Mark of Heroes Adventures [Archive] - Wizards Community

Mark of Heroes Adventures [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Fabian
12-02-05, 09:06 AM Does anybody have any information on these adventures?

Page count, quality, availability, summary, etc.

Thanks!

Fabian
Troubled Past - An Eberron PBEM
http://www.geocities.com/cfbenave/Eberron/Eberron-Page2.htm
Always looking for excellent roleplayers!
DoveArrow
12-02-05, 10:51 AM Future reference: There is actually a board for the RPGA on this site. However, I'll answer your questions.

So far, with few exceptions, I've been very impressed with the Mark of Heroes Campaign. While they're not always edited as well as they could be, the modules are, for the most part, fairly easy to read. The modules also typically provide interesting encounters for the PCs that you're not likely to encounter in your typical module. For example, I've run a game where the characters had to don armor before combat, and another where the players were fatigued after having ridden hard for a number of days to catch the lightning rail. The other nice thing about the modules is that they provide you with stat blocks for a range of challenge ratings and give you some good ideas about how to use the abilities of the monsters in combat, particularly when the rules might be a little less familiar (like when dealing with psionic NPCs, or warlocks).

Honestly, if you're thinking about running Mark of Heroes, I highly recommend it. Not only have I had a lot of fun, the modules have helped me improve my own adventures. Take care.
DBlizzard
12-02-05, 02:10 PM I've really thought about setting up something where people could review the Mark of Heroes adventures (not just rate them, but critique them).

I've ran all but the ones that have only been available at conventions and the December one. In my opinion, the only one that stands out as great is the Delerium Stone by Keith. There is one with a lightning rail which had possiblities, but it had weaknesses, too.

I've downloaded the December one to run, but haven't had a chance to read it yet.

As for availability, the current ones are available to be downloaded by RPGA Herald level DMs to run as part of the RPGA. You can also get the ones that were released in the D&D Campaign kits on eBay usually. Other than that, you need to find someone who has downloaded it and borrow their copy.
DoveArrow
12-02-05, 05:05 PM Thus far, my favorite adventure for Mark of Heroes is "Finding the Way." The PCs are hired by an eccentric dwarf (think Graham Hancock, or vonDanniken) to tear around Frostfell searching for clues to a lost dwarven empire. The PCs are also introduced to a new elf patron (I forget his name at the moment) from the Digger's Union. I personally liked him a lot. Anyway, the module is retired now, but if DBlizzard is right, I'd recommend trying to find it on EBay. It's a neat module to run.
DoveArrow
12-02-05, 05:11 PM I've ran all but the ones that have only been available at conventions and the December one. In my opinion, the only one that stands out as great is the Delerium Stone by Keith.

I'm surprised you liked Delirium Stone because honestly, I thought it was one of the weaker modules. (Sorry Keith. You still rock, though!)

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Fabian 12-02-05, 09:06 AM	Does anybody have any information on these adventures? Page count, quality, availability, summary, etc. Thanks! Fabian Troubled Past - An Eberron PBEM http://www.geocities.com/cfbenave/Eberron/Eberron-Page2.htm Always looking for excellent roleplayers!
DoveArrow 12-02-05, 10:51 AM	Future reference: There is actually a board for the RPGA on this site. However, I'll answer your questions. So far, with few exceptions, I've been very impressed with the Mark of Heroes Campaign. While they're not always edited as well as they could be, the modules are, for the most part, fairly easy to read. The modules also typically provide interesting encounters for the PCs that you're not likely to encounter in your typical module. For example, I've run a game where the characters had to don armor before combat, and another where the players were fatigued after having ridden hard for a number of days to catch the lightning rail. The other nice thing about the modules is that they provide you with stat blocks for a range of challenge ratings and give you some good ideas about how to use the abilities of the monsters in combat, particularly when the rules might be a little less familiar (like when dealing with psionic NPCs, or warlocks). Honestly, if you're thinking about running Mark of Heroes, I highly recommend it. Not only have I had a lot of fun, the modules have helped me improve my own adventures. Take care.
DBlizzard 12-02-05, 02:10 PM	I've really thought about setting up something where people could review the Mark of Heroes adventures (not just rate them, but critique them). I've ran all but the ones that have only been available at conventions and the December one. In my opinion, the only one that stands out as great is the Delerium Stone by Keith. There is one with a lightning rail which had possiblities, but it had weaknesses, too. I've downloaded the December one to run, but haven't had a chance to read it yet. As for availability, the current ones are available to be downloaded by RPGA Herald level DMs to run as part of the RPGA. You can also get the ones that were released in the D&D Campaign kits on eBay usually. Other than that, you need to find someone who has downloaded it and borrow their copy.
DoveArrow 12-02-05, 05:05 PM	Thus far, my favorite adventure for Mark of Heroes is "Finding the Way." The PCs are hired by an eccentric dwarf (think Graham Hancock, or vonDanniken) to tear around Frostfell searching for clues to a lost dwarven empire. The PCs are also introduced to a new elf patron (I forget his name at the moment) from the Digger's Union. I personally liked him a lot. Anyway, the module is retired now, but if DBlizzard is right, I'd recommend trying to find it on EBay. It's a neat module to run.
DoveArrow 12-02-05, 05:11 PM	I've ran all but the ones that have only been available at conventions and the December one. In my opinion, the only one that stands out as great is the Delerium Stone by Keith. I'm surprised you liked Delirium Stone because honestly, I thought it was one of the weaker modules. (Sorry Keith. You still rock, though!)