Just bought Ghosts of the Saltmarsh, and the new backgrounds are available to select in the character editor (Fisher, for example), however the new additional choices to current backgrounds (Sailor's Local Sea Dog, and Traveller from Afar) aren't available under those entries.
the Ghosts of Saltmarsh backgrounds page doesn't change the background features for Sailor, Traveller etc, it gives additional information on how those backgrounds could be applied or used within the context of the region where the adventure is set.
As per that chapter of the sourcebook:
This material is meant to be a tool for DMs. Once players have decided on their characters’ backgrounds, review the material here and decide which additional elements of their backgrounds you want to share with them.
the Ghosts of Saltmarsh backgrounds page doesn't change the background features for Sailor, Traveller etc, it gives additional information on how those backgrounds could be applied or used within the context of the region where the adventure is set.
As per that chapter of the sourcebook:
This material is meant to be a tool for DMs. Once players have decided on their characters’ backgrounds, review the material here and decide which additional elements of their backgrounds you want to share with them.
Sorry for the necropost, but that doesn't appear to be correct.
Sailor/Marine for example, are similar, but have different tables.
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Hi,
Just bought Ghosts of the Saltmarsh, and the new backgrounds are available to select in the character editor (Fisher, for example), however the new additional choices to current backgrounds (Sailor's Local Sea Dog, and Traveller from Afar) aren't available under those entries.
Is this normal, or is something missing here?
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D&D Beyond FoundersHi there,
the Ghosts of Saltmarsh backgrounds page doesn't change the background features for Sailor, Traveller etc, it gives additional information on how those backgrounds could be applied or used within the context of the region where the adventure is set.
As per that chapter of the sourcebook:
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Thanks. Well, I want them to add share these additional elements with them. So I have to add them to their character sheets manually?
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D&D Beyond FoundersYou can share the information with them however you like:
Ghosts of Saltmarsh is a great adventure and campaign setting - I hope you and your friends have fun!
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Thanks very much. We had our first session the other night, and it went very well!
Thanks for your advice!
Sorry for the necropost, but that doesn't appear to be correct.
Sailor/Marine for example, are similar, but have different tables.