generic module recommendations

[mhensley]

I'm looking for some generic adventure modules to use in an upcoming campaign. What do I mean by generic? I mean a module that is light on background and generic in its fantasy (ie- no guns, standard D&D paradigms in place). Something that I can fit into a campaign with as little work as possible.

As an example, I just picked up Idylls of the Rat King by Goodman Games. This is just what the doctor ordered. With just enough background to make things interesting, it is mainly a good dungeon that can be plopped down in any world.

Now what are some other good ones like this?

 

[BiggusGeekus@Work]

http://www.direkobold.com/

 

[DaveMage]

http://www.necromancergames.com/

 

[mhensley]

I'm quite aware of what companies make D20 products. Not everything that these companies make is a gem or is what I am looking for. What modules do you recommend?

 

[eris404]

Hmmmm...is there any specific elements you're looking for (such as certain kinds of plots, specific monsters, character level, etc.)?

Generally, I've used a lot of the free PDF adventures Wizards' puts on their web site. They tend to be short and some are much better than others, of course, but they have a good range of levels, plots, locations, monsters, etc. Usually there isn't much in the way of background either - sometimes the authors use GH or FR place names, but they don't normally use the history, special rules or NPCs from those settings. There's a monthly column, too, called Vicious Venues that is basically a short, detailed encounter or location with some plot hooks.

There are also a couple of books that I've liked a lot. _En Route_ is simply locations/encounters/NPCs with short plots, not necessarily full-fledged adventures, but it might be worth a look for you. I liked the _Book of Taverns_, too, because the tavens are very well written and there are great backgrounds for NPCs that with a little work would make good plot hooks. Neither of these are campaign specific and use "standard" D&D-style fantasy elements.

 

[der_kluge]

What level? Low levels?

 

[mhensley]

Any level. Mainly I'm looking for more old-school, dungeon-bashing goodness.

 

[A'koss]

Old school dungeon-bashes 'eh...

You may want to consider the Banewarrens, City of the Spider Queen, Necromancer Games' Rapan Athuk, Necropolis, The Tomb of Abysthor...

There are a lot of good 1st ed and 2nd ed modules if you are willing to do some conversion...


Cheers,

A'koss.

 

[Arnwyn]

I second A'koss' suggestions.

Virtually everything from Necromancer Games would be up your alley. I'm particularly fond of:
- Rappan Athuk 1-3
- Vault of Larin Karr
- Tomb of Abysthor
- Necropolis

 

[Emirikol]

What level?

Dungeon mag always has good crawls. We're playing dungeon #88's "The Sevent Arm" by Tito Leati. September/October 2001.

The scenario is good (and I'm picky if you've read any of my Dungeon adventure reviews here), and makes a nice dungeon crawl for levels 3-11, but made specifically for 7th level characters.

I'm doing a review on it today. Watch for it.

Dungeon #88 can be ordered from paizo for $10.

That issue also contains:
The Door from Everywhere by Roger Moore (6th; levels 3 and higher adaptable)
Thirds of Purloined Vellum by Grahm Scott (levels 1-7; a highly acclaimed scenario FORGOTTEN REALMS but easily adpated to your home game)
"Make it Big" by Jeff Quick (5-13; side trek)
"The Seventh Arm" by Tito Leati..as listed above (3-11th level)


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