@MechaTrekAD thank you!! Most of my stuff is pretty loosy goosy about what systems you could use it for. I really appreciate you taking a listen and the kind words!
I know you said no mindflayers, but on a related note, I was always amazed at how frogs could exist in dry creek mud for such a long time through estivation, and then survive/activate when it finally rains. I could see a trapped mindflayer existing that way, waiting for the proper conditions.
@Brenilla thank you so much!! If you're interested I've posted two more one-shots since this one! Feel free to check them out! Appreciate your comment so much!
Maybe it could become a survive the fight rather than win the fight with the big bad. The monster only sticks around long enough to infect some/all of the potential victims, and then it vanishes. The remaining characters, both player and non-player, have to decide how to flee, heal themselves, and contain the infections, possibly having to kill each other to keep things from spreading through those infected. The big bad is either strategically poised to leave, or is simply too difficult to defeat, and the players are left scrambling to do damage control.
@nicolascuccimarri8981 I love this take! Definitely solves some of the challenges of a water monster in a not so water world. This is exactly how I hope people use the ideas I throw out!
😂 It's spelled Oblex and every instance I could find of someone saying it they pronounced it Oblex. BUT I agree with you that Ooblex would make more sense and sound oozy. I wanted it to be Ooblex.
Apparently the Oblex were designed by a kid via the Make A Wish Foundation. So remember, that O pronunciation was part of the wish of a dying child. Don’t oo it.
This isn't a Kraken Week video. According to the pitch, content creators would be posting "videos with an ocean or underwater theme." This has neither. You could have fixed this easily by simply including a lake or reservoir and placing a plot point at the bottem. I'd also hesitate to call this a one-shot, its more of a writing prompt as it has nearly no content. This could be fixed by actually writing an adventure. Three PoIs isn't too much to write. Just make a small town, homestead, and some body of water deep enough for submersion (it is Kraken week after all) and flesh out each one enough for maybe 30 minutes of play time. If you're never written one-shot campaigns I'm sure there are a few free Adventurers League campaigns out there to look at, try to format yours similarly.
Thank you for the engagement! My style of sharing information with other DM's is going to be most enjoyable for a certain kind of person who seldom uses written material in its entirety. They're experienced DM's who are looking for a few ideas to tickle their brain. They do fairly minimal prep for games. They're comfortable with improv. They sneeze out NPCs in their sleep, collect them all in the morning, and eat them for breakfast. Some people aren't like that. They prefer highly structured, written adventures they can just sit down and run. Neither style is right or wrong; people's brains just work differently. You're not going to get that style from me very often. But, as you pointed out, there are many Adventure League games you can go enjoy if you prefer that style! You're also right that this is a flexible story that you can easily put in a lake if you want an adventure that adheres more literally/traditionally to the prompt.
This guy is simply the worst. Imagine trying to beat down a small content creator with 175 subs. Wow my guy. You still have a chance to delete this comment.
@@OwlbearRoguethis is the style of adventure I prefer to run. A player driven sandbox location with some built in conflict. It's why I often prefer campaign settings that support many different stories rather than a more railroad style module where the players have to follow the story.
@@pheralanpathfinder4897 thank you!! There's a time, place, and group for any kind of adventure but as a DM I'm always looking for just a seed of an idea to run with. Really appreciate your comment!
Impressed simply by the fact that this isn't D&D/Pathfinder specific. A Wild West Aquatic Adventure is very clever. Kudos.
@MechaTrekAD thank you!! Most of my stuff is pretty loosy goosy about what systems you could use it for. I really appreciate you taking a listen and the kind words!
Kraken Week! I love creating themed one shots. This is great with some super cool eerie ideas. Bravo!
Thank you!!
This a great adventure.
I'll be using it the next time I DM.
This video is 100% dragon approved.
Thank you so much! Let us know how it goes!!
I know you said no mindflayers, but on a related note, I was always amazed at how frogs could exist in dry creek mud for such a long time through estivation, and then survive/activate when it finally rains. I could see a trapped mindflayer existing that way, waiting for the proper conditions.
@@jamesonstalanthasyu Absolutely! That's a very cool idea!
Imma just start binge listening to these
Yeeessss!
@@OwlbearRogueI’m currently designing a world for the story I’m gonna be dm’ing for my friends so this helps a lot
I really love this adventure, very well thought out and sounds like lots of fun to run - feeling inspired!
"Feeling inspired" is one of the kindest compliments you could give. Thank you so much!!
Good job on the one-shot idea! Excellent idea with a horror edge. Will definitely use it
@@seankennedy4548 Thank you! Let us know how it goes if you do!
Kraken Week has introduced me to a bunch of channels I never knew about. Subscribed!
@@davidpeacock8276 Yesss! Same! This has been such a fun event. Welcome to the cave!
I've added three before finding this video. Hopefully they will create a few more themed weeks to help spread the love.
@@pheralanpathfinder4897 yes it was such a great event!
This is awsome!!!! amazing job!
@Brenilla thank you so much!! If you're interested I've posted two more one-shots since this one! Feel free to check them out! Appreciate your comment so much!
Kraken week I love it. You have an amazing voice thank you so much for your video. Very inspiring
@arcaniswithertree4284 Thank you! So glad you stopped by!
I sub'd here after finding you from the Kraken Week playlist! Thanks for the content!
Thank you!! Welcome to the cave! So glad you're here.
I like the presentation.
@@ChrisBeck-ij9zs Thank you!
I love this one shot idea. Definitely going to be borrowing it for my own group. Earned a subscriber from me.
@sentaukrai Thank you!! Let us know how it goes if you do run it! Welcome to the cave!
Let’s get Kraken!
Yes!!
Maybe it could become a survive the fight rather than win the fight with the big bad. The monster only sticks around long enough to infect some/all of the potential victims, and then it vanishes. The remaining characters, both player and non-player, have to decide how to flee, heal themselves, and contain the infections, possibly having to kill each other to keep things from spreading through those infected. The big bad is either strategically poised to leave, or is simply too difficult to defeat, and the players are left scrambling to do damage control.
@nicolascuccimarri8981 I love this take! Definitely solves some of the challenges of a water monster in a not so water world. This is exactly how I hope people use the ideas I throw out!
Fantastic. New sub. Blessings
Thank you! Welcome to the cave!
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Why do you mispronounce ooblex, but pronounce ooze correctly?
😂 It's spelled Oblex and every instance I could find of someone saying it they pronounced it Oblex. BUT I agree with you that Ooblex would make more sense and sound oozy. I wanted it to be Ooblex.
Apparently the Oblex were designed by a kid via the Make A Wish Foundation. So remember, that O pronunciation was part of the wish of a dying child. Don’t oo it.
@@VeelofarMind blown! They did an excellent job! It's quite the nefarious critter!
This isn't a Kraken Week video. According to the pitch, content creators would be posting "videos with an ocean or underwater theme." This has neither. You could have fixed this easily by simply including a lake or reservoir and placing a plot point at the bottem.
I'd also hesitate to call this a one-shot, its more of a writing prompt as it has nearly no content.
This could be fixed by actually writing an adventure. Three PoIs isn't too much to write. Just make a small town, homestead, and some body of water deep enough for submersion (it is Kraken week after all) and flesh out each one enough for maybe 30 minutes of play time.
If you're never written one-shot campaigns I'm sure there are a few free Adventurers League campaigns out there to look at, try to format yours similarly.
Thank you for the engagement! My style of sharing information with other DM's is going to be most enjoyable for a certain kind of person who seldom uses written material in its entirety. They're experienced DM's who are looking for a few ideas to tickle their brain. They do fairly minimal prep for games. They're comfortable with improv. They sneeze out NPCs in their sleep, collect them all in the morning, and eat them for breakfast. Some people aren't like that. They prefer highly structured, written adventures they can just sit down and run. Neither style is right or wrong; people's brains just work differently. You're not going to get that style from me very often. But, as you pointed out, there are many Adventure League games you can go enjoy if you prefer that style! You're also right that this is a flexible story that you can easily put in a lake if you want an adventure that adheres more literally/traditionally to the prompt.
I bet you're fun at parties
This guy is simply the worst. Imagine trying to beat down a small content creator with 175 subs. Wow my guy. You still have a chance to delete this comment.
@@OwlbearRoguethis is the style of adventure I prefer to run. A player driven sandbox location with some built in conflict. It's why I often prefer campaign settings that support many different stories rather than a more railroad style module where the players have to follow the story.
@@pheralanpathfinder4897 thank you!! There's a time, place, and group for any kind of adventure but as a DM I'm always looking for just a seed of an idea to run with. Really appreciate your comment!