Dungeons & Dragons, a pop culture icon that simply introduces itself. Much more than a board game, with its deep and diversified lore, dynamic gameplay, and focus on player choice, this iconic tabletop RPG is considered the basis for modern day role-playing games.
With so many different ways to play D&D, fans can have difficulty deciding even the basic type of campaign they would like to run. For those players itching to begin a new campaign, yet are still indecisive, leaving it up to astrology might be the best bet. Here are the best campaign types to run based on Zodiac signs.
12 Aquarius - Political Campaign
Aquarius are well known for being uncompromising, or well, just plain stubborn. In addition to this they are very deep and imaginative individuals who make an effort to be unique and different. Any political type campaign would be perfect for them. Focusing on complex story and player decisions, while also leaving enough room for the action.
11 Aries - Hack & Slash Campaign
Aries are well known for being dynamic and quick thinkers. These eager individuals are up for any challenge, and they have a mind that works a million miles a minute. Their adaptability and competitiveness make them a perfect fit for any Hack and Slash based campaign. Where action takes the front seat, exposition, dialogue, story, and even basic role playing elements take second fiddle here, allowing players to demonstrate their pure combat prowess.
10 Taurus - Dungeon Crawl Campaign
The Taurus is dependable! These strong minded and dedicated individuals can always be relied on. Despite their incredibly strong nature, they are also very emotional and sensitive creatures, as such, they tend to be very nurturing and caring. The Dungeon Crawl campaign is the perfect set up for the Taurus. Requiring strength and persistence, while also demanding a caring methodology towards one’s party.
9 Gemini - Adventure Campaign
Geminis are versatile and curious beings. Requiring constant stimulation, and quite frankly, getting bored easily. These individuals need something dynamic with a constantly changing environment and new challenges. The adventure campaign is the perfect solution, the classic backbone of D&D, allowing for players to explore, discover, and create.
8 Cancer - Quest Campaign
Cancers can be very compassionate and emotional people, however they are very protective and their lives demand structure. Because of this the Cancer desires and requires a more planned and structured campaign.
Any quest based campaign will do, as the goals, story, and even destinations, are very clearly laid out for players.
7 Leo - Drama Campaign
Boy, oh boy, are Leos dramatic! That is to say, they have a love for the theatrical and visual, and certainly enjoy a bit of acting here and there. This makes them the perfect fit for any drama based campaign, which almost completely leaves combat to the side, with the entire focus being on the campaign and story itself.
6 Virgo - Gritty Campaign
A gritty campaign is not easy, it requires an attention to detail, focus on character building, and absolute preparation. The perfect fit for a Virgo, these detail oriented and practical people are ready to take on any challenge in the most methodical and effective way possible.
5 Libra - Realistic Campaign
Of all the zodiac signs, Libras are the fairest of the bunch. Known for their logical approach, which still leads room for emotion, Libras are able to make morally balanced decisions that focus on the greater good.
For this reason the Realistic campaign is a perfect approach. Here resource balancing and rationing are of the utmost importance, and a Libra’s cold yet caring approach is ready to contend with this challenge.
4 Scorpio - God Mode Campaign
Also known as the Demi-God or Overpowered Campaign. This Campaign turns the players into virtually indestructible weapons of mass destruction. Think of it as playing GTA with all the cheats on. Scorpios would enjoy this kind of campaign as they are very stubborn, controlling, and power hungry.
3 Sagittarius - Exploration Campaign
Sagittarius are extroverted and fun loving people. They simply enjoy, to well, enjoy themselves. This is why the no pressure, free roam exploration campaign is ideal for these extroverted and excitable individuals. This kind of adventure has endless possibilities and is mostly focused on players enjoying their time together and bonding through their varied adventures.
2 Capricorn - Evil Campaign
Capricorns seek order, logic, power, dominance, and above all independence. While these characteristics are not inherently evil, they can lead one to have tendencies that push them down this path. Any Evil campaign is a tempting option for Capricorns. The campaign is played with the goal of world domination, or if the player prefers, any other twisted, morally-questionable goal.
1 Pisces - Epic Campaign
Pisces are the most creative and artistic of the Zodiac bunch. Making the Epic campaign perfect for them. Focused on world building and player choice the Pisces wont feel limited by their literally endless options and ability to create. The perfect median for the Pisces to let their creative and artistic side shine.
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