Ghul wrote:

Chainsaw wrote:

@Ghul - any format for event titles you would recommend? In the past, I have seen you use the following format (example below).

HYPERBOREA: [event title]
HYPERBOREA: The Strange Tale of Crystal Point

Yes, sir, that's exactly what I'd like to see. That format will then grab the eyes of folks who are looking for Hyperborea events as they thumb through the print catalog.

Thanks!

Turns out I will need to re-write my summaries, as they're all a little more than 400 characters long. So, it'll be a few more days.

You all are on it!  I got my new adventure all mapped out but still trying to think of a good title.

On another (related) subject is there a good 1 or 2 page handout explaining/introducing  Hyperborea?  I'd love to be able to hand out something to people in convention games.

Submitted the following events:

Thurs afternoon (2-6) - Corpse Creek

Fri afternoon (2-6) - Corpse Creek

Sat morning (10-2) - Crystal Point
Thurs evening (8-1) - Foolsgrave

Edit: changed my times so as to have less overlap on the early days (Thurs/Fri)
 

Thanks for pinning that event summary up at the top of the forum section, Chainsaw. Makes it easier for schedule prep.

So many games, not enough time. I hope to get in on some of the AS&SH action for sure. Everything I played in last year was an awesome introduction to the system. The best part was chilling with everyone here on this forum, sure to happen again this year. 

lige wrote:

Submitted my HYPERBOREA games.  Both sessions will be:

HYPERBOREA: Too Long in the Midnight Sea
Your party has sailed to a tiny island near the Rapids at the End of the World seeking knowledge from a sage.  You arrived to find him murdered and the island rocked by earthquakes.  The island contains a mining colony and an eccentric mansion atop its highest point.  Can you recover your information?  Who killed the sage?  Will the island crumble into the sea before your ship returns?

Friday 4-8
Saturday 2-6

 

This sounds great, Lige! I'm honored that you would take the time to run  some more AS&SH. Cheers! ~Jeff T.
 

Ghul wrote:

That's a good idea, and something I've been thinking about for a while. Of course, I could populae such a list and it might prove useful, but I also would not want to inhibit fellow referees from presenting their own interpretations of Hyperborea. 

I would really appreciate even a ten point list that explains the basics of Hyperborea. My gaming group is in their 20's (I am in my early 40's) and while I would have no problem describing Hyperborea to 0e grognards and fans of pulp weird fiction, I am unable to clearly articulate what makes Hyperborea so awesome and interesting to others. 
 

Last edited by Brock Savage (10/27/2016 1:29 pm)

added three events:

Thursday Noon (10AM alt):
HYPERBOREA: Trouble in Vikland Part 1
Trouble has been brewing in Vikland.  Frost Giants who have not trouble men in ages have been raiding villages, bringing with them Trolls and strange heretofore unknown creatures.  Messengers have been sent far and wide for mighty warriors to investigate and end these incursions, you and the others have come forth to seek glory and fame, and to end this sinister threat.

Friday Noon (10AM alt)
HYPERBOREA: Trouble in Vikland Part 2
After the initial expedition, it was found the Trouble in Vikland was much stranger and horrific than anticipated.  Now is the time to strike, to end the threat to man, before it is too late.  This is a continuation of Part 1 of this adventure, played on Thursday, but playing in the previous adventure is not required.

Saturday Noon (10AM alt):
AS&SH: Late Night at the Electrum Serpent
In the years after the disappearance of Fafhrd and Grey Mouser, Lankhmar became an even tougher place to eek out an existence.  For weeks, an intangible, ominous threat has hung over the city, after rumours that the Guildmaster of the Thieves' Guild was assassinated.  Sell swords, city guards, alley bashers, and cut purses have all assembled in the Electrum Serpent to hear tell of what is going on
 

Last edited by francisca (10/31/2016 12:36 pm)

My AS&SH events have been approved. 

Thursday, 8am
Citadel of Fire: Tower Assault
Several of your fellow villagers have been kidnapped and taken into the dungeons below the sinister tower which has been ruled by generations of evil sorcerers. In this first part of a two part scenario, you and some of the stronger, more experienced guardians of your hommlet must infiltrate the tower swarming with the evil wizard’s more powerful minions and apprentices. You must cause enough of a distraction to give the less powerful militia a better chance of survival when they charge the tunnels below to rescue their kin from death or worse. Actions in this this session will impact the second session. Pre-generated characters from 4th-6th level will be provided. Based on Judges Guild #63.

Friday, 8am
Citadel of Fire: Dungeon Infiltration
Several of your fellow villagers have been kidnapped and taken into the dungeons below the sinister tower which has been ruled by generations of evil sorcerers. In this second part of a two part scenario, you and other inexperienced village militia, must infiltrate the dungeon levels of the Citadel to rescue family and friends. Hopefully, your battle-worn allies succeeded in softening the wizard’s more powerful adversaries in the tower above. Actions from the first session will impact this session. Pre-generated 1st level characters will be provided. Based on Judges Guild #63.

Chainsaw wrote:

Great! Four hours Bill?

Yes. Each is four hours. I am also running a four hour DCC game on Saturday starting at 8am. I like to start early becasue I am more awake and can hear better.