Feedback on Darkness Beneath, Level 2

[calithena]

I really liked the way this dungeon came out. Flames? Praise? Interested in hearing what people think of it.

Also interested if anyone has their print copy yet. Lulu seems to be taking a long time to fulfill right now, but you never know.

[sham]

I'm waiting on my Print copy before I read it. Should be here soon! I'll have three PODs to read at that time.

[Alex Schroeder]

Jun 3, 2009 12:32:59 GMT -6 calithena said:

Lulu seems to be taking a long time to fulfill right now, but you never know.

Yup, got an email saying:

Support said:

We're sorry, but there is a problem filling your recent Lulu order. Please be patient with us while we investigate the issue. We will contact you in 2 to 3 business days with a resolution.

And then:

Help said:

I am sorry for the trouble surrounding your recent order, 3191091. There was a problem with the author's file that was preventing the book, "Fight On!" from printing. The author has made a revision though, so I have reordered that book for you.

The new order number is 3255589. Please allow 3-5 days for the order to process at our print partner, then it will be shipped via Standard Shipping.

I'm patient.

[calithena]

That is great news, Kensanata. I didn't know what lulu was going to do about those, and it sounds like they are taking care of it!

[labsenpai]

I read through my PDF copy, and can say this level has multiple sessions worth of adventuring goodness. My highlight blurbs:
Areas of higher difficulty for parties already done with other megadungeon zones
Stone Servitor...way cooler than a mule
Hints of slimy "gods" from below?
Lion motif magic items for stylish set? (previous owner on a lower level? dibs)
Dragon Parley 101
Deadly moonslime and fire fungi

On a side note, I could've drawn the iguana-rider with a Macana had I known. I hate realizing that I've drawn art featuring the wrong gear. Same with the Kristill girl, delineated in K&K as having a glass-steel longsword.

[calithena]

Hi Lee -

You often send me art very quickly, which is why you're one of the magazine's heroes. If you want I can send you rough drafts of the articles first (just drop me or ig a line) when you claim pics and then you'll know in more detail what you're drawing. I did this for Kelvin last issue and it's no problem. Your pictures still rock though!

Thanks also for the good feedback. Glad you liked that stuff. I've run versions of this level twice and no-one's found the Stone Servitor yet...should have put it in an easier place...

[kelvingreen]

Yes, it was handy to have the preview stuff as reference for the art, although I still managed to get the magical trumpet wrong!

[sham]

I'm looking forward to running this adventure sometime in the near future. I really enjoyed reading it. Two forum members are mentioned that I know of, and I think one of the NPCs might be named for me? I'll have to read it again a bit closer and see what other secrets might be woven within.

Care to drop any hints Cal?

[terrex]

I really enjoyed reading this and appreciate the design. There are some really, really cool touches in this adventure, and well balanced between the straight-up and the strange. Our group made its first foray into the Warrens last weekend. Hopefully, I'll get a chance to post a Darkness Play Session #3 soon.