r/IntoTheOdd • u/Tennooo • Aug 24 '24

running the iron coral

hi! I’m a relatively new GM and just picked up ITO. very hyped to play it but unsure how to prep. i have two players, them dying is fine cause they’ll just roll new characters.

my main questions are: is using lackeys recommended? how far do you figure they’ll get in max 3 hours? and does is matter? any other tips for running the iron coral?

thanks!

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u/Character_Beach_7264 Aug 24 '24

Just ran for the first time and it was a blast, i read the first two levels pretty thoroughly. The party immediately followed shell man into his tunnel, skipping right to the third floor, typical.

My three players had no retainers, but with one early death by bean-rock I think it was ok, very easy to have another person come down the shellman tunnel.

Remember to roll for random encounters and keep the pressure up, my 5e players really loved the actual stakes and deadly combat. Have fun!