Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk - got it!

[T. Foster]

I just picked mine up @ B&N too, and hope to read some on the plane tomorrow. I still have to finish some pregen PCs, so I'm back to that

I'll expect a detailed and spoiler-laden review as soon as you're able to get to it, Allan

 

[Lidgar]

The only thing that constrained us was the word count of the book. The folks at WotC basically told us how long the book was, gave us a rough draft outline, and then basically said, "Do what you want with this." So we pretty much knew how much room we had going in and wrote an adventure that filled that space. It was still tough, though. I would have LOVED to include many more levels... to basically start the adventure at 1st level and go up to 14th and where it ends as printed, but that not only would have made for a MUCH larger book... we wouldn't have had the time to write it in the first place.

Your desire to do more with it oozes from the pages. That not to say it isn't excellent as is; it is, as another poster said, the exact feel I got when reading the first installment of Maure Castle, only more so. I have been referencing the 2e edition while reading it and think the changes you made have been fantastic (although making an improvement to the "clown face adventure" would not have been a hugely difficult task). Reading it this way also allows some of the off-map areas to be "completed", while spurring the imagination of what may now lurk there based on the original inhabitants and the changes over the past 20 years. Thanks again!

 

[Mortellan]

Excellent book. Insidious subplots. Good NPCs. A must buy. My only gripe is the linear storyline that dictates what order you explore the tower-dungeons in. I'm sure that will be a point of contention with my players and others out there.

 

[grodog]

I'll expect a detailed and spoiler-laden review as soon as you're able to get to it, Allan

I had hoped to have one done prior to the show, but I wasn't able to get the book early, and I'm leaving for the airport in 2 hours, during which I really should get at least a little sleep....

 

[meomwt]

I'm leaving for the airport in 2 hours, during which I really should get at least a little sleep....

Sleep is for tortoises!

Enjoy the show. And be sure to give us your thoughts on the module when you get a chance.

 

[catsclaw227]

My only gripe is the linear storyline that dictates what order you explore the tower-dungeons in. I'm sure that will be a point of contention with my players and others out there.

I can see this, only I imagine that it won't be too hard to "direct" them down a path so that they acutally choose the correct tower-dungeon order.

 

[Sunderstone]

A big hearty thank you to Erik, James, and Jason.
I just picked it up today. After flipping through it for about 40 min so far, this is by far one of the best books to come out since 3E. I see some characters of old with Iggwilv (one of my old favorites) and Robilar mixed with newer NPC's like Tirra.
If every book from WotC was this good, I would be broke by now.

I hope WotC takes notice of what appears to be a well received book and allows the above authors to finally do a Greyhawk Campaign Setting HC. I can wish for this at least cant I?


For me, the Paizo AP folks have already become my favorite writers/designers. Any future products coming from WotC with their names on it will get my attention and likely wind up purchased. You folks have managed to bring back the "old feel of D&D" back to my table. Thanks again.

 

[heirodule]

Got mine yesterday.

Very cool. I like the encounter format, and am happy. I just wish I was at Gencon to get it autographed. I'll have to keep it pristine for Origins 2008 I guess

I like how all the environments are dynamic

Can anyone offer a justifcation for one of the "dynamic" environments in Encounter map 1-1?

(REALLY minor spoiler, feel free to read)

Spoiler

There is a, oh 20' wide apparently stone bridge, with two 15' wide balustrades on either side

The texts says the bridge is stable to cross, but that *combat* on the bridge needs a DC 10 balance check or you fall into the gorge

Um, even standing in the middle of the bridge with 25' between you and the edge, and a balustrade?

 

[bento]

A well-preserved book, though, is forever.

And books can get swiped from an unlocked car!

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

And books can get swiped from an unlocked car!

I hope whoever steals it enjoys it, since it will still last longer than a PDF burned to a writable CD.