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| − | A campaign is an ongoing storyline revolving about a continuous group of [[character]]s. It is generally made up of a series of [[adventure]]s within a specific [[setting]]. | + | A '''campaign''' is an ongoing storyline revolving about a continuous group of [[character]]s. It is generally made up of a series of [[adventure]]s within a specific [[setting]]. |
Since the word 'campaign' implies a series of military conquests, games wishing to distance themselves from such martial pursuits have alternate names for their campaigns. For example, ''[[Ars Magica]]'' campaigns are known as [[saga]]s and ''[[Vampire: The Masquerade]]'' campaigns are known as [[chronicle]]s. | Since the word 'campaign' implies a series of military conquests, games wishing to distance themselves from such martial pursuits have alternate names for their campaigns. For example, ''[[Ars Magica]]'' campaigns are known as [[saga]]s and ''[[Vampire: The Masquerade]]'' campaigns are known as [[chronicle]]s. | ||
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Revision as of 09:53, 9 June 2005
A campaign is an ongoing storyline revolving about a continuous group of characters. It is generally made up of a series of adventures within a specific setting.
Since the word 'campaign' implies a series of military conquests, games wishing to distance themselves from such martial pursuits have alternate names for their campaigns. For example, Ars Magica campaigns are known as sagas and Vampire: The Masquerade campaigns are known as chronicles.
