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Message: <blockquote data-quote="el-remmen" data-source="post: 220747" data-attributes="member: 11">Let me begin by thanking all of our contestants not only for playing, but for coming up with such creative endeavors, win or lose.Now for the final round. . .Radiating Gnome and Rune both up with very creative approaches to using these ingredients.  I loved RG’s hook – while it may seem heavy handed – by having the baron willing to go to any lengths to get them to save his “good for nothing” son it sets up a realistic character ~ I particularly like that if bribery and reward does not work he will use blackmail or threats to the PCs or the people they know to get what he wants – of course, this runs the risk of putting the PCs in direct conflict with the Baron, but that would be an adventure in and of itself.Rune’s hook by comparison is infinitely weaker – the whole “if the pcs are traders” thing is kind of slim – and while being boarded by the Empire’s Navy or being forced to land by pirates who steal their goods might work better – it still seems more contrived than RG’s – personally I think, by making the PCs some kind of ambassadors or representatives of some noble or despot they have worked for before – or perhaps seeking some rare component for a spell or magical item might have worked better – forcing the PCs to treat the people of this island with respect and deference in order to get what they want.But put that aside – Rune’s scenario is just AWESOME. . . Ok, ok, the dead horses thing was stuck in there awkwardly – but the idea of the PCs are foreigner s embroiled in politics and cultural conflict that they can barely keep up with or understand is just the kind of adventure that we should see on the shelves more often  - forget ruins and dungeons and caves – the labyrinths of human interaction in royal courts are the real dangerous places in the world.  I also like the chance of becoming addicted to opium – again, providing a great and lasting role-playing opportunity   I mean, damn!  Between the PCs, the far eastern themed land and the conflict with fey – you have a triad of possible conflict, confusion and wonder. . .  Bravo Rune!But what about RG’s scenario? – well, I have to admit it went straight to my soft spot for strange dream-like scenes and Lewis Carroll imagery – with the children’s party, the bad men made forgetful and the talking wizard mouse. . .  Question about the mouse though: How does he cast spells with no hands?In the end, I think it is pretty clear that the final round goes to Rune.  Radiating Gnome, you’re scenario was excellent – but I guess it just fell short of being spectacular. . . I think in some future Iron DM competition you will definitely be one of the favored competitors. I am willing to do a round of Rune vs. Vaxalon for the title of “Iron DM of Enworld” – but it is really all I have time for what with so much I have to do these days. . . I will do another competition in a few months time, so keep an eye out for it. . .</blockquote>

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