The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish Let's Make an Adventure with the City of Arches
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Apr 25, 2025 Delve into the creative process of building engaging D&D adventures using prompts from the City of Arches! Discover how to craft personalized scenarios with unique characters and thrilling mechanics, like battling gray oozes in dark lore-filled caverns. Gain practical tips for selecting maps that enhance storytelling, and explore dungeon design featuring thematic encounters and navigation challenges. A methodical approach to RPG preparation also unveils insights into turning adventure hooks into structured notes, perfect for inspiring your next campaign.
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Build Adventures from Adventure Seeds
- Use adventure seeds from RPG supplements as frameworks to build your own adventures.
- Expand them with your own details tailored to your group for flexible, personal gameplay.
Notes Serve Only the GM
- Your game notes only need to serve you, not be polished for publication.
- This freedom means your adventure prep can be simpler and more personal.
Randomly Pick Adventure Locations
- Use random rolls to choose adventure locations to inspire your creativity.
- Select from multiple regions and areas to keep prep fresh and spontaneous.