PiXiE 11-Out-Of-10 Adventure Evaluation Checklist
[☐] Simplicity: Was the plot is straightforward and approachable, ensuring
it's easy for players to discover, understand, and engage with?
[☐] Builds Excitement: Did the plot steadily build drama, anticipation,
and excitement, culminating in a climactic finale?
[☐] Unexpected Twists: Did the plot surprises cast the adventure in a new
light, triggering satisfying "Aha!" moments?
[☐] Meaningful Outcomes: Did the adventure have potential outcomes that
matter to everyone involved, making it feel consequential and immersive?
Killer Encounters
[☐] Purposeful Goals: Did the Encounters largely serve a player or
character-driven goal?
[☐] Engaging Choices: Did Encounters offer a variety of action paths
and dilemmas, such as combat, diplomacy, or problem-solving?
[☐] Intriguing Conflict: Did barriers to goals poke and excite, leading
to interesting choices and stimulating challenges?
[☐] Player Engagement: Did each encounter provide every player or
character a chance to contribute?
[☐] Mini Stories: Did each encounter contain its own compelling story
that aligns with or enhances the plot, even if it's just through theme
and tone?
Creating Foes & Conflicts
[☐] Variety: Were there an interesting mix of foes, obstacles, and challenges
keep things fresh and exciting?
[☐] Dynamic Characters: Were Foes played to their full potential,
imbued with personality and individual motives? Were they cunning or
foolish, but always engaging?
[☐] Intellectual Challenge: Did most conflicts require strategic
thinking and good character choices to resolve?
Incorporating Treasure
[☐] World Impact: Did the adventure influence the campaign and setting
in intriguing ways?
[☐] Longevity: Did the adventure hint at or set up future escapades,
keeping the campaign vibrant and continuous?
[☐] Character Development: Did the adventure trigger some form of
character growth or complication, adding depth and richness to the game?