tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727301007280965202.post7767545357343382556..comments2024-02-25T08:15:34.559-05:00Comments on The Society of Torch, Pole and Rope: Stonehell: Hothouse FlowersMichael Curtishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13217338828086458862noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727301007280965202.post-89672366823331397972009-03-14T15:41:00.000-04:002009-03-14T15:41:00.000-04:00Did you really rule out the Castle Amber plant mon...<I>Did you really rule out the Castle Amber plant monsters, like Grab Grass and Vampire Thorns? How about Vegepygmies from Barrier Peaks? I'm sure there were some other plant monsters in there.</I><BR/><BR/>I did. The reason for them not making the cut was because, to my mind, they're just too iconic of those modules. I can't not run into vampire roses and not think of Castle Amber. When I saw the sheer amount of plant life in Mjtant Future, it became a moot point.<BR/><BR/>As for the vegipygmies, while I don't have any problem convertering AD&D monsters over for use within the LL and B/X rules when I want or need to, I'm trying to limit myself to creatures either presented in those books or entirely new monsters. It's not a hard rule, but one I do pay lip servive to.Michael Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13217338828086458862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727301007280965202.post-75941510691716113732009-03-14T00:11:00.000-04:002009-03-14T00:11:00.000-04:00Your work on your dungeon has been awe inspiring. ...Your work on your dungeon has been awe inspiring. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Did you really rule out the Castle Amber plant monsters, like Grab Grass and Vampire Thorns? How about Vegepygmies from Barrier Peaks? I'm sure there were some other plant monsters in there.jdh417https://www.blogger.com/profile/14541882649762424101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727301007280965202.post-32729999131993019152009-03-13T11:57:00.000-04:002009-03-13T11:57:00.000-04:001: One thing I've really wished for as I've read t...<I>1: One thing I've really wished for as I've read the PDFs is a third page that gives the background and elaboration that go with the posts. If/when I run again, I'll have the PDFs, but not necessarily the posts to remind of the atmosphere and theme of the section.</I><BR/><BR/>This has been on my mind. The One-Page Dungeon idea was done with the intent to give the DM the bare bones he needs to run an adventure through that section of dungeon. I've already broken that original plan by running into Two-Pages. <BR/><BR/>I do try to mention any background in the posts related to each section, just the give the referee something to work with. I've been thinking about other ways to make this information accessible during play and a few possibilities have presented themselves. I'm not sure which is going to win at this point.<BR/><BR/>But thanks for the feedback. I assure you it's under consideration.Michael Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13217338828086458862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727301007280965202.post-61103910041035003572009-03-13T11:52:00.000-04:002009-03-13T11:52:00.000-04:00One thought - with the dryad being named Urushiol,...<I>One thought - with the dryad being named Urushiol, shouldn't she have had some sort of poison ivy effect of touched? Or as a touch attack, or somesuch? Nice job!</I><BR/><BR/>I didn't expect many people to catch the reference. I had to look it up myself. I meant the poison ivy easter egg more as a nod to Poison Ivy from Batman, rather than the actual plant. Good eye though!Michael Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13217338828086458862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727301007280965202.post-23036972483959390032009-03-13T11:51:00.000-04:002009-03-13T11:51:00.000-04:00Awesome. I may have to add a spidergoat in somewhe...<I>Awesome. I may have to add a spidergoat in somewhere, at least on the wandering monster chart or something. I can't use MF without at least one spidergoat.</I> <BR/><BR/>At the risk of commiting MF heresy, the spidergoat doesn't get me like it does some people. I think it's some sort of character defect I possess. But goat it up, Jeff!Michael Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13217338828086458862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727301007280965202.post-12802211254850761482009-03-13T10:10:00.000-04:002009-03-13T10:10:00.000-04:00Two things: 0: I've really loved the posts and the...Two things: <BR/><BR/>0: I've really loved the posts and the PDFs. Thanks for sharing the fruits of your labor.<BR/>1: One thing I've really wished for as I've read the PDFs is a third page that gives the background and elaboration that go with the posts. If/when I run again, I'll have the PDFs, but not necessarily the posts to remind of the atmosphere and theme of the section.<BR/><BR/>Food for thought.Derekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06837009476119348823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727301007280965202.post-81482172633153685262009-03-13T09:58:00.000-04:002009-03-13T09:58:00.000-04:00A very cool little level, and I absolutely love th...A <I>very</I> cool little level, and I absolutely love the idea of bringing in some Mutant Future variety. I have to remember that myself.<BR/><BR/>One thought - with the dryad being named Urushiol, shouldn't she have had some sort of poison ivy effect of touched? Or as a touch attack, or somesuch? Nice job!Reese Laundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225208626688676372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727301007280965202.post-17812033842486770382009-03-13T09:18:00.000-04:002009-03-13T09:18:00.000-04:00Awesome. I may have to add a spidergoat in somewh...Awesome. I may have to add a spidergoat in somewhere, at least on the wandering monster chart or something. I can't use MF without at least one spidergoat.<BR/><BR/>WV: dicin, which I immediately read as <I>Dicin' 2: Electric Boogaloo</I>Jeff Rientshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493878980535235896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727301007280965202.post-66515925656787858432009-03-13T08:43:00.000-04:002009-03-13T08:43:00.000-04:00Oh, I like this a lot. Lovely work!Things with ki...Oh, I like this a lot. Lovely work!<BR/><BR/>Things with killer plants are always a pleasant change, and wonderful for unnerving players on occasion ...taicharahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213053468697534564noreply@blogger.com