As a designer, I would be very interested in some comments on my adventure in the TAINTED LANDS box set.
James M. Ward
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Sir Ironside
- Lore Drake
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Me too.
Send me a reviewer copy and I'll do it justice.
Send me a reviewer copy and I'll do it justice.
Bill D.
Author: Yarr! Rules-Light Pirate RPG
BD Games - www.playBDgames.com
http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/browse.ph ... rs_id=5781
Author: Yarr! Rules-Light Pirate RPG
BD Games - www.playBDgames.com
http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/browse.ph ... rs_id=5781
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Sir Osis of Liver
- Unkbartig
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I haven't had time to take a really detailed look at it. The cursory look I've taken (I'll supplement this later) leads me to think that it would be a lot of fun to run. I love the inclusion of the "Horror Element" sections with each encounter. There are some great ideas there (the toothpaste-food coloring example jumps to mind ).
My feel of this, in spite of the clear statements of scene setting, is that it's not geared toward the novice CK/GM. While most modules have some measure of this, I find it really true here. In the hands of an experienced CK, this will be a fun evening's worth of gaming. In the wrong hands, however, it could be a tough go. The line of TPKing the party vs. getting them to cut and run is razor thin.
The one negative I did notice, that isn't a function so much of the writing, is some minor issues in editing. The first page had issues in terms of typos that should have been caught in the editing process. To say that the only problems I have encountered in my perusal thus far have been purely cosmetic, I'd say good job. It's something I'm looking forward to playing.
My feel of this, in spite of the clear statements of scene setting, is that it's not geared toward the novice CK/GM. While most modules have some measure of this, I find it really true here. In the hands of an experienced CK, this will be a fun evening's worth of gaming. In the wrong hands, however, it could be a tough go. The line of TPKing the party vs. getting them to cut and run is razor thin.
The one negative I did notice, that isn't a function so much of the writing, is some minor issues in editing. The first page had issues in terms of typos that should have been caught in the editing process. To say that the only problems I have encountered in my perusal thus far have been purely cosmetic, I'd say good job. It's something I'm looking forward to playing.
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DeadReborn
- Ulthal
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As a whole, I really enjoyed it. Some of the stuff that stands out: the Horror Elements, the tweaking of the usual, run-of-the-mill undead (the skeletons with tar armor who climb walls and hang from ceilings, for example), the Horror Effects "Turning Back the Hands of Time", the reoccurring death scene, and the drunken ghosts to name a few. The only thing I didn't like were the inclusion of the Medusa. I felt they didn't fit in with the overall theme of the adventure. Perhaps if they had been undead? Just a thought. An excellent job overall, I was not disapointed in the slightest bit. I am looking forward to more Tainted Lands products in the future.
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I did a review of the whole thing over at Dragonsfoot,
http://www.dragonsfoot.org/forums/viewt ... 37&t=39325
If you are interested.
I kept the scenario review fairly vague as I didn't want any spoilers.
As I said in the review I found Lollygag Inn to be a hoot, and despite (the innevitable) moans and groans I anticipate from my Players - I find it to be fairly well balanced (although it doesn't LOOK like it is from the players perspective) but it will be a little tough on a party that consists entirely of 4th level characters.
Upon saying that, if the group is clever and keeps their wits about them - I can't see it being a problem. HOWEVER, if it is run for a 'hack and slash' group - I can see it as giving them a really hard time. As those type of players generally will not retreat when confronted with something terrifying - they will find its the party that gets hacked and slashed rather than the monsters.
Keep Rollin' (and writing) - Drew
http://www.dragonsfoot.org/forums/viewt ... 37&t=39325
If you are interested.
I kept the scenario review fairly vague as I didn't want any spoilers.
As I said in the review I found Lollygag Inn to be a hoot, and despite (the innevitable) moans and groans I anticipate from my Players - I find it to be fairly well balanced (although it doesn't LOOK like it is from the players perspective) but it will be a little tough on a party that consists entirely of 4th level characters.
Upon saying that, if the group is clever and keeps their wits about them - I can't see it being a problem. HOWEVER, if it is run for a 'hack and slash' group - I can see it as giving them a really hard time. As those type of players generally will not retreat when confronted with something terrifying - they will find its the party that gets hacked and slashed rather than the monsters.
Keep Rollin' (and writing) - Drew
Drew? at Dragonsfoot
The secret we should never let the gamemasters know is that they don't need any rules - Gary Gygax
Last words are for fools who haven't said enough . . . .
The secret we should never let the gamemasters know is that they don't need any rules - Gary Gygax
Last words are for fools who haven't said enough . . . .
Heh, well I was hoping to have a look at this before I gave it to my wife to wrap for me for Christmas. It came in the mail today and was in shrinkwrap!!
No worries - review coming in 25 days!!
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No worries - review coming in 25 days!!
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Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte
"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax
"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth
Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte
"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax
"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth
"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax
"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth