How to Build A West Marches Campaign (Step by Step Tutorial) | DM Academy

We're going to build a west marches campaign together, step by step, in this series. For this video, I'm focusing on everything I do before session 0. Don't worry if the "plot" of the campaign seems unclear. It is supposed to be since we have no play backstories. Next session, when we cover campaign story building, it should be refined. If you want to check out Band of Blades, you can right here: Band of Blades | https://amzn.to/3pENagz Session 0 Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/... Disclaimer: This video is made from my own opinions and experiences. It is filled with my own bias. You might have a different opinion. Great! Leave it in the comments. However, be respectful and don't shutdown discourse. Thank you - Colin Want More Benefits? Check out my Patreon:   / enterthedungeon   OnlyCrits affiliate link: https://www.onlycrits.com/enterthedun... Remember to enter the coupon code DUNGEON to get a discount on your order. For business inquiries email: enterthedonjon@gmail.com https://forms.gle/JiCZWo1VCEK2N6dQ9 Here is a google form to request videos, give feedback, etc. 00:00:00 Build Your Own Campaign with Me 00:00:30 Central Conceit 00:02:00 The Villain 00:09:43 Victory Conditions 00:13:30 Constructing Your Themes 00:21:40 The Home Base 00:30:25 Layout 00:33:45 Locations at Base 00:42:50 Building NPCs 00:53:50 Check Out Band of Blades 00:54:20 The Introduction Document 01:08:00 Character Creation 01:16:00 Secret to Great Player Backstories 01:28:45 Preparing for Session 0 01:48:45 Session 0 Walkthrough 01:53:20 This Series Going Forward #dungeonsanddragons5e #ttrpg #dungeonsanddragons #dnd5e #DnDAdvice #rpg #dndcharacter #DnDTierlist #howtobeagreatdm #dmtips #enterthedungeon #WestMarches #TheWestMarches #WestMarchesD&DCampaign #HowToRunAWestMarchesCampaign