The Legends or Orb marks a change in my GMing style - to some degree or extent anyway.  In none of my other games that I GM’d have I had an overarching story idea that I wanted to tell.  With Orb, I have an idea of where things are going to go.  I’m not sure of all the minor sub-plots, but with this setting, there is an epic tale to be told.

I’m also trying to take a more collaborative approach to Orb.  I want to give the players as much free reign with their characters as possible.  Several years ago I was playing in a game where my brother was the DM.  He literally ran with just about everything we came up with.  If our characters told a story about a some legend - that legend took on a life as part of the adventure - it became relevant and real to ALL inhabitants of the world.  As a result of that I took a much greater interest in the world itself.  He did this, even for goofy things that we may have mentioned.  Fortunately, the world itself was a bit on the silly side, so it was easier.  I want to do this, but I will work to keep the feel of the world while incorporating as many of their ideas as possible.

With that being said, welcome to the world Orb.  I hope you enjoy your visit as much as I am enjoying creating the world.

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