved.
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While adventurers possess the courage to undertake various challenges, the list also sparks ideas within players for larger adventures beyond [[Dungeon|dungeon]] delving.  Acquiring property, integrating into communities, gathering followers and [[Henchfolk|henchfolk]], and confronting the hardships of existence in a harsh game world present additional challenges requiring resolution.
  
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The game world is a buffet, for players to invest themselves into ... thus it remains to outline and detail as much information as possible, so that DMs may be equipped to handle any situation that might arise.
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The game world acts as a buffet for player engagement, encouraging deep immersion. Thus, comprehensive outlining and detailing of information become crucial, enabling DMs to adeptly handle any emerging situation.
  
 
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== Links ==
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* [[Intoxication]]
 
* [[Intoxication]]
 
* [[Knowledge Points]]
 
* [[Knowledge Points]]
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* [[Land Clearance]]
 
* [[Language]]
 
* [[Language]]
 
* [[Leader]]
 
* [[Leader]]
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* [[Roads & Routes]]
 
* [[Roads & Routes]]
 
* [[Rouse Sleeping Creatures]]
 
* [[Rouse Sleeping Creatures]]
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* [[Saving Throws]]
 
* [[Saw Pit]]
 
* [[Saw Pit]]
 
* [[Shearing Station]]
 
* [[Shearing Station]]
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* [[Travel|Travel & Movement]]
 
* [[Travel|Travel & Movement]]
 
* [[Tribe (group)|Tribe]]
 
* [[Tribe (group)|Tribe]]
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* [[Ultravision]]
 
* [[Underwater Adventures]]
 
* [[Underwater Adventures]]
 
* [[Waterpump]]
 
* [[Waterpump]]
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* [[Winepress]]
 
* [[Winepress]]
 
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Latest revision as of 21:59, 19 November 2023

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The Adventure encompasses ongoing events within the Dungeons & Dragons campaign, spanning beyond the narrative and battles with monsters. It delves into the characters' lives beyond perilous moments, involving managing the environment, traversing settings, mastering abilities and tools, gaining allies, amassing wealth and collecting resources. These seemingly trivial elements are essential for enhancing the power, prestige and security of the player characters.

Characters engaged in daily adventures face a multitude of details that must be defined in the game's context. Consequently, numerous objects and locations described in the links provided serve as mere facets of the setting. Ideally, the dungeon master should weave these commonplace elements into the campaign, grounding the characters within their surroundings. This approach allows for an ever-expanding list, as any object or concept may be expanded upon for game utility.

While adventurers possess the courage to undertake various challenges, the list also sparks ideas within players for larger adventures beyond dungeon delving. Acquiring property, integrating into communities, gathering followers and henchfolk, and confronting the hardships of existence in a harsh game world present additional challenges requiring resolution.

The game world acts as a buffet for player engagement, encouraging deep immersion. Thus, comprehensive outlining and detailing of information become crucial, enabling DMs to adeptly handle any emerging situation.

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