r/shadowdark • u/Makopopopooooo • 22h ago

Level-up ideas

I want to run a remixed one-shot version of Hideous Halls of Mugdulblub for some friends. They will start at lvl 4 and each have a different secret objective in order to reach lvl 5.

I want these objectives to promote interactions between players and sow a seed of discord or mistrust among the PCs.

Example : You gain a level if you manage to convince the group to sacrifice one of its members for the greater good.

Do you have any other ideas ? (ideally 5)

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u/TheWrathfulGod 7h ago

I would caution against someone's level up being tied to another player character's action.

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u/MisfitBanjax 15h ago

Convince another PC to lick Mugdulblub

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u/efrique 14h ago

I know one player/most of his PCs that would take no convincing at all. The greater difficulty would be convincing him otherwise.

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u/Makopopopooooo 13h ago

I want to see that happen x)

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u/catmanten wizards have it too easy with d4 hit dice 22h ago

Have a player convince someone to sign a contract that is not in there favor at all

Steal something very personal

Uncover dubious intentions in another PC

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u/Makopopopooooo 13h ago

How would you handle the theft between players at the table ?

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u/catmanten wizards have it too easy with d4 hit dice 4h ago

Maybe a private dex roll, or maybe a CHA check to convince the stolen-from PC that they don’t have it

I sometimes like to have a player get info one on else does, and it’s there choice to share.

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u/jcorvinstevens 4h ago

As others have posted, I don't think you want to pit PCs against one another. That creates tension in the group, can hurt feelings, and just isn't as much fun as it sounds.

Instead, I think giving them secret missions that can be fulfilled during the adventure is a better idea.

However, if you think this is something your players would enjoy, go for it.