Reading through all of TSR's D&D products
What’s New? First module with tear off hand-out map for the players! First module with 2 versions of a map – one for the DM, a matching partial one for the players First module to have 1 map level go over 2 panels First modules to have Wizard logo, not Lizard logo First mention I …
Continue reading “Module D1 – Descent Into the Depths of the Earth”
It’s exciting to be reading this. Growing up, I definitely read large sections of it and used it as a reference but I’ve never read it cover to cover. Note that most of my comments will be about things I personally find interesting, not an extensive discussion of everything in the book. (That goes for …
What’s New? First 16 page module (G1 & G2 are 8 pages) First 3 panel/3 map cover (although the Australian version doesn’t have a 3rd panel) First to have a new monster description at the end of the module Drow! Mind flayers!! Art Back to DCS III for the cover. I like how the armour …
What’s New? Huh, anyone familiar with painting 5E minis? Well one treasure item in this module is Nolzur’s Marvellous Pigments! As far as I can tell, this is their first appearance and their description wouldn’t even be explained until the DM’s Guide came out much later It has dragons! (G1 didn’t, so it’s a first …
Continue reading “Module G2 – The Glacial Rift of the Frost Giant Jarl”
I’m so excited to get to the first official module. The adventure modules are what I enjoy reading the most. What’s New Its’ the first D&D module designed, produced and distributed by TSR – woohoo! (Lost Tsojcanth wasn’t distributed by TSR, Vampire Queen et al were written by others. Temple of the Frog was a …
Continue reading “Module G1 – Steading of the Hill Giant Chief”
Yes, finally AD&D is here! Well almost. Still have to wait for the actual rules. But it makes all kind of sense to publish this first, as it could be used by existing players regardless. The Monster Manual is definitely a step up in quality – being hardback is the most obvious thing – a …