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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore
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 Posted - 09 Mar 2020 : 17:47:08
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Just curious if anyone has tried setting Paizo's Kingmaker AP in the Realms? If so, where and how did it go?
I really want to center it on Daggerford but that region is rather well developed. I could do the Dalelands but then that means possible establishing the Dales as a kingdom and I kind of prefer keeping the Dalelands as is.
Border Kingdoms is probably perfect but my heart is further north.
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keftiu
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 09 Mar 2020 : 19:24:34
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Border Kingdoms has always seemed the best bet.
If you’re a 4e fan like I am, the Vilhon Wilds might also be perfect, though you’d need to change who some of the other powers are. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 09 Mar 2020 : 19:32:07
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| The Border Kingdoms would be my first choice, as well. There's a great DM's Guild supplement, from Ed's pen, on that area. |
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cpthero2
Great Reader
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Posted - 09 Mar 2020 : 19:47:44
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Master Arcanamach,
I in the process of adapting multiple AP's to the Realms. Kingmaker is being built in the Shining South, centered around Ulgarth. I'm also building Skull and Shackles in the Sea of Fallen Stars, and Legacy of Fire in the Calimshan'ish area.
I haven't run it yet, so I can't answer that question. However, I run sandbox campaigns, and as such, there are edits I make to conform that AP to an overarching meta-theme, as well as adding in other modules to flesh out a roughly 2 - 4 million square mile area, so not apples to apples either.
Best regards,
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Originally posted by The Arcanamach
Just curious if anyone has tried setting Paizo's Kingmaker AP in the Realms? If so, where and how did it go?
I really want to center it on Daggerford but that region is rather well developed. I could do the Dalelands but then that means possible establishing the Dales as a kingdom and I kind of prefer keeping the Dalelands as is.
Border Kingdoms is probably perfect but my heart is further north.
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keftiu
Senior Scribe
656 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2020 : 20:20:23
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| Oh, another 4e-era suggestion; you could set it in Wealdath, amid the mess from Tethyr’s shrinking influence and control. Allows you to keep the trolls from the AP, and make Amn a looming threat. |
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cpthero2
Great Reader
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Posted - 09 Mar 2020 : 20:38:54
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Learned Scribe keftiu,
Great idea. I think adding in Calimshan to that though as well would be a good idea. That gets all of the stakeholders around involved in a really great, deep, rich way with three distinctly different cultures. :) Lot's of options for the DM in a sandbox campaign.
Best regards,
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Originally posted by keftiu
Oh, another 4e-era suggestion; you could set it in Wealdath, amid the mess from Tethyr’s shrinking influence and control. Allows you to keep the trolls from the AP, and make Amn a looming threat.
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keftiu
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 09 Mar 2020 : 21:07:09
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Originally posted by cpthero2
Learned Scribe keftiu,
Great idea. I think adding in Calimshan to that though as well would be a good idea. That gets all of the stakeholders around involved in a really great, deep, rich way with three distinctly different cultures. :) Lot's of options for the DM in a sandbox campaign.
Best regards,
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Originally posted by keftiu
Oh, another 4e-era suggestion; you could set it in Wealdath, amid the mess from Tethyr’s shrinking influence and control. Allows you to keep the trolls from the AP, and make Amn a looming threat.
POCGamer's thoughts on the Amn/Tethyr/Calimnshan tangle as more explicitly being an analogue for Moorish Iberia is a fascinating one, and I think adds some fantastic extra flavor to something that feels as traditional as Kingmaker skews. |
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cpthero2
Great Reader
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Posted - 09 Mar 2020 : 21:46:27
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Learned Scribe keftiu,
I can see that. Especially with Athkatla being a slaver city. That makes a lot of sense. Though, those pesky Elves are right in the middle as always.
Burn it all down. haha
Best regards,
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Originally posted by keftiu
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Originally posted by cpthero2
Learned Scribe keftiu,
Great idea. I think adding in Calimshan to that though as well would be a good idea. That gets all of the stakeholders around involved in a really great, deep, rich way with three distinctly different cultures. :) Lot's of options for the DM in a sandbox campaign.
Best regards,
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Originally posted by keftiu
Oh, another 4e-era suggestion; you could set it in Wealdath, amid the mess from Tethyr’s shrinking influence and control. Allows you to keep the trolls from the AP, and make Amn a looming threat.
POCGamer's thoughts on the Amn/Tethyr/Calimnshan tangle as more explicitly being an analogue for Moorish Iberia is a fascinating one, and I think adds some fantastic extra flavor to something that feels as traditional as Kingmaker skews.
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Brimstone
Great Reader
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Posted - 10 Mar 2020 : 05:19:35
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Border Kingdom/Lake of Steam area would be perfect.
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Brimstone
Great Reader
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3290 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2020 : 05:22:09
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
The Border Kingdoms would be my first choice, as well. There's a great DM's Guild supplement, from Ed's pen, on that area.
Here is Ed's Border Kingdoms from DM's Guild. |
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to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
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cpthero2
Great Reader
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2286 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2020 : 02:04:56
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Great Reader Brimstone,
Wow, the detail in the Border Kingdoms there is frickin' awesome! That is the kind of awesome-sauce I love to see! :)
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Border Kingdom/Lake of Steam area would be perfect.
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keftiu
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Kingmaker AP in the Realms
