WotC 2006 September to December Catalog info, updated with novels

[Jdvn1]

The new format is called the Delve. Its space intensive and make the the new WOTC statblock look like a postage stamp in comparison. Here is the link:

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dd/20060317a

Basically, you will have 1 encounter per page.

Wow, I really like that!

 

[Mouseferatu]

Wow, I really like that!

It's an interesting format to write in. I'm still getting the hang of it, myself. I think, though, that once I get used to it, I'm going to put it in the same category in which I put the new monster stat blocks: That is, kind of a pain to create, but much easier to use as a DM.

 

[exile]

Mouseferatu,
Do you know and are you able to share any details about the upcoming adventures that use the delve format? I am somewhat familiar with the format based on what I read on the WOTC site, but am uncertain how it will fit into the adventures as a whole. Will all encounters use this format? Only monster encounters? Only key monster encounters? What kind of information (if any) will we see in between the pages presenting delve encounters?
Chad

 

[Mouseferatu]

Honestly, I really couldn't say what the full-length adventures are going to look like with the new delve format. My own delve-using gig isn't a full-length module at all, and is very tightly focused on showcasing encounters. (And if that's not enough of a hint of what product line I'm talking about... ) So I'm actually as clueless as to what the true adventure modules contain as anyone else.

 

[exile]

That's a pretty good clue as to what you are working on, but I can be pretty dense sometimes, so I'm not going to humiliate myself by guessing correctly.
Chad

 

[Mouseferatu]

Heh. It's actually not a big secret; I'm just being a little goofy.

Fantastic Locations: The Frostfell Rift
The lastest Fantastic Locations release, with stunning new maps.
Fantastic Locations: The Frostfell Rift provides two double-sided poster maps designed for use with D&D miniatures plus a 16-page black-and-white encounter booklet for use with RPG campaigns. The maps in this product showcase exciting planar environments, including the icy Frostfell Rift, whle the encounter booklet illustrates how Dungeon Masters can use the maps againand again in their D&D roleplaying game campaigns.
Dec. 12, 2006; 16 pages plus 2 maps, $14.95

That'd be what I'm talking about, specifically.

 

[Mouseferatu]

*blink*

Whoah. I just realized, this means I've got something coming out from WotC every month from September to December.

Not that I'm complaining, mind. It's just sort of a stunning realization.

 

[MerricB]

*blink*

Whoah. I just realized, this means I've got something coming out from WotC every month from September to December.

Not that I'm complaining, mind. It's just sort of a stunning realization.

It is. And few more worthy of having it happen to them, Ari.

You're doing a FL product? I feel for you. If there's anything tougher than designing those maps (and I'm sure that the DDM team keep bouncing back changes to you), I don't know what it is. Or have they just provided the maps and said, "here you go - write something!"?

Words are easy. DDM Maps, not so much.

Cheers!

 

[Ant]

Oooh, shiny!

• Dungeons and Dragons Basic Game
• Complete Mage
• Scourge of the Howling Horde
• Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells
• The Shattered Gates of Slaughtergarde
• Blood War Booster Pack
• Star Wars Miniatures Starship Battles Starter Set and Booster

As a DM with little time for prep and a limited play window I love the look of the new Delve format. Clear, detailed and helps remind me of many things I usually regret forgetting during combat.

 

[takasi]

With all of the new WotC modules using the new Delve format, I wonder if there will be any Dungeon adventures that try it out.