Comments on: The 5×5 Method http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/ The Journal of Gamer Culture Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:43:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Critical Hits » Critical Hits 4th Blogiversary http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66058 Critical Hits » Critical Hits 4th Blogiversary Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:03:41 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66058 [...] The 5×5 Method [...] [...] The 5×5 Method [...]

]]> By: The Game http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66057 The Game Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:15:00 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66057 Chris: good point. I wouldn't make a whole column PC specific, but definitely individual entries benefit a lot by tying into PC's backstories/motivations. I think some campaigns can make the PC's conflict between the two columns, but not all games will want that type of conflict. Usually the decisions between "I can save my family... but that might doom the village" are enough. Chris: good point. I wouldn’t make a whole column PC specific, but definitely individual entries benefit a lot by tying into PC’s backstories/motivations. I think some campaigns can make the PC’s conflict between the two columns, but not all games will want that type of conflict. Usually the decisions between “I can save my family… but that might doom the village” are enough.

]]> By: Chris http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66056 Chris Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:56:02 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66056 Another suggestion. Make some of the columns PC-specific, and make some of the steps along the way conflict with another PC's column. Another suggestion. Make some of the columns PC-specific, and make some of the steps along the way conflict with another PC’s column.

]]> By: Using the 5×5 Method for Adventure Design | Critical Hits http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66055 Using the 5×5 Method for Adventure Design | Critical Hits Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:47:01 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66055 [...] What I will do today is build upon Dave’s groundbreaking concept: the 5×5 method. [...] [...] What I will do today is build upon Dave’s groundbreaking concept: the 5×5 method. [...]

]]> By: Ennies Voting is Open: Vote for Critical Hits! | Critical Hits http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66054 Ennies Voting is Open: Vote for Critical Hits! | Critical Hits Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:33:56 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66054 [...] Cook, Game Designer, Author, and Manager of Dungeon A Day [The 5x5 Method] is one of the neatest GMing tools I’ve seen recently — it needs to be turned into a PDF and [...] [...] Cook, Game Designer, Author, and Manager of Dungeon A Day [The 5x5 Method] is one of the neatest GMing tools I’ve seen recently — it needs to be turned into a PDF and [...]

]]> By: Hatching a plan for Chaos (not the International Organization of Evil) « Wrathofzombie’s Blog http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66053 Hatching a plan for Chaos (not the International Organization of Evil) « Wrathofzombie’s Blog Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:47:53 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66053 [...] thinking though, that it would be fun to use something that ChattyDM used with great success, the 5×5 adventure, you can read it here: Part 1 and Part 2. I think it would add a whole level of chaos if things [...] [...] thinking though, that it would be fun to use something that ChattyDM used with great success, the 5×5 adventure, you can read it here: Part 1 and Part 2. I think it would add a whole level of chaos if things [...]

]]> By: Tales of the City Within: Session 1, Part 1 | Musings of the Chatty DM http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66052 Tales of the City Within: Session 1, Part 1 | Musings of the Chatty DM Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:17:26 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66052 [...] to focus on a less scripted, more improv style of gaming.  Borrowing from Dave the Game’s 5X5 design method, I created an adventure where multiple plots intertwine, forcing PCs to prioritize and chose what [...] [...] to focus on a less scripted, more improv style of gaming.  Borrowing from Dave the Game’s 5X5 design method, I created an adventure where multiple plots intertwine, forcing PCs to prioritize and chose what [...]

]]> By: Jonathan Drain | D20 Source http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66051 Jonathan Drain | D20 Source Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:28:37 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66051 My favourite method is to have the players fight random encounters in a dungeon for four hours. Just kiddding ;) This might be a good time to link to my 2006 essay, <a href="http://www.d20source.com/2006/02/the-invisible-dungeon" rel="nofollow">The Invisible Dungeon</a>. .-= Jonathan Drain | D20 Source´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.d20source.com/2009/06/hit-points-and-you" rel="nofollow">Hit Points And You</a> =-. My favourite method is to have the players fight random encounters in a dungeon for four hours.

Just kiddding ;)

This might be a good time to link to my 2006 essay, The Invisible Dungeon.
.-= Jonathan Drain | D20 Source´s last blog ..Hit Points And You =-.

]]> By: Gnome Rodeo: Five Quests One Cup - Gnome Stew, the Game Mastering Blog http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66050 Gnome Rodeo: Five Quests One Cup - Gnome Stew, the Game Mastering Blog Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:45:48 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66050 [...] Critical Hits: The 5×5 Method: This is one of the neatest GMing tools I’ve seen recently — it needs to be turned into a PDF and shared as widely as possible. As a GM, I need structure in my prep, or I lose focus, start meandering, and produce some pretty weird stuff. Dave Chalker’s 5×5 method is perfect for me: to plot out a campaign or major story arc, create five 5-part quests. Awesome. [...] [...] Critical Hits: The 5×5 Method: This is one of the neatest GMing tools I’ve seen recently — it needs to be turned into a PDF and shared as widely as possible. As a GM, I need structure in my prep, or I lose focus, start meandering, and produce some pretty weird stuff. Dave Chalker’s 5×5 method is perfect for me: to plot out a campaign or major story arc, create five 5-part quests. Awesome. [...]

]]> By: The Game http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66049 The Game Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:20:19 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66049 High praise indeed coming from you guys. I need to do a followup post (possibly when I've played a few more sessions with it) and then I might see about turning it into a PDF or similar. High praise indeed coming from you guys. I need to do a followup post (possibly when I’ve played a few more sessions with it) and then I might see about turning it into a PDF or similar.

]]> By: Telas http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66048 Telas Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:53:34 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66048 Simple, effective, easy. Consider it acquired. Simple, effective, easy.

Consider it acquired.

]]> By: Martin Ralya http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66047 Martin Ralya Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:47:33 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66047 This is pure gold for GMs like me who need clear, simple structure to keep our prep on track. I will absolutely be using this, and I think you should turn it into a PDF. Awesome! This is pure gold for GMs like me who need clear, simple structure to keep our prep on track. I will absolutely be using this, and I think you should turn it into a PDF. Awesome!

]]> By: Tales of the City Within: a 5X5 Sandbox experiment. | Musings of the Chatty DM http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66046 Tales of the City Within: a 5X5 Sandbox experiment. | Musings of the Chatty DM Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:02:49 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66046 [...] Enter Dave the Game’s 5X5 method. [...] [...] Enter Dave the Game’s 5X5 method. [...]

]]> By: Alex Schröder http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66045 Alex Schröder Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:44:35 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66045 The only thing I think you need to watch out for is the number of todo items. If they only know the next step for each plot line, then you've limited the number of todo items to five, which is fine. If you learn of multiple things to do per plot line, this number might explode. Worst case is they know the first three items of all the five plots: fifteen todo items! My experience has been that players don't like more than seven todo items. Just a thing to keep in mind. <abbr><em>Alex Schröder´s last post: <a href="http://www.emacswiki.org/alex/2009-06-06_Judging_1PDC_2009" rel="nofollow">Judging 1PDC 2009</a></em></abbr> The only thing I think you need to watch out for is the number of todo items. If they only know the next step for each plot line, then you’ve limited the number of todo items to five, which is fine. If you learn of multiple things to do per plot line, this number might explode. Worst case is they know the first three items of all the five plots: fifteen todo items! My experience has been that players don’t like more than seven todo items. Just a thing to keep in mind.

Alex Schröder´s last post: Judging 1PDC 2009

]]> By: Bartoneus http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66044 Bartoneus Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:43:55 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66044 @kingworks: I'm right there with you, though I'm actually applying a bit of the 5x5 idea to a single adventure. We'll see how it goes tomorrow! @kingworks: I’m right there with you, though I’m actually applying a bit of the 5×5 idea to a single adventure. We’ll see how it goes tomorrow!

]]> By: kingworks http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66043 kingworks Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:44:18 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66043 I like this idea. As my group is preparing to being the next leg of their campaign (still heroic tier), this will be a good chance to try this out. <abbr><em>kingworks´s last post: <a href="http://kingworkscreative.blogspot.com/2009/06/dnd-project-building-digital-game-table.html" rel="nofollow">DnD Project: Building a Digital Game Table, Pt. 3</a></em></abbr> I like this idea. As my group is preparing to being the next leg of their campaign (still heroic tier), this will be a good chance to try this out.

kingworks´s last post: DnD Project: Building a Digital Game Table, Pt. 3

]]> By: Weekly Digest for June 3rd : BorkWeb http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66042 Weekly Digest for June 3rd : BorkWeb Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:01:20 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66042 [...] The 5×5 Method | Critical Hits — 2:29pm via [...] [...] The 5×5 Method | Critical Hits — 2:29pm via [...]

]]> By: The Game http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66041 The Game Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:35:19 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66041 Thanks guys. Asmor: That's a great addition. I tend to think of linear adventures to be easier to plan, but making the first 3 or so of each one combine to the 4th would be a great way to do it. Thanks guys.

Asmor: That’s a great addition. I tend to think of linear adventures to be easier to plan, but making the first 3 or so of each one combine to the 4th would be a great way to do it.

]]> By: Yax http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66040 Yax Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:56:30 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66040 Right on, I like it too. <abbr><em>Yax´s last post: <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DungeonMastering/~3/72_n710yi2g/nerd-watching-twittering-dungeon-masterings-secrets" rel="nofollow">Nerd Watching: Twittering Dungeon Mastering’s Secrets</a></em></abbr> Right on,

I like it too.

Yax´s last post: Nerd Watching: Twittering Dungeon Mastering’s Secrets

]]> By: The Game http://critical-hits.com/2009/06/02/the-5x5-method/#comment-66039 The Game Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:50:10 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=3931#comment-66039 I'm passing on a recommendation from Twitter. If you liked this idea, check out the game "Duty & Honour" http://www.omnihedron.co.uk/dutyandhonour/ which features a similar "mission" system. I’m passing on a recommendation from Twitter. If you liked this idea, check out the game “Duty & Honour”
http://www.omnihedron.co.uk/dutyandhonour/
which features a similar “mission” system.

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