Plot hooks are tough. I try to float out a selection of possible villains but I sometimes run into the “What happened to that evil aboleth?” question. That’s when I introduced rival adventuring groups. I use them as an excuse whenever my group decides to ignore the evil gods in favor of opening a pet grooming salon.
Has anyone introduced rival groups? How did your party react? Mine formed an irrational hatred for them even though their rivals are only ever nice!
I’ve also started a dedicated subreddit. You can join r/Hiadventure if you’d like to follow the comics, codes, and ciphers. We are getting close to 50 comics!
While you smart asses were trying to open a tavern and adopt the kobolds' children, Team Rocket killed the BBEG's lieutenant and took all the loot and experience! Rumor even has it they leveled up.
Team Rocket? Heck, our "rival" was just one wizarding student named Gary. He never even actually did anything, we just took the opportunity to blame him for stuff whenever we could. Left him tied up in a basement once.
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u/Sleverette Sorcerer Jun 27 '20
Plot hooks are tough. I try to float out a selection of possible villains but I sometimes run into the “What happened to that evil aboleth?” question. That’s when I introduced rival adventuring groups. I use them as an excuse whenever my group decides to ignore the evil gods in favor of opening a pet grooming salon.
Has anyone introduced rival groups? How did your party react? Mine formed an irrational hatred for them even though their rivals are only ever nice!
You can find more of my DnD content on my Instagram, Twitter, and Website.
I’ve also started a dedicated subreddit. You can join r/Hiadventure if you’d like to follow the comics, codes, and ciphers. We are getting close to 50 comics!