"A clarion call echoes across the lands, reverberating from the icy peaks of Icewind Dale in the frozen North to the sun-scorched sands of Calimshan in the balmy South. It rings through the ancient forests of the Great Dale in the East and sweeps across the rolling seas to the rugged cliffs of the Moonshaes in the West. The message is clear, resonant, and unmistakable—a summons for the heroes of bygone days to rise once more. These veterans of legend, whose names are etched in the annals of history, now carry the marks of time: hair turned silver, backs slightly stooped, and eyes clouded with the wisdom of years. Yet within their aging frames, the fierce spark of adventure still burns brightly. The yearning to face fearsome beasts, conquer the shadowed depths of forgotten dungeons, and bring tyrants to their knees stirs their hearts anew. Gripping blades with hands marked by battle and raising spells with voices still strong, they step forward, answering the call with a courage undiminished by the years." Welcome to a nostalgic journey through Dungeons & Dragons history, where we revive the golden age of the 1980s. This campaign brings iconic adventures like the A-series Slavers, the B-series Basic Classics, and the GDQ Giants-Drow-Queen saga to life, updated with 5th Edition rules while preserving their old-school charm. Expect deadly traps, cunning foes, and timeless puzzles, paired with streamlined mechanics to keep the game fresh and engaging. To capture the retro spirit, character creation will be limited to the classic races and classes of 1st Edition, such as humans, elves, dwarves, halflings, fighters, magic-users, thieves, and clerics. Multiple Dungeon Masters will guide different chapters, each adding their unique touch while staying true to the original adventures. Relive the thrill of timeless quests, explore legendary dungeons, and celebrate the roots of D&D in an unforgettable experience where past and present collide. - Looking for 3-4 players - The game will be in English - Tentative Session 0 on Monday December 30, 2024 on Discord - Mondays, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Central time (GMT-6) - No homebrew, only TSR published 1e/2e adventures converted to 5e - Game will be played over Discord Voice, Roll20 and D&DBeyond - Start at 1st level, Milestone level progression, HP fixed, Point-buy stats - Classes as per 5th Edition Basic Rules (2014) - Races as per 1st Edition Player's Handbook p. 15 (Dwarf, Elf, Gnome, Half-Elf, Halfling, Half-Orc, Human) - Multiclass allowed after 5th level - In-character role-playing strongly encouraged - Multiple DMs, DM's duties will be shared among multiple players Player questionnaire: - How long have you been playing? - Where are you located? (City, country) - What attracts you to the retro adventure experience of 1st edition? - What is your idea of the perfect campaign? - Are you interested in sharing DM's duties in the same general flavour as the rest of the campaign? (participation not mandatory) - Please outline your character concept, with a brief backstory
