Taylor Navarro Joins Wizards of the Coast as D&D Designer

Zardnaar · 2026-01-30T03:54:52+0000

Charlaquin said:
“a dozen” archmages, 20 mages, and an unspecified number of veterans, though that’s explicitly not a standing army; that’s just the stats they recommend to represent the fact that the place attracts an unusually high number of magic users and other adventurers for a settlement of its size, who can be rallied to its defense if the need arises.

Regardless, being well-defended does not a Utopia makes, as my own country stands a pretty horrific example of.

Citadel isn't that big though

One may like that I do not. Utopia might be an exaggeration but it gave of that vibe when I as reading it.

We all know the power level of an archnage. 5E also presents the planes as tier 3 iirc.

The Citadel not bad as such could be interesting place. Execution was poor. The other 3 with similar "meaplot" similar problems.

Imaro · 2026-01-30T03:55:40+0000

Zardnaar said:
She's something else though. Also im not a fan of Planescape either.

I do remember people ditching and moaning about Elminster being around Shadowdale.

20 archmages in one place essentially acting as security....... In a potentially lvl 1 adventure.

12 archmages with all the ego, personal goals, desires etc. that being powerful mages entail.... And they protect the Citadel from external threats not internal. that's what you keep ignoring there are numerous factions, sects, NPC's etc. within the Radiant Citadel with goals, desires, machinations, etc.

Zardnaar · 2026-01-30T03:59:47+0000

Imaro said:
12 archmages with all the ego, personal goals, desires etc. that being powerful mages entail.... And they protect the Citadel from external threats not internal. that's what you keep ignoring there are numerous factions, sects, NPC's etc. within the Radiant Citadel with goals, desires, machinations, etc.

I dont recall that being in the Citadel. It has been a while since I read the adventure though.

Main point is its not a particularly well regarded adventure. Youre vaguely aware of that right?

That statement is applicable to most of WotC adventures though. Its easier to listen the well regarded ones. Theres like 6 everything else is mixed correct?

Imaro · 2026-01-30T03:59:57+0000

Zardnaar said:
Citadel isn't that big though

One may like that I do not. Utopia might be an exaggeration but it gave of that vibe when I as reading it.

We all know the power level of an archnage. 5E also presents the planes as tier 3 iirc.

The Citadel not bad as such could be interesting place. Execution was poor. The other 3 with similar "meaplot" similar problems.

What in the text gave the vibe of it being an utopia? I didn't get that at all form it and many of the adventures in the book have low key dark or horror vibes in them.

Imaro · 2026-01-30T04:01:46+0000

Zardnaar said:
Main point is its not a particularly well regarded adventure. Youre vaguely aware of that right?

not well regarded by who? You gave a single video from an OSR channel. I mean repeating something with no evidence doesn't make it any more true than the first time you posted it.

Justice and Rule · 2026-01-30T04:04:59+0000

Imaro said:
What in the text gave the vibe of it being an utopia? I didn't get that at all form it and many of the adventures in the book have low key dark or horror vibes in them.

I think for some people simply having lots of colors means that there cannot be bad things.

Imaro · 2026-01-30T04:09:32+0000

Justice and Rule said:
I think for some people simply having lots of colors means that there cannot be bad things.

I want to believe thats the main problem but you bring faerie or the Fey into it and suddenly colorful can be plenty dark & dangerous for the same people...

Umbran · 2026-01-30T04:11:05+0000

Zardnaar said:
Usual cheerleaders here *nothing WorC produces can be bas) but ...

Mod note:
Hey.
Dislike whatever you want.
But insultingly bundle all the folks who disagree into a bundle so you can dismiss them all, and that's a problem.

Stop treating things as if yours is the only valid opinion.

Justice and Rule · 2026-01-30T04:11:33+0000

Imaro said:
I want to believe thats the main problem but you bring faerie or the Fey into it and suddenly colorful can be plenty dark & dangerous for the same people...

Oh, you won't find an argument from me. But I honestly think a lot of this is just people being "Oh, it's brightly-colored" and assuming it's all happy.

Zardnaar · 2026-01-30T04:15:11+0000

Imaro said:
not well regarded by who? You gave a single video from an OSR channel. I mean repeating something with no evidence doesn't make it any more true than the first time you posted it.

Online discussion.

What adventures stood out for you that you've played or would you recommend?

ENworld gave me 4 for Candlekeep Mysteries. I've ran two the last year or so and another penciled in for 10th lvl or so. 4th will have to wait for another campaign

Golden Vault theres around 6. I paid attention to what people talked about here.

Just had a quick flick through. Radiant Citadel cartographer is also ugly. Compared with GV and Staircase. All were published close to each other. I can post pictures if you like.

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