[Setting] Mists of Akuma (2017) Mike Myler (Storm Bunny Studios) Summary: The Last Samurai + Legend of the Five Rings + Red Tide + Shadowrun + Dark Heresy + Exalted + Avatar the Last Airbender + Naruto + Blade of the Immortal + Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure + Bleach + Boruto + Boruto’s Son + Attack … More [Review] Mists of Akuma (5e); Enter the Animu
[Adventure] The Grinding Gear (2009) James Raggi IV (Lamentations of the Flame Princess) Levels 1 – 4 I’m reading something long so in the meantime I figured I could go back and cover one particular module that I’ve since changed my mind on. The Grinding Gear by James Raggi fascinated me in my rediscovery of … More [Review] The Grinding Gear (Lotfp); Something Something Something Complete…
[Adventure] Tomb of the Serpent Kings v. 4.0 (2017?) Skerples Lvl 1 Tomb of the Serpent Kings is an introductory OSR module that has garnered no small amount of acclaim from different corners of the internet. The great Melan has gone so far as to suckle at its teat and gift it the coveted three … More [Review] Tomb of the Serpent Kings (OSR); Those who would presume to teach…
[Adventure] B11 King’s Festival (1989) Carl Sargent (TSR) Level 1 Summary: (Caves of Chaos)^.25 King’s Festival was the late 80s introductory module for DnD Basic, following in the giant footsteps of B1, a daring raid into the stronghold of two fearsome heroes of renown has been replaced with a minor quest to rescue a cleric … More [Review] B11 King’s Festival (DnD Basic); Hole of Chaos
[Adventure] Ice Elves (1985) Brian Humphrey (Mayfair Games Inc.) Levels 7 – 9 A high level adventure set in the world of Elves, involving the Ice Elves, beyond the uttermost north of the campaign map? There was at least a 50% chance it was any good. As it stands it remains a tragic footnote, a … More [Review] Ice Elves (AD&D 3PP); You kept everything inside and even though I tried…
Let’s wrap this one up. Three parts for a 98 pager is on the indulgent side as it is. It might indicate that the average information density of gaming material has decreased since the 80s, it might indicate that I enjoy reviewing ancient 3rd party supplements that no remembers a little bit too much. Doesn’t … More [Review] Elves Pt. III; Darkness & Light
Continuing where we last left off, the Second Part of Elves concerns the Ice Elf. Aah the Ice Elf. Bereft of a suitable tolkinian analog, or perhaps written by an altogether more talented designer, this part is far superior to the Wood Elf in terms of both creativity and execution. The Ice Elf lives in … More [Review] Elves Pt. II; Ice & Sword
[Adventure/Sourcebook] Elves (1983) C. Fitzgerald Carr & D. Carr Jr. Levels 4 – 7 Elves for Role Aids represents an early stab at a supplement that would become almost synonymous with late Silver Age DnD; the Splatbook! Complete books of Elves, Complete books of Dwarves, Complete Books of Mexicans; no species, class or part-time job … More [Review] Elves (AD&D 3PP); Tolkien Wept
[Adventure] Journey to the Rock (1984) Michael Malone (TSR) Levels 1 – 3 Summary: B8 is to Wilderness Adventure as Call of Duty is to FPS Genre It had to happen eventually. The first miss in the thus far excellent B series. Journey to the rock is a 36-page wilderness trek, or more accurately a … More [Review] B8 Journey to the Rock (Basic DnD); Demoralization
[Adventure] Evil Ruins (1983) Stephen R. Bourne (Mayfair Games) Levels 2 – 5 Once more it is that destined time, when the bluejays sing like royal clarions and the sun rises forth like the Aegis of Zeus itself. A time of renewal, of baptism, of hope. A time of laughter, rebirth and fine omens. What … More [Review] Evil Ruins (AD&D 1e 3PP); Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale…
