In which we answer some questions

 For some reason I stumbled across The DM in Paris who was answering a series of questions themed "How's My Campaign" posed by one Alex Schroeder on a Mastodon thread and for some reason I feel compelled to answer them as well.  

How many sessions have you been playing, more or less?

Of THIS version?  Under two dozen.  These players in this world?  Closer to fifty.

How long have you been running this campaign?

Started with these players in early July of '20.  Moved to this setting late July '21.  This specific campaign started in April '23

Have you had long breaks? If so, how did you pick it up again?

Yes?  We have some theater people in our group so we occasionally face multiple 6 week absences.  Our breaks are therefore planned and calendared and picking up is relatively easy.

How many people are at the table when you play?

Two to four people and myself.

How many characters are in the party when you play?

Two to six PC's and Rouf the cook/bearer.

How many players have you had in total over that time period, not counting guest appearances?

Six

Have you had guest appearances? How did it go? Did you gain regular players that way?

Had two guest appearances.  First time guest ran an absent player's PC.  Second time the guest ran a pre-gen.  Went well both times.  Did NOT gain a new player and knew we wouldn't.

What have the character levels been over time?

We start at 1st (or a funnel at 0).  First iteration got to double digits.  Second round got to low Tier II.  Current bunch has just hit 5th.

What classes did the players pick? Did you add new classes over time?

Current batch:  Fighter, Ranger and a Scribe Wizard with a support team of Twilight Cleric, Wizard and Circle of Spores Druid.  We've also had Barbarians and Rogues.  Not adding new classes but I will always discuss the possibility with the player.

Tell me about some adventures you ran over that time that I might enjoy hearing about?

Party found themselves in a caravanserai plagued by rare animal poaching.  They thwarted the thieves by "making a dragon" using Mage Hand and Minor Illusion.

Have the rule changes over that time? Do you maintain a house-rules document?

Yes.  And yes,  I've implemented a slew of DM facing mechanics and PC facing changes are always mentioned prior to and after play testing.  Document here

Has the setting changed over time?

It changes as players interact with it.  They managed to resolve a dispute between opposing Lordly Houses recently.  They also managed to aid (unbeknownst to them) a child sacrifice which brought prosperity to the region. 

How much in-game distance did the party cover, how big is the area they have visited?

Party has covered about 400 linear miles.  Triangulating we get an area of just under 3 million acres.  Smaller than Connecticut ... or Montenegro.  Triple Rhode Island.  Four x Georgia.

Have you used proprietary setting books? Like, could you publish your campaign or would you be in trouble if you did?

Nope.  And nope.  Although I DID for the '20 effort.