HS1 - The Slaying Stone - my poor reviewing skills review

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AnthonyRoberson

First Post

• May 18, 2010

• #21

Rechan said:

Setting aside the context of the adventure.

Are there any exceptional encounters? Ones that stand out as worth mining from the adventure - like the Well of Demons from Thunderspire?

In other words, is there anything in there that's valuable to those who don't run the module, but are looking for useful things?

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I didn't run across any encounters that really made me say 'wow' but overall Ii think this is one of the best low-level modules WOTC has ever produced. Everything from the open nature of the adventure to the DM advice is really top notch.

 

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Festivus

First Post

• May 18, 2010

• #22

The only encounter that stood out to me as something the players would probably remember later...
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... involves a kobold who carries with him a toxic oil that attracts an ankheg to that player. Watch the hilarity and mayhem as a massive ankheg comes chasing after whomever is marked with the pheromone.[/sblock]

As a DM, there are several ways for that scene to play out that could be quite memorable.

I agree with Anthony that this is probably the best 4E low level adventure I have seen to date from WoTC. Perhaps the feedback thread was really taken into consideration.

 

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AnthonyRoberson

First Post

• May 18, 2010

• #23

Minor rant about HS1. I appreciate that WoTC mentions in the module that they are providing a downloadable copy of the player's map on their website. That's great! But how about putting it somewhere SO I CAN ACTUALLY FIND IT! Is that so hard?

 

TikkchikFenTikktikk

First Post

• May 18, 2010

• #24

Is it set in the generic D&D setting or the Forgotten Realms or other?

 

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Kelanen

Explorer

• May 18, 2010

• #25

It is set in the generic D&D setting. I agree that this is one of the best low level adventures they have done.

 

Logan_Bonner

First Post

• Jun 7, 2010

• #26

The map's actually made up of D&D Minis maps made for a starter that never came out. So you can thank Steve Schubert for designing those!

The adventure was a last-minute change to the schedule, so I couldn't commission new art or maps. Everything's made with existing stuff, except the map I drew myself.

 

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ggroy

First Post

• Jun 7, 2010

• #27

- Question to Logan Bonner.

What happened to "Reavers of Harkenwold"?

(If you're allowed to answer this question).

 

JeffB

Legend

• Jun 7, 2010

• #28

Holy Bovine said:

I hope this is a sign of things to come - cool location, non-linear plot and great looking maps! Can't wait to pick this up today.

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+1. Won't pick it up today , but certainly will be picking this up.

 

Kelvor Ravenstar

Explorer

• Jun 7, 2010

• #29

Starting to run this adventure at my FLGS in two days, and I'm really looking forward to it.
[sblock]I can't wait to see what my players do with the dragon![/sblock]

 

Logan_Bonner

First Post

• Jun 7, 2010

• #30

ggroy said:

- Question to Logan Bonner.

What happened to "Reavers of Harkenwold"?

(If you're allowed to answer this question).

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It was originally one of the long-form adventures. I had the option to either adapt it or do something new, and I went with the latter. I think they found a way to re-use it. The art and maps were all done, so I sure hope they did!