D&D 5E Who wrote Lost Mine of Phandelver?

[AtomicPope]

"Lost Mine of Phandelver" is the best starter adventure I've ever played. Rich Baker and company made a classic. It's like a compact version of "Return to the Keep on the Borderlands". Just like in "Return to the Keep on the Borderlands" there are several factions, people, and groups at work. There's a history that's not directly connected to the plot which adds depth and richness. There are people and monsters that have their own agenda and ambitions, while others are simply cursed and have no choice. We never felt a railroad forming at any point in the game. The mine (dungeon) has several entrances, exits, and paths to travel. The same with the Cragmaw Castle or any of the other mini-adventures. I can see myself running this for my nieces, nephews and little 'uns.

I'm wondering if this was a Magnum Opus, though unintentional. Let's hope WotC keeps up the good work.

 

[Jaracove]

Just for balance; Thundertree was a slog and the various factions you might join are utterly meaningless if you just have the starter box

But that's just me being facetious

We're really enjoying it and we're about to enter Wave Echo Cave very soon

 

[Klaus]

I love that LMoP is a sandbox-style adventure, not unlike T1 - Village of Hommlett. It's probably my favorite adventure format, and one I tried to use in my 4e Ravenloft adventure "Fair Barovia".

 

[Shiek4d5]

Word. Honestly, it's a really strong adventure and likely to become a classic. I think it's much better than Hoard of the Dragon Queen. (Rise of Tiamat is a big improvement, though.) I'm optimistic for Rich Baker's spring AP.

I second that. It definitely has "first adventure" vibes. Though that maybe because it was my first adventure.

 

[jgsugden]

I second that. It definitely has "first adventure" vibes. Though that maybe because it was my first adventure.

You possess strong necromancy to revive a thread from 9 years and 10 months ago ...

 

[Clint_L]

It definitely is a classic, though, and glad to see it was recognized as such right away.

Too bad about the expanded version...

 

[Umbran]

It definitely is a classic, though, and glad to see it was recognized as such right away.

You mean the adventure, or this thread?

Too bad about the expanded version...

Same question...

 

[doctorhook]

I second that. It definitely has "first adventure" vibes. Though that maybe because it was my first adventure.

I’m just gonna say I’m flattered that you felt my words echoed through time strongly enough to bring us all back here