Campaign Kick-Off Help
Hi all!
I am working away at planning a new campaign for a new group of folks comprised of two very experienced ttrpg players (not in DG), two semi-experienced D&D players, and one brand new player. I am a somewhat experienced GM, but I have never ran a DG campaign (I most recently ran and completed Masks of Nyarlathotep for CoC for a separate group).
We will be playing as a group for the first time, but I expect the group to value roleplaying and character-driven play as a couple of the players are into improv, etc. We have all been friends for a long time and like to be silly, goofy, etc., but everyone values an in-depth investigation and creative mystery.
I want to kick of the group with Last Things Last, because it is a classic! I also want to give the players a chance to understand the system and decide if a long-term campaign is indeed something everyone would be game for.
Afterwards, I am thinking one of two options:
Play through the scenarios in A Night at the Opera
Play Victim of the Art, and then transition into Impossible Landscapes.
There are pros/cons to either option. I personally LOVE Impossible Landscapes (I have listened to multiple play throughs and have begun prep for the campaign), and think my players could handle a more surreal operation. However, it is much more challenging to run, and I am worried I will not be able to do it justice. It also is a bit "railroady".
All of the scenarios in A Night of the Opera seem AMAZING and I think each of the players would enjoy each of the flavors that the scenarios have. However, my players have expressed interest in playing a 90s-era campaign, and I am worried about being able to string the scenarios together, and being able to set up a fabulous finale (like I know Impossible Landscapes has).
I also, selfishly, am worried I will not get another opportunity to run Impossible Landscapes for a long time, as groups who are willing/able to play a long-term campaign can be hard to come by.
I would appreciate all the advice and help, and ultimately I think either option would result into a wonderful and enjoyable campaign.