Welcome To The Dark Sun | 5e Dungeons And Dragons Campaign

We finished our last campaign and started in on Dark Sun. I decided to dedicate a place to talking about it.
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[@somerandomguy8045]

I just started a 5e campaign called “Dawn of the dark sun” which is a setting my players don’t even know exists. I’m running it like a standard campaign and my players (3 of which are magic casters) will slowly find out that magic is essentially a pollutant and is poisoning the world, creating huge desserts with odd creatures.But that’s all I’ve got planed so far. (If anyone has any ideas for my campaign I would really appreciate them.)

[@somerandomguy8045]

WOAH! A heart AND a pin thanks so much!

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

Best way to get people to see your post! I hope it works out and you get lots of info. There's also a Dark Sun FB group, and they're pretty active. They might be able to help you out. facebook.com/groups/DarkSunFans/

[@somerandomguy8045]

OhRandomMe thanks I’ll check it out.

[@cheekylilac2306]

Awesome. I’ve actually been thinking of doing the same thing using the lore of Dark Sun. I also thought it would be cool to combine evil dead 3 element where my players warp into the future that is dark sun or they just find themselves waking up in the desert and have to learn to adapt to the dark sun setting

[@Vermbraunt]

A fun thing about the Thri-kreen is that their favourite food is elves

[@w.qualls7930]

Dark Sun: Proving even a terrible place can have a savage beauty. Wait, Kalak of Tyr is still alive? Darn it, Rikus!

[@w.qualls7930]

As for a name, would "Athas to ashes" be too on the nose?

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

That is a GREAT name! Love it!

[@RobertAdducci]

It's always great to see new people getting into Dark Sun!

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

From all the things I've heard about it, I thought it would be terrible, but I'm actually really enjoying itl

[@RobertAdducci]

I posted you link in our Dark Sun FB Group, join us! facebook.com/groups/DarkSunFans/

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

Thanks! And I'll definitely pop over to take a look at it.

[@Gravely5059]

@@TiffanyLynneCaprice Thri-Kreen Mantis warriors are wicked!

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

I agree. Thri-Kreen are the best. I would 100% play one again given the opportunity.

[@VictorianTimeTraveler]

Dark sun isn't even a fictional setting, it's just an accurate depiction of what it's like to live in New Mexico.

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

But I would assume with a few less Thri-Kreen... 😂

[@VictorianTimeTraveler]

@@TiffanyLynneCaprice How do you know I'm not a Thri-Kreen?

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

😮 But I said fewer, not none. 😂

[@VictorianTimeTraveler]

@@TiffanyLynneCaprice ha ha. You'd be surprised, remember that New Mexico has endured over a thousand nuclear weapons tests:) Joking aside I only just found out about this setting a week and a half ago, I like the fact that magic has a very real cost and the Bronze Age inspired setting is just awesome. I would love to DM a game in this setting. I kind of got fed up with D&D because I would spend hours coming up with interesting Quest but the players would just attack every NPC they encountered until they we're themselves killed, then they would get mad at me for killing them, to which I would respond "I'm sorry that your level 1 characters were unable to kill an entire fortified city that has a culture where people are required by law to keep arms and practice martial skills for four weeks every year" The last straw was when I set up a campaign where they would be playing as a band of sea Raiders. They had a ship and I just told them go forth and by Force of Arms achieve fortune and Glory. They never boarded the ship, they just attacked their own village and killed their own families. Maybe I'll try to find a different group, or maybe those people I used to play with have matured a little bit, man I just realized it's been 4 years (sorry about the length of the comment a doctor just prescribed me adderal for ADD and I think it kind of makes me ramble) I am getting a lot of stuff done though, yesterday I showed up for work 30 minutes early and there wasn't a lot for my co-workers to do when they showed up. After work I went home and cleaned my house then painted a Bob Ross style painting. I'm sure there will be some downsides. I didn't get to sleep till 3 a.m. last night. I probably need to back the dose way off.

[@AAron-gr3jk]

Those Thri-Kreen miniatures are really cool!

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

Definitely hard to come across, but also super neat! :)

[@42ndStreetMatthew]

Dark Sun is the best campaign setting ever (I think I comment this on every single video about Dark Sun on KZbin...)

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

Hahaha. Yes. It was very enjoyable. Definitely haven’t played D&D for a long time due to inability to get together. Birthright was the last campaign we were playing when everything stopped. 😂

[@42ndStreetMatthew]

@@TiffanyLynneCaprice That's one setting I know next to nothing about. Good stuff?

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

Yes. It was good and such a huge world that there was so much to do. However, I found that it did start to drag after 2+ years on the same campaign. So if the DM keeps the campaigns concise there’s a lot of room to play and so many things to do. Plus you can really expand businesses and towns, etc, and rule things.

[@42ndStreetMatthew]

@@TiffanyLynneCaprice Is it basically playing as a royal character ruling a kingdom? Like an RTS game almost?

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

It depends. I was away for a few months at the start of the campaign but I believe you have to have at least one royal ruler. As time went on and we gained more territory the opportunity to become a ruler or chieftain or similar presented it to other members of the party. So yes, to a degree. But there was definitely travel/ignoring the kingdom and having other rule. There’s also an option to fight battles, and those are very strategy based.

[@pigeonsil240sx]

i missed out growing up on darksun,my favorite game was darksun shattered lands for pc and as a kid my imagination went wild from that and pamplet,after decades later i discovered there was board games and i had no idea darksun was more then the video game

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

That’s so cool! I had no idea Dark Sun was a thing until this campaign so I had no clue there was a video game. Maybe one day you’ll have the chance to join a group and run a campaign in this setting. 😊

[@HundredYearsBoar]

more of these please

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

I haven’t played D&D in over a year because of the current situation going on in the world, but hopefully we’ll pick it up again at some point!

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

I haven’t played D&D in over a year because of the current situation going on in the world, but hopefully we’ll pick it up again at some point!

[@shanewalker3466]

I liked your :new player" descriptions of the setting. I also like the name you have chosen for this since you are someone new to Dark Sun. you should post these in the Dark Sun Facebook group so we can keep updated.

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

Thanks! The name is even growing on my brother, so I think it’s a win. And I’ll try to remember to post the next one when I upload it! :)

[@goodnaturedgamer8181]

I DMing a game atm, and after my players level up abit I'm going to be dropping them into a dark sun style world, where they are going to have to find a way back. So I'm glad I'm able to get some bitesized videos on the setting, I'll be making my way through the series, proving every one doesn't die in the second session. Keep it up :)

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

I'm glad you're enjoying watching! I found that Dark Sun wasn't as terrible as I thought it would be. We've definitely had a few more close called then we had in our Planescape campaign, but nothing permanent yet. I think the hardest thing is the healing, because you have to rest before you can use magic to get above 1HP. We've got a pretty well balanced party, which is great, because there's usually someone that can throw some healing your way before it gets too bad. But also, everything wants to kill you. Still fun, though! :)

[@ShawnEnge]

Loved the Dark Sun settings, but yeah, life is cheap, and magic is deadly.

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

Definitley a fun setting. I preferred it to Ravenloft, if that’s anything. 😂

[@williamnelson9169]

Excited to keep updated on how this goes for you!

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

We've been playing in Dark Sun for about six months now, and I have to say that I quite enjoy it. Welcome to the Dark Sun was the first campaign, but after that we continued on to do the Freedom and Road to Urik campaigns, which are in a playlist on my channel as well, called "Dark Fun in the Dark Sun," so there's lots of content to check out! It's been so much fun playing in Athas, honestly.

[@williamnelson9169]

Yeah you just popped into my feed cause i was watching a Runehammer video on Dark Sun. Subscribed to you now so ill get to watching em!

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

Awesome! Thanks! I appreciate it. I hope you enjoy them! :)

[@kitmolloy1973]

What made the box set Dark Sun so difficult, besides dealing with psyonics and water, was having no access to metal. Everything had a break chance and if you didn't have the improvised weapon skill you were hosed. That's why Thri-kreen were nice natural weapons.

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

Yes. I loved my Thri-kreen. We played another campaign and I think I was a human but it just wasn't as much fun.

[@AdamRowe]

Ya know, I was just talking with my friends about how cool it would be to have an Insectoid race in D&D. I didn’t know the Thri-Kreen existed until this video so thanks for that! Also, I too make D&D videos if you’d like to take a look. :)

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

I'm actually really enjoying playing a Thri-Kreen. I feel like it's a very versatile race, and I enjoy the ability to claw and bite my enemies, on top of everything else. I'll definitely check out your videos!

[@AdamRowe]

OhRandomMe I read up on em more and I decided to work them into my session tomorrow!

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

That’s awesome! I’ve really enjoyed learning about them and getting to play them. I actually just picked up a Gythka, which is their preferred weapon, and if I survive to level five, I get my proficiency, and then I’ll really get to deal out a lot of damage. 👍

[@Malwraith]

Dark sun is a great setting, albeit deadly! I hope you have a good time:)

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

So far, so good. I'm enjoying it and I'm hoping that my Thri-Kreen gives me a slightly better chance of survival!

[@JustAnotherGuy309]

Keep up the news and welcome to Athas!

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

Thanks. So far, I like it here, but I think that might change, especially if I suddenly die! Next session is tonight, so there should be an update on Sunday.

[@03Ghost03]

So u are telling me there are 3 beutifull things in this video: -dnd. -dark sun. -a pretty girl. JACKPOT

[@praetorian2020]

are you able to give some insight as to how you are adapting the 2nd edition rules to 5th edition. is there a guide or link or something

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

I’m not 100% sure. I’d have to ask my DM. I’m missing a session as I’m away, but I’ll try to get an answer for you.

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

But also, if you get to the last episode in the playlist (18, I think) my DM actually talks about the process.

[@praetorian2020]

@@TiffanyLynneCaprice i have a ton of dark sun stuff but my rpg group broke up and we never actually got to play 28 years later i cant bring my self to part with them, they are precious to me, they shall be bound to my blood line, is THACO still a thing. i am dusting off the box set and sneezing while i type this and rifle through ACTUALLY AGED PARCHMENT THAT IS NOT FAKE AGED!!!. ill check it out

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

@@praetorian2020 That's so awesome that you still have that stuff. And it should be bound to your blood line. It sounds like an amazing keepsake! To me, it feels like there's more people playing D&D now, or at least it's more prominent, so you should see if you can find a group near by. You never know! THACO is not still a thing. The other players in our group had played some older versions, and so I hear about it some time, but 5e is definitely a lot easier with the mechanics. There's a group on FB that I'm part of that is ALL about Dark Sun, so that might be another good place to get some information (facebook.com/groups/DarkSunFans/).

[@drake4884]

planescape is a huge deal,, but so is darksun and ravenloft are my 3 favorits campaign settings, and if in doubth about planescape play torment i think they had made a very good idear of what planescape is;; well you would not meet an npc in darksun that would ever give you 3 choices of quest, they dont care about youre opinon you do it or you dont

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

Planescape was the first campaign I played and we definitely accidentally ended up in Ravenloft at one point! It was great cuz there were always a lot of options of quests and places to go.

[@drake4884]

@@TiffanyLynneCaprice it important that the dungen master who runs either dark sun or ravenoft knows alot about the world or else it will be like a huge joke and when the player are plying under a dungeon master who do knows about it he/she might end up killing all players for they got the wrong impression of the world

[@cfmgomes]

are you using AD&D 2e campaign?

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

I wasn’t the DM but I believe it was based on 2e but everything was converted to 5e.

[@MEmoosetrax]

How about Delving in to Dark Sun, or Dabbling in Dark Sun?

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

I really like Delving into Dark Sun. I feel like I'm too far into the series right now to change it, but I think we're going to do another campaign in the same setting, so I'll keep it in mind. Thanks!

[@MEmoosetrax]

OhRandomMe I'm watching episode 4 right now it's fun! My son is watching and noticed your hair changes every show! 😁

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

That's awesome! I'm glad you're enjoying it, and also that you're sharing it with your son! Also, you could say that I have commitment issues with hair choices... ;)

[@shaestroup2044]

Interestingly enough, Thri-kreen are incapable of casting arcane magic according to the lore. Although, a thri-kreen arcane magic user could be interesting, since it implies they have obtained the ability to cast it some how.

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

Haha. Interesting! I had no idea. Clearly we ventured into Dark Sun and took some creative liberties. 😂 At least we had a good time, besides all the suffering.

[@jimmyg7100]

Oh ... You want to start a Dark Sun Cam PAIN ?? Do you all hate each other ? =D

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

Hahaha. Well, we haven’t played for months. And I’m not saying it’s because of what’s going on it in the world. It could be because the game made us hate each other. 😂

[@jimmyg7100]

@@TiffanyLynneCaprice I just thought quote was funny. I have been thinking about running a Dark Sun Cam Pain, The last city. The last God of Athas, and the escape from Athas. Leading into a Realm Space Cam Pain.

[@jimmyg7100]

also from a former DM from the early 70's to the mid 90's I like your perspective as a player.

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

I do love a good pun so you have my FULL support on this! 😂

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

Thanks. It was definitely something difference. Only started playing it a few years ago so it’s all new. We switched to Birthright after Dark Sun but I just didn’t find it as enjoyable. Too much in the way of politics and, not that I’m a murder hobo or anything, but not enough murdering/action.

[@dukedirtywork620]

I don't think 5e Darksun is as difficult as 2e was but I haven't played 5e darksun so I'm intrested to see how it turns out. In 2e Darksun you would have a character tree so when you loose a character you would have another one ready the DM could bring in, you also started at 3rd lvl so you would be less likely to be one shotted.

[@TiffanyLynneCaprice]

And I haven’t played Dark Sun in 2e, so I’m no frame of reference. But I feel like there’s a good chance it might be easier. Or maybe because there’s no official conversion, that made a different. Idk. But it was enjoyable!