Ernie Gygax's Hobby Shop Dungeon - The Adventure Begins!

[benoist]

I know at this point some issues of Gygax Magazine Issue #3 are in the mail, and I am therefore very excited announce that Ernie Gygax and I are launching the Hobby Shop Dungeon discussed previously on that OD&D Discussion thread with a feature module within it!

I will share more information and, time willing, answer any question you might have about HSD0 - THE MARMOREAL TOMB OF GARN PAT'UUL, or anything else related to the Hobby Shop Dungeon. 

Here goes!

The forlorn dwelling of the Stone-Cutter Dwarves has been found somewhere in the wilderness at the base of the Bitter Peaks. It is rumored the clan once dealt with the renowned mage Nester De Guyx whose mazes underground became the stage of many a legend still remembered to this day.

Maybe your party is heading there searching for traces of the mage's presence, some information or clues that could help you survive in the Dungeon's depths. Maybe you have some personal connection with the dwarves, or seek to know more about the history of this world. Or maybe you simply are searching for the treasures the dwarves could have left behind. Whatever the case, glory, or death, awaits.

Take heart, for this is where a new life of adventure begins!

Written by Ernest Gary Gygax Jr. and Benoist Poiré, illustrated by industry legend Jim Holloway, THE MARMOREAL TOMB OF GARN PAT'UUL is a role playing game module for First Edition compatible rules, the feature piece of Gygax Magazine Issue #3.

Designed for levels 1 to 3, THE MARMOREAL TOMB OF GARN PAT'UUL can be used in a variety ways, straight from the page or with home-brewed modifications. It can be used in different game worlds, and can serve as an introduction to The Hobby Shop Dungeon, a brand new collection of adventure game products centered around the dungeon and setting created by Ernest Gary Gygax Jr. in 1978, and developed today in concert with Benoist Poiré.

The adventure begins. Are you ready to play your part?

Pack your gear and step through the threshold with Gygax Magazine Issue #3.

To keep up to date with the Hobby Shop Dungeon project, one easy way is to "Like" the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hobbyshopdungeon

[benoist]

A few weeks ago, friend Alex Kammer was playing The Hobby Shop Dungeon's MARMOREAL TOMB OF GARN PAT'UUL with Ernest Gary Gygax Jr. at the Gamehole Con in Madison, WI.

In his own words: "I can tell you from based on personal knowledge that the module is awesome! Ernest Gary Gygax Jr. was nice enough give me one of his two original copies of The Marmoreal Tomb along with his laminated map at the conclusion of Gamehole Con. What an unbelievably nice gesture on the part of Ernie."

Gustavo Iglesias, who ran the dungeon with his Brazilian crew, seems to agree: "It's a 'lair' type dungeon, but one that's jam-packed with goodness, and gives both the PCs and the DM some intriguing foreshadowing of what's to come in the Hobby Shop Dungeon. I heartily recommend it."

The adventure begins in Gygax Magazine Issue 3.

[benoist]

I just did an interview with Brendan Davis on the Bedrock Blog yesterday. We talk about the Marmoreal Tomb, module design, the world of The Hobby Shop Dungeon, and what to expect from Ernie and I, and our partners, at GP Adventures.

The link to the interview: thebedrockblog.blogspot.ca/2013/11/interview-benoist-poire.html

[benoist]

This is the gatefold introduction to the Marmoreal Tomb of Garn Pat'uul.



And this is a preview of the map on the other side, in Gygax Magazine #3:

[joseph]

My copy of issue 3 arrived two days ago and, though I have yet to read through the entire adventure, I have to say it is quite promising and the map is fantastic! Looking forward to you future releases!

[archersix]

Just ordered it last night. Should see it next week. Anxiously awaiting!

[benoist]

Thanks guys! I appreciate the compliments! I hope you enjoy the module! Let us know what you think, okay?

[benoist]

The print magazine can be ordered from the Gygax Magazine website now: store.gygaxmagazine.com/

And the PDF is available on DriveThru here: rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product/123781/Gygax-magazine-issue-%233

[benoist]

Another review was posted on the Ultanya blog. The link: www.ultanya.com/2013/12/gygax-magazine-issue-3-review.html

My favorite part of the issue without a doubt is The Marmoreal Tomb of Garn Pat’uul by Ernest Gary Gygax Jr. and Benoist Poiré. No sooner than opening the map and reading the background was I warped back to my earliest days of gaming.

After thirty years of various iterations of the D&D game and hundreds of sessions, reading The Marmoreal Tomb of Garn Pat’uul was like riding an old bike. Everything from the style of writing, presentation and awesome artwork of Jim Holloway – this is a gem. What a great adventure which has all the best aspects of the old school but is polished enough for the new school.

I can hardly wait for the module HSD1 – THE HOBBY SHOP DUNGEON, to be published by TSR in late 2014. I think the best thing about Gygax magazine is it has created another chance for new gamers to discover the hobby. Just seeing my 7 year old son pick up the magazine randomly one day and ask relentless questions about it is proof positive.

[archersix]

I've now read through it and am impressed. Love the style of the dungeon. really does bring back the good old days without feeling like a retread. Hopefully I'll be able to work it into my campaign soon.