One Shot Adventure Creation Event (10/19/24)

[Laerun]

Host: Laerun - FG ACADEMY
Where: Discord: https://discord.gg/ydPE75St?event=1295110815698915378
When: (Today) 10/19/24

Presentation: Building and Enhancing One-Shot Adventures in Fantasy Grounds

1. Introduction to Fantasy Grounds Adventure Building
Fantasy Grounds VTT: A virtual tabletop allowing for the organization and creation of stories, NPCs, maps, and items. Perfect for creating one-shot adventures by utilizing both built-in and community tools.

2. Tools for Content Creation
AI Tools: Utilize ChatGPT for brainstorming plot ideas, creating NPCs, and drafting story elements. Notebook LM can be used to organize notes and logs effectively.
Photo Editing Software: Programs like Photoshop or GIMP allow you to modify maps and tokens, adding a customized touch.
Fantasy Grounds Import Tools: Master tools like the NPC Importer and Table Importer to bring in pre-formatted content efficiently.

3. Adventure Design Approaches
Image-Driven Design: Start with a visual element like a map or art piece. This guides the setting, NPCs, and storyline. Visuals provide a cohesive base to build upon​.

Player-Centered Design: Build your story around character backgrounds and player choices to make the session feel personalized.
Pre-existing Content: Save time by using pre-made NPCs, maps, and items from the Fantasy Grounds community. Limit custom assets where possible to focus on gameplay.

4. Workflow and Organization
Separate Campaign Sessions: Create separate campaigns for experimenting with settings, storylines, and assets. This keeps your main campaign clean and free of unnecessary clutter.

- Naming Conventions: Use clear, consistent names for all assets. Example: NPC_Villager_Tom, Map_Cave_Entrance, Item_Sword_01 to keep everything organized​.

- Pre-generated Characters: Have pre-gen characters ready to minimize setup time. Import these from existing modules or create them beforehand.

5. Text Editing and Shortcut Efficiency
Text Editing: Use Fantasy Grounds text shortcuts to quickly edit story and NPC entries. Examples:
Ctrl+C/V for copy/paste
Shift+Enter for line breaks​

- Organize with Import Tools: Learn how to import tables, NPCs, and items efficiently using built-in tools https://fantasygroundsunity.atlassia...ns#Text-Fields.

6. Time Management and Productivity
Leverage Pre-Existing Assets: Instead of creating custom NPCs, maps, or items from scratch, use Fantasy Grounds’ vast library and community assets.
Use Industry Standards for Adventure Design: Stick to the tried-and-true three-act structure. Start with a hook, build to a climax, and finish with a resolution. Keep pacing tight for one-shot adventures to ensure a smooth, engaging session​.

7. Resources
Fantasy Grounds Developer Guide: A comprehensive guide for optimizing assets and content within Fantasy Grounds: https://fantasygroundsunity.atlassia...uct+Guidelines

Basic Text Editing and Shortcuts: Learn the essential Fantasy Grounds text editing functions to enhance productivity: https://fantasygroundsunity.atlassia...<br /> <br />FG Academy Event.png