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Swords & Wizardry One-Shot

Started by Benoist, July 28, 2009, 09:06:08 PM

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Benoist

July 28, 2009, 09:06:08 PM
Alright. I'm going to play a game soon with some friends, but we'll have basically just a few hours, and no second session.

I'm going to run some Swords & Wizardry, and would like to know which published module, if any, you would recommend. D&D, AD&D, C&C, this or that version of the game... doesn't matter.

Any suggestion coming to mind?

jrients

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July 28, 2009, 10:39:18 PM
Would it be gauche of me to recommend my own OD&D dungeon?

jrients.tripod.com/xylarthen/uxt.pdf

Just six levels of screwing around, looking for loot and killing dudes.
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Benoist

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July 28, 2009, 10:43:15 PM
Nope. Not gauche at all! Thanks for bringing it to my attention, Jeff! :)

Melan

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July 29, 2009, 01:02:19 AM
That's a pretty good one.
Now with a Zine!
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PaladinCA

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July 29, 2009, 12:36:12 PM
Keep on the Borderlands was always my favorite one.

Akrasia

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July 29, 2009, 05:31:58 PM
I assume that you're using pre-gens?  If so, they can be above level 1?

If so, then I recommend Mythmere's "Spire of Iron and Crystal"!
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Benoist

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July 29, 2009, 05:56:31 PM Last Edit: July 29, 2009, 05:58:48 PM by Benoist
Quote from: Akrasia;316731I assume that you're using pre-gens?  If so, they can be above level 1?

If so, then I recommend Mythmere's "Spire of Iron and Crystal"!
Is it long enough for a few hours but short enough for a single session?

Quote from: PaladinCA;316667Keep on the Borderlands was always my favorite one.
That's a great suggestion, but I don't think a few hours and a single session would really do it justice.

Akrasia

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July 29, 2009, 06:53:03 PM
Quote from: Benoist;316732Is it long enough for a few hours but short enough for a single session?.

I think so (I have yet to play it myself).  I believe that it was designed originally for tournament play.
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DeadUematsu

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July 29, 2009, 08:40:28 PM
Doesn't S&W have a quickstart? I recall it having a 19-20 room dungeon. Try using that.
 

Benoist

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July 29, 2009, 09:56:48 PM
Quote from: DeadUematsu;316770Doesn't S&W have a quickstart? I recall it having a 19-20 room dungeon. Try using that.
I've considered it. Just trying to get a sense of what material people would think about, look around, and make an informed choice (or build my own once this is all done).
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