3d6 Down The Line The Halls of Arden Vul Actual Play Ep 00 - Old School Essentials OSR Megadungeon | Campaign Intro and Character Generation
Aug 22, 2022
The hosts kick off a thrilling new campaign in the Halls of Arden Vul, packed with house rules and nostalgic character creation. They share humorous anecdotes and the challenges of diving into complex old-school gameplay. Exploring a high-fantasy world reminiscent of ancient Rome, they embark on adventures filled with history and danger. The excitement pours out as they roll for unique characters, discussing magical mechanics, cultural influences, and the unpredictability of old-school gaming—all while nurturing a sense of camaraderie.
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Epic Creation of Arden Vul Dungeon
- The Halls of Arden Vul megadungeon is an extremely dense and massive dungeon, written by medievalist Richard Barton over 11 years.
- John expects to fumble while running it due to its open-ended nature and complex material.
Byzantine-Inspired Setting Overview
- Arden Vul setting mimics a Byzantine-like empire reclaiming former Roman territories after a civil war 1200 years ago.
- The frontier town Gosterwick serves as an adventuring hub at the base of ruined Arden Vul city on the cliff.
3d6 Down the Line Character Rolls
- Characters will be created using pure 3d6 rolling down the line as per Old School Essentials rules.
- This approach embraces a more challenging and authentic old school character generation method.