Talk:Tomb of Horrors

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[edit] Not linked

The Acaeum clearly states that although modules S1 thru S4 were re-published as a super module, "S1-4 are rather cheap (and abbreviated) versions of modules that had no connecting plot or theme anyway." Hence I am removing the reference that the S series modules are linked. Wendell 23:58, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

Hmmm. I think this is too subtle of a distinction. In the mind of players they are linked, and I think that's what is important. Does anyone else have an opinion on this? Nandesuka 00:57, 7 September 2005 (UTC)

I don't think there is any problem. They weren't linked, while most modules preceeded by the same letter were. All they shared was the first letter. You can mention that all they shared was a letter in their code. — Frecklefoot | Talk 17:55, September 8, 2005 (UTC)

Why would "players" think the modules are linked? The recommended character levels is widely different. I understand there are no common NPCs, and from my memory of S1 and S3 no linking theme or plot. Wendell 02:05, 9 September 2005 (UTC)

I think players would think they are linked in the same way they expect Harry Potter I, II and III to be linked. They share part of their title. — Frecklefoot | Talk 13:44, September 9, 2005 (UTC)

Only S3 and S3 were linked - although all of the "S" series were created as stand alone modules, there are references in S4 to S3 - having DM'ed all of them and recently re-read them, this is the only connection. S1 and S2 were tournament modules that Gygax wanted to publish and make more money with, S3 and S4 were part of the same campaign. Timmccloud 12:34, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

I think the plot description of it as a standard dungeon crawl is inaccurate. While it is a 'get the bad guy' quest, the obstacles are mostly traps and trickery -- There are almost no standard monster encounters in the entire adventure. What do others think about this? Gilbertine goldmark (talk) 22:28, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Free download

This article proclaims that "Wizards of the Coast released an updated version of the original module as a free download for Halloween 2005." I have been unable to find this version. Can anybody provide a link? — Itai (talk) 20:05, 24 March 2006 (UTC)

Never mind, found it ([1]). Added a link to the the article, as well. — Itai (talk) 20:12, 24 March 2006 (UTC)