Just starting at Oleg's. Suggestions?

[Douglas Muir 406]

Just looking for tips from people who've played or run this before. PCs are 1st level; I skipped over the "assassins crash the dinner" thing and went straight to Oleg's. We had Session Zero, and they're about to face the bandits.

Suggestions, tips, cool ideas?

Doug M.

[DM_aka_Dudemeister]

The original Kingmaker worked just fine starting at Olegs.

My suggestion is whenever the players are camping during the hexploration you do a little flashback as an insight into what drew the PC to the opportunities in the Stolen Lands.

[ShockAndAwe]

My players loved the ability to prepare for an ambush. So making sure they have a clear understanding of what is there for their disposal. Walls, cart, etc. and reward creativity.

It’s not often they know exactly what is coming and have a chance to prepare.

And make sure Oleg and Svetlana are thoroughly grateful. My players loved those NPCs. But help that be the hook for the players to care about tracking down the rest of the bandits as they explore. Their fear for their new friends and hosts should help the bandit problem be more serious.