ElectricDragon
Explorer
Either time is okay with me too. I'll check in at both times (if necessary).
Ciao,
Dave
Edit: Ooo! Page 13, my lucky number.
Ciao,
Dave
Edit: Ooo! Page 13, my lucky number.
**frantically taking notes, mumbling to himself**CleverNickName: I agree with you, especially about the strength of the plot. But here's the thing: the PCs need to be in the plot, it can't just be something that happens around them. I think humble minion had a better plot -- and IMHO it made for a great read! -- but it happened in spite of the PCs, and worse, it happened at the expense of the ingredients.
The ingredients are king. Downplay them and you will not win.
Similarly, the PCs are the stars. If they don't matter to the plot, it's not a plot I can use.
There are excellent parts of humble minion's entry that I do plan on stealing, but I will have to work to adapt them. If the big vampire were important to the PCs, or the fruit were important and its supply being threatened was important ... or something. As plots go, it's a great story -- but not a great adventure.
IMHO, awesome mysteries should make PCs go "OH CRAP!" and change their plans upon revelation.
Anyway, that's my thoughts on the subject. I think both entries had many strengths -- particularly the cleverness of humble minion's interpretation -- but in the end, the one that best used the ingredients won.
Cheers, -- N