I've started campaigns all over Greyhawk. My favorite way as (typically after a party died somewhere else) was... I'd get the players to roll dice and then use the number/letters across and down the map to find a random hex -- rerolling if off the map. I'd then have players read from the Gazetteer the descriptions of the nation/area and on-the-fly make up some inkling of a starting situation -- "Your in a secret caravan transporting furniture for the Sultan.", "You're floating on driftwood out in the bay after your ship was attacked by pirates in the middle of the night.", or "You knew a wealthy halfling family in your youth and you've been invited to his wedding in the town he lives in in these hills." They'd then make up characters suitable to that area and I'd make up the campaign. It was a blast as Greyhawk is so diverse. You never knew if you'd be playing as eastern merchants in Ekbir, or northern horse barbarians, or deep in the elven woods, sailing in the jungles to the south, or a non-good campaign set in the Great Kingdom.
@DaveMcGuire-us8wx2 ай бұрын
Saltmarsh is my favorite starting place since it first came out.
@dereklong8012 ай бұрын
A strangely overlooked locale is Perrenland. I ran one helluva campaign out of the Mounds of Dawn once, maybe my favorite (even over the one I ran the Giants in). So much potential there, and even some great old modules there in the Yatils (Tsojcanth, Tharizdun). The Bakluni lands are close by for some exotic stuff, the nomads/Burneal/Cold Marshes/Blackmoor to the north, Highfolk/Veluna/Furyondy/Vesve right down the Velverdyva, plenty of city adventures in Schwartzenbruin. Lots of fun to be had for a DM looking for a place that isn't overdone already by others.
@AdamK10952 ай бұрын
Will be doing Hommlet for the first time. Everytime I have player's start in town I use Tristram theme from diablo 2. I once got a 'oh S***' from a new player. For me it's been a great way to give an idea of the game at the beginning.
@Andre993282 ай бұрын
Great advice. I started a Greyhawk campaign 3 years ago with the Saltmarsh trilogy. I expanded the campaign with Walk Beneath the Waves, Tower of Zenopus and the Sea of Blood sahuagin trilogy. Now, my players are in Monmurg, and I am DMing On the Town (Treasures of Greyhawk). It is all around the Bay of Jawan with lots of sea adventures. Really cool.
@AAron-gr3jk2 ай бұрын
Tower of Ivernes ?
@Andre993282 ай бұрын
@@AAron-gr3jk no, Tower of Zenopus is one of the oldest dungeon/ mini adventure, which was later located near Saltmarsh. You can get it for free.
@liamcage72082 ай бұрын
Back in 1980 we played the the Giant Series G 1-2-3 during my gap year before university. We had so much fun that I still play TTRPGs to this day and still quote epic things that happened when we played it.
@SafetyParadox2 ай бұрын
I remember G1 to G3 and discovering the Drow and embarking on D1 to D3. Awesome story arc made even better by having an awesome DM.
@Amesang2 ай бұрын
I had a chance to play through 5e's "Ghost of Saltmarsh" when it released, as a human cleric of Wenta - I event attempted to learn a bit of German to represent her native "Keolandish" tongue. 🍻 Unfortunately the group I was with wasn't familiar with _Greyhawk_ (at all!), so I pieced together a "Player's Guide to Saltmarsh" to help familiarize them with the setting (which one appreciated, at least).
@terrytaylor12182 ай бұрын
They were also redone in Dungeon magazine under 4th edition with an addition of Stone Giant scenerio.
@kennetth13892 ай бұрын
Shout out for Orlane, with the Dim Forest to the north, the Rushmoors to the south and the giants in their mountains to the west. My personal favorite starting location.
@scottadkins99022 ай бұрын
Steading of the hill giant chief, 1st adventure of my highest level character. He died in the G2 module and was brought back. I knew you would bring in the G series modules. Oh the memories 😄
@sebbonxxsebbon68242 ай бұрын
I love the Giants series of modules. I went through twice as Faenor the Magic User/Fighter Elf level 6/6 at the start and as a Human Fighter level 7, Gavin Slayer. Then I was DM for 2 runs for 2 different groups of players.
@kailenmitchell85712 ай бұрын
Sheldomar Valley my favorite area in Greyhawk.
@joelkurowski71292 ай бұрын
Currently introducing my 5e players to Saltmarsh! After a quest or two, I think I might run them through the Forge of Fury. Having a great time!
@worldbigfootcentral39332 ай бұрын
I still have the original giant trilogy, but I had no idea it had been rebooted THAT many times!
@CelestianGC2 ай бұрын
Castle of the Mad Archmage is a great stand in for the original Castle. Very well done.
@roninwongfilms36052 ай бұрын
In high school, I started a group out in the Village of Hommlett. Later, when I started playing again after university, I started with a different group in the City of Greyhawk. If I ever started yet another in group in Greyhawk, I'm thinking I might try Saltmarsh.
@deadlyDM2 ай бұрын
Love the selections. Currently running one of my favorite Greyhawk campaigns I've ever ran based in the Wolf Nomads, which is often overlooked. The players started in Eru Tovar, and are currently tracking agents of Iuz towards Burneal Forest, who stole the Great Yassa of Ogobanuk during the commotion of the Bellringer's Feast. 666 CY timeline - and like mentioned in the cooments in one of your previous videos, this one will be including lots of demons
@williammeek72182 ай бұрын
I still have the 2nd one of Giants. TOEE and several of the early modules. Greyhawk is a large arena. You have vast knowledge of Oerth , Grognard. I wish I had some of the novels. I do have the first Gord book though. Keep the videos coming.
@scottadkins99022 ай бұрын
I was blessed with the 25th anniversary 2nd edition advanced dnd g1-g6 modules, absolutely beautiful.
@coachlarry67732 ай бұрын
Great video Joe, your information on Greyhawk is endless. Thanks for posting very helpful
@raymondhemphill1462 ай бұрын
LET’S KEEP GREYHAWK ALIVE!
@fleetcenturion2 ай бұрын
Every time you mention something, I have to go to my hard drive, and make sure I have it.
@Trillium_GrandiflorumАй бұрын
Greyhawk is cool and all but I saw that Wizards movie on your shirt when I was 9 or so in a double feature with My Bodyguard. We rode our bikes there and we didn't get carded!
@hectorforth26712 ай бұрын
Restenford and Bone Hill?
@bentmetal6662 ай бұрын
Thank you for the time stamps.
@PeterNorthsLeftTesticle2 ай бұрын
Great video, great list. Personally I use ToEE and the Castle Zagyg stuff along with Yggsburgh.
@JBASH20112 ай бұрын
U1 is a top 5 all-time adventure for me, but I really disliked (to put it mildly) the expansion of the plot with U2 and U3. I always weave it into the plotline of the Slavers. I've run it that way in several O/TSR versions, 13th Age, and there's a very cool "adventure starter" for Dungeon World out there on DTRPG that was a blast as well.
@mattinthehat32 ай бұрын
Excellent video as always. In my personal opinion, I agree with everyone of your suggestions except for the giant series of adventure modules due to the fact of them being for high level characters and experienced players but that's just me. Other than that I agree with your suggestions.
@scottmorgan52122 ай бұрын
Saltmarsh is a great analog for Innsmouth I'd you want to Lovecraft the dungeon.
@hectorforth26712 ай бұрын
T0 was great, thanks
@GreyhawkGrognard2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@CountAdolfo2 ай бұрын
I had not known you had a book on it... gotta check that out!
@hamishshaw49072 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed t0 and t5. I've got your full set from the castle of the archmage and it's absolutely fantastic! I would like to see you put your unique spin on the giant modules p and come out with maybe a G4 or G5 on your own
@GreyhawkGrognard2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@perperov2 ай бұрын
Very nice overview! ❤
@MrRussell20202 ай бұрын
Great job!
@kailenmitchell85712 ай бұрын
Never ever adventured in Greyhawk city proper in all the years of playing in Greyhawk.
@RobertWF422 ай бұрын
Recommendations for hexcrawl rules in Greyhawk? As in random encounters, weather, hunting, etc based on the territory & terrain of each hex? I assume there are small towns and villages not depicted on the larger map - does the DM fill those in himself?
@GreyhawkGrognard2 ай бұрын
At the risk of sounding self-serving, my Book of Lost Tables has incredible wilderness random encounter tables, plus weather (and a ton more).
@coachlarry67732 ай бұрын
Could you maybe go over your favorite one card inserts if you did start a campaign in the city? Like a level 1 going up from there. Thanks
@GreyhawkGrognard2 ай бұрын
I am a huge Wastri fan, so "Bath Time for the Hopping Prophet" comes to mind.
@diegoborges37162 ай бұрын
Don't you think Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk, for 3e, a good suplement for the City of Greyhawk and the ruins?
@GreyhawkGrognard2 ай бұрын
Yes, but these videos are aimed at newcomers, and that one can be a bit hard for a beginner to follow.
@autisticallyaccurate2 ай бұрын
Have you chatted with Rob Kuntz lately?
@GreyhawkGrognard2 ай бұрын
No, it's been a while.
@nordicmaelstrom47142 ай бұрын
Please do a video on mega dungeons!
@GreyhawkGrognard2 ай бұрын
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@nordicmaelstrom47142 ай бұрын
@@GreyhawkGrognard Well now I know what I am watching next! Thank you kindly!