Sure, the campaign itself may have taken a few years.
Just because it follows the game rules doesn’t mean it’s good for the game.
If that kind of stuff bothers you, time skips can really help you out during yourDungeons & Dragonscampaign.
How do you do then, though?
Do your characters want to do anything during this time skip?"
If there are a lot of things they wish to do during this time, skip.
With players like these…
Suppose the time skip is happening during the session.
Not every second needs to be roleplayed, after all.
“Oh, but the ending already teased or hooked them to the next plot!”
Okay, but is it urgent to chasethis plot hookright away?
If it is, then yes, it’s best to go after it as soon as possible.
But you control how urgent things are, so you could give it some time.
The villains may need a few months to get their schemes started - they have stuff to plan.
Because “make it a fun game” is the only rule you should never break.
The Silver Dragon Inn by Sidharth Chaturvedi
Just be careful with the execution because it involves taking a bit of the players' agency.
Basically, something needs to happen that puts the party out of commission.
This is also a decent way to recover your campaign ifyou accidentally TPK the party.
A Time of Sorrow by Alexandre Honoré
Art by David Astruga
An Adventuring Party by Viko Menezes
Raise Dead by Polar Engine