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<blockquote data-quote="mcbobbo" data-source="post: 6398319" data-attributes="member: 6680581">I just finished my read-through of Horde of the Dragon Queen, and my goodness but that thing is a mess!&nbsp; I haven't read any reviews, so apologize if this is already-covered ground.&nbsp; This is a work in progress, and if you see something that I'm just wrong about, please let me know below.&nbsp; I tried to stay objective, and most of the items are listed as 'minor' to reflect that.Issue number one really should be that 'Hot D Q' sounds like a melted icecream cone to me. /rimshotIn seriousness, here's my list, 42 items as of this morning:Severity&nbsp; : NormalReference : MapType&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : ConceptIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Greenest is right beside the Well of Dragons.&nbsp; What exactly is the point of going so far out of the way with Greenest's treasure??Severity&nbsp; : NormalReference : Episode 1Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : DesignIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Way too many enemies in general, per encounter, especially SanctuarySeverity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 1Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Old Tunnel gate easily fixed via MendingSeverity&nbsp; : NormalReference : Episode 1Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : DesignIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Dragon Attack seems super dangerous and is only scenerySeverity&nbsp; : NormalReference : Episode 3Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : ConceptIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Entire Episode seems extraneousSeverity&nbsp; : NormalReference : Episode 3Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : MappingIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Numbers aren't logicalSeverity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 3Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : No clear purpose for the chute between 9 and 11Severity&nbsp; : NormalReference : Episode 3Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : PCs seem likely to want to raise/keep the baby dragonsSeverity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 3Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Area 10B really should just be Area 10, it's confusingSeverity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 4Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Jos's role as a key member of the plan to raise Tiamat should be in his writeupSeverity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 4Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Roadside Hospitality implies three dopplegangers in the last sentenceSeverity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 4Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Payback assumes there's a need for a Waterdeep allySeverity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 5Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : ConceptIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Waterdeep seems severly underusedSeverity&nbsp; : MajorReference : Episode 5Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : MappingIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : There is no room 7Severity&nbsp; : NormalReference : Episode 5Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : If there were a room 7 it wouldn't serve any purposeSeverity&nbsp; : NormalReference : Episode 5Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Where's Jos during this episode? He needs time travel spells to be with Rezmir at least ten days before he&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; arrives in Waterdeep.Severity&nbsp; : MajorReference : Episode 6Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : DesignIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Where's Jamna?&nbsp; She is never menitoned again...Severity&nbsp; : MajorReference : Episode 6Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : DesignIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Why are there extra canoes at the camp?Severity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 6Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Intro mentions 'two dragons', but that's both a secret and not effectively the caseSeverity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 6Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Pharblex's desire to betray Borngray has conflicting statements in different placesSeverity&nbsp; : NormalReference : Episode 6Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : As above, Jos can't have travelled with Rezmir as statedSeverity&nbsp; : NormalReference : Episode 6Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Jos should recognize the party.&nbsp; He spent TWO MONTHS with them.Severity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 6Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Do the twins know Rezmir is aware of them?&nbsp; Some text implies yes, but the lens text says she was spying.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Did she confront them?&nbsp; What happened?Severity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 6Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : MappingIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Changing North orientation between castle levels is stupidSeverity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 6Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : MappingIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : 20' scale is non-standard, and makes the stairs seem too big, squares would have been the same size as&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; other maps at 5'Severity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 6Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Area 1N refers to itself, should be 2NSeverity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 6Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Lens says a sub-5 Dex (Slight of Hand) check breaks it.&nbsp; Should have happened by now.&nbsp; Neither Borngray&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; nor Rezmir have more than a +3Severity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 6Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Caverns 2 doesn't say it produces mist and Cavern 9 doesn't mention any flowing through, down over the&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ledge.&nbsp; Should be hazardous, actually.Severity&nbsp; : MajorReference : Episode 6Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : MappingIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Ledge between Caverns 9 and 10 is shaded the wrong way, makes 10 look higherSeverity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 6Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Why is the portal in such a horrible place?&nbsp; The wizard could have put it anywhere, but instead chooses to&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; scale a cliff every time he uses it?Severity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 6Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : MappingIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Again, confusing numberingSeverity&nbsp; : MajorReference : Episode 7Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : DesignIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Lodge has no commonly-used entrance.&nbsp; Trap between 4-5 cannot be avoided and 7 doesn't seem well-used or&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; the cooks would be used to it.Severity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 7Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : MappingIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : None of the walls appear fit to have a giant tapestry-slash-portal on themSeverity&nbsp; : MajorReference : Episode 7Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : MappingIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : There is no room 12Severity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 7Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Why are there more servants than rooms?Severity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 7Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Talis's office seems awfully far from her bedroom.Severity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 7Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Treasure from the Hall is listed in the bedroom.Severity&nbsp; : MajorReference : Episode 8Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : DesignIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Blagothkus's role here is not described in a way I can understand it.&nbsp; He's actively assisting an enemy in&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; hopes his comrades will fight it.Severity&nbsp; : MajorReference : Episode 8Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : DesignIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Rezmir's teleporting treasure chest trick doesn't seem supportable by the rules, would majorly annoy&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; players if they knew about it, and access to such methods would short-circuit the entire adventure.Severity&nbsp; : NormalReference : Episode 8Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : DesignIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Again, Jos KNOWS the characters and KNOWS BY NOW they are dangerous.&nbsp; He's not going to risk a toe-to-toe&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; battle in room 12 and he'd probably tell Rath.Severity&nbsp; : MinorReference : Episode 8Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : PolishIssue&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; : Sandesyl isn't a true believer, and probably would have some treasure of her own</blockquote>

[QUOTE="mcbobbo, post: 6398319, member: 6680581"] I just finished my read-through of Horde of the Dragon Queen, and my goodness but that thing is a mess! I haven't read any reviews, so apologize if this is already-covered ground. This is a work in progress, and if you see something that I'm just wrong about, please let me know below. I tried to stay objective, and most of the items are listed as 'minor' to reflect that. Issue number one really should be that 'Hot D Q' sounds like a melted icecream cone to me. /rimshot In seriousness, here's my list, 42 items as of this morning: Severity : Normal Reference : Map Type : Concept Issue : Greenest is right beside the Well of Dragons. What exactly is the point of going so far out of the way with Greenest's treasure?? Severity : Normal Reference : Episode 1 Type : Design Issue : Way too many enemies in general, per encounter, especially Sanctuary Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 1 Type : Polish Issue : Old Tunnel gate easily fixed via Mending Severity : Normal Reference : Episode 1 Type : Design Issue : Dragon Attack seems super dangerous and is only scenery Severity : Normal Reference : Episode 3 Type : Concept Issue : Entire Episode seems extraneous Severity : Normal Reference : Episode 3 Type : Mapping Issue : Numbers aren't logical Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 3 Type : Polish Issue : No clear purpose for the chute between 9 and 11 Severity : Normal Reference : Episode 3 Type : Polish Issue : PCs seem likely to want to raise/keep the baby dragons Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 3 Type : Polish Issue : Area 10B really should just be Area 10, it's confusing Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 4 Type : Polish Issue : Jos's role as a key member of the plan to raise Tiamat should be in his writeup Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 4 Type : Polish Issue : Roadside Hospitality implies three dopplegangers in the last sentence Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 4 Type : Polish Issue : Payback assumes there's a need for a Waterdeep ally Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 5 Type : Concept Issue : Waterdeep seems severly underused Severity : Major Reference : Episode 5 Type : Mapping Issue : There is no room 7 Severity : Normal Reference : Episode 5 Type : Polish Issue : If there were a room 7 it wouldn't serve any purpose Severity : Normal Reference : Episode 5 Type : Polish Issue : Where's Jos during this episode? He needs time travel spells to be with Rezmir at least ten days before he arrives in Waterdeep. Severity : Major Reference : Episode 6 Type : Design Issue : Where's Jamna? She is never menitoned again... Severity : Major Reference : Episode 6 Type : Design Issue : Why are there extra canoes at the camp? Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 6 Type : Polish Issue : Intro mentions 'two dragons', but that's both a secret and not effectively the case Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 6 Type : Polish Issue : Pharblex's desire to betray Borngray has conflicting statements in different places Severity : Normal Reference : Episode 6 Type : Polish Issue : As above, Jos can't have travelled with Rezmir as stated Severity : Normal Reference : Episode 6 Type : Polish Issue : Jos should recognize the party. He spent TWO MONTHS with them. Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 6 Type : Polish Issue : Do the twins know Rezmir is aware of them? Some text implies yes, but the lens text says she was spying. Did she confront them? What happened? Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 6 Type : Mapping Issue : Changing North orientation between castle levels is stupid Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 6 Type : Mapping Issue : 20' scale is non-standard, and makes the stairs seem too big, squares would have been the same size as other maps at 5' Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 6 Type : Polish Issue : Area 1N refers to itself, should be 2N Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 6 Type : Polish Issue : Lens says a sub-5 Dex (Slight of Hand) check breaks it. Should have happened by now. Neither Borngray nor Rezmir have more than a +3 Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 6 Type : Polish Issue : Caverns 2 doesn't say it produces mist and Cavern 9 doesn't mention any flowing through, down over the ledge. Should be hazardous, actually. Severity : Major Reference : Episode 6 Type : Mapping Issue : Ledge between Caverns 9 and 10 is shaded the wrong way, makes 10 look higher Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 6 Type : Polish Issue : Why is the portal in such a horrible place? The wizard could have put it anywhere, but instead chooses to scale a cliff every time he uses it? Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 6 Type : Mapping Issue : Again, confusing numbering Severity : Major Reference : Episode 7 Type : Design Issue : Lodge has no commonly-used entrance. Trap between 4-5 cannot be avoided and 7 doesn't seem well-used or the cooks would be used to it. Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 7 Type : Mapping Issue : None of the walls appear fit to have a giant tapestry-slash-portal on them Severity : Major Reference : Episode 7 Type : Mapping Issue : There is no room 12 Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 7 Type : Polish Issue : Why are there more servants than rooms? Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 7 Type : Polish Issue : Talis's office seems awfully far from her bedroom. Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 7 Type : Polish Issue : Treasure from the Hall is listed in the bedroom. Severity : Major Reference : Episode 8 Type : Design Issue : Blagothkus's role here is not described in a way I can understand it. He's actively assisting an enemy in hopes his comrades will fight it. Severity : Major Reference : Episode 8 Type : Design Issue : Rezmir's teleporting treasure chest trick doesn't seem supportable by the rules, would majorly annoy players if they knew about it, and access to such methods would short-circuit the entire adventure. Severity : Normal Reference : Episode 8 Type : Design Issue : Again, Jos KNOWS the characters and KNOWS BY NOW they are dangerous. He's not going to risk a toe-to-toe battle in room 12 and he'd probably tell Rath. Severity : Minor Reference : Episode 8 Type : Polish Issue : Sandesyl isn't a true believer, and probably would have some treasure of her own [/QUOTE]

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