This year at Gary Con I had the chance to run two convention scenarios I\u2019ve been developing for Natural Twenty Games, and I wanted to share a quick recap for everyone who played (and for those who are curious about what I\u2019ve been working on).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both events were designed as fast-moving convention experiences with strong pregenerated characters, clear objectives, and table-ready reference material so players could jump right in\u2014even if they were brand new to the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWANTED: Brave souls to infiltrate the ruins of Old Geneva\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This adventure is set in a post-apocalyptic sword-and-science future inspired by classic Saturday morning fantasy sci-fi. The players explored the shattered remains of Old Geneva, Wisconsin, investigating strange arcane activity tied to a ley line nexus beneath the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highlights from the sessions included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Players seemed to especially enjoy the mix of weird science and returning magic, along with the unique pregenerated characters built specifically for convention play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can download the pregenerated characters here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this scenario, former residents of the halfling village of Elmshade returned home after reports of strange fungal corruption spreading across the countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What began as a simple investigation quickly escalated into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This adventure focused on atmosphere, mounting tension, and a steadily advancing corruption mechanic tied directly to the shrine at the center of the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pregenerated characters for this session are available here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Both adventures were built around a few principles I try to follow when preparing convention events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Convention time is limited, so every scene has to matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A huge thank-you to everyone who joined the tables and helped bring these stories to life. Convention games are always collaborative experiences, and the energy players bring is what makes them memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m collecting player photos from the sessions and will add them here as they come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ll be continuing to refine both scenarios based on what I learned at Gary Con AND replacing art with stock or custom art. My goal is to prepare them for broader release as polished convention-ready modules with maps, reference sheets, and printable handouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you played in either session and have feedback\u2014or photos you\u2019d like included\u2014please send them along!<\/p>\n\n\n\n More soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s going to take me about a week to unpack everything! This year at Gary Con I had the chance to run two convention scenarios I\u2019ve been developing for Natural Twenty Games, and I wanted to share a quick recap … Continue reading Event 2: The Bloom Below (Castles & Crusades)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Convention Design Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Thanks to the Players<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s Next for Natural Twenty Games?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n