Why are the tactical maps skewed in the 'Expedition To' books?

[JVisgaitis]

I see what your saying. Probably just artistic license like other people had mentioned.

btw, I loved Denizens of Avadnu.

Thanks! Nice avatar pic. I'm a Yes/Roger Dean fan myself.

 

[hong]

It's for the same reason, why people tilt their guns 90° in the movies... it's cool, man!

Note: Don't try that with your crossbow!

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Thanee

So THAT'S what Exotic Weapon Proficiency (hand crossbow) is for!

 

[JVisgaitis]

So THAT'S what Exotic Weapon Proficiency (hand crossbow) is for!

Yep. In d20 Modern you need Weapon Proficiency (gat).

 

[bento]

It was originally done for Ravenloft because the original module did it as well. The authors wanted to keep some of the same look & feel of the original. Here's the quote:

Wizards: According to the catalog description: "Expedition to Castle Ravenloft is a deluxe adventure that updates the original 1st Edition Ravenloft module, retaining the Gothic flavor and familiar elements while expanding and reimagining some of the locations to create a deeper, richer adventure experience." So, what "familiar" elements have been retained (the 3D maps, the fortune telling elements)?

James [Wyatt]: Yes. I mean, yes, the 3D maps have been recreated in a similar style, and the fortune-telling aspect is also incorporated, with a few twists. The entire castle should look and feel pretty familiar to fans of the original adventure, but things outside the castle might feel quite different.

Bruce [Cordell]: The 3D maps of course! And yes, the fortune-telling, the village of Barovia, Strahd, and probably every single other element of the original is retained, though expanded and fleshed out into 3.5 rules.

Link:http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ps/20061006a

 

[Klaus]

It was originally done for Ravenloft because the original module did it as well. The authors wanted to keep some of the same look & feel of the original. Here's the quote:

Wizards: According to the catalog description: "Expedition to Castle Ravenloft is a deluxe adventure that updates the original 1st Edition Ravenloft module, retaining the Gothic flavor and familiar elements while expanding and reimagining some of the locations to create a deeper, richer adventure experience." So, what "familiar" elements have been retained (the 3D maps, the fortune telling elements)?

James [Wyatt]: Yes. I mean, yes, the 3D maps have been recreated in a similar style, and the fortune-telling aspect is also incorporated, with a few twists. The entire castle should look and feel pretty familiar to fans of the original adventure, but things outside the castle might feel quite different.

Bruce [Cordell]: The 3D maps of course! And yes, the fortune-telling, the village of Barovia, Strahd, and probably every single other element of the original is retained, though expanded and fleshed out into 3.5 rules.

Link:http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ps/20061006a

See post #9 above. The OP is talking about the maps in the Tactical Encounters, not the maps in the location descriptions.

 

[bento]

See post #9 above. The OP is talking about the maps in the Tactical Encounters, not the maps in the location descriptions.

I guess that's what I get for posting from work and away from my books!