I'm the seller and Precis Intermedia is the publisher. Tried commenting earlier but apparently links are a nono on YT. Anyhow, I'm out of PVQ for the moment. Precis still has them I believe. I also have Adventures in the Misty Isles in stock, which is a compilation of Palace of the Vampire Queen (1976), The Dwarven Glory (1977), and The Misty Isles (1977). Happy Gaming All! -Wayne
Wee Warriors was my local game shop in San Luis Obispo, where I was first introduced to D&D and, by extension, the hobby of TTRPGs and wargaming. Every Saturday there was a game going on upstairs, a tiny, rickety room where Pete Kerestan and other huddled around a table with minatures and a cardboard maze reperesenting the dungeon. I was just a kid at the time -- 12 years old -- but the eventually let me roll up a character and join in. Pete got a lot of my allowance money from that point forward.
Love that old 'indie' artwork. When I was a kid, I kind of scrunched my nose at that simplistic style while my eyes devoured all the Easley, Parkinson and Elmore they could lay themselves upon. Now, however...I would turn the issues of Judges Guild in my hands like Pippin and the Palantir...if I'd only known then what I know now and had bought them all.
The BLANK map for the players was a crazy good idea, ahead of it's time! I spent SO much time describing corridors to my guys for their graph paper maps
Wow.. I played this adventure back in '78. I was 14. I always thought it was a homemade. Recognized it as soon as I saw the maps. If I remember, three of my four characters died.
It never ceases to amaze, having been in this hobby for nearly forty years, and I'm still finding out about stuff I didn't know. I had never heard of this, the first module, until now. I'm amazed at the simplicity, and I wish that had caught on. A couple maps, two pages of reference, and you got your adventure. Brilliant!
I've been conditioned to think there's always a 'madman' in a dungeon. I included one in an adventure of mine, except made his inclusion 'naturalistic' because the first level of the dungeon was an abandoned bazaar in an urban area, sunken below ground due to a past earthquake, and this character believed he was still running one of the stalls, and could offer advice on the lower levels if only you would buy one of his 'products' (which now could be anything like a broken shard of pottery or a loose tile).
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I'm watching your new ones and I'm enjoying them. I really hate that everyone is in such a hurry to ignore the roots of the hobby. When you ignore the roots, you very quickly forget what the hobby is all about. It can make the hobby change, fundamentally. P.S. I just picked up a copy of this, The Misty Isles and The Dwarven Glory. They are all bound together in one volume. $10 for the pdf. Another $10 for a printed version. I'd been trying to get this one for a very long time...I just couldn't afford it. I'm glad it's available. I'm thinking about running a group through it without telling them what they are doing. I'll surprise them when it's finished. Keep it up Captain!
It's a shame the adventure gives so little detail about the various monsters, because the space could make for an interesting "dungeon politics" scenario. Who is the crazy cat man? How are the bandits here in the middle of a vampire's fortress? Have they invaded to claim the dungeon for their own, or were they brought in as allies of the vampire? And if they're her allies, what cause her to drain multiple of their number? Are the surviving bandits aware that their allies have been drained?
As a referee back in the 70s you got to answer these questions by using your own imagination. You got to spot the issues too! Isn’t that a great concept?
I own a copy of Adventures in the Misty Isles; The Isle of Baylor (where the Palace of the Vampire Queen is located, as well as the city of Ar Toe that assigned the quest to the adventurers) has a 40-strong bandit camp in the middle-north section. There is also the city-state of Kor Bay that has a rivalry with Ar Toe and its lord wants King Arman dead. There's more plot hooks that hint at an interconnected power struggle across the Misty Isles, but those two are the most prominent hints that explain why the palace is utterly infested with both humanoid and monstrous foes.
Considering how much I personally love pasta and brought it (& garlic bread) to the game, I can't believe I didn't think of that. _I regretfully throw my baked ziti at the vampire. Hey, I'm role playing over here!_ That really is pretty funny.
Seriously considering running the misty isles adventure trilogy for my players. It'll be fun to go through some gaming history. I know they'd appreciate it.
Do you know of any dugeons where the enemies are easier at the bottom and harder at the top? I can remember there being "escape" type dungeons, in the old days, but I can't remember any. Where you start at the very bottom of the dungeon, and the main quest line is to escape to the outside. Although, I suppose there could be other ways of escaping.. like finding or mining a tunnel that leads further into the Underdark, etc.. It sounds like a very fun campaign start to me.
Oh yeah, I remember Wee Warriors. Had their "Embattled Trek" game way back in the day. Precis Intermedia reprinted that one and several of the other WW games a while back. Wee Warriors artwork was pretty good for its time. Precis' NSFW cover doesn't surprise me. They started out in business as Politically Incorrect Games before they changed their name. :)
I knew quite a few of my subs were. When I saw the reprints on Amazon and Drivethrurpg, I knew I had to do a video. The guy whose selling them on Amazon sold out of them today. lol
Congratulations, Captain! You've stumped this Old-Timer! I've been around the gaming hobby for a *very* long time, and I'd never heard of this module (though I had heard of Wee Warriors). The original production values are surprisingly good for the time, even if the game-play is classic "Disneyland Dungeon." Now I have a question for you: Can you name the very first published supplement for D&D? (A bit of a trick question, but it reflects some interesting D&D triviata). Thanks for keeping the videos rolling; I learn something new almost every time. =^[.]^=
@@captcorajus In the original White Boxed set of Dungeons and Dragons, on page 15 of the Underworld and Wilderness Adventures book, is written: "Off-hand adventures in the wilderness are made on the OUTDOOR SURVIVAL playing board... OUTDOOR SURVIVAL has a playing board perfect for general adventures. Catch basins are castles, buildings are towns, and the balance of the terrain is as indicated." The text goes on to explain a little more how to use this "supplement" (my word), published by Avalon Hill, their stock code 895. But as the above text makes clear, Outdoor Survival is the resource to be used to "supplement" the D&D wilderness exploration phase of the game. I have a copy in my collection, kept in a place of obscure honor right next to that White Box D&D set. It's not a bad little game on its own, either. =^[.]^=
@@Raycheetah ahhh, yes. I never thought of Outdoor Survival as a 'supplement' as it wasn't specifically created FOR D&D. I would classify it as more of an 'optional accessory' in reality than a 'supplement'. For years I never understood WHAT the heck you were suppose to do with it, but it a cool way to keep track of outdoor movement.
@@captcorajus Well, I *did* say it was a trick question. But in that first, boxed set, it was named as a functional piece of game equipment for D&D (and the reference appeared to assume a certain familiarity with Outdoor Survival, as no mention was made of the manufacturer). I doubt the folks at Avalon Hill minded the shout-out. =^[.]^=
Thank you for reviewing this Cap! I was wondering if you had previously reviewed it when you briefly mentioned it in your last review (DA1 I believe?). I own the black folder version and it is one of my prized D&D possessions. Another one I'm thinking about is Up the Garden Path, have you reviewed that one Cap?
I'm looking at this adventure now, and while some of these rooms don't make much sense, the ecology can be brought to heel. The goblins and bandits can be assumed to be servants of the Vampire Queen, as are the skeletons. The bandits in Room 51 that have been drained were traitors, and the punishment for treason against the Vampire Queen is being the guests of honor at a grand feast wherein they are the main course for the Queen and her vampire spawn.
I dont understand the 'max damage' stat though! I would love someone to sweep in and explain this to me. Also It feels like a silly thing to appreciate but i do appreciate you showing both versions of the art so i didnt need to wonder our of jenuine simple curiosity lol.
Thank you for a very good review. Coincidentally I purchased this reprint a few months ago. I first played D&D many years ago (ca 1979) but had neither played nor seen this before and it was a blast from the past. I’m also wondering, do you plan on reviewing any of the old judges guild material for D&D? After all, I believe that was the first licensed (non-TSR) and some like “City-state of the invincible overlord” or “city state of the world emperor” or “Wilderlands of high adventure” we’re fairly comprehensive campaign material. I think they would make good review material. If you have already done it, my apologies but I couldn’t find it in my quick search.
In the room you see 10 cats, and a man. The man seems a bit odd. He has a strange expression on his face. Player: So... this is the crazy old cat ladies husband, no doubt 😛
Hey there! I've been subbed to your channel for two years and I love your content, look forward to your videos. I was curious, which rule set do you most often use when running games? Cheers!
Isn’t the madman in the vampires castle a reference to Renfield from Dracula? He’s from an insane asylum, and obsessed with pets, including asking for a kitten. (To eat, of course)
I have already review the D&D Moldvay Basic rulebook. I don't see me reviewing the sample adventure within, unless you're talking about something else?
Honestly? I did the voiceover and had the thing 95% finished before realizing i didn't put it in. However, there is a patreon thank you at the END of the video. It'll be back next video, promise!!
I'm just wondering.... Can my character marry the Vampire Queen? I know my party and the dwarves are gonna hate me.... But he can fix her! (I never played D&D before but I wanna start)
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I'm the seller and Precis Intermedia is the publisher. Tried commenting earlier but apparently links are a nono on YT. Anyhow, I'm out of PVQ for the moment. Precis still has them I believe. I also have Adventures in the Misty Isles in stock, which is a compilation of Palace of the Vampire Queen (1976), The Dwarven Glory (1977), and The Misty Isles (1977). Happy Gaming All! -Wayne
Ordered the first, will order the other two soon. Thank you.
Wee Warriors was my local game shop in San Luis Obispo, where I was first introduced to D&D and, by extension, the hobby of TTRPGs and wargaming. Every Saturday there was a game going on upstairs, a tiny, rickety room where Pete Kerestan and other huddled around a table with minatures and a cardboard maze reperesenting the dungeon. I was just a kid at the time -- 12 years old -- but the eventually let me roll up a character and join in. Pete got a lot of my allowance money from that point forward.
Love that old 'indie' artwork. When I was a kid, I kind of scrunched my nose at that simplistic style while my eyes devoured all the Easley, Parkinson and Elmore they could lay themselves upon. Now, however...I would turn the issues of Judges Guild in my hands like Pippin and the Palantir...if I'd only known then what I know now and had bought them all.
The BLANK map for the players was a crazy good idea, ahead of it's time! I spent SO much time describing corridors to my guys for their graph paper maps
A Historic piece worth acquiring!
Wow..
I played this adventure back in '78. I was 14.
I always thought it was a homemade.
Recognized it as soon as I saw the maps.
If I remember, three of my four characters died.
It never ceases to amaze, having been in this hobby for nearly forty years, and I'm still finding out about stuff I didn't know. I had never heard of this, the first module, until now. I'm amazed at the simplicity, and I wish that had caught on. A couple maps, two pages of reference, and you got your adventure. Brilliant!
I've been conditioned to think there's always a 'madman' in a dungeon. I included one in an adventure of mine, except made his inclusion 'naturalistic' because the first level of the dungeon was an abandoned bazaar in an urban area, sunken below ground due to a past earthquake, and this character believed he was still running one of the stalls, and could offer advice on the lower levels if only you would buy one of his 'products' (which now could be anything like a broken shard of pottery or a loose tile).
I might run this game for my players.
I've been *dying* to run this
I ran this for my seven-year-old nephew for his first D&D adventure. He loved it so much.
Seal of approval.
This adventure is included in Precis Intermedia’s Adventures in the Misty Isles. That’s how I got it.
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Sounds like a lovely little dungeon slog. Gritty and fun.
I always wanted to see this legendary module.
It makes people understood that players want adventure modules.
I'm watching your new ones and I'm enjoying them. I really hate that everyone is in such a hurry to ignore the roots of the hobby. When you ignore the roots, you very quickly forget what the hobby is all about. It can make the hobby change, fundamentally. P.S. I just picked up a copy of this, The Misty Isles and The Dwarven Glory. They are all bound together in one volume. $10 for the pdf. Another $10 for a printed version. I'd been trying to get this one for a very long time...I just couldn't afford it. I'm glad it's available. I'm thinking about running a group through it without telling them what they are doing. I'll surprise them when it's finished.
Keep it up Captain!
Back to 1976! The year I was born....I feel old now....Great video as usual!
I am extremely psyched for the Mutant Future review.
cool! Glad to hear it!
That cover is badass. Gets the referee imagination flowing!
Wow captain, this really gives new meaning to a classic review.
Lol.. Don't it tho? Thanks!
What about "Mordenkainen's fantastic adventure" a brutal module and looks much more modern than the Vampire Queen. Yet the module was made in 1973
The commercial release of that adventure didn't see actual publication until 1984.
@@captcorajus true....it may have been re written....but still unique and brutal..
@@Arthagnou Brutal, he says? Hand me my dice.
It's a shame the adventure gives so little detail about the various monsters, because the space could make for an interesting "dungeon politics" scenario. Who is the crazy cat man? How are the bandits here in the middle of a vampire's fortress? Have they invaded to claim the dungeon for their own, or were they brought in as allies of the vampire? And if they're her allies, what cause her to drain multiple of their number? Are the surviving bandits aware that their allies have been drained?
As a referee back in the 70s you got to answer these questions by using your own imagination. You got to spot the issues too! Isn’t that a great concept?
you know honestly i enjoy how little info is given, it gives the DM so much freedom to make up things on the go and create the narrative yourself
That tick HAS to be connected to the vampire somehow.
I own a copy of Adventures in the Misty Isles; The Isle of Baylor (where the Palace of the Vampire Queen is located, as well as the city of Ar Toe that assigned the quest to the adventurers) has a 40-strong bandit camp in the middle-north section. There is also the city-state of Kor Bay that has a rivalry with Ar Toe and its lord wants King Arman dead. There's more plot hooks that hint at an interconnected power struggle across the Misty Isles, but those two are the most prominent hints that explain why the palace is utterly infested with both humanoid and monstrous foes.
*brings garlic bread in my adventure pack*
Always handy. If you don't find any vampires you have a snack!
Well, now you made me hungry.
Considering how much I personally love pasta and brought it (& garlic bread) to the game, I can't believe I didn't think of that. _I regretfully throw my baked ziti at the vampire. Hey, I'm role playing over here!_ That really is pretty funny.
Make sure to keep the scent of it upwind of the monsters!
I think the adventure includes a garden of garlic
Got to use it as I go back to the old adventure modules and run them.
This is a solid review, thanks for producing this for us.
Oh Captain, My Captain
Longtime fan just wanted to say that
Thank you so much!
Seriously considering running the misty isles adventure trilogy for my players. It'll be fun to go through some gaming history. I know they'd appreciate it.
My DM revamped it for 5e and we're currently playing through it.
I’d get this for the art alone!
Thank you for all the gaming history . I've never heard of this 😳 😎
Now that I know the artists and name of the grimoire, can we get a topic video for Arduin?
Do you know of any dugeons where the enemies are easier at the bottom and harder at the top? I can remember there being "escape" type dungeons, in the old days, but I can't remember any. Where you start at the very bottom of the dungeon, and the main quest line is to escape to the outside. Although, I suppose there could be other ways of escaping.. like finding or mining a tunnel that leads further into the Underdark, etc.. It sounds like a very fun campaign start to me.
Oh yeah, I remember Wee Warriors. Had their "Embattled Trek" game way back in the day. Precis Intermedia reprinted that one and several of the other WW games a while back. Wee Warriors artwork was pretty good for its time.
Precis' NSFW cover doesn't surprise me. They started out in business as Politically Incorrect Games before they changed their name. :)
That's exactly what I've been looking for for quite a long time already! Thank you Captain! ;)
I knew quite a few of my subs were. When I saw the reprints on Amazon and Drivethrurpg, I knew I had to do a video. The guy whose selling them on Amazon sold out of them today. lol
Congratulations, Captain! You've stumped this Old-Timer! I've been around the gaming hobby for a *very* long time, and I'd never heard of this module (though I had heard of Wee Warriors). The original production values are surprisingly good for the time, even if the game-play is classic "Disneyland Dungeon." Now I have a question for you: Can you name the very first published supplement for D&D? (A bit of a trick question, but it reflects some interesting D&D triviata). Thanks for keeping the videos rolling; I learn something new almost every time. =^[.]^=
Have to say, other than 'supplement I: Greyhawk, I'm not exactly sure what you're alluding to.
@@captcorajus In the original White Boxed set of Dungeons and Dragons, on page 15 of the Underworld and Wilderness Adventures book, is written: "Off-hand adventures in the wilderness are made on the OUTDOOR SURVIVAL playing board... OUTDOOR SURVIVAL has a playing board perfect for general adventures. Catch basins are castles, buildings are towns, and the balance of the terrain is as indicated." The text goes on to explain a little more how to use this "supplement" (my word), published by Avalon Hill, their stock code 895. But as the above text makes clear, Outdoor Survival is the resource to be used to "supplement" the D&D wilderness exploration phase of the game. I have a copy in my collection, kept in a place of obscure honor right next to that White Box D&D set. It's not a bad little game on its own, either. =^[.]^=
@@Raycheetah ahhh, yes. I never thought of Outdoor Survival as a 'supplement' as it wasn't specifically created FOR D&D. I would classify it as more of an 'optional accessory' in reality than a 'supplement'. For years I never understood WHAT the heck you were suppose to do with it, but it a cool way to keep track of outdoor movement.
@@captcorajus Well, I *did* say it was a trick question. But in that first, boxed set, it was named as a functional piece of game equipment for D&D (and the reference appeared to assume a certain familiarity with Outdoor Survival, as no mention was made of the manufacturer). I doubt the folks at Avalon Hill minded the shout-out. =^[.]^=
Nice History Lesson. It's always interesting
Thank you for reviewing this Cap! I was wondering if you had previously reviewed it when you briefly mentioned it in your last review (DA1 I believe?). I own the black folder version and it is one of my prized D&D possessions. Another one I'm thinking about is Up the Garden Path, have you reviewed that one Cap?
Great review young man! This is as old school as it gets! Should get a +3 to presentation for the milk jugs edition! 😂😊
ha ha ha.
Blood milk.
I'm looking at this adventure now, and while some of these rooms don't make much sense, the ecology can be brought to heel. The goblins and bandits can be assumed to be servants of the Vampire Queen, as are the skeletons. The bandits in Room 51 that have been drained were traitors, and the punishment for treason against the Vampire Queen is being the guests of honor at a grand feast wherein they are the main course for the Queen and her vampire spawn.
I dont understand the 'max damage' stat though! I would love someone to sweep in and explain this to me.
Also It feels like a silly thing to appreciate but i do appreciate you showing both versions of the art so i didnt need to wonder our of jenuine simple curiosity lol.
Thank you for a very good review. Coincidentally I purchased this reprint a few months ago. I first played D&D many years ago (ca 1979) but had neither played nor seen this before and it was a blast from the past. I’m also wondering, do you plan on reviewing any of the old judges guild material for D&D? After all, I believe that was the first licensed (non-TSR) and some like “City-state of the invincible overlord” or “city state of the world emperor” or “Wilderlands of high adventure” we’re fairly comprehensive campaign material. I think they would make good review material. If you have already done it, my apologies but I couldn’t find it in my quick search.
Make that Wilderlands of High Fantasy
Sometimes simple is indeed better for tabletop games.
I love your intro music so much lol.
Thanks!!
Nice review!
In the room you see 10 cats, and a man. The man seems a bit odd. He has a strange expression on his face.
Player: So... this is the crazy old cat ladies husband, no doubt 😛
Hey there! I've been subbed to your channel for two years and I love your content, look forward to your videos. I was curious, which rule set do you most often use when running games? Cheers!
Honestly? I have two groups. One is a 5E group and the other is an old school essentials group. I have fun with both!
I like "Dungeon Kit" as a name.
10 House Cats now I'm scared
House cats can definitely wreak some havoc!
@@captcorajus Especialy that Felix one and his bag of tricks.
@@MrRourk making one of those 10 cats Felix is just Pure Diabolical Sorcery 😎
Great video Captain! Question: what is your favorite OSR game rule set?
For flexibility and ease of use, and play I've been leaning to Old School Essentials with the Advanced rules options.
Thanks for the response. I have been torn between running a C&C or OSE campaign. I haven't run either yet.
Isn’t the madman in the vampires castle a reference to Renfield from Dracula? He’s from an insane asylum, and obsessed with pets, including asking for a kitten. (To eat, of course)
Hey Sir, can you review The Haunted Keep?
I have already review the D&D Moldvay Basic rulebook. I don't see me reviewing the sample adventure within, unless you're talking about something else?
@@captcorajus DF23: The Haunted Keep
Thanks to you I ordered this. :)
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
Although the module doesn't suggest a party composition, could you recommend a party size and the level range for PCs starting this adventure?
Hey Cap, why was there no Patreon shout-out in the video outro?
Honestly? I did the voiceover and had the thing 95% finished before realizing i didn't put it in. However, there is a patreon thank you at the END of the video. It'll be back next video, promise!!
@@captcorajus I thought it might be something like that. You did remember to plug the PayPal tip jar during the intro AND outro though. Ha ha 😁
Thanks again :)
Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed!
I'm one of those interested
Thx ☺️
What was the name of the artist and grimoire he did?
Do you mean the Arduin Grimoire?.Way back then we played a fusion using both..
James got it, thanks James.
Can i finish this game in one or two sessions?
probably not. There's really a lot of content there, despite the page count of the module.
This is Good
I'm just wondering.... Can my character marry the Vampire Queen? I know my party and the dwarves are gonna hate me.... But he can fix her! (I never played D&D before but I wanna start)
I was literally looking into this just last night XD XD XD
Generous ratings, cap'n
I always hated this module. Crap design, crap maps, crap monsters.
One man's crap is another man's treasure as they say. :)