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D&D introduction at work - one shot ideas needed! (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi lemmings,

I've been asked to do DM a D&D introduction one-shot at work. I work in IT, and there are - as expected - a few nerds who are interested in dipping their toes in the warm TTRPG waters.

I've already run "The Wild Sheep Chase" (revised to be compatible with level 1 characters) in the past, to great success. But they want more!

Have you run short 2-3 hour one-shot adventures? Care to share them with me? I'm not against shopping around on the DM's Guild either, but there's ALOT. So I figured I could ask you guys to give me some pointers!

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Here are some of the introductory one shots/starter adventures I have run:

Winter's Daughter - originally for OSE, there is a 5e version available. Very fairy tale oriented, might not be best for hack&slash oriented players.

Village of Hommlet - A classic, can be used as a basis for a long term campaign if you bother with learning the backstory of every villager.

Against The Cult Of The Reptile God - best played as a mystery, with the BBEG revealing itself at the most innoportune moment. Don't event mention the cult, let the players figure it out themselves. May take 3-4 sessions at least.

A litany In Scratches - Don't have a lot of prep time? Want to scare the pants of your players? ALIS has almost no combat (at least not until a certain part) and plenty od spookiness.

Broodmother Skyfortress - Out of the box thinking and weirdness galore, this will certainly upend their (and your) expectations.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Oh nice! Thanks, I'll check this out.