02-18-2010, 03:00 PM
DA5 is that legendary module, written by Dave Ritchie, but never published. Let's speculate to what the module might have contained.
I am guessing an updated map of the City, based on the version in the FFC. The map from the Domesday Book may also have been used as a reference, though Arneson stated that the FFC version is more correct. I also expect a more detailed description of the town, including the various buildings.
Secondly, a map and description of Castle Blackmoor would be in there. The FFC has details on the rooms of the Castle and the Town Map gives us at least some idea of what the Castle layout is like.
Thirdly, the Dungeons of Castle Blackmoor. We have already seen this product in the 3E line. Is it possible that this was what DA5 would have been like, perhaps focusing on the 10 levels from the FFC?
Finally, with Ritchie's products we know there would be some overarching story to the module rather than more of a setting product. This may have involved the dungeon of Castle Blackmoor, or perhaps a final confrontation with the Wizard's Cabal (who are evil in the DA version)?
What do you think?
Havard
I am guessing an updated map of the City, based on the version in the FFC. The map from the Domesday Book may also have been used as a reference, though Arneson stated that the FFC version is more correct. I also expect a more detailed description of the town, including the various buildings.
Secondly, a map and description of Castle Blackmoor would be in there. The FFC has details on the rooms of the Castle and the Town Map gives us at least some idea of what the Castle layout is like.
Thirdly, the Dungeons of Castle Blackmoor. We have already seen this product in the 3E line. Is it possible that this was what DA5 would have been like, perhaps focusing on the 10 levels from the FFC?
Finally, with Ritchie's products we know there would be some overarching story to the module rather than more of a setting product. This may have involved the dungeon of Castle Blackmoor, or perhaps a final confrontation with the Wizard's Cabal (who are evil in the DA version)?
What do you think?
Havard
Currently Running: The Blackmoor Vales Saga
Currently Playing: Daniel S. Debelfry in the Throne of Star's Campaign
Currently Playing: Daniel S. Debelfry in the Throne of Star's Campaign
