tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post3030574332814218507..comments2024-03-28T22:00:35.840-07:00Comments on Playing D&D With Porn Stars: Journey To The Creamy Vanilla Center of the Oerth, Part 2Zak Sabbathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812410680077034917noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post-6925247791786570212013-03-21T00:14:59.963-07:002013-03-21T00:14:59.963-07:00Hmm, I always thought the Dragonchess wizard was a...Hmm, I always thought the Dragonchess wizard was a reference to Kelek, the evil sorcerer action figure from time immemorial. Which for me added a whole lot to his personality based on his wars with Buck Rogers, micronauts and Raiden (the shogun warrior version, not Mortal Combat), however YMMV in this.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14672917794716928287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post-66532374405610139462013-03-20T13:56:51.552-07:002013-03-20T13:56:51.552-07:00He is actually a former adventurer. What an awesom...He is actually a former adventurer. What an awesome idea ! *yawn*<br /><br />@Zak : Very funny review. Thank you for suffering so much in order to entertain us. <br />Nicolas "Ungoliant" Senachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10564991062528970332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post-35158390122646384152013-03-20T11:15:23.475-07:002013-03-20T11:15:23.475-07:00You already plugged the 2nd ed version on the last...You already plugged the 2nd ed version on the last blog entry and I already said it was terrible, but I'll repeat what I said there for the benefit of anybody reading:<br /><br />Here's an example of one of the _shorter_ room descirptions from the 2e version:<br /><br /><br />"<br />P225. Three pillars support this room next to a three tiered altar. Carved upon the grey altar is the golden image of a spindle with three strands of thread coming from it.<br />This is a simple altar and has no powers. How- ever, it is watched over by Istus and thus any acts here will likely be known to her. Her avatar or servants may appear if she feels it necessary.<br />As Zagig became more concerned about his aging body, his own fate and destiny gripped his mind. Coupled with his over unquenchable thirst for power, he eventually turned to the goddess Istus for direction. He constructed this section of the dungeon in her honor, at the same time his “madness” emerged.<br />"<br />If this is "short-and-to-the-point" by you, you're on a lot of drugs.Zak Sabbathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812410680077034917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post-70847033431641520472013-03-20T11:12:19.778-07:002013-03-20T11:12:19.778-07:00The 2nd Edition version is way better. It doesn...The 2nd Edition version is way better. It doesn't try to create a story.<br /><br />There's a dungeon. Here's 2-3 sentences of what monsters are at this number/letter. Oh, and every level is detailed in full. The 3rd Edition version omits most of original maps, using only ones that are part of their plot, and provides "example" map areas to use if the players go off the plot railroad.<br /><br />Oh, and don't waste any money buying "Castle Zagyg" products, Gygax's final attempt at doing the original ur-dungeon. The first book is just a thin re-creation of Greyhawk in a generic form, and the Upper Works box set details the upper towers only, no dungeons. Not worth the $400 it's going for on eBay.Adamantyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14962009901412877763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post-69670959303368754772013-03-20T04:48:10.666-07:002013-03-20T04:48:10.666-07:00Maybe I missed something, but what is a bar owner ...Maybe I missed something, but what is a bar owner doing with so many magic swords in the first place?Brunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448568062628550613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post-1267433634257946042013-03-19T19:50:16.169-07:002013-03-19T19:50:16.169-07:00...that would actually make quite a bit of sense. ......that would actually make quite a bit of sense. Thank you kindly. jacintohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15830023557305593115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post-47998046319804761392013-03-19T19:35:37.846-07:002013-03-19T19:35:37.846-07:00Most are discussed in this blog, click the "p...Most are discussed in this blog, click the "plugs" or "reviews" or "books" tag to see some of them.Zak Sabbathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812410680077034917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post-29520429833269947142013-03-19T19:33:24.404-07:002013-03-19T19:33:24.404-07:00Which books do you find actually useful, or at lea...Which books do you find actually useful, or at least possessing more good ideas per thousand words? I am always leery of buying supplements and the like for reasons you outline in this post, though I am exceedingly happy with my copy of Vornheim.jacintohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15830023557305593115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post-54161893606203289782013-03-19T18:47:41.508-07:002013-03-19T18:47:41.508-07:00And that's really sad because even your attemp...And that's really sad because even your attempt to distill the interesting parts out is just killing me, and you're only half way through. Save yourself! Turn back now!Rob Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01251228298836736535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post-35286002102812515002013-03-19T17:34:52.540-07:002013-03-19T17:34:52.540-07:00I suspect your way of summarising it actually made...I suspect your way of summarising it actually made the adventure more interesting.AsenRGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548696815567190696noreply@blogger.com