5e Campaign Curator-D&D Campaign Assistant

Example

Using the 5 Room Dungeon Model to create concise yet impactful adventures that balance narrative and combat.

Scenario

A DM wants to design a quick but engaging side quest for their players. The 5e Campaign Curator helps structure the quest using the 5 Room Dungeon Model, balancing exploration, social encounters, and combat to keep the players invested.

Example

Employing tools like the CR Calculator to ensure combat encounters are both challenging and fair for the party.

Scenario

A DM has a party of five characters with varying levels and needs to balance an encounter with a group of trolls. The tool calculates the appropriate challenge rating (CR) to ensure the battle is difficult but not overwhelming.

Example

Developing a world based on emotional touchstones and unique features, such as a magical storm that never stops moving.

Scenario

The DM wants their world to evoke a sense of constant tension. The 5e Campaign Curator suggests incorporating a magical storm that shifts unpredictably across the land, influencing the setting’s political and economic systems.

Example

Generating a campaign premise and key plot points based on character backgrounds and overarching themes.

Scenario

A DM is creating a custom campaign where the players are former soldiers from a disbanded mercenary group. The tool helps flesh out the main storyline, integrating each character’s backstory to drive the narrative forward.

Example

Dynamically adjusting encounters during gameplay based on player performance and interaction.

Scenario

Midway through a dungeon crawl, the players breeze through a series of combat encounters. The DM uses the 5e Campaign Curator to modify the upcoming boss fight, adding minions and environmental hazards to increase difficulty and player engagement.

Example

Designing encounters and storylines that allow for player choice and creativity, ensuring a flexible campaign flow.

Scenario

The players decide to betray a key NPC. Instead of derailing the plot, the tool helps the DM adapt the storyline to accommodate the players' choices, creating new consequences and challenges as a result.