What are the most "modular" adventures best suited to shorter game sessions (90 minutes to 2 hours)
I don't mean thing that need to be completed in that time frame. I mean content that can be relatively easily broken up.
And if the answer related to AP volumes then ideally it would need to be something that can stand alone or not "require" full completion of the entire run.
As an example of what I mean. Book 1 of Curse of the Crimson Throne was quite modular from what I recall. There was the opening set piece which could be 2 or 3 of the shorter sessions. Then the transition and role-play. Then a series of missions of varying lengths.
But then the ending of it as written compels you to carry on into, what i recall, was a less modular follow up (but I haven't read 7 days for a while).
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Hell's Rebels Book 1 is similar but Book 1 really can't stand alone.
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I have come up with options from APs - are there any modules or bumper modules that might work for this?
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Context: Looking to set up a VTT game during the current enforced Social distancing. There isn't a lot of desire for 4 hours in front of a screen so PFS is ruled out. So I need something (pre-written) that can be played across shorter time slots and both have scope to continue but also have sensible and satisfying stop off points
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For options "off the table" (may not qualify anyway):
- Hell's Rebels (already run)
- Reign of Winter (already run)
- Emerald Spire (no real interest in running)
I would appreciate any help or advice
(I am going to post in a couple of different sub forums on this site as it can arguably fit in AP discussion, Module discussion and General Advice)
Pathfinder Society Scenarios. Modules and Adventure Paths are designed for long term campaigns. You might find a section here and there that might work for a good one-shot, such as adventures that have been approved for PFS play.
Otherwise, your best bet is to just find some PFS scenarios that you like. They're designed to be run in one day over a few hours.
My issue is they are designed to be run over four hours with no obvious break point in the middle (which would be required in my circumstance) .
And then no real thread connecting each one together just in case a game can become more long term
I don't agree with your assessment at all, having run several PFS adventures. If you want short adventures, these are the shortest and they are made for conventions. Usually, there are optional encounters that may be run or skipped. Each season of PFS has connecting storyline arcs for longer campaigns.
I've made my suggestion, so best of luck to you! I won't waste any more time on your threads.
What about something so long it can get broken up into smaller chunks? Frog God Games have several megadungeons, I personally like the Lost City of Barakus; there's several small, contained wilderness adventures that are all site-based, plus a megadungeon close enough to a major city that the PCs could simply start a session leaving the city, arrive at the dungeon in 2 days travel, explore a bit, then leave and get back home by the end of the session.
Just a suggestion, doesn't have to be what you do. Hopefully you're all good and safe.
Thank you . I am staying safe and I hope you are as well
I have not heard of frog god games but will take a look