12 to Midnight

Let’s play good news/bad news!

The good news is that plot point 5 revisions are done. The bad news is that I feel like I’ve caught The Plague from my son. We’ll see how that affects progress on the next plot point. Anyhow, on with the numbers!

Plot Points Completed: 5 of 12
Pages: 25 of 38

Plot point 5 has a much different vibe than 4 did. Whereas 4 was a very classic, somewhat linear, 12 to Midnight adventure, plot point 5 is more about setting the circumstances and letting the GM squeeze the most from the situation. I really like the new antagonist in this revision. As a GM, I know I could definitely create a memorable session with this plot point. I hope you agree.

In the meantime let’s continue our tour of the campaign setting, shall we?

Although becoming more absent-minded in recent years, President “Grandpa” Nelson is a much-beloved figure on the East Texas University campus.  The president is spry man in his 80s who can still be found walking across campus each morning on his way to his traditional cup of coffee at the student center. Nelson immediately puts students and faculty at ease with a steady handshake, warm smile and a twinkle in his eye–even if he usually gets their names wrong. In fact, Nelson’s soft, steady voice frequently calms otherwise contentious debates at faculty meetings and Student Council. In terms of actually running the university, with his advancing age Nelson leaves much of the day-to-day university operations to his loyal staff. Having served as president for nearly 20 years, “Grandpa” Nelson has become as much a school mascot as the Ravens. Attempts to force the president into retirement have been met with public outcry, both from students and alumni alike.