[D&D-5e] Seeking another shot at Icewind Dale (or something of a comparably low temperature)

[Noquarter19]

Howdy. I'm NoQuarter19, been around a few years, and at one point I was lucky enough to be a part of an Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden game. It was pretty neat, I played a ranger named Raithe and it promised to last a good while. Then it fizzled out when the DM went AWOL, and ever since, I've kept my eyes on Games Seeking Players for another one to pop up.

I'm not looking to re-create Raithe, but I liked the prospect of a real battle with the elements - hunting for game, searching for shelter, staying warm. Something in the vein of "To Build A Fire" by Jack London, or "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen - even Cast Away with Tom Hanks. I don’t even really have a character in mind, but of all the games that I've been in that haven't panned out, that's the one which has lingered in my mind.

I'm a weekly poster (twice if I'm really inspired). I'm in several games at the moment, so don't feel like you have to jump right up and start something on my behalf, but if anyone's got an open spot in a similar game, or even if you’re planning
something like that in the near future, keep me in the back of your mind.

Thanks for reading, and have a good one.

[Kepheren]

So you want something in the frozen north with a heavy emphasis on having to contend with the elements as much, if not more, then you need to do with the antagonists of the campaign? I gotta say that does have a certain charm to it. Personally I don't have the time, confidence or skill with using the site to actually run something yet but it does sound like an interesting campaign idea to play in.

[97mg]

Hi Folks!

Mmm, I've been wanting to run a "cold" and extreme-weather themed game for quite a while now. Perhaps Noquarter19's friendly request will help inspire me to actually do it .

How would those interested, feel about the following?

• Our party starts at level 3.
• The main location is a remote, sparsely populated land of pine forests, permafrost and snowy mountain ranges.
• There would be a lot of interaction with the only small village in the area.
• A mix of exploration, combat and RP in relatively equal measures.
• As a DM, I tend to run non-traditional style games. Have a soft spot for slice-of-life, comedy, community-building and even a little romance hehe. At the moment I'm running a game loosely revolving around farm management, and a hexcrawl in a different system. I think there's space for one more as some games I'm playing have slowed.
• The characters won't just be responsible for their own survival, but that of an entire community. So they would need to be "helpful" sorts.
• I really like to make character backgrounds and relationships an important feature. Characters with lots of depth are so fun to write for.

If this sounds feasible, let me know!

[Vaynol]

I haven’t posted interest in this thread so far, but @97mg this sounds like exactly the sort of game that I would love to be a part of and everything that makes me tick as a player. I love pretty much all of that, and if this gets traction let me know, I would love to be part of this

[Noquarter19]

That sounds amazing. I thank you all for replying to my post, now to do some brainstorming...

[97mg]

Hi folks!

Game ad is up: https://www.rpgcrossing.com/showthread.php?t=228627

Noquarter19 and Vaynol I'll send you the game forum's address once I have it

[Snicker]

Originally Posted by 97mg

• Our party starts at level 3.
• The main location is a remote, sparsely populated land of pine forests, permafrost and snowy mountain ranges.
• There would be a lot of interaction with the only small village in the area.
• A mix of exploration, combat and RP in relatively equal measures.
• As a DM, I tend to run non-traditional style games. Have a soft spot for slice-of-life, comedy, community-building and even a little romance hehe. At the moment I'm running a game loosely revolving around farm management, and a hexcrawl in a different system. I think there's space for one more as some games I'm playing have slowed.
• The characters won't just be responsible for their own survival, but that of an entire community. So they would need to be "helpful" sorts.
• I really like to make character backgrounds and relationships an important feature. Characters with lots of depth are so fun to write for.

This sounds like exactly what I was asking for, way back when! Expect to see me in the game ad!

[97mg]

Hi Snicker! That would be great to see you at the game ad! It's nice finding people interested in these remote kinds of "adventures". It won't be Icewind Dale per se, but after a while it might be fun to steal some campaign ideas from there hehe.

Rana Dulik the dog breeder looked cool too btw!

[Snicker]

Originally Posted by 97mg

Rana Dulik the dog breeder looked cool too btw!

Glad to hear it, since I plan to recycle the concept.

[Kepheren]

Well damn, it's filled already...lol

Looks like your on to something then. Have fun everybody. Looks like it's going to be a blast.