Questions about dungeon master mode

[MrComp]

Hello, I'm interrested in buying the game for mostly the dungeon master mode.

Is it possible to run a d&d campaign in this game with friends? Or is that an experience I shouldn't be looking for in this game.

Sorry if the question is a little stupid.

[Nibbie]

While that is what the mode is for, from what I know it isn't too detailed and fleshed out, though I haven't really used it myself. Maybe look up a guide on it, to get an idea of what you can do with it. Also, each player would probably need to have their own copy of the game to join and control their characters, in case that is a concern.

[LukanGamer]

Ya its great since you have friends (aka have reliable ready players).

You will want mods to make it more advanced especially maps
(base GM mode is very very lacking and was not given the love it should have). -->

Though I expect you will want to use some the player made campaigns and edit them if want/need to your liking at first any ways so would not worry if that the case they will tell you which mods are needed at right side if any (though again if it a good one it should need some, and a good tip to know if you should look at it in first place as many posted are unfinished etc...).

Have Fun.

[MrComp]

Bought the game. Enjoying the story for now in co-op.
Thanks guys.

[Luxen]

Originally posted by MrComp:

Is it possible to run a d&d campaign in this game with friends? Or is that an experience I shouldn't be looking for in this game.

I strongly advise against trying to run D&D in DOS2 GM mode. The reason is rather simple : D&D rules and assets aren't there at all. You could try to use the GM mode just as a graphical support for D&D campaigns, but then again it's also a bad idea here. You'll limit yourself way more than just using Roll20. Every GM I've seen trying to run a D&D campaign in DOS2 just abandonned after a couple of sessions because it's simply not made for that.

What the DOS2 GM mode is designed for, however, is to homebrew your own set of rules (and stats) to experience a roleplay campaign in a Divinity setting (or any setting where DOS2 assets are enough to play around, which is not the case of DnD). There's also an existing ruleset that I've created and published : https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2146000327

[MrComp]

Originally posted by Luxen:

Originally posted by MrComp:

Is it possible to run a d&d campaign in this game with friends? Or is that an experience I shouldn't be looking for in this game.

I strongly advise against trying to run D&D in DOS2 GM mode. The reason is rather simple : D&D rules and assets aren't there at all. You could try to use the GM mode just as a graphical support for D&D campaigns, but then again it's also a bad idea here. You'll limit yourself way more than just using Roll20. Every GM I've seen trying to run a D&D campaign in DOS2 just abandonned after a couple of sessions because it's simply not made for that.

What the DOS2 GM mode is designed for, however, is to homebrew your own set of rules (and stats) to experience a roleplay campaign in a Divinity setting (or any setting where DOS2 assets are enough to play around, which is not the case of DnD). There's also an existing ruleset that I've created and published : https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2146000327

Thanks for the reply.
A little too late since I already bought it and planned a small campaign. I realised it's not the same as regular d&d no. However, I think it would be great to introduce people to the hobby this way anyways.

Thanks for the tips. For now, a roleplay experience is also fine.

[Luxen]

There's a dedicated discord server for DOS2 GM mode : https://discord.gg/zBZ9bme
We're running long campaigns weekly open to spectators, and some GMs can host something to newcomers.
And I agree, GM mode is a great way to introduce newcomers to roleplay, especially if they have a gaming background. That's how I got into it.