This is the multi-year Q&A sessions held by D&D co-creator Gary Gygax here at EN World, beginning in 2002 and running up until his sad pasing in 2008. Gary's username in the thread below is Col_Pladoh, and his first post in this long thread is Post #39.
TSR Q&A with Gary Gygax
This is the multi-year Q&A sessions held by D&D co-creator Gary Gygax here at EN World, beginning in 2002 and running up until his sad pasing in 2008. Gary's username in the thread below is Col_Pladoh, and his first post in this long thread is Post #39.
ghul
Explorer
Col_Pladoh said:
Thanks Gary,
Okay, so the town of Yggsburgh is going to be developed block by block. Gotchya. So how about Yggsburgh's environs? Take the Bald Hills for example. Besides the Zagyg adventure references listed, there isn't a lot of detail, which is great, because it allows me to further develop the area to my own tastes.
I'm actually thinking of basing my group in the town of Garham. That way, much of the Town of Yggsburgh will be unknown and largely unexplored by the players. Sure they may have gone there on occassion, but at least it will allow me to best take advantage of Yggsburgh as it develops under your masterful guidance. Of course I always tinker with published materials, but that's to be expected of any half-competent DM/GM/CK or what have you.
One thing that bothers me about CZ:Yggsburgh is the notations on Darlene's beautiful map. I think marking numbered encounter areas sort of spoils the idea of me ever showing my players this map, which is a shame because I love Darlene's work. But I can see my players now: "Hey, I want to go explore encounter area #33 in Wild Mead, let's go!" And sure enough they will find some goblin bandits there up to no good. I would have greatly prefered a map that I could actually share with my players. The numbered encounter areas should have been only listed on the small b&w map inside the book, IMO. :\
But all in all, I'm loving CZ. Keep up the great work! Take care.
--Ghul
StupidSmurf
First Post
Col_Pladoh said:
EVIL!!! This is Evil!!!
...just finished sending it to a friend, too!
Col_Pladoh
Gary Gygax
Thanks Alan!mythusmage said:
Gary
Col_Pladoh
Gary Gygax
But of courseghul said:
Assuming the town detail modules are well received, I plan to have "The Outs" detailed in two to four modules, but that's it. The only other modules will be adventures set n the East Mark, such as Rob Kuntz's Dark Chateau.
Right, and that is why I did as much detailing of Garham as I did, assuming some GMs would find it a good place for basing campaign action. Cloverdale is another option of the PC party has a fair number of demi-humans. If the PCs are interested in becoming leigemen, then Stonewyck and servicfe under Sir Alec is possible. A lot of options for the inventive GM.I'm actually thinking of basing my group in the town of Garham. That way, much of the Town of Yggsburgh will be unknown and largely unexplored by the players. Sure they may have gone there on occassion, but at least it will allow me to best take advantage of Yggsburgh as it develops under your masterful guidance. Of course I always tinker with published materials, but that's to be expected of any half-competent DM/GM/CK or what have you.
Of course I agree with "tinkering" with published work. I do it to my own printed material, so as to suit me exactly, as I write more generally for publication.
I very much agree that the encounter numbers on the map are a detriment. The Wise Publisher decided to put those in on both maps as an aid to the Castle Keeper. That's is a boon in Gming, but maps sans the numbers are needed for the players.
I spread my map put for the players, but when they head for a number tyhere's nothing there--the encounter moves, and I spring something different on them before they get to the indicated location or after passing it by.
Anyway, most pleased you are enjoying the CZY work
Cheers,
Gary
Col_Pladoh
Gary Gygax
Heh...StupidSmurf said:EVIL!!! This is Evil!!!
...just finished sending it to a friend, too!
A kindred spirit in the love of puns, shaggy dog stories, and the like, I see
Cheers,
Gary
StupidSmurf
First Post
Col_Pladoh said:Heh...
A kindred spirit in the love of puns, shaggy dog stories, and the like, I see
Cheers,
Gary
Oh absolutely!
One of my favorite stories involves a local bakery. The place burned down quickly, and witnesses say the fire started quickly, possibly the result of a sudden explosion. When the fire investigators checked it out, they found the cause...
...it was a Napoleon, blown apart.
Col_Pladoh
Gary Gygax
Why dos a hand grenade thrown into a kitchen call to mind a French Emperor?StupidSmurf said:
Because there it is, linoleum blown apart.
Groaningly yours,
Gary
StupidSmurf
First Post
Col_Pladoh said:
:::clutches head in both hands and screams:::
Col_Pladoh
Gary Gygax
Oh 'Smurf...StupidSmurf said::::clutches head in both hands and screams:::
You must come and play here in one of out Thurdsay night RPG sessions--hopefully one where my son Luke is playing too. He hates puns, and his expression
mad when I loose a round or two of them is absolutely priceless BTW, James M. Ward is currently GMing his latest Metamorphosis Alpha RPG for us, and we are haveing a great time despite Jim's evil machinations
Cheers,
Gary
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