Considering switching my campaign from Serpent Skull to Carrion Crown

[Zomburs]

A few of my players are in another game that is now running serpents skull. We just finished up the first module, and Im wondering if switching them to carrion crown would work as the 2nd module is for 4th players (which they are).

I dont own the first module of carrion crown but I picked up the second one to consider this with.

All the PCs are on a boat (end of the first SS module) what kind of things would I need to be cautious of if i make this switch?

[Timothy Hanson]

I think it would probably be better to get the first Carrion Crown book and just start over. The themes of the two do not really mesh well together and I think it would makes things seem a little off to try and make Book 2 fit without Book 1.

[Charles Dunwoody]

spoiler:

If someone on the boat trusts the PCs enough, they could ask them to take the books that start the Carrion Crown 2 adventure. Payment when the books are received. Maybe some of the PCs have heard rumors of the professor or even knew him but couldn't make it to the funeral in time. Harrowstone (CC 1) might have been overcome by heroes who didn't know the professor.

[Count Buggula]

The first book in Carrion Crown has some of the best stuff in the campaign that I've read so far - it really sets the mood for the rest of the books. I'd agree that it'd be much better to start over with book 1 if you're considering the campaign.

[Alex Draconis]

Switch, switch now! If I could go back in time and prevent me from starting Serpent's Skull I would. You still have time!

[Jon Kines]

Count Buggula wrote:

The first book in Carrion Crown has some of the best stuff in the campaign that I've read so far - it really sets the mood for the rest of the books. I'd agree that it'd be much better to start over with book 1 if you're considering the campaign.

This is 100% true. Harrowstone is up there with "Expedition to Castle Ravenloft", "The Evil Eye", and "The House on Gryphon Hill", it's really a must-run for any horror RPG fan.