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[zamboni]

I picked up the book for 50 Fathoms at Gencon and I am preparing to run the plot point for my kids. I have read most of the Captain's Log and I couldn't be more excited to run this. Seems that the plot point is perfect for the busy GM. I can't wait to see what kind of trouble we get into.

It seems so thorough and well written. I am really impressed!

[Vonether]

Probably the best bit of advice:
At the end of each session, always ask the group where they plan to sail to next. That way, you only have to read up on that particular port and related Savage Tales. Sometimes you might have to sketch out a map.

If you are feeling brave, read up on the whole island and see how you can sprinkle leads for each adventure.

I'd also read the overarching Plot Points and see if there are NPCs you can create/introduce early and have the PCs build a relationship with.

Otherwise, yep, 50F is tailor made for the GM with a busy schedule and great imagination.

[samuraicrab]

Here is more advice. FORGET ABOUT CAROUSING AND CABIN FEVOR! Making kids go out drinking is a bad idea. Just let them skip over it entirely.

[GranFalloon]

[TheLoremaster]

[Tavis]

[SavageGamerGirl]

And there are benefits to carousing that go beyond relieving cabin fever. If you spend a week carousing, you get a +1 to Streetwise checks while you're in that port (to a maximum of +2). When it comes time to sell unusual cargo, or ask around for information, that bonus could come in handy.
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[Vonether]

[TheLoremaster]

[Clint]

Or change it from Cabin Fever to Canned Fever.

They only have pickled and other preserved food to eat on ship, and if they don't stop to eat fresh food, fruits, and vegetables, they will get weaker and weaker.

Throw in that lesson on the importance of eating right.
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[JackMann]

Or just say that they go out and see the sights. The important thing is that they get off the ship, stretch out, and let loose a bit. Might need to change the carousing rules a bit, but not too much.

[GranFalloon]

Nah, they just blow 1d6 X 5 Pieces of Eight on bubblegum, candy and baseball cards.

[MagusRogue]

... Kids still buy baseball cards these days? My experiences with kids have been Pokemon and MtG cards...
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[Sitting Duck]

[zamboni]

Thanks for the advice. My kids are 10, 12, & 14 so we will certainly take carousing a different direction. I like the coffee house idea and I think that they would see going to a tavern to get food and drinks more like getting a burger and come as opposed to getting sloshed on ale and getting some "action".

[Captain_Sabatini]

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