I'm looking for advice on how to run an in-game tournament. Like, jousting, archery, strong-man, that kind of stuff. I'd like to use that kind of setup as an introduction to an adventure but I've always been disappointed with how in-game tournaments have been handled in the past. Too often, they rely heavily on a round of d20 rolls which have so much variability that even someone who is highly skilled can roll a 1 and totally bomb.
Does anyone have any suggestions for how an in-game tourney might be played out in a way that's fun?
Shannon
I'm looking for advice on how to run an in-game tournament. Like, jousting, archery, strong-man, that kind of stuff. I'd like to use that kind of setup as an introduction to an adventure but I've always been disappointed with how in-game tournaments have been handled in the past. Too often, they rely heavily on a round of d20 rolls which have so much variability that even someone who is highly skilled can roll a 1 and totally bomb.
Does anyone have any suggestions for how an in-game tourney might be played out in a way that's fun?
Shannon
Hi Shannon,
If you're looking for a set of rules, I suggest getting Book 5 of the Kingmaker Adventure Path, "War of the River Kings". While it uses d20 rolls, it has a number of events included and may give you many an idea on what to alter or add. The Kingmaker forum for that book might also have ideas for tournament play.