[Adventure] Wheel of Evil (2010) Jeff Sparks & Joe Sparks (Faster Monkey Games) Levels 3 – 5 Another early OSR entry, Wheel of Evil shows us how much can be done with the classic elements and 24 pages if these are used properly, intelligently and creatively. Picture the town of Renneton, famous for its cheeses. … More [Review] Wheel of Evil (LL); Smells like Matango
[Adventure] Creeping Cold (2019) Ian McGarty & Jason Gartner (Silver Bulette Games) Levels 3 – 5 Creeping Cold is an S&W conversion of what I assume is a 3.5 adventure and reads like something the authors worked really hard on and probably had a lot of fun running online or on conventions. My hatred for … More [Review] Creeping Cold (S+W); When Hell Freezes Over…
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
[Sourcebook/Adventure Anthology] Dark Folk (1983) P. Karczag, S. Morrison, R.L. Asprin, L. Kay, A. Miller, I. Goldstein, A. Nudelman & S. Khas edited by P. Karczag (Mayfair Games) Levels 5 – 9 Summary: (Orcs of Thar + Keep on the Borderlands + In the Shadow of Mount Rotten)/5 Note: As part of the spiritual rebirth … More [Review] Dark Folk (1e 3PP); Keep on the Borderlands Coverband
[Adventure] Shadows of Evil (1984) Stephen R. Bourne (Mayfair Games) Levels 4 – 7 Practice makes perfect. You can fail a hundred times, if you keep at something, you will improve. Case in point, Stephen R. Bourne, purveyor of the sub-par Role Aids modules Evil Ruins and The Throne of Evil returns for a third installment that rocks your … More [Review] Shadows of Evil (AD&D 1e 3PP); Diablo’s Dad
[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…
[Adventure] The Return of the Blue Baron (2018) Michael Thomas, Venger As’Nas Satanis, Denis McCarthy, Golbin’s Henchman, James & Robyn George, Jon Wilson, Jeff Cape, Shane Ward, Scott Charlton, Wayne Rossi (Collaborative Dungeon) Edited by Shane Ward (with special thanks to Scott Charlton) Levels 3+ Disclaimer: Requested content After reviewing An Invitation of the Blue … More [Review] The Return of the Blue Baron (Blueholme); Second-time’s the Charm
[Adventure] Horror at Milltown (2018) Donald MacVittie (Hellebarde Games) Levels 3 – 5 Summary: Dawn of the Dead + DnD + Easy Mode Disclaimer: Sponsored Content. I was approached by Don Macvittie, a collaborator on Gary Gygax’s Yggsburgh (part of E.G.G’s lamentably never completed Castle Zagyg megadungeon project) with the question if I would be … More [Review] Horror at Milltown (D&D 5e); Making Friends
