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Archive for the ‘d20 Modules’ Category

“A Thief’s Tale,” by Gabe Ivan, Guildhouse Games

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

First published 5/2/2002; last edited 1/5/2005; published to the reviews blog 2/13/2007

Pros: Great use of the small supplement form; good production quality; fun material
Cons: Could use better editing; some slow history
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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“City Guide: Coffer of Coins,” Dark Quest Games

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

First published 9/19/2002; last edited 1/5/2005; published to the reviews blog 2/13/2007

Pros: Detailed descriptions; useful items; inexpensive
Cons: Lack of variety; lack of NPC and story material
Rating: 2.5 out of 5
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Review of “Red or White,” by James Herring, Guildhouse Games

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

First published 5/21/2002; last edited 1/5/2005; published to the reviews blog 2/13/2007

Pros: Interesting characters
Cons: Lack of plot hooks and information; focus on the wrong things; filler
Rating: 2 out of 5
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“The Succubus Bride,” by Gabe Ivan, Guildhouse Games

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

First published 10/6/2001; last edited 1/5/2005; published to the reviews blog 2/13/2007

Pros: Interesting background and characters
Cons: Wasted space; inconsistency; plot holes; focus placed on the wrong things; designer bias; binary outcomes
Rating: 2 out of 5
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“A Green Place to Die,” by Casey Clark, Guildhouse Games

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

First published 10/6/2001; last edited 1/5/2005; published to the reviews blog 2/13/2007

Pros: Sensible, consistent, fun, well-considered
Cons: Some designer bias in places; use of in-voice prose to describe factual information
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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“The Malady of Kings,” Troll Lord Games

Sunday, June 18th, 2006

Pros: Gorgeous story
Cons: Passive characters; terrible free will violations; unclear descriptions; strict linear plot
Rating: 2.5 out of 5
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“Dzeebagd: Under Dark and Misty Ground,” Troll Lord Games

Sunday, June 18th, 2006

Pros: Great flexibility; solid plot
Cons: Occasional inclarity or confusion
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“After Winter Dark,” Troll Lord Games

Sunday, June 18th, 2006

Pros: Extensive, complex, thorough, inspiring, inexpensive
Cons: The printing job, complexity, mix of trite and fresh material
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“Interludes: Expeditions to Bluffside,” Jeffrey Quinn, et. al.

Sunday, June 18th, 2006

Pros: Refreshing plots; theme boxes; flexibility
Cons: Small things here and there
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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