Avernus

Instead of starting in Baldur's Gate, I’m having the players witness the fall of Elturel firsthand. It gives them a personal reason to go down there.

The first test drive of the Infernal War Machine ended in a glorious explosion.

Has anyone else felt like the "drafted by the Flaming Fist" hook feels a bit railroady? I’m preparing to run and wanted to share some tweaks I’m making to get the players more invested early on: Avernus

We met [NPC Name], and I’m pretty sure half the party wants to kill them while the other half wants to adopt them.

End with a question (e.g., "What's the best devil deal you've ever seen?") to boost engagement. Which of these draft styles fits what you had in mind? Instead of starting in Baldur's Gate, I’m having

DM me with your character concept if you're brave enough to sign the contract. 📜✍️ Option 2: The DM’s Session Recap (Social Media Style)

I’m introducing a minor devil offering a "fair" deal before they even leave the Material Plane to set the tone. Has anyone else felt like the "drafted by

Think Mad Max meets Constantine . We’re talking soul-fueled war machines, infernal contracts, and moral dilemmas that will test your hero’s alignment.