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geekwayne's review against another edition
5.0
'Rolled and Told Vol. 1' from Lion Forge collects issues #0-6. This is a unique monthly magazine featuring a roleplaying adventure, comics and an article.
Included are 11 adventures, from a dungeon run under a bar for training and honor to a wizarding school where the students have gone missing in a portal. All the modules have difficulty levels as well as ways to modify them. There are stat charts for new characters and maps for the modules and fun drawings and comics. The back half of the book has some great articles about setting the tone and making yourself a better GM.
You will still need a core D&D rule set for much of this, but the adventures included seem like a lot of fun. The articles are thoughtful and the whole thing reminds me of all the fun I had with friends rolling dice. I really liked this book.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Lion Forge, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Included are 11 adventures, from a dungeon run under a bar for training and honor to a wizarding school where the students have gone missing in a portal. All the modules have difficulty levels as well as ways to modify them. There are stat charts for new characters and maps for the modules and fun drawings and comics. The back half of the book has some great articles about setting the tone and making yourself a better GM.
You will still need a core D&D rule set for much of this, but the adventures included seem like a lot of fun. The articles are thoughtful and the whole thing reminds me of all the fun I had with friends rolling dice. I really liked this book.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Lion Forge, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
zephyr42's review against another edition
5.0
Oh gosh I can't wait to play these - not only is each adventure filled with exciting fights and fun stories, the book contains beautifully illustrated comics and maps to accompany each module. I've used a few of their modules in the past and having them all in one volume is SO AWESOME. Highly recommended for DMs and players of all levels. The modules are easy enough to insert into an ongoing adventure or just use for a fun oneshot.
j_ess_reads's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent collection of ready-made one-shot adventures for new Dungeon/Game Masters! This is particularly attractive to me, as I thoroughly enjoy shows like Critical Role and have a fairly solid grasp of the 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons rules, but am completely overwhelmed as far as actual worldbuilding and lore creation. There are all types of stories, starting with a traditional dungeon delve (with a twist) as promoted in their Issue 0 published in July 2018. Again, this is not a campaign guide, or a comic book, but a bunch of creative ideas and commentary to further enhance your own home game.
reddjena's review against another edition
5.0
When I first heard about this new magazine/series, I was excited to see so many of my favorite things come together! There's great character art, RPG modules, comics, and tips & tricks sections to wow your players. It had a lot to offer, and I think it did a great job living up to all of those things. The only thing I was sad to miss out on was extended storytelling through the comic medium. Those sections are short for a reasons, but I would totally read full graphic novels with these characters! Here's hoping that we get lots more in the future! And maybe some new characters will be introduced also.
brooklynne_michelle's review against another edition
4.0
This collection of campaigns was a delightful light-hearted fun reminiscent of The Adventure Zone and that type of humour. It was well presented and easy to follow, great for gathering friends around to play even for the first time DM. I thought it was beautifully formatted and stunning presentation. This just makes me itch to get my dice out and DM some games.
sionna's review against another edition
4.0
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
As a full disclaimer, I picked this one up thinking it was going to be a comic following a group playing D&D. I don't actually play the game, but have learned enough to somewhat make conversation with people at work who do--I feel like most Youth Librarians need to know the bare basics. Anyhow, I've learned [once again] not to request things off Netgalley when I'm tired.
That being said, I'm not the best person to review this material.
I will say the images, maps, and little strips that go along with the adventures are cute and lovely. The adventure themselves seem to be a good variety: different levels of time duration, severity, and setting.
There are also articles, which I read more in depth than the adventures, which I loved. Again, they deal with a variety of topics. I loved the one about featuring romance in the game and very much appreciated the sections regarding fridging the love interest and not gamifying relationships or making them a reward.
While I'm not a player or expert, this is still something I'll be considering buying for my YA collection and recommending to people thinking about being GMs.
As a full disclaimer, I picked this one up thinking it was going to be a comic following a group playing D&D. I don't actually play the game, but have learned enough to somewhat make conversation with people at work who do--I feel like most Youth Librarians need to know the bare basics. Anyhow, I've learned [once again] not to request things off Netgalley when I'm tired.
That being said, I'm not the best person to review this material.
I will say the images, maps, and little strips that go along with the adventures are cute and lovely. The adventure themselves seem to be a good variety: different levels of time duration, severity, and setting.
There are also articles, which I read more in depth than the adventures, which I loved. Again, they deal with a variety of topics. I loved the one about featuring romance in the game and very much appreciated the sections regarding fridging the love interest and not gamifying relationships or making them a reward.
While I'm not a player or expert, this is still something I'll be considering buying for my YA collection and recommending to people thinking about being GMs.
maiakobabe's review against another edition
5.0
A very fun first sampler issue of a new magazine from Lion Forge with resources for new D&D players. This issue has a whole game module, which follows 5th edition rules, and could be playable with a new D&D group in a single session. Plus gorgeous illustrations, a map, and an article on modifying classic monsters with creative add-ons.
etienne02's review
4.0
This one was original in its form. Kind of a D&D short adventures collection mixed with comic book. Maybe a good way to introduce a new generation, ore bring back the old timer (less sure the hardcore old fans would like it though), to this genre. You must have a D&D based knowledge to be able to enjoy/play it. Not the greatest adventures of all times but I have to give it some points for the originality and what it try to do with it. Interesting!
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